Bronski Beat formed in 1983 and jumped out of the gate with a single and a best-selling album worldwide (just not in finicky US). The single “Smalltown Boy” was followed…
From the start, Van Halen (the band) were destined for greatness and the fame that goes with it. Built primarily on the guitar prowess of Eddie Van Halen, one could…
Much can be said about the Kinks, especially with the two Davies brothers. For decades, The Kinks helped to define Rock and Roll, and still do. One of the Davies…
R.E.M. were a critical success beginning in their IRS Records days where they produced five ‘out of the gate’ classic sets. All of the five were Gold except their last…
MusicTAP is pleased to present this wonderful new track and video from Jenn Vix, one of my long-time favorite singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalists. Ms. Vix has an impressive back catalog, which you would…
This stunning new track is from someone we’ve presented before, singer-songwriter Steven Bottari. Rather than write a bunch of hyperbole, read what Steve has to say about the song and…
Mike Campbell is known for his time with Tom Petty as one of The Heartbreakers. Since Tom Petty’s death, Mike Campbell has been hanging with Fleetwood Mac (due to his…
When you think Elton John, you rarely – if ever – think about the incredible talent that were the bedrock of Elton’s meteoric career. Unfailingly, several key members of his…
I’m compelled to write up a short re-introduction to an old classic song originally released by Petula Clark. That song is “Downtown“. For the record, the 1964 song won a…
It will be available for digital purchase on November 16 and digital rental on November 23.
Here’s a fun and uplifting treat – Jem Records has released a tribute/compilation to the genius of Brian Wilson, featuring (most) Jem-signed artists and (predominantly) New Jersey-based acts. With a…