Tag Archives: Music

SEVEN THINGS WE DON’T CARE ABOUT THIS WEEK: Staying Alive Longer

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Vince Navy

Every single thing that we shouldn’t be talking about now combined in one easy-to-swallow gel cap. Continue reading →

Posted in Seven Things We Don't Care About | Tagged books, brodie jenner, ello, food, football, jim carry's ex wife, Music, pectin, terrorism, texting | 1 Comment

Dionysian Trap Muzik

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Christian N. Kerr

Christian Kerr examines the violent and economically-biased cultural forces that have inspired trap music and considers the larger issue of just who has a right to analyze this music. Continue reading →

Posted in Monday Rock City, Music | Tagged Chief Keef, Christian Kerr, coolio, culture, Doe B, hip hop, journalism, Music, music criticism, notorious b.i.g., rap, T.I., trap muzik | 5 Comments

The 50 Most Epic Deaths in Song

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Joe Daly

Joe Daly breaks down the 50 most epic deaths in song. Perfect for Monday coffee, long drives and 3 a.m. resin-soaked debates after the bars have all closed. Continue reading →

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Rap Game Campbell’s Soup: Riff Raff, Andy Warhol, and the Art of Branding

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Sam Behrens

Sam Behrens discusses the enigma of hip hop’s mythical unicorn Riff Raff, Andy Warhol, the “Rap Game”, and how packaging — not content — is the key to success in the music industry. Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Popular Culture | Tagged Andy Warhol, art, avant garde, Kitsch, MTV, Music, Pop culture, Riff Raff | Leave a comment

Rock and Roll Coffee: An Interview with Zakk Wylde

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Joe Daly

Zakk Wylde discusses his first number one debut, “Catacombs of the Black Vatican,” the human resources policy for Black Label Society and his solution for ending war. It includes drinking and rock and roll. Continue reading →

Posted in Monday Rock City, Rock and Roll Coffee | Tagged Billboard, black label society, catacombs of the black vatican, concerts, eOne Music, guitar, guitarists, heavy metal, Music, no more tears, Ozzy Osbourne, rock, rock and roll, Southern Rock, steroids, Viagra, zakk wylde | 4 Comments

AC/DC: Baby, Please Don’t Go

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Joe Daly

In the wake of news that AC/DC are on the verge of retirement, Joe Daly insists they must be considered along with the Beatles, the Stones and Zeppelin as one of the greatest bands in history. Continue reading →

Posted in Monday Rock City, Shine a Light | Tagged ac/dc, angus young, back in black, Black Sabbath, brian johnson, cliff williams, heavy metal, highway to hell, Led Zeppelin, malcolm young, mark evans, Music, phil rudd, powerage, rock and roll, simon wright, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones | 7 Comments

Elevator Stories and the Secret of Grooving: The Return of EFG

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Joe Daly

As psychedelic groove rockers EFG complete work on their new album, Music Editor Joe Daly sits down with drummer Josh Garza to discuss the new material, the secret to rehearsing and whether or not the story of the band’s origin is really true. Continue reading →

Posted in Monday Rock City | Tagged concerts, EFG, electric flower, fusion, grooving, imaad wasif, jamming, Joe Daly, josh garza, Music, psychedelic, rock and roll, secret machines, tom biller, yeah yeah yeahs | Leave a comment