Kurt Cobain and Eddie Vedder almost single-handedly conquered the Seattle-grunge scene. But there are a lot of pre-internet rumors of a feud between the two. It made me curious to know: were Kurt Cobain and Eddie Vedder friends? Here is what I found: Kurt Cobain and Eddie Vedder became friends prior to Cobain’s death in … Read more
Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam is known for his powerful baritone vocals. But while there are a lot of male singers in that range, no one quite sounds like Vedder. So is it hard to sing like Eddie Vedder? Here is what I figured out: It is hard to sing in the same way that … Read more
The National may not be the most popular band, but they have built a loyal following. However, despite that, they aren’t known for being high-energy or putting on in-your-face shows. So is The National boring? Here’s what I think, having seen them live and listened to their albums: The National is far from boring. Their … Read more
Joe Seaward of the Glass Animals suffered a profoundly traumatic collision in July 2018. While Joe is said to have fully recovered from the fatal injury, his few appearances with the band make his fans wonder: Is Joe Seaward still in Glass Animals? Here is what I found out: Joe Seaward remains an integral part … Read more
Bon Iver has been one of the most prominent indie-folk singers since he debuted in 2006. Singer Justin Vernon has always had a distinct sound, but many people wonder if part of that comes from studio trickery. Does Bon Iver use autotune? Bon Iver does use an effect similar to autotune called the Prismizer Effect. … Read more
The National has been a popular but fairly underground band since the late 1990s. However, they have not collaborated with many other artists. But did The National collaborate with Taylor Swift? The National did collaborate with Taylor Swift on both of her albums from 2020; folklore and evermore. Specifically, National guitarist Aaron Dessner helped produce … Read more
The National is a rock band that has many fans all over the world. Naturally, those fans are curious about the members of The National, including their political affiliation, since some of their songs seem political. But are the band The National liberals? Here’s what I know from being a fan and seeing them perform: … Read more
After 40 years of leading The Cure, Robert Smith has nothing left to prove. But what about his guitar playing? Most of the time, he’s not the lead guitarist. So, is Robert Smith a good guitarist? Robert Smith is an excellent guitar player. As the band’s original guitarist, and only guitarist for the first 6 … Read more
Friday I’m In Love is one of the most recognizable songs from The Cure’s catalog. But for guitarists wanting to play along, it seems surprisingly hard to figure out. So what tuning is Friday I’m In Love? Friday I’m in Love is played in the key of D major using standard guitar tuning, but Robert … Read more
The Cure emerged as a post-punk band over 40 years ago. Over time their sound evolved and has gone through both dark and upbeat periods. But many fans wonder, Is The Cure emo or goth? The Cure is most definitely not an emo band, but the goth label does fit much of their catalog. However, … Read more