There are so many times when I look forward to a post featuring one of my favorite artists. Then there are times like this week, where I feature someone who is not known on the international stage,, but very good just the same. It’s those moments, when I can introduce artists on the same platformRead More
Author: Edward Reid
Weezer Delivers Black Album
After a few years of hints about the release of a black album, it’s finally here. March 1, 2019 marked the release date of the long-awaited music from the talented quartet. The Black Album has dropped with some mixed reviews from music critics and Weezer fans, nonetheless it is worthy of discussion. Let’s start withRead More
Avril Lavigne Keeps Head Above Water
Every week it seems like I am always featuring new artist after new artist. They quickly make their way into the music industry and sell lots of music. Sometimes the artist will deliver followup music that does well enough to spark a true music career. However, this week feels different. It feels very good. I’mRead More
Unapologetic Kelsea Ballerini
About a month ago I was talking with a guy who stated that he could listen to all kinds of music, except Country music. Immediately I began to form in my mind the dozens of Country music artists who I really like. Yes, I like Country music. I like a long list of Country musicRead More
Def Leppard: From Sheffield To The Hall Of Fame
In a few previous posts of Weekly Music Commentary, I wrote about conversations with other music historians and fans about the best rock bands of all time. In all these conversations, the criteria is always the personal favorite, and an overall fan favorite. Therefore, every list of five best will almost always have two ofRead More
And Now Here’s Saweetie
October 8, 2017, Weekly Music Commentary featured rising star (at the time) Cardi B. I remember it well because the post examined how Cardi was part of a movement within the music industry. In this social media age, everything is on the table. There are no skeletons in the closet or secrets. The artist ofRead More
Switchfoot Still Speaking The Native Tongue
I love a good story about a band coming together. The story gains interest as I learn more about how they work, create and write music as a group. The amount of success they achieve is not as important, but sometimes adds to the intrigue. This week I’m hoping to provide readers with another ofRead More