Bruce-Springsteen

A Brief Bio of Bruce Springsteen

Article by Phin Upham Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band were recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. From his humble beginnings in New Jersey, Springsteen is still a consistent high-caliber performer playing sold-out shows. Early Life Springsteen was born to working class parents in a New Jersey neighborhood. His father was…

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Popularized Songs from Movies

Article by Phin Upham Who can hear “Preacher Man” without thinking of that famous scene in Pulp Fiction? Indeed, many movies have created memorable scenes built around songs. Here are just a few cinematic selections with their accompanying tracks. Full Metal Jacket – These Boots Were Made for Walkin The gritty realism of Full Metal…

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A Portrait of Jack White

Article by Phin Upham   John Anthony Gillis was born in Detroit Michigan in 1975, the son of working class Catholic parents and the youngest of ten children. The man who would become Jack White fondly recalls his connection to the Diocese of Chicago: “I feel strongly connected to God,” an intense and ongoing connection…

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Four More Excellent Bands from Los Angeles

By Phin Upham Los Angeles is the home of Hollywood, but it’s also the home town of many of music’s greatest acts. The list of bands that hail from Los Angeles is encyclopedic, but here is a short review of some fan favorites from different eras. Bad Religion Bad Religion is headed by Greg Graffin,…

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Is U2 Turning Punk?

Weren’t the 80’s awesome? by Phin Upham The news out of U2 has been confusing as of late. They may or may not be releasing an album this year, it may be punk but rumors say Danger Mouse is producing tracks for the band. With a glimpse of “Ordinary Love” from the soundtrack to the…

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Brian Eno’s African Collaboration is a Success

By Phin Upham Brian Eno, Damon Albarn and Nick Zinner of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs have been working on a unique collaboration with an ensemble of Malian musicians. Dubbed “Africa Express Presents: Maison Des Jeunes,” the album has been released digitally through the Transgressive label. A physical version is due out in 2014. The album…