Music Stories, Articles and Interviews

Interview With Brian Vollmer of Helix

After four decades of hard touring, killer riffs, and surviving the chaos of the rock ‘n’ roll world, Helix is still going strong—and louder than ever.

Blue Ambition’s Seduction of the Innocent Album Review from Lucy Hall

Album cover’s set the tone and hint at the journey you are about to embark upon when you push play. While music videos serve as...

Van Halen at 50 – A Rock Legacy Captured in Print

A half-century of riffs, rebellion, and reinvention—Van Halen at 50 captures the wild, electrifying journey of a band that redefined rock. Dive into a photo-filled chronicle of legends, lineups, and legacy, written with heart and honesty.

Vinyl Noir #2: The Red Album

Jac is pulled back into the world of bootlegs and conspiracy when Lara, the daughter of infamous bootlegger Cosmo Krunch, seeks his help.

Revisiting The Shaggs: Outsider Art or Misunderstood Genius?

Before viral fame, there was The Shaggs—a band born from prophecy and paternal pressure, now revered as either musical outsiders or misunderstood icons. Dive into the story of how three reluctant sisters accidentally carved a place in music history.

Blood Noir Episode 7: Get Your Rocks Off

Two socialites are haunted by a drowned man who keeps returning. A gripping blend of horror and crime noir.

The Ultimate Springsteen Book Book Review by Mark Slade

Gillian Gaar’s biography captures The Boss’s life, music, and impact in a visually stunning and insightful volume.

Vinyl Noir #1: The Judas Tapes

Jac is pulled back into the world of bootlegs and conspiracy when Lara, the daughter of infamous bootlegger Cosmo Krunch, seeks his help.

Inteview with The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll

Born and bred Rock n’ Roll enthusiasts, Ray and Markus bring their combined 50+ years of rock and roll radio experience to explore the vast and intricate world of Rock! Their aim is to strike a balance in the historical narrative by delving into untold stories, highlighting pivotal events, and celebrating the artists who shaped the genre.

Music Mystery of Jim Sullivan

A vanished musician. A desert that kept its secrets. And songs that now feel eerily prophetic. Dive into the haunting story of Jim Sullivan—a folk-rock artist whose life, lyrics, and disappearance continue to echo decades later.

Interview: ChemiQueen

With a name inspired by alchemy and a sound that mixes melodic rock, nu-metal grooves, and progressive edge, ChemiQueen isn’t your typical metal band. Vocalist Victoria Walker and her bandmates discuss their creative chemistry, the challenges of standing out in a crowded scene, and why their explosive performances resonate so deeply with fans.