The reasons musicians choose specific art for their album covers are varied. Some covers, such as the Beatles’ “Yesterday and Today” butcher cover, are created to make a social or political statement. More commonly, images are chosen to make an album more marketable. The racks of albums with provocative photos of attractive women are ubiquitous. They are also probably no longer very effective as marketing tools, since any record bin is a sea of scantily-dressed women.
The World’s Most Legendary Small Gig Venues
One of the absolute best things to do when you find yourself in a new city is to check out the local concert venue to see what kind of gigs are coming up there during your stay. While gig venues come and go, there are certain iconic venues around the world that have seen their fair share of history. We’ve put together a list of some of the world’s best small concert venues so next time you’re in town, you’ll know where to check out!
Travel As I See It: Parisian Blues Hounds The Communal Well
It’s been a long time coming but we’re finally back with our next in the series of “Travel As I See It”, the interview slot that flips traditional band interviews on their head by asking musicians about the impact of travel on their lives and their art. This week we’re joined by globe-trotting group The Communal Well, who with a very unique blues sound, ply their trade in Paris, France. Let’s see how travel has helped shape the sound of this rocking six-piece.
Rock N’Roll Travel: Best American Music Festivals
For the true music lover, there is nothing quite like a great festival. What could be better than taking a few days off from your life to hear your favorite artists with thousands of people just like you? The U.S hosts such a smorgasbord of festivals that no matter what your musical tastes there is sure to be an event for you. These are a few of America’s greatest music festivals. Ready to rock out?
Album Cover Locations Vol.7 – New York, New York
Have we got a classic for you? Yes we have, here it is. You better start spreading the news. New York, New York (or, the theme from New York, New York, to give it its full title) was actually not first released by Frank Sinatra. Originally recorded by Liza Minnelli to be performed in the 1977 film of the same name (directed by Martin Scorsese, of all people), it wasn’t until two years later in 1979 when Frank Sinatra sang New York, New York on his 1980 album ‘Trilogy: Past Present Future’ album that the song gained international fame, and…
