Since this is a Christian-based blog, I’d like to caution you by letting you know that the article’s subject, singer Jessie James, does not produce Christian music and therefore some of her songs contain some suggestive content and that this article discusses James’s career and her music from a professional critical standpoint, not a Christian [...]
Since the standard for describing the styles and vocals of new artists seems to be comparing them with an established one, I’ll give it a try. Think David Cook or Daughtry meets U2, with maybe a little Matchbox Twenty thrown in. In songs like “Last Train Home,” former Stage frontman Ryan Star’s sound has David [...]
Captivating. That’s the first word I came up with when trying to think of something that could describe the beauty of Francesca Battistelli’s voice. When I first heard her major label debut, My Paper Heart (Word Entertainment/Curb Records/Warner Brothers, 2008), I honestly didn’t pay much attention. But then one day, I saw the song “Beautiful, [...]
Expect to see Kelly Clarkson, U2, Ryan Star, Francesca Battistelli, and more gracing our pages in the very near future. Are these the artists you want to read about? Let us know by leaving a comment. I know you’re reading this right now, the site stats say you are- so don’t be afraid to leave [...]
With the in-depth article on Seneca, South Carolina’s Needtobreathe came a promise to bring you more newcomers to the industry that are looking pretty good as far as “making it big.” Our next act attended the same college (Furman) as the guys that comprise Needtobreathe, and his music reminds me of their style. Sounds like [...]
What you’re about to (hopefully) read is what we’re calling NextUp. NextUp is a series of articles that take a look at new or relatively new artists coming onto the scene and are on the verge of making it in the big time. Our first story is about a little rock band from Seneca, South [...]