Guardian Music — From castrati to Jeff Buckley, straining for the high notes to create a spine-tingling sound has long been part of musicWhat is it? It's the vocal register occupying the frequency range above the one a voice naturally speaks or sings in. Normally ass... more info

Guardian Music — Bass guitarist with the 1980s art-rock band JapanMick Karn, who has died of cancer aged 52, rose to fame as a member of the group Japan and played the bass guitar with such a subtle, intelligent artistry that he became one of the most highly respect... more info

ContactMusic — DARYL HALL is set to ring in the New Year in star-studded style with an Internet concert to remember.The Hall & Oates star's Live from Daryl's House A New Year's Eve Special will feature performances from Rob Thomas, soul legend Smokey Robinson, Todd... more info

Totally Fuzzy — soundhaus said... LOVE 1966 : Love 1967 : Da Capo 1967 : Forever Changes 1969 : Four Sail 1969 : Out Here 1970 : False Start 1975 : Reel to Real http://soundhaus.over-blog.com thanks Any Major Dude said... ANY MAJOR CHRISTMAS SOUL VOL. 2 1. J... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Any Major Dude said... ANY MAJOR CHRISTMAS SOUL VOL. 1 1. The Flirtations – Christmas Time Is Here Again 2. Rotary Connection feat. Minnie Riperton – Christmas Love 3. The Emotions – What Do The Lonely Do At Christmas 4. The O’Jays – Christ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Willie Nelson's mugshot Forget the Tea Party -- country music legend Willie Nelson has a different kind of movement he wants you to join. "There's the Tea Party...How about the Teapot Party? Our motto: We lean a little to the... more info

Mjsbigblog — Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift, and the Zac Brown Band were feted last night at the CMT Artists of the Year taping in the Nashville suburb of Franklin, Tenn. The group watched from their tables while ... more info

Detroit Free Press — Motown legend Smokey Robinson said that his role as the spokesman for Green Automotive goes much deeper than the green that comes with the gig's paycheck. more info

Totally Fuzzy — Radio Free Wohlman said... Transmission 6910 Using a thread of continuity, I sew together a fine pastiche including Black Sabbath, Butthole Surfers, 1000 Homo DJs, Nine Inch Nails, Queen, The Wolfmen, Brian Eno & The Winkies, Little Willie John, The ... more info

Guardian Music — The original Motown songs were recorded on a shoestring in a few hours. Maybe that's why they still sound so goodMany people lament the Simon Cowell X Factor pop factory and the stranglehold it has on the charts. But the phenomenon, of course, is not... more info