In the US, the title “Tubular Bells” (by British guitarist Mike Oldfield) usually conjures up frightening memories of the 1973 motion picture THE EXORCIST. However, the short excerpt of the album-length song that was used as the theme to that legendary film was only a small part of the music written and performed by Oldfield. In fact, on the 1973 album TUBULAR BELLS, the title track took up both sides of the album. And in [...]

Formed in Brighton, England in 2004, Metalcore band Architects has most certainly made their mark in the Metal community. Their rage-filled musical onslaught incorporates Progressive Metal and Post Hardcore influences, creating an aggressive yet beautiful sound that has earned them an ever-growing legion of fans and a #1 album on the UK and Australian album charts (2021’s FOR THOSE THAT WISH TO EXIST). The band’s rise to success began back in Brighton, East Sussex, England [...]

Rock ‘n’ Roll icon. Legend. Pioneer. You can hang all types of praise on Todd Rundgren and any word or phrase you choose will be an understatement. From bandleader (Nazz and Utopia) to solo artist to producer (Badfinger, XTC, Sparks, etc.), the singer/songwriter/musician has done it all. For 56 years, he has been a part of Rock and Pop’s musical tapestry with his songwriting, his chart successes, and his influence. From ‘We Gotta Get You [...]

Formed in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada in 2011, Alvvays has become one of the most respected bands in modern Indie Rock. Founded by Molly Rankin – whose father is John Morris Rankin from Celtic Folk group The Rankin Family – the roots of Alvvays began in 2010 when she and guitarist Alec O’Hanley recorded her solo EP, SHE. The following year, Molly recruited O’Hanley, keyboardist Kerry MacLean, bassist Brian Murphy (replaced by Abbey Blackwell [...]

 If you didn’t live through the original Punk movement of the late 1970s, you might not realize the seismic impact that the movement had on music lovers and the industry itself. From the Ramones and Sex Pistols to the Clash and Black Flag, Punk Rock became a genre to be reckoned with. Initially considered a ‘novelty,’ Punk was embraced by the fans and poked by music press, whose skepticism turned to elation when they realized [...]

Formed in 1991 in Poland, Behemoth is known as one of pioneers of Extreme Metal and their musical influence helped to inspire the Extreme Metal underground in Poland.  Founded by vocalist/guitarist Adam ‘Nergal’ Darski, the group has gone through several line-up changes over the course of their 30+ year career with Nergal remaining the only constant member since their formation. Behemoth has incorporated many styles of Extreme Metal into their sound – including Black Metal, [...]

Modern electronic music owes a great deal of gratitude to a gentleman by the name of Richard Melville Hall. If that name doesn’t sound familiar, you might know him better by his stage name, Moby. Since the late 1980s, he has been creating innovative electronic music that pushes boundaries while also sounding aesthetically pleasing and melodic. During the early part of his career, his music may not have crossed over into commercial territory, but as [...]

Formed in Los Angeles in 1983 by Fat Mike (bass/vocals), Eric Melvin (guitar), and Erik Sanding (drums), NOFX has become one of the most influential Punk Rock bands of the 1990s, 2000s, and beyond. Alongside Bad Religion and The Offspring, NOFX laid the foundation of what was to come when Pop-Punk took over the airwaves and influenced hundreds – if not thousands – of young musicians to pick up an instrument and follow in their [...]

Looking back on the evolution of Rock music – from the 1950s to modern times – Australia has given us some incredibly gifted artists. Influenced by music from the UK and the US, Australian artists injected elements of their own folk and roots music into a whole new brew that has been hard to ignore over the decades. Some artists have achieved success outside of Australia – The Easybeats, Little River Band, Olivia Newton-John, AC/DC, [...]

Formed in Las Vegas in 2005, Metal band Five Finger Death Punch (5FDP) was founded by bassist/guitarist Zoltan Bathory and drummer Jeremy Spencer. A year later, vocalist Ivan Moody joined the group, and the band’s distinct sound finally came into focus. The group’s line-up would change over the years – even Spencer would eventually leave the band in 2019 – but Zoltan Bathory and Ivan Moody have remained the leading forces of the band for [...]