Under a bridge in downtown Los Angeles, Anthony Kiedis battled powerful, personal demons in search for heroin, and at rock bottom, Macklemore found a similar addiction to OxyContin and cough syrup. Read more...
Photo: Macklemore’s lyrics about drug abuse are comparable to the Red Hot Chili Peppers and their songs, including “Otherside” and “Under the Bridge.” Through songs such as “Neon Cathedral,” Macklemore has gone against the norm in rap music.
Sometimes I look at art and can’t help but think of the famous acronym: W.T.F. As strange as it seems, I gravitate toward art because I don’t always know what it means; it’s interesting without needing a reason. Read more...
For this column, so close on the heels of New Year’s, I’m going to digress a little bit and talk about two music news items I hope to see in the coming year – think of them as two New Year’s resolutions I wish the music industry would make. Read more...
No one ever asked them to change their name, let alone change the world of music. Read more...
Photo: The Doors’ willingness to go against the grain still steers new music toward the sounds of personality, honesty and sweet rock ‘n’ roll.
Though Oscar Sunday is still three months away, movie critics and awards journalists (you can specialize in just about anything these days) are amping up their forecasts on who will take home the gold come February. Read more...
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“Les Miserables,” a musical drama set in 19th-century France, stars Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean, Anne Hathaway as Fantine, Russell Crowe as Javert and Amanda Seyfried as Cosette. Early screenings of the film have already gained Oscar buzz.
The American Music Awards have been a long-running joke in my family. Read more...
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Justin Bieber swept the top categories at the 40th Anniversary American Music Awards on Sunday night. Bieber took home awards for favorite pop/rock album, favorite pop/rock male artist and artist of the year.
You may have missed it because it wasn't extensively publicized, but there was an election in America a couple of weeks ago. Read more...
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Ha Ha Tonka is a southern rock and folk-rock group originally from Missouri whose lyrics set it apart from many other bands. Their song “Death of a Decade” provides an example of poignant lyrics paired with majestic vocals.
(Courtesy of Todd Roeth)
