The band that I am sitting with today needs no introduction. They bring to the stage a sound that is nearly impossible to replicate and a certain style that deserves some attention. They are dressed exactly how they sound, their album cover matches their style to perfection, and their sound begs for more. If I had to rate them on a scale of 1 to 10 as far as their overall image and branding is... 

It is rare for me to listen to a female singer and actually like what I hear. I don’t know if it is the fact that I feel most of their voices all sound the same, or the thought of them writing lyrics that they could never relate to. But when I first heard the voice of the band I am sitting with today I practically fell off my chair. Not only does her voice give you chills but the instrumentals... 

Pop singer Michael Buble is one of the fortunate who loves his job–and, when he performs live, it couldn’t be more evident. Even he knows that. “Expect to come and be taken away for a couple hours,” Buble said about his live show. “I really, sincerely love what I do for a living. The fact that I get to do this and do what I love with these people … They’re... 

Banjoist Bela Fleck’s Africa Project–which started in 2007 with visits to Uganda, Tanzania, the Gambia and Mali–launched its latest pass through the US on Tuesday (2/2), the same day Fleck released “Throw Down Your Heart: Africa Sessions Part 2, Unreleased Tracks.” Bela Fleck will be coming to Indianapolis and will be at Butler’s Clowes Memorial Hall on Saturday,... 

The band that I am sitting with today comes from a genre that we just can’t seem to get enough of. Going back to the early days of guys like Green Day moving into the future with bands like Fall Out Boy these guys are a pure mix of solid sound with educated and experienced lyrics. Wearing shirts so bright they beg to be turned down and with vocals that fit on the headlining stage at Warped... 

Success has come at long last to Steve “Lips” Kudlow, but the Anvil frontman/guitarist is finding that success is both a blessing and a curse. “I’m weary of it,” Kudlow says of the long-awaited recognition that’s come from the veteran Canadian heavy metal act’s critically acclaimed 2009 documentary film “Anvil! The Story of Anvil,” the band’s... 

Three Days Grace drummer Neil Sanderson says his group, which has sold a total of six million albums, is particularly proud of its latest effort, “Life Starts Now.” “It was a lot of fun for us to make,” Sanderson said during an interview. “We wanted it to sound a little more raw. We recorded it in a big, open, warehouse-type environment. “So many bands use so many... 

When she lost in the local competition of the 2009 Colgate Country Showdown held in Indianapolis last spring, Kendall Phillips wasn’t ready to give up on making it further in the nationwide contest. The Zionsville native took her guitar and her music on the road, first to Illinois then to Michigan in pursuit of her goal — to be one of the five finalists in the Showdown’s 2009 National Finals... 

Recording with members of Prince’s New Power Generation proved to be educational for 17-year-old singer/songwriter Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers. Not only did they school him in music, but they also helped him learn who he is. Hence the name of Nick Jonas and The Administration’s debut album, “Who I Am,” due in stores Feb. 2. “I think it says a lot about the album... 

The Black Eyed Peas have been nominated for six Grammy Awards this year. Their song “Boom Boom Pow” ranked No. 1 in iTunes sales for 2009. And the group is headed out on its first headlining US arena tour. But vocalist Taboo (born Jaime Gomez) said this year’s big accomplishments hit a little closer to home. “Well, I have to say, just on a personal note, being married to...