 Music & Politics Co-Mingle at the ConventionsBy
Brian Castleberry
Well, my fellow Americans, with the beginning of the Democratic Convention and the upcoming Republican Convention next week, the presidential race is officially underway. As I watched the DNC, I couldn’t help but notice the music selections used to introduce Democratic leaders. Over the last few decades, music has become a big part of [...]  Z Rock on Independent Film ChannelBy
Meghan Harvey
I always find myself somewhat conflicted when it comes to those reality shows known as “semi-scripted.” I think in most cases (”The Two Coreys,” “Hogan Knows Best,” etc.) they tend to fall flat. Where in other cases there seems to be perfect balance and the show comes off as quite entertaining (Gene Simmons’s “Family Jewels,” [...]  Freaks & Geeks: Highlights, Part 1By
Janie Gaither
With the saturation of reality programs on television, I’ve turned to TV of the past to curb my appetite for the boob tube. After searching through my vast collection of box sets, I discovered one of my all-time favorites, “Freaks and Geeks.” Unfortunately, the show only ran for one season (consisting of 12 [...]  The Rhumb Line by Ra Ra RiotBy
JBev
You have to listen real hard to hear the music on The Rhumb Line, the debut album from Ra Ra Riot, hailing from Syracuse, NY and arriving on the scene with buzz aplenty. That’s because the story behind the band’s first two years of existence, dominated by a tragedy, is so loud.
The World in Six Songs, Part OneBy
Daniel Levitin
Can music unlock the mystery of who we are and how we think? In his new book, “The World in Six Songs,” neuroscientist and former professional musician and music producer, Daniel Levitin, boldly argues that the human brain evolved to play and listen to music in six fundamental forms – for knowledge, friendship, religion, joy, comfort, and love.
The World in Six Songs, Part TwoBy
Daniel Levitin
The World in Six Songs, Part ThreeBy
Daniel Levitin
For as long as humans have graced this earth, they have been in the presence of some form of music. And yet despite thousands of years of progress and diversity, we have learned to play and listen to only six fundamental forms of music. This is the premise of an extraordinary new book, “The World In Six Songs” from New York Times Best Selling author Daniel Levitin  Ultimate Playlist for the Democratic ConventionBy
Douglas Newman
With the Democratic convention kicking off tonight in Denver, the good folks at JamsBio present the Top 5 Songs in a variety of genres that should be played to pump up the party and get the country back on track |
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