While there are several big bands associated with the grunge movement in Seattle, it was Soundgarden that was first to make a name for itself on the national stage in the late 1980s, ahead of Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, and others. The band’s most famous cut came a handful of years after debuted … Read more
Famed Hootie Drummer and an ever-evolving solo act in his own right, Jim Sonefeld, is gearing up for the release of his fourth faith-based EP next month. Remember Tomorrow will be shared with Soni fans on July 22, giving them his first solo EP since Love in 2015. The EP comes on the heels of … Read more
While the King of Rock n’ Roll got the biopic treatment in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvisfans and newcomers alike were given a taste of Presley’s slew of iconic moments. Crashing onto an unsuspecting music scene in the mid-’50s, Elvis made waves as the face of the burgeoning rock n’ roll movement. His suggested performances began to … Read more
norman lebrecht June 28, 2022 Musicians across the city are mourning the loss of Terrance Gray. It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the news that Associate Conductor Terrance Malone Gray passed away yesterday. Read more here: https://t.co/VOjhKetcQr pic.twitter.com/gWOqaZbIki — Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras (@ChiYSO) June 27, 2022 From the Chicago Sinfonietta:Mr. … Read more
“Eleanor Rigby” was released by The Beatles in 1966 as part of their Revolver album roll-out. A unique offering for the famed group, the song features only a string arrangement and vocal from Paul McCartney across the verses. The full group joins in on the chorus for a few moments of classic Beatles harmony. Paul … Read more
We all know what Antares’ Auto-Tune Pro can do to vocals, but what about synths? Follow along with this tutorial to turn a boring drone into a unique melody with the vocal processor. Few plugins are as ubiquitous as Auto-Tune. Antares’ vocal processor is the industry standard for vocal pitch correction. However, it’s capable of … Read more
Born a songwriter, when she was a teenager, and still attending James Madison high school in Brooklyn, New York, Carole King was already selling songs to publishing companies throughout the city, while writing songs for her band Co-Sines and making demo albums with her schoolmate Paul Simon. By the 1960s, King met her soon-to-be husband … Read more
Yamaha is best known among music producers for its synths and pro audio products. But the company has been a driving force in consumer audio gear for many years too, particularly in the home cinema field. The new TW-E5B true wireless earbuds build on Yamaha’s long experience in sound and aim to offer a superior … Read more
San Antonio is a city rich in history and culture. It’s home to the Alamo, one of the most famous Historic Landmarks in America, and is also known for its delicious Tex-Mex food and Mariachi music. So it’s no surprise that San Antonio has been the inspiration for many songs over the years. Whether you’re … Read more
Fifty years ago, in 1972, “American Pie” hit the top of the Billboard charts. The song became an instant classic with novice and veteran guitar players flocking to learn the chords. That still holds true today. With that in mind, here is a look at the chords for “American Pie.” The chords for “American Pie” … Read more