THE LATEST BUZZ

If you’re looking at the title of this blog and asking, “Who?” that is exactly why this blog exists. You may not recognize the group’s name, but if you are familiar with hits from the late 2000s, you might recognize their songs “That’s Not My Name” and “Shut Up and Let Me Go” (see below)...

As Lewis struck out on his own, he played with many local ensembles, including Edward Virgil Abner's Knights of Music and The Clefs. When Lewis was in his early 20s, he formed his own trio, the Ramsey Lewis Trio...

Songs are a gateway to another person’s feelings and experiences, and what makes them so special is the way they can transform our...

There’s something special about music that can transcend language and cultural barriers. While songs will certainly chart in the...

When the weather transitions past the colder months to the warmth of summer, it motivates people to get out of the house and take a trip....

There are benefits to adding AI to the music industry, but they also come with drawbacks. Some of those benefits include the automation of promotional materials and the rise of AI music generators..

There’s an impressive lineup of talented musicians when one looks at the history of jazz guitarists. Starting with the first...

When one thinks of queer music icons, which come to mind first? Elton John? Freddie Mercury? Lady Gaga? And when you think of the King of...

For someone who doesn’t gravitate toward musicals. For someone who wishes films stopped being nearly 3 hours (me). How enjoyable is a film like Wicked to the average person? 

This is the story of Renee-Louise Carafice, a New Zealand-born experimental-pop songstress, as captured by the team at Our Life Logs. While the following has been written to match the tone and voice of Renee, please note that any discrepancies are creative liberties taken by the writer and agreed upon by the storyteller...

There are so many factors that go into a song to convey its message. The tone of the vocals can make a song feel like a love song or a...

While “Strange Fruit” is known by most fans of the genre, how many know these lesser-known facts about Billie Holiday and her life...