I remember the first time I heard “Bohemian Rhapsody” on the radio. I was so….confused! All I knew was…I loved it. Queen became one of my favorite bands. I hope the new Freddie Mercury/Queen biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody” that hits theaters this Friday, November 2, will do the band’s talent justice. In the meantime, for fun…go... Continue Reading →
So…guitars are not cool anymore? "Un-Block The Music" begs to differ. Check out Concrete Dream. They’ve got it all…guitars, drums, bass and steaming hot vocals. It’s hip hop banging into metal banging into EDM! The band describes itself as Trap Metal. The band, Jeremiah Mayhem (vocals), John Kennedy (guitar), Alejandro Mena (bass) and Juan Bang... Continue Reading →
Welcome To Un-Block The Music (unblockthemusic.blog) As a music journalist, I have found that the best artists are often those that are unsigned and working hard to get noticed. I can help. Fill out this form and send it to me with a picture. If it looks good and sound good, I will post... Continue Reading →
You have probably have heard the duet “Drive Away” featuring Kacey Musgraves. Bet you have also sung along to The Band Perry’s “Done”. And, do you watch “Nashville”? Then, you’ve heard “Be My Girl”. However, do you recognize the names John Davidson and Jacob Bryant? Well…pay attention, they have written all of those songs, and... Continue Reading →
What can you get for $35 these days? Maybe dinner. Two and a half movie tickets? Lattes? If you aspire to play guitar, piano, bass or drums, I have a better investment for you. Or rather Grammy Award Winning guitarist Lee Ritenour does. With only a $35 registration fee, Lee Ritenour’s Six String Theory Competition... Continue Reading →
Is there room for originality in a music industry that spits out one hit wonders more than ever? Alternative artist, Jennifer Hope, says despite some obstacles, there is a lot of opportunity. Case in point. Hope has released tracks on her own label, Mystic Dreams Music as well as on Cleopatra Records. Her most recent... Continue Reading →
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