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Music Album Review: The Jesus and Mary Chain - "Damage and Joy" (10/10)
This comeback of sorts is both reminiscent of the Jesus and Mary Chain’s great early work and also fits into today’s alt-rock formats. Soaring, gorgeous guitar sounds replace the early gritty, back-to-the-audience pre-grunge ... -
Mondo Cozmo on Reinventing, "Shine" and Team Cozmo
The hit single “Shine” has revealed the artist Mondo Cozmo to be an urgent, passionate song-crafter, singer and musician. With the enthusiastic support of influential indie radio hosts, including Jason ... -
Industry Profile: Truth Initiative Gets its Message Out at GRAMMY Awards
The truth is that cigarette smoking among youth and teens has dramatically reduced in the past generation, from 23% among teens in 2000 to a current level of six percent. ... -
Music Album Review: CRX - "New Skin" (7.5/10)
When approaching side-project, CRX, spear-headed by Strokes guitar player Nick Valensi and produced by Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme, one would expect a pretty loud outcome from their ... -
Industry Profile: Rock N Roll Relics
Guitarist Rowe launched Rock N Roll Relics in 2005 to tap into a niche market of musicians, many of them his friends and bandmates looking for exceptional equipment with an ... -
Signing Story: Zipper Club
Los Angeles-based Zipper Club began as a duo of experienced artists. Guitarist Mason James was previously in punk/alt band Cerebral Ballsy, while singer and multi-instrumentalist Lissy Trullie has had success as a ... -
Signing Story: The Walcotts
Los Angeles-based the Walcotts blend traditional American roots-based instruments into a raucous party for all, with male-female harmony singing, various acoustic string instruments, horns and an all-out attitude for fun. ... -
Industry Profile: Alta Centers - A Different Approach to Recovery
Alta Centers opened in August 2015 to offer a highly specialized, professional recovery center specifically to meet the unique needs of the entertainment industry, particularly musicians and music industry professionals. ... -
Industry Profile: Lucha VaVOOM
In 2002, Liz Fairbairn and Rita D’Albert had a plan to combine performances from several local subcultures into one grand event. Combining Mexican wrestling with updated “punk rock” burlesque, and ... -
Industry Profile: Thimble Slide - Musician Invents Unique Guitar Slide Solution
Cole Coleman Designs Comfortable Guitar Slide Many musicians have ideas about how to improve equipment, from guitar picks to drumsticks, pick-ups, strings, turntables, amplifiers, you name it. Guitarist Cole Coleman ...
