It is impossible for most artists to avoid comparisons to their past influences. After all, complete innovation is not something to be taken lightly.
Despite the exotic landscape in the photo above, Hrishikesh Hirway is simply a native of Peabody, Massachusetts, a town known for its past and
If analogies are to your liking, the popular opinion is that Cornelius is the “Japanese version of Beck”. While it may be true that
This past week has been filled with news of fresh releases by prominent names. Though many would consider these songs to be “leaks” of
Scotland’s own Arab Strap certainly had a great run. Last September, the likable duo of Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton announced that they would
Originality has always been a major factor in determining an artist’s worth. Though many artists strive to remain in their contemporary timeframe in terms
The Book Of Knots. Even the name sounds complexing, with the music not being much different. I suppose you could call the New York-based
WinterKids is one of the first bands making their debut in 2007 that you will love to hate. It’s not their music that will
After a year of rampant speculation, it is finally official: Blur is back! The Brit-pop legends recently confirmed that former guitarist Graham Coxon will
Well, it’s the last day of 2006. I figured I would wrap it up with a band who have had quite a successful year: