Bono has shared how Patti Smith’s Easter album gave him “so much hope” upon his first listening of the classic at the age of 18. Thus, the title. The lead single “In A Life” seems to look back on the nearly 50 years since four high school boys decided to create something special.
Cohen and her band evoked the intimacy of early 20th-century New York City jazz clubs, making the experience feel immersive rather than just performative.
His stepfather was jazz musician Walter Urban, who not only turned young Micheal onto jazz, but also created a home environment marked by instability, substance abuse, and violence.
Wednesday covered the Truckers’ tune “Women Without Whiskey” on the band’s 2022 covers album ‘Mowing the Leaves Instead of Piling ‘Em Up.’ To their credit, Hood has publicly endorsed the band as one of his favorites.
Despite his alleged messianic complex, Bono will be the first to question God, authority, and tradition – all out loud. At times, he espouses spirituality with a wink and a nod.
New Release: Love & Other Diagnoses by Sloan Brothers (Science Project Records) Athenian R. Sloan Simpson, the creative force behind Sloan Brothers, has unveiled his second release with his heart not just on his sleeve, but practically waving from both arms. On Love & Other Diagnoses, he doubles […]
All members, past and present, are masters of their instruments. Walkenhorst is one of the best songwriters this side of Doomsville and possesses the voice to elevate those lyrics into everyman anthems.
Smith’s vocals are consistent with the Grunge genre remaining smooth and strong. The rhythm section of Powell and Overstreet provides heart-stopping lows counterbalancing the guitars. Keep an eye on this foursome.
Another highpoint on the album is, “Never As It Was,” a beautiful thing with hooks to last a lifetime. Cohesive and solid, the band provides a lush escape from your daily grind, feeling like a momentary crush.
Shaw has written another slew of sweet tunes featuring vocals by Rock Eupora, the moniker of Nashville’s Clayton Waller as the sole singer on all four tracks.
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