To Those that Say Rock n’ Roll is Dead
Let’s just take a look at the first few months of 2016, shall we? For starters, hell froze over and Guns N’ Roses is back. Rumored to be reuniting for quite some time, the band officially announced they would be playing April’s Coachella festival, preceded by two...
Bob Marley’s True Passion: Football
2018 marks 37 years since the death of legendary reggae pioneer, Bob Marley. Gone too soon at the age of 36. Known as one of the most prolific songwriters of all-time, Marley’s art lives on forever. You can certainly make the argument that his music was perhaps ahead...
Interview: ROB ZOMBIE — Discusses His New Album, 31 and Why Howard Stern is the Greatest
For Rob Zombie, the rest of 2016 looks like this; his new record, The Electric Warlock Acid Witch Satanic Orgy Celebration Dispenser was released this past Friday, a 46 date tour kicked off on Saturday and then the theatrical release of his new film, 31 is scheduled...
Pearl Jam and Philadelphia, A Winning Combination
A historical week in the collision of music and sports Pearl Jam is in the midst of playing two nights at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia– aka the home of the Philadelphia Flyer and 76ers. Exactly five and a half years ago, Pearl Jam was half way through a four...
A Great Playlist is to a Workout as Flavor Flav is to Public Enemy
The ultimate hype men. A podcast is great for a long run, a casual conversation does the trick on a hike with your boo, but there’s no substitute for a good playlist while you’re raging against life’s misgivings with a kettle bell. Here’s my list, maybe you’ll find it...
Dave Rusan: The Story Behind Prince’s Infamous Purple Rain Guitar
Featuring The Guy Who Made It, Dave Rusan Prince has one guitar in the Smithsonian. Aside from his “prince symbol” guitar there is one that is perhaps the most famous of his axes. It’s what’s referred to as the Cloud Guitar and was originally requested for the film...
Interview: SHIRLEY MANSON — on the bands new record and the influence of Madison, WI
In-depth with Garbage Lead Singer — Shirley Manson “It’s a privilege to have another record come out and I’m really proud of it.” Shirley Manson is excited. Garbage’s new record, Strange Little Birds, will be released on June 10th via the bands Stunvolume Records. As...
Why Howard Stern is the Greatest Interviewer of All Time
Because he cares and prepares like no one else. And at 62 years old, the ink still drying on his newly signed five year deal with SiriusXM, he’s better than ever before. Listen to a Howard Stern interview intently and you will notice two things — you don’t want the...
Why Rocky Balboa is the greatest American “fictional” icon of all time.
“See this guy here? That’s the toughest opponent you’re ever going to have to face. I believe that’s true in the ring and I think that’s true in life.” Rocky to Donnie Johnson “Creed” (Creed) When I was five years old, there was a particular summer weekend where my...
Washed In Black: A Tribute to Pearl Jam at ATL’s Fox Theater
April 3, 1994. The Most Stunning Version of “Black” Welcome to Artist Waves’ Pearl Jam week. Leading up to their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction on Friday, we will have one unique feature per day as a small token of our appreciation, and in effort to give back...