 The Music Side of DatingBy
Stacey Allen
Ah, dating. The age-old method in which we try to find someone we can imagine spending time with… that may or may not lead to love and, if things work out really well, marriage. So many tomes have been written on how to find that perfect person.  Most Shocking Rock and Roll DeathsBy
Rachel and Douglas
Let us start by saying that by “most shocking” deaths, we’re not referring to the typical rock star drug overdose or alcohol induced death (Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Layne Staley, Shannon Hoon, Bradley Nowell, Tim Buckley, Tim Hardin, Hank Williams, etc.). This list is strictly based on shocking, unexpected deaths that took the [...]  Roadtripping Through DixieBy
Douglas Newman
It’s summer and time to hit the road! But given the astronomical price of gas, it’ll only be a figurative journey in which we cruise the southern United States using the subjects of songs as our signposts. Hop aboard as we join Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, the Grateful Dead, Tom Waits, and others on a [...]  Songs to Set the MoodBy
Janie Gaither
Do you remember your very first make out song? How about your first lovemaking song?  Earthquake Shakers: Tunes to Help Shake up an EarthquakeBy
Meghan Harvey
Editor’s Note: Meghan turned in this post, about tunes to get you through an earthquake, before the 5.4 quake rocked LA this morning. JamsBio is just that cutting edge!  Album Review: “Stay Positive” by The Hold SteadyBy
JBev
Anyone who wants to complain about the present state of rock and roll just hasn’t been listening to The Hold Steady. The Minnesota-based quintet just keeps piling triumph on top of triumph, and they’ve hit yet another stunning peak with “Stay Positive,” easily the most exhilarating album to come down the pike this year. [...]  Re-Review: Animal Collective’s “Strawberry Jam”By
Brian Castleberry
Since last year’s release of “Strawberry Jam,” Animal Collective has released an EP and recorded a not-yet-released album of new material. So it might seem a little out-of-step for me to be discussing a record the industrious quartet has already left in their dust. But it’s so darn good. I just can’t stop listening [...]  Fashion RocksBy
Janie Gaither
Rock and roll music has been linked to youth, rebellion and dissent since its birth. The culmination of non-conforming attitudes, suggestive lyrics, and the crazed reaction of fans made this music appalling to older generations. However, as time has progressed and the early fans have matured, rock has become more acceptable and woven into [...] |
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