I want to share this playlist with you. Honestly, I thought we hit the pinnacle when we shot Warped Tour. If you would've told us we would've covered Blink 182, Tool, Godsmack(twice) and New Kids On The Block in the same year, I would've been dreaming. As the editor of Madness To Creation, I want … Continue reading We Nerd Out Vol. 109: Bands MADNESS TO CREATION Covered in 2019! Year End Playlist!
(Concert Review) COLLECTIVE SOUL with GIN BLOSSOMS Live at Sands Bethlehem Event Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (6/7/2019)
It was turn back the clock to the 90's night as 90's legends Collective Soul with special guests Gin Blossoms took the stage in front of a pretty packed house at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center on this evening. This tour was put on in due part to Collective Soul's recent release of "Blood". Gin … Continue reading (Concert Review) COLLECTIVE SOUL with GIN BLOSSOMS Live at Sands Bethlehem Event Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (6/7/2019)
(Album Review) “To Hell With This Particular Equation” by THE STORY CHANGES
This Friday, The Story Changes completes a new chapter in their career with the album "To Hell With This Particular Equation" via Magnaphone Records. This record will certainly capture imaginations with its nostalgic 2000s flair with songwriting that speaks to a generation. The Story Changes is composed of Mark McMillon and Christopher Popadak(Hawthorne Heights), along … Continue reading (Album Review) “To Hell With This Particular Equation” by THE STORY CHANGES
(Single Review) “It’s Christmas Time Again” by THE FORTY NINETEENS!
It is that time of the year where families and friends are gathered around to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Temacula, California's own The Forty Nineteens are leading the Yuletide festivities with their recently released single entitled "It's Christmas Time Again". The Forty Nineteens bring the pizzazz, fun, and unique arrangements(with a … Continue reading (Single Review) “It’s Christmas Time Again” by THE FORTY NINETEENS!
“Give It Meaning” by Don’t Believe In Ghosts, throwing paint to the canvas!
Sometimes an artist, whether creating a sculpture, creating a painting, making a movie, or making music needs a new canvas and new inspiration to explore their art. Sometimes the saddest thing about art is the artist sometimes gets complacent, which is why I despise Norman Rockwell paintings because it's all the same theme, and the … Continue reading “Give It Meaning” by Don’t Believe In Ghosts, throwing paint to the canvas!
Unleash Them: “Give Up The Ghost” by Paul Johnson And The About Last Nights, feelgood rock is back!
I miss the 1990's where bands like the Gin Blossoms, New Radicals, Dishwalla, and Tal Bachman would write feelgood songs that would cause you to roll the windows down, find a destination to nowhere in particular, and call up some friends for that spontaneous roadtrip for that new adventure in life. Mississippi natives Paul Johnson … Continue reading Unleash Them: “Give Up The Ghost” by Paul Johnson And The About Last Nights, feelgood rock is back!
Unleash Them: “Telescope” by Kelley Ryan, best kept secret here!
I envision what the 1970's singer/songwriter era was like. You know groups and artists like The Carpenters, Carole King, and Joni Mitchell dominated AM Radio as teenage couples went to lover's lane to have their secret romantic makeout spot with the windows steamed up at the local drive in. Then, I hit the fast forward … Continue reading Unleash Them: “Telescope” by Kelley Ryan, best kept secret here!