Photo Essay: Steafán Hanvey's Life Amidst the Irish Troubles
It's one thing to think about the impact that a photo can have. Iconic photographs have gone so far as to end wars and reverse public opinion, and the risks that many photographers go to are well documented. But until I'd heard Irish singer-songwriter Steafán Hanvey&
CD Review: Steve Earle - The Low Highway
If you're a forever smitten fan of Steve Earle who's always looking forward to his next record, you'll likely be satisfied with The Low Highway. It's a 12-song collection of strong songs, all stamped with his signature sound.
The title cut is
Johnny Cash and the Many Versions of "God's Gonna Cut You Down"
Johnny Cash recorded the traditional folk song "God's Gonna Cut You Down" during his final years while working with Rick Rubin at American Recordings. The song appeared on American V: A Hundred Highways (2006), which came out after Cash's death. In the song, the
Albert King’s Born Under a Bad Sign
Albert King is one of the three kings of the blues – along with Freddie and B.B. – and is widely recognized as one of the most influential blues guitarists ever. On his long-overdue induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, Gary Clark Jr, said, “Albert King
Is Alice Cooper the new Ted Nugent?
I saw that Kyla posted the Fuse interview with former theater rocker and current golfer Alice Cooper over in the video section, where he blasted some of the new folkie (sort of) bands like Mumford, Lumineers, etc. His exact quote went like this: "I just feel like this whole
Getting to Know The Bones of J.R. Jones
If the name doesn’t grab you, the music will. The Bones of J.R. Jones is a bit of an enigma, J.R.’s music is gritty. It’s bluesy. It’s not your average fare. It’s no wonder that his unique style stood out amidst all of