If you pair funk/soul/punk divas Janelle Monáe and Erykah Badu in a single track, the result is an instant hit. Not only are they great vocalists, their sense of style is something I admire and would emulate in a heartbeat if I could pull it off. Well, Janelle Monáe premiered the video "Q.U.E.E.N." on the May 1, 2013 episode of BET's "106 & Park." Within a day, it's at over … [Read more...] about Janelle Monáe premieres ‘Q.U.E.E.N.’ video featuring Erykah Badu on ‘106 and Park’
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Review: Tommy & The High Pilots land in Milwaukee (video interview, photos)
The tenacious foursome that makes up pop/rock band Tommy & The High Pilots has been touring the US nonstop lately to promote their upcoming album "Only Human." This marks the fourth album for the band, and it will be released on May 28, 2013 via Redbird Records. To help offset the costs associated with album, Tommy & The High Pilots utilized PledgeMusic with great … [Read more...] about Review: Tommy & The High Pilots land in Milwaukee (video interview, photos)
Satellite soars through Milwaukee with Tristan Prettyman (video, photos)
There's something beautiful and rich and honest in every song on Satellite's debut EP "Calling Birds" (released March 5, 2013, download via iTunes and Amazon) that is perfect for those introspective moments, rainy days, Sunday mornings, and love making. That's the musical magic that happens when a group made up of great musicians and songwriters come together. I had the great … [Read more...] about Satellite soars through Milwaukee with Tristan Prettyman (video, photos)
Interview 1/2: Creed from ‘The Office’ releases album ‘Tell Me About It,’ alien chickens, and more
Besides playing spider solitaire and finding great joy in breaking the law as the character by his own name on NBC's hit comedy series "The Office," Creed Bratton in real life has been that of also a musician. Today, April 16, 2013 is the release date for Bratton's first of a 3-part album entitled "Tell Me About It." Each installment is called an "act" and follows a chronology … [Read more...] about Interview 1/2: Creed from ‘The Office’ releases album ‘Tell Me About It,’ alien chickens, and more
LL Cool J to release ‘Authentic,’ touring with Public Enemy, Ice Cube, De La Soul
Few artists have careers that transcend generations and genres like LL Cool J. He parlayed his early rap success into lead roles on 2 hit television series "In the House" and "NCIS: Los Angeles," has hosted the last 2 Grammy Awards, and beat down a burglar who broke into his home last year. Even Oprah, who isn't a rap fan at heart, featured LL Cool J on "Oprah's Next Chapter" … [Read more...] about LL Cool J to release ‘Authentic,’ touring with Public Enemy, Ice Cube, De La Soul