John Mayer’s Recipe for Success
by Hélène Deconinck With Born and Raised, John Mayer signs a new success in his musical career Born in Bridgepoint, Connecticut and raised in Fairfield, John Mayer spent two semesters at the prestigious Berklee College of Music. After doing some song writing for a while at Atlanta, he released his first studio album, Room for...
Neil Young reunites with Crazy Horse for Americana
by Jeremi Beaulieu Americana is the 22nd album that Neil Young produced with Crazy Horse When most people hear the name Neil Young, they reminisce over the countless hours spent listening to the Harvest Moon album on replay. It is without a doubt that the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has made a serious...
With her Sophomore effort, Santigold will make you a Believer
by Mike Greenwood Santigold delivers a dose of reality within Master of My Make-Believe Since releasing her first album, the self-titled and very successful Santogold in 2008, Santigold has been quite busy. She traveled across the world – opening for the likes of M.I.A. and Jay-Z (who recently signed her to a management deal with...
Melody Gardot comes back with a new Opus after a Long Absence
by Hélène Deconinck Melody innovates, surprises and charms us with her new opus She is classy, sings love and celebrates life. Her warm voice is already a reference within the modern jazz international scene. Three long years after the excellent My one and only Thrill[1], Melody Gardot finally released late May her third opus The...
How to make it in the Music Business? Take it back to the street!
by Helene Deconinck Doing every local bars and performing in the street, many artists like Jimi Hendrix believed it would make them famous Pursuing a career in the music industry might seem incredibly difficult. That kind of adventure requires both talent and extreme perseverance. But how the success story truly began for those who are...
Album review: Kimbra’s ‘Vows’
by Hélène Deconinck With ‘Vows’ Kimbra bring her own universe to North America This jazzy voice shares the same country as the All Blacks…At twenty year-old, the New Zealander singer-songwriter, Kimbra, is a force to be recognized in the neo-pop scene. You may already know her. Lately, she is the feminine voice behind the big...
From a Passionate Listener to a Real Musician: How to Buy your First Guitar
by Hélène Deconinck Buying a first guitar might sound like looking for a needle in a haystack, but with the right information it’d be easier Many one day dream about becoming a successful musician. But before reaching that dream, one of the big step is to find your first guitar. But how to buy it?...
MGK, a New Rapper on the Rise
by Hélène Deconinck. At almost 22 years-old, Richard Colson Baker a.k.a Machine Gun Kelly belongs to the next generation of rappers. His stage name is a reference to a notorious criminal George ‘Machine Gun’ Kelly. MGK dedicated himself to rap, his true passion early. Right after graduating in 2008, the artist from Shaker Heights, Ohio,...
First solo for Jack White, the voice of the White Stripes
by Hélène Deconinck He is probably the most talented and admired guitarist of his generation. He is the punk-blues voice of the White Stripes. He is the genius brain behind new alternative collaborations such as a pop composition of the Raconteurs, The Dead Weather, the Cold Mountain soundtrack or Loretta Lynn’s comeback. Jack White released...
Test your Musical Culture with our Quizz!
by Hélène Deconinck Summer is at the corner. You may have already prepared your swimsuit, your sunglasses, your sunscreen cream and your magazines with their traditional summer quizzes. But are you really musically up dated? Have you ever try to evaluate your musical knowledge? Well, if you have some doubts on those matters, Madly Juicy...
Xtatic Line – Dubbed ‘The new Linkin Park’
by Matthew Trevett Just when Linkin Park announces the release of their new album Living Thing for June 2012, another band is causing a stir on the Rock/Rap scene. Xtatic Line, from the west coast of Florida, gave us details of their new EP RE:Dawn and their views on being dubbed ‘the new Linkin Park’....
Pete Jordan – A London’s DJ of many talents
by Matthew Trevett Pete Jordan is a highly respected DJ, who has toured with the likes of Dizzee Rascal and the Prodigy. The co-creator of the record label, Weird Science, took the time out to speak to MadlyJuicy about his view on the music industry and his ideas for 2012. MadlyJuicy: As a DJ and...
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