Song Networks

A demo tape featuring Hendrix playing acoustic versions of songs from Electric Ladyland is to go under the hammer. Not to be confused with Acoustic Ladyland, the dreadful jazz-punk band
Jimi Hendrix was not just a fearsome guitar god who set his instrument on fire – according to a recently uncovered demo tape, he was also [...]

TRC are blending hardcore severity and grime braggadocio. But is it white-boy folly or a credible new fusion?
Hardcore and grime have a number of similarities. Both are insular, shouty, effusive, male-dominated scenes with gigs where there is as much pent-up aggression in the crowd as on stage. It’s therefore not much of a surprise to [...]

The past month provided me with a much-needed break, one that allowed me to take a break during a time in which artists are usually reluctant to release material. After all, releasing an album in late December or early January bears the risk of being overlooked for year-end honors. It is not that most artists [...]