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In Defense of Justin Bieber

The Bieb is a victim . A victim of an entertainment industry that too often places fame and money before talent and the true art of music. The industry saw a good looking kid with ambition, charisma and average talent that they could mold and create into a money making phenomenon. His rise was a [...]

Jerry’s Pick: “Demon Dance” – Surfer Blood

By Jerry Steffen “DEMON DANCE”-SURFER BLOOD (click on the title above to listen to the song!) (This may sound a bit macabre, but) I love Surfer Blood! As freshman, this quartet of students at Florida Atlantic University recorded their first album (Astro Coast) in an off-campus apartment in Boca Raton using Chinese microphones and a [...]

In Remembrance of Ray Manzarek

(L to R) Mike Greenblatt and Ray Manzarek, 1977 , Photo by Bob Sorce By Mike Greenblatt The following is a previously published post of a 1977 interview our contributor Mike Greenblatt made with Ray Manzereck. During much of the interview the conversation would turn to Jim Morrison and legacy. Now we are talking about Ray and his [...]

Daughter – If You Leave

The English indie folk band Daughter released their first full-length album, If You Leave in March 2013. The US version was released this May. The band lead by London singer-guitarist Elena Tonra formed in 2010 with the addition of guitarist Igor Haefeli and drummer Remi Aguilella. If You Leave is beautiful, easy on the ears vocally, lyrically and instrumentally, but it [...]

Judas Priest to release “Epitaph” Live on Blu-Ray and DVD

Judas Priest are on the eve of releasing their new ‘Epitaph’ live DVD and Blu-ray. The concert film won’t hit stores until May 28, but here’s a trailer to share with you right now! Find out more at JudasPriest.com Facebook: Judas Priest