Cymande are a British Funk group that was originally active in the early ‘70’s. The band name derives from a Calypso word for “Dove,” which symbolises peace and love. Cymande were noted for an eclectic mix of Funk, Soul, Reggae, Rock, Calypso, and African music that they called “Nyah-Rock.” The band formed in 1971 and released …
Skåne-born guitarist Filippa Nässil laid the foundation for Thundermother in the Autumn of 2009. While originally based in Växjö where she was pursuing her studies, she later relocated to Stockholm in her quest to assemble a band. In the early years the band had a number of lineup changes, but from 2012 the band solidified …
I listen to music nearly everyday. Morning, afternoon, evening, after midnight! I’ve often wondered about what moves us to listen to music. Obv you got yer favs, right? Songs that bring back memories, recollections, danceable crap (🙀), and sentiments that echo the life you lived through (even if it grinds on and on). They’re not …
White Stripes photo by Wikipedia Potentially Questionable Band Names That May Be Deemed Politically Incorrect* Over the past several years I’ve watched iconic statues that stood for many decades in our cities and parks be removed. Even worse, I’ve watched bands/artists adjust their names to avoid the edge of Occam’s razor because of outside pressure from …
Dan Reed Network With as much music as I listen to on a daily basis, I’m constantly surprised when I run across a band/musician that makes me question why they didn’t just take the obvious step and become “the next best thing.” I’m sure part of the blame lies with the record label suits that …
Photo via The Canadian Encyclopedia It has always struck me as unfathomable that humanity cares the least for its fellow man… “I don’t believe in guarded bordersAnd I don’t believe in hateI don’t believe in generalsOr their stinking torture statesAnd when I talk with the survivorsOf things too sickening to relate If I had a …