The Smashing Pumpkins, formed in Chicago in 1988, rose to fame in the early 1990s with their blend of alternative rock, heavy metal, and dream pop. With Billy Corgan at the helm as the band’s songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist, they became known for their intricate guitar work, powerful drumming, and poetic lyrics. The band’s discography
The Grateful Dead is a legendary American rock band that has been entertaining music enthusiasts for over five decades. The band’s unique sound, which blends elements of rock, folk, blues, country, and jazz, has inspired countless artists and has earned the Dead a dedicated following known as “Deadheads.” With a vast catalog of songs spanning
Leonard Cohen, the Canadian singer-songwriter, poet, and novelist, is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential artists of all time. Throughout his career, Cohen wrote and recorded numerous timeless classics that continue to captivate audiences to this day. From his introspective and melancholic ballads to his more upbeat and soulful compositions, Cohen’s
The city of Houston, Texas, has an incredibly diverse and vibrant music scene that caters to a wide range of tastes and styles. With its rich musical heritage, it’s no surprise that Houston is home to some of the best guitar lessons available. Whether you’re a beginner looking to pick up your first instrument or
Grammy-winning singer Ledisi is back in the top ten this week. Her current single, “I Need to Know,” is at No. 9 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. The Rex Rideout-produced track makes Ledisi’s eighth top-ten hit since scoring her first with “Pieces of Me” in August 2011. The latter Grammy-nominated song, produced and co-written
Sporting a red mock neck sheer top and large gold hoops, Mary J. Blige is iced-out late Wednesday afternoon for our interview in anticipation of the upcoming season three of Power Book II: Ghost on Starz. The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, who stars as Monet Tejada, the matriarch of a family drug enterprise, is fresh
Rising R&B singer-songwriter Alex Vaughn has announced her new project, The Hurtbook: Homegirl Pack. The three-track project is set to release March 17 on Love Renaissance (LVRN)/Interscope. The Hurtbook: Homegirl Pack will include collaborations with women leading R&B right now: Summer Walker, Ari Lennox and Muni Long. Vaughn’s LVRN labelmate Walker will appear on her fan-favorite track “So
TLC and Shaggy will bring the worlds of R&B and dancehall together on their joint Hot Summer Nights 2023 Tour. The iconic group En Vogue and Sean Kingston will join them as special guests. TLC & Shaggy: Hot Summer Nights 2023 Tour kicks off June 1 in Pelham, Alabama, at Oak Mountain Amphitheatre. From there, it
Rihanna was among the performers at the 95th Oscars on Sunday night. The global star performed her Oscar-nominated song “Lift Me Up” from the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack. Donning a black silk tulle embroidered top and dark silver and blue silk brocade trousers, a pregnant Rihanna belted the emotional ballad with conviction. Her boyfriend
The letter “V” may not be the most commonly used letter in the English language, but it has certainly been the inspiration for many great songs over the years. From classic rock anthems to modern pop hits, there is no shortage of memorable tunes that start with the letter “V.” This list of the best