Eli Young Band remains true to their Texas roots despite an ever-evolving country music landscape, forming in 2000. Mike Eli, James Young and Jon Jones formed this three-piece group with major-label release two major-label albums and four No.1 singles under their belts. Life on the road for the band involves long bus rides, phone interviews […]
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Soon-to-arrive Techno/Electronic music tours will be hitting Jacksonville. Please see below to discover when your favorite artist will be performing here. An event featuring house music in Florida made headlines recently after footage was shared online and saw wide-spread criticism, particularly amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Best EDM Night Clubs in Jacksonville Jacksonville, Florida provides plenty
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Soul was the predominant genre on African-American charts during the ’60s and often made its way onto popular charts as well. South Carolina singer Brook Benton wrote dance novelties like A Lover’s Question for Clyde McPhatter while Motown Records in Detroit and Hi Records Memphis produced deep rooted soul music featuring powerful rhythms and trumpet-driven
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Chicago is well known for its blues, soul, and jazz scene; however, music of all genres such as reggae has found an audience here too. One such band is Skanking Lizard; their new archival LP captures their musical legacy perfectly. Wrigleyville’s Wild Hare may appear cheesy with its Marley posters and thatched roof bars, but
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At UC Santa Cruz, students take several different electronic music courses. Not all are music majors – some come from fields as varied as engineering or the arts. Frost Electronic Music Ensemble (FEME) is an innovative collective of Frost School of Music undergraduate and graduate students that is committed to pushing the limits of traditional
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Heavy metal taps into rock’s core elements of youth, rebellion, sex and fantasy to appeal to teenagers who feel their lives are controlled by parents and teachers. It strikes an emotional chord in this regard. Music’s distorted guitar riffs, throbbing bass lines and fast-paced drums resonate with an audience that can relate to its morbid
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Disco music epitomized the 1970s. From Kool & the Gang’s “Celebration” to Gloria Gaynor’s anthem of survival, disco inspired many iconic artists and songs that people still dance to today. David Mancuso’s utopian, invite-only loft parties were known for featuring long records designed to encourage dancers to lose themselves in the music and escape from
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Rock music evolved throughout its formative years. Bands sought more complex themes; sometimes just wanting to be loud. Few bands bring as much riffage to a song as Aerosmith does with “Eternal Single,” their eternal single that features an assist from a talk box to power through it all. Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin burst onto
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Music written in 3/4 time adds two beats between each bar; this rhythm is commonly used in rock, pop and country genres. The Stranglers were masters at employing unusual time signatures, and Golden Brown is an outstanding example. Its mesmerizing 3/4 beat will captivate listeners after just one listen! Piano Man Billy Joel wrote Piano
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Rap has long been held responsible for romanticizing gang culture, yet its lyrics also offer insightful analysis on social angst, malaise, mental illness and depression. Many songs in the genre explore the personal struggles associated with addiction, depression or heartbreak. Ice Cube’s song, “Dead Homiez”, explores a funeral for a deceased friend on the street,