Malcolm Young, co-founder, rhythm guitarist, and soulful driving force behind the legendary rock group AC/DC,…
Noteworthy Artists
Into the Great Wide Open: Tom Petty Gave Us Everything He Had
Tom Petty, the iconic American songwriter and guitarist music icon, whose hits like “I Won’t…
Rudy Van Gelder: The Optometrist Who Pioneered an Ethos in Record-Making
By Brad Allen Williams Rudy Van Gelder died 25 August, 2016 at the age of…
Being Your Own Cheerleader: An Interview with Ian & Sofia Hultquist
Ian and Sofia Hultquist are contemporary composers who live in Los Angeles, California. In addition…
Legendary Turntablist Rob Swift: “DJing Is an Extension of Yourself”
To most of his students Robert Aguilar, aka Rob Swift, is something of a legend,…
Breaking Down Radiohead’s Orchestration in “Burn the Witch”
Radiohead’s new release “Burn the Witch” marks the end of a long period of silence…
What I’ve Been Digging Lately: New Songs for a Spring Playlist
What I’ve Been Digging Lately has been gone for a minute, but now we’re back…
Song Kitchen: “Come and Get Your Love” by Redbone
Ever wondered what would be the perfect track to lip sync on a moon rat while…
Nothing Compares 2 Prince: The Songs That Blew Our Minds
Prince is gone. Honestly, I’m still tongue-tied. As is the case for most musicians I…
Stakes Is High: The Transformative Low-End Genius of J Dilla
I often get asked about my favorite bassists. It makes sense — I’m a bass player.…