To successfully imitate a foreign musical tradition, there must be a regard for both the cultural relevance and stylistic composition of the music. I
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Robert Bradley has strayed on both sides of the tracks. From singing on the streets of Detroit to appearing on major-label albums and in
Many musicians, regardless of prestige or intellect, tend to emit an appreciation for many varieties of art. They can stand afar as hobbyists of
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What artist doesn’t want attention? Many of them send out hordes of e-mails and MySpace invitations to the point where it nearly seems like
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When synth-pop was first glorified in the late ‘70s, it was a musical breakthrough in a more than one way. Its introductory development was
I always appreciate follow-ups from artists that were featured on this site over a year ago. I must sincerely enjoy an artist for them