One punk band that doesn’t get talked about as much as they should is the band Rancid. In many ways, they are the classic modern punk band. But what do they sing about, and is Rancid political? Here’s what I know: Rancid as a band is not overly political in their songs. Some members espouse … Read more
Melanie Martinez is one of the brightest and most exciting young artists out there. She may not have achieved mega pop star status, however, she has many fans. But does Melanie Martinez write her own music? Here’s what I found out: Melanie Martinez does write her own songs, although almost always with a co-writer. Most … Read more
When you think about how a band’s singer usually stands at the front stage and sings their lungs out, it’s strange when a singer, such as Tool’s Maynard James Keenan, doesn’t do that. So, why does Maynard stand in the back? Here is what I found out: Maynard, from Tool, stands at the back of … Read more
Melanie Martinez is one of the brightest young stars in the music industry today. And since she first gained national attention when she was a contestant on The Voice, we assume she can sing really well, right? But does Melanie Martinez use autotune? Here’s what I discovered: Melanie Martinez does use autotune to help create … Read more
Maynard James Keenan is a fantastic singer for bands like Tool, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer. But is Tool the best of the bunch? How do they compare? Let’s examine Tool vs. A Perfect Circle vs. Puscifer. All of Maynard’s bands are good, but Tool remains the best one compared to A Perfect Circle and … Read more
Tool drummer Danny Carey is one of the best drummers in the rock world today. And Tool’s sound is almost too complex to be played by just 4 people. So, does Danny Carey play to a click? Danny Carey of Tool does not play to a click on stage or while recording, nor does Tool … Read more
Many people first heard Melanie Martinez on The Voice. But despite appearing on a singing competition show, many people wonder about Melanie Martinez’s vocal ability. So, what type of voice does Melanie Martinez have? Here’s what I think: Melanie Martinez has a voice that is in the soprano range, spanning almost 2 octaves, but she … Read more
The “Princess of Pop”, Lady Gaga, is known for her experimental approach to pop music. And she is a multi-talented artist who can play several instruments. But how many instruments can Lady Gaga play? Here is what I have discovered: Lady Gaga can play at least 4 instruments, including the piano (which she is a … Read more
Adam Lambert is one of the greatest vocalists of the 21st century. His unique vocals sound great, and it’s no wonder he was selected to follow Freddie Mercury in Queen. But was his talent natural, or did Adam Lambert take singing lessons? Here is what I found in my research: Adam Lambert took singing lessons … Read more
American Idol sensation Adam Lambert is one of the greatest vocalists of his era. And he went on to front Queen, one of the top rock bands in history. But does Adam Lambert play any instruments? Here is what I have seen and heard: Adam Lambert does not play any instruments. He attempted to play … Read more