Reissue Labels: What’s Wrong With David + David – Boomtown
In this day and age, many old classic albums are getting the update. In fact, so many of the overlooked “classics” are getting attention that they haven’t had before if…
Apology To Every Ignored Artist
It falls to me to state the obvious, and to offer a blanket apology to every artist out who has created art…that got ignored. For days (for decades actually), I…
The War On Drugs Are Better Than Springsteen (Do I Have Your Attention Now?)
The War On Drugs began in the early days of the new Millennia in 2005. Born in Philadelphia, this band, once comprised of Adam Granduciel and Kurt Vile, with a…
Did Scooter Braun Help Make Taylor Swift The Most Powerful Pop Star?
The "Taylor's Versions" are a concrete, real-life example of what so many trite "empowerment" anthems wished to be.
Happy Holidays
Here at MusicTAP, it is my goal is inform much as I used to be as a music-obsessed kid. As 2023 rolls to a close, I want to express my…
It’s Time To Admit Lars Ulrich Was Right
You might not like how he said it, but what he said had merit.
Be Thankful For Streaming Services: Here’s Why
I’ll make this short and sweet. For several generations of Rock fans and especially the first generation, streaming services provide a valuable service. I won’t be getting into the royalty…
The Multiverse: Here’s Why, And Why Now
Everything new and old is old and new again.
Rant: Respect Musicians With Famous Parents
"When will you take over your dead parent's band for the amusement of a former generation?"
Rant: The Josh Fix Problem
If all we do is insist that they just don't make 'em like they used to, we get what we get.
Tomita: Why Don’t We Have Definitive Box Sets For Him?
In 1974, years after a well-received career in music in Japan, Isao Tomita released a bold re-imagining of Claude Debussy’s famed compositions termed “tone paintings” by Tomita. The album was…