Influenced by the songwriting classicism of piano men Elton John, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, and neo-soul star John Legend, Mêlée present their own style of carefully crafted melodic pop on Devils & Angels, the quartet’s debut album for Warner Bros. Records, which… (Read More)
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Singer/songwriter Melissa Ferrick emerged in 1994 as part of a group of new female alternative singer/songwriters, much in the vein of Liz Phair. Ferrick began singing in coffeehouses after dropping out of college, eventually winding up in Boston. Her major breakthrough… (Read More)
It’s the voice. Yes, there are also her Latina good looks, a Mick Jagger command of the stage, and just-turned-22 streetwise energy, but it’s the Melissa Ivey voice that is particularly memorable: sultry, self-assured, upbeat, seductive. It’s already getting airplay. Denver’s… (Read More)
after spending an enlightening childhood and adolescence in miami:florida, jonathan moved to boston:massachussetts. there he played music and learned about cold weather. because of the boring snow and rain, one couldnt go out much. this was sad. so jonathan started writing… (Read More)
Japanese noise rock band Melt Banana found more success in the U.S. and the U.K. than in their own country, gaining a small but dedicated fan base among American and European punk rock fans. Although their music sounds noticeably different from… (Read More)
Here we are in 2003 and it’s become obvious that we need to clear up a few things about the Melvins. 1. Remember, when some son-of-a-bitch sells you something, expect the goddamn thing to work. 2. The Melvins are NOT a… (Read More)
Mem Shannon and The Membership
Acclaimed singer/songwriter/guitarist and ex cab-driver Mem Shannon has taken his unforgettable songs and funky soloing all over the world, from his native New Orleans to Europe and Hong Kong. Now, with a little help from Wayne Jackson and Andrew Love -… (Read More)
Justin Stewart Cotta – Vocals, Piano, Guitar Space – guitars Steve Clark – drums Lats – bass It’s unwritten rock law that every up-and-coming band must kick, scratch and claw its way to a record contract. But few groups have taken… (Read More)
Justin Stewart Cotta – Vocals, Piano, Guitar Space—guitars Steve Clark – drums Lats – bass It’s unwritten rock law that every up-and-coming band must kick, scratch and claw its way to a record contract. But few groups have taken that mandate… (Read More)
Men, Women and Children (formerly known as Torpedo) is a rock band formed in 2004 by ex-Glassjaw guitarist, Todd Weinstock. The band has been signed to the independent label Saddle Creek and are currently recording their first album. Current line-up … (Read More)
Coming out of Puerto Rico in the 1970s, MENUDO was the first, and the greatest, of a wave of talented singing and dancing groups that’s still relevant 30 years later. The legendary group has sold over 40 million records worldwide, broke… (Read More)
Gainesville, FL-based post rock quartet the Mercury Program assembled guitarist/vocalist Tom Reno, bassist Sander Travisano, keyboardist/vibraphonist Whitney Travisano and drummer David Lebleu. Debuting with the single “Lights Out in Georgia,” the group issued their self-titled first LP in 1999. From the… (Read More)
Blending the styles of hip-hop, jazz, blues, latin, reggae, folk, and straight ahead rock, The Mercury Project succeeds in creating a sound entirely their own. The group achieves an eclectic mix full of rich vocal harmonies, lyrical intelligence, and surprising versatility… (Read More)
As a performer and a songwriter, Merle Haggard was the most important country artist to emerge in the 1960s. Haggard became one of the leading figures of the Bakersfield country scene in the ’60s. While his music remained hardcore country, he… (Read More)
Meshach, pronounced Me-Shack, was formed in 2000 by guitarist Ben Donnelly and Vocalist Geoffrey. Having been friends for four years and playing in many bands around the Denver area, it was only natural that the two finally started something together. After… (Read More)
Meshuggah was formed in 1987 in Umeå, Sweden. I do not know anything about the personnel of that time, but guitarist Fredrik Thordendal, bassist Peter Nordin and vocalist Jens Kidman all played on their debut EP of 1989. At that time… (Read More)
Born in Los Angeles, California, J-Messinian (nee James Fiorella) bounced around the country nomad-like, eventually ending up in Philadelphia in the late 90’s. As a child growing up, James developed a love for MC’ing: head-nodding to HipHop in oversized headphones and… (Read More)
It’s one year ago. You’re Tony Lovato. You front the Maverick punk band Mest. Your girlfriend just broke up with you. You think: “I’m out on tour, I’m in a band and I’m single. This is every kid’s dream.” That simple… (Read More)
Back with a new record and some new blood, heavy metal legends Metal Church are picking up where their aptly titled last release “Masterpeace” left off. Guitarist/songwriter Kurdt Vanderhoof and drummer Kirk Arrington are gearing up to bring the faithful back… (Read More)
There are a few things that Method Man wants to make sure everyone is clear on. First off, that he?s matured and even grown as an artist and, uh, a man.‘My dick got bigger; ’Meth says, grinning ever so slightly.’ My… (Read More)
