American group, The Flip Phones has released their first EP, Better in the Dark. The themes are the journey of life and the cycle of birth/rebirth. The music is Rock combined with Indie Pop and Folk. The EP has an incredible combination of 70s Rock and 90s Grunge. The guitar in the background is impressive. The beats … Continue reading First EP Fridays: The Flip Phones – Better in the Dark
Category: Rock
Day 6: Chris Isaak – Everybody Knows It’s Christmas
American singer Chris Isaak has a new Christmas album entitled Everybody Knows It's Christmas. There are five covers and eight original pieces. The music is Holiday and Rock combined with some Country. The musical style in the album parallels 1950s-style Rock, especially that of Elvis Presley. Holiday Blues parallels Elvis Presley's Blue Christmas and Olvia Newton-John's Hopeless Devoted to You in terms … Continue reading Day 6: Chris Isaak – Everybody Knows It’s Christmas
Single Saturdays: Queen – Face It Alone
British Rock Band Queen released a previously unreleased single, Face It Alone. The song is about life's journey and taking charge of one's life. The music is Rock. The song starts with drums and transitions to the guitar at a slow pace, then gradually increases in tempo. During the chorus, it goes faster to slow down … Continue reading Single Saturdays: Queen – Face It Alone
Single Saturdays: One and a Half Dog Catch-22
Norwegian band, One and a Half Dog, has a single entitled Catch-22. The song is about life in the presence of artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity. It also refers to the commonly known expression Catch-22, the dilemma of challenging conditions (according to sources). The music is Metal/Rock. The guitar and drums have a bold … Continue reading Single Saturdays: One and a Half Dog Catch-22
Gord Downie: 5 Years Since His Passing
October 17, 2022, marks the fifth anniversary of Gord Downie's passing. He was the lead singer of the Canadian band The Tragically Hip. Gord Downie formed the famous well-band The Tragically Hip in 1984. They got discovered by Bruce Dickinson at The Horshoe Tavern in Toronto, Ontario. They had 13 studio albums and one live … Continue reading Gord Downie: 5 Years Since His Passing