It was pretty easy to take for granted how amazingly talented Amy Winehouse really was. At some point her abilities as a vocalist, songwriter and musician were simply overshadowed by the press coverage of her addictions and erratic behavior. It’s unfortunate that her untimely death was the reminder everyone needed. This week’s flashback highlights Winehouse in her first televised North American performance and also highlights the stunning talent that overflowed from this woman. Addiction is a horrible sickness that has claimed far too many young and exceptional people. What a shame… Thankfully Amy’s music will live on. RIP. continue reading...
Gil Scott-Heron was an influential American Poet, Musician and Spoken Word artist. He died on May 27th at the age of 62. He is best known for his Spoken Word piece, “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised”, but he’s also been credited as one of the earliest forefathers and influencers of Rap music in general and his work is still sampled by artists today. Here is his most famous work, continue reading...
Incredible… I thought that I’d never see that Swollen Members back on the scene. Mad Child, nice job beating addiction!
Vancouver based Swollen Members and Battle Axe Records have formed a partnership with California based Suburban Noize Records for the release of the group’s upcoming new projects. The first release under the partnership will be Swollen Members heavily anticipated new studio album “Armed To The Teeth”, which is slated for release October 27th, 2009 through Suburban Noize. The group also plans to release a greatest hits disc and the debut album from Battle Axe Warriors, a new project featuring Swollen Members along with newcomer Tre Nyce, later this year. continue reading...
The FUSE network has recently debuted their brand new show Fuse Rock Bottom, which airs on Tuesdays at 11PM EST/10PM CST (premiere episode aired 10/7) and is a brand new music reality show that features different up-and-coming bands each week and the problems they encounter when one member of the band is out of control. Check links below for some previews to this week’s episode.
Fuse Rock Bottom episode #2, act one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3j6mR54kWo
Fuse Rock Bottom widget:
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Here is the OFFICIAL music video for Ryan Leslie’s new single “Addiction” featuring Fabolous & Cassie
Self-titled debut album in-stores October 21: continue reading...
