July 18, 2019• Ken Shane's Soul Serenade, Music
If you are a fan of classic soul and you watch America’s Got Talent you might have been surprised to see a singing trio that appeared...
July 11, 2019• Dizzy Heights, Music
Basically, it's First Wave, Lithium, and Alt Nation in a blender, at a ratio of about 4:2:1. ...
June 20, 2019• Dizzy Heights, Music
Twentysomething me is having a moment here. ...
June 17, 2019• Music, Popdose Interviews
In a wide-ranging new interview, The Ocean Blue's David Schelzel discusses the band's new album, what's hiding in the archives, his...
June 13, 2019• Ken Shane's Soul Serenade, Music
It’s a well-known story at this point. In 1968, Stax Records co-founder Jim Stewart decided to put an end to the distribution deal...
June 7, 2019• Music, Popdose Exclusives, Popdose Interviews
For years I’ve wondered why the heck John Andrew Frederick’s indie rock collective, the black watch, has not enjoyed even the cult-like...
June 6, 2019• Dizzy Heights, Music
"Great song, Bob, but it suggests that you might be gay. Better change the words." Jesus. ...
June 6, 2019• Music, The Vinyl Diaries
Rob Smith celebrates the return of singer/songwriter Kasey Anderson from his trouble with the law and mental health issues....
May 22, 2019• A Fan's Notes, Music, Popdose Exclusives
Rick Barry enjoys working in his garden. Sometimes it seems that he’s happier getting his hands in the dirt than he is getting his...
May 20, 2019• Music
This is the first in a series of articles about the various problems the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has with its nomination and election...
May 16, 2019• Music, News, The Vinyl Diaries
Rob Smith reflects on the death of Kendrick Castillo, and why it hits close to home....
May 16, 2019• Ken Shane's Soul Serenade, Music
After nine years and well over 400 columns, I’ve decided to change Soul Serenade from a weekly to an occasional column. Obviously,...
May 2, 2019• Dizzy Heights, Music
Tears for Fears fans know where the next show is going. ...
May 2, 2019• Ken Shane's Soul Serenade, Music
When an artist dies too young it is always tempting to mourn not only the loss of his or her spirit but also the loss of the great work...
April 30, 2019• Music, Popdose Exclusives, Video Premieres
London-based singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist James Billett is gearing up for the release of his new single, “Never Lose...
April 18, 2019• Music, Popdose Interviews
We have a new favorite phrase, and it is ‘virtuous spiral.’ ...
April 18, 2019• Ken Shane's Soul Serenade, Music
We’ve heard about one-hit wonders and even no-hit wonders but what about groups that had multiple hits and still manage to be...
April 17, 2019• Music, Popdose Exclusives, Video Premieres
When it comes to the music of John Westmoreland, founder of the band that bears his surname, there’s a lot more to what meets the eye or...
April 12, 2019• Blu-ray Reviews, Music
Starting this weekend, trendy music genres like trap, EDM, trance house, crunk, or whatever the hell else the kids are listening to these...
April 11, 2019• Music, Popdose Interviews
"Touring with Katy Perry was a great opportunity to try to enter the US scene, but that would also mean that we had to spend two more years...
April 11, 2019• Ken Shane's Soul Serenade, Music
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about Danny White, a southern soul singer who toiled for years looking for a hit that proved elusive. This...
April 4, 2019• Dizzy Heights, Music
I’ve been sitting on this idea for about a year. It felt too obvious, but then I ran into a really busy stretch, and then suddenly...
March 28, 2019• Ken Shane's Soul Serenade, Music
Curtis Mayfield was 14 years old when he joined the group that would become the Impressions. He was born in Chicago in 1942 and by the time...
March 27, 2019• Music, Popdose Exclusives
Popdose, in always keeping ahead of the curve with new music, is pleased to bring you this new single from Silver Lake 66. Maria...
March 22, 2019• Music, Popdose Exclusives, Video Premieres
Popdose is pleased to present this exclusive video/track from Australian singer-songwriter, Calan Mai, “Friend Of A...
March 21, 2019• Ken Shane's Soul Serenade, Music
For every musician who becomes a household name, there are hundreds, probably even thousands who toil in clubs for many years, getting a...
March 20, 2019• Music, Popdose, Popdose Exclusives
Popdose is very pleased to present to you this exclusive of Christie Huff’s new single, “Black & White”. The Los...
March 8, 2019• Music, Popdose Exclusives
Popdose is pleased to present an exclusive new track from Chicago-based Jonas Friddle, as his upcoming album, The Last Place to Go, is due...
March 7, 2019• Dizzy Heights, Music
This one's for you, Ponyboy. ...
March 7, 2019• Ken Shane's Soul Serenade, Music
“His music … brought a great deal of joy to the world, but his personality brought even more, conveying a message of grit,...
