Perhaps it’s because they enjoy a unique access to the use of human linguistics or perhaps it’s simply because our society has placed immense power on words in general, but vocals – more specifically lyrics – seem to carry an unrivaled weight in a song. Certainly more central than drum rhythms or bass lines and often drawing more attention than even the catchiest of guitar riffs, the message of a song rarely goes without at least some ounce of recognition. [...]
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Fences Interview
Chris Mansfield (Fences) Interview Fences is on everyone’s radar, and for good reason. It’s cause for attention when an artist writes dark lyrics and makes it sound poppy. The 27-year-old singer/songwriter, Chris Mansfield, is totally aware of this newfound fame, but it’s the kind of self-awareness that you don’t find too often. It’s fresh. Mansfield speaks candidly about what led him here. “It seems like when people are young and everyone is kind of deciding what they like, whether it [...]
Lykke Li’s “Wounded Rhymes” explores our detacted times.
Lykke Li Wounded Rhymes Lykke Li’s new album “Wounded Rhymes” is captivating. The Swedish singer, Li Lykke Timotej Zachrisson was born of Swedish musical diversity. Her mother was a member of a Swedish all female pop punk quintet and her father was a member of a Swedish pop punk reggae band. Li’s roots are evident but not overstated in the musical landscape. For the most part, the album borrows heavily from Phil Spector and the classic girl group sound of [...]
Progress is looking good for We are the Arsenal
We are the Arsenal is a band that has worked hard to reach the success they have today with television placements on Real World, Parental Control and The Hard Times of RJ Berger, and consistent radio play in Los Angeles; their determination and passion for what they do is shown strongly through their music. The public was hooked from the start, with talented vocals from lead singer Ryan Terrigno, along with the aggression the band can’t help but force into [...]
Coldplay – Life In Technicolor ii video from the new EP Viva La Vida (Prospekt’s March Edition)
Coldplay – Life In Technicolor ii video from the new EP Viva La Vida (Prospekt’s March Edition)
