An influential Norwegian rock-band from the first to mid-’70s, Prudence released 4 studio room albums before splintering in 1975. Two bandmembers, Terje Tysland and Åge Aleksandersen, consequently embarked on extended and successful single careers as vocalist/songwriters as the music group itself found define the Norwegian rock and roll design coined …

The Sunsets coalesced in 2007 around prolific Bay Area songwriter, author, filmmaker, and visual artist Sonny Smith. Using a spinning lineup composed of SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA regulars, including multi-instrumentalist Kelley Stoltz, Tahlia Harbour (the Dry out Spells), John Dwyer (Thee Oh Views), Tim Cohen, and Shayde Sartin (Skygreen Leopards), …

Carrying out a stint as bassist in angular emo-rock trio the Convocation Of…, Baltimore indigenous Man Blakeslee relocated to Chicago in the first 2000s and started performing solo beneath the name Entry. Blakeslee’s somber however trippy acoustic music quickly arrived him a normal place at tastemaking dive club the Hideout, …

The collaborative duo of Erol Alkan and Richard Norris worked together extensively as self-styled “part-folk astronauts, part-electronic neo-romancers” beneath the moniker of Beyond the Wizards Sleeve. As opposed to their result as people, and Richard Norris’ are area of the Grid, Beyond the Wizards Sleeve offered as an wall socket …

A melodic, guitar-driven indie rock and roll clothing from North London, Bombay Bike Golf club comprise frontman Jack port Steadman, guitarist Jamie MacColl, drummer Suren de Saram, and bassist Ed Nash. Steadman, MacColl, and Saram — who at that time were all college students at University University School (going to …

This family band of songwriters comprised Charles Tobias (b. 15 August 1898, NY, USA, d. 7 July 1970), Harry Tobias (b. 11 Sept 1895, NY, USA, d. 15 Dec 1994, St. Louis, Missouri, USA), and Henry Tobias (b. 23 Apr 1905, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA). Charles Tobias was the most prolific …

b. Gboyega Femi, Nigeria. Kota had taken his stage name from ‘terra cotta’, signifying a historical artefact conserved today for the reasons of tomorrow. Before both Majek Fashek and Ras Kimono, Kota was the initial Nigerian to effectively integrate reggae in to the Nigerian songbook. Further, he’d go open public …

Before the force pop band the Rewinds were the Rewinds, these were All Tomorrow’s Celebrations, the Birmingham, AL, trio made up of vocalist and guitarist Glenn Drennen, bassist Chris Markham, and drummer Brooks Marks. After documenting a demonstration, the bandmembers chose they had a need to complete their audio, and …

Fake began being a Japan-based supergroup comprising Oblivion Dirt vocalist Ken Lloyd and Inoran, the guitarist for visual kei legends Luna Ocean. In early stages, the music group blended alt-rock with some trippy digital components, but after some time, it became a single automobile for Lloyd, who provided it a …

English guitarist and singer/songwriter Dave Mason produced his preliminary splash as an integral member, alongside Steve Winwood, from the beloved ’60s rock-band Visitors, penning among their biggest tunes, “Feelin’ FINE.” After a short stint using the music group, he grew restless and still left to go after his own eyesight. …