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Darryl McDaniels – My Life of Dad

by Art Eddy Hip-Hop legend. Artist. Musician. Innovator. Father. There are many facets that make up  or as we know as DMC from the beloved Rap group Run-DMC. For over 30 years he, Run, and Jay’s music has influenced so many people. From “Rock Box” to “Walk This Way” and countless other hits DMC help shape […]

Alex Clare returns to the US for new Three Hearts tour and new album.

By: Jessica Abraham AXS Contributor Growing up in a household where his father listened to primarily jazz music, it is no surprise that Alex Clare, a multi-platinum artist from London, England, was drawn so deeply into the smooth sounds of blues and soul music. Growing up, he learned to play the trumpet and drums, keeping […]

Review of France Album by Owlle

by Andrew Lockwood After finding her musical feet in the world of production and subsequent single and EP releases under her own moniker, Owlle (real name France Picoulet) now shares her debut album, aptly titled ‘France’. The early 80s influence that Owlle is so fond of can be heard throughout the album. Stand out track […]

Alex Clare greets fans after great performance

It was a cold, blistery night (even for Chicago) when fans began lining up at the Metro (3730 N. Clark St.) on Nov. 18. I can’t speak for anyone else but I know one of the first thoughts in my mind was “what the heck am I doing here, I’m going to freeze to death.” […]

George Perris “Why” from the album Picture This

Internationally acclaimed Greek- French singer George Perris has combined a daring range of musical choices on his English language recording debut, Picture This, (‘sensational debut…’ raves Broadway World and others) including a masterful interpretation of Annie Lennox’s signature song ‘Why.’ Hailed upon its 1992 release as a bittersweet declaration of independence from her years with […]

Pop Evil is bringing hip hop royalty to Flint this weekend

FLINT (WJRT) – (11/19/14) – “You know, I’ve done a lot of first in my career, especially with Run-D.M.C. We were first to go gold, first to go platinum, but I like things like bein’ the only Rock and Roll Hall of Famer to play The Machine Shop! That’s somethin’ you can be really, really […]

George Perris “Why”

Internationally acclaimed Greek- French singer George Perris beautifully renders a haunting version of Annie Lennox’s definitive signature song ‘Why’ on his acclaimed English language debut album Picture This. Available on iTunes, Perris reveals he chose the classic ballad for its unflinching honesty. “I’ve always been a huge fan of Annie Lennox, of her sincerity as […]

Owlle France

reviewer: David Spencer Looking to go head-to-head with the likes of Lykke Li and Sia, is 28 year old France Picoulet, releasing this her debut album after several years working as a producer. In fact, her recent work has included producing a remix of the aforementioned Sia’s Chandelier. France was released in January 2014 in her […]

INTRODUCING: OWLLE

By Spindle “I love to dance – my songs all have a dancey side to them and I see it as a statement of freedom, fun and joy.” A nocturnal composer, Owlle’s electro-pop is wrapped with a sense of unassuming darkness and freedom. “There is something mystical and terribly quiet at night. My feelings are more […]

Sound Check: Microsoft ad helps Alex Clare’s “Hearts” beat strong

By Gary Graff ggraff@digitalfirstmedia.com @GraffonMusic on Twitter Alex Clare can testify about the difference eight months can make. The British singer and songwriter’s career was considered dead in the water not long after his debut album, “The Lateness of the Hour,” came out in July 2011 and stiffed, with his record company dropping him from […]