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Forming as pop-crazed Californian teens in the late 70s, vowing to be 'the heavy-duty, punk-rock Osmonds', Jeff and Steven McDonald set off on one of indie rock's more colourful career [...]

This article from Mojo Magazine provides a brief overview of the life and career of Dexter Romweber. Born in 1946 in Kingston, Jamaica, Romweber became a prominent bassist and band leader, working with artists such as Bob Marley and Burning Spear. He later formed the rockabilly duo Flat Duo Jets and gained recognition for their energetic performances. Despite not achieving mainstream success, Romweber's chaotic energy and songcraft influenced many musicians. The article also mentions Tich Blackwell, a guitarist who worked with Romweber and had his own successes in the music industry. [Extracted from the article]

"The Amplified Come As You Are: The Story Of Nirvana" is an article published in Mojo Magazine. The article discusses the rise and fall of the band Nirvana, focusing on their music and the impact they had on the rock'n'roll genre. It also explores the personal struggles and conflicts faced by the band members, particularly lead singer Kurt Cobain. The article provides a nuanced and compassionate look at the band's history and offers insights into the music industry at the time. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Mojo Magazine discusses the band Majesty Crush and their career in the music industry. The band, which was influenced by British shoegaze and Jamaican reggae, had a brief period of success before splitting up in 1995. The article also mentions the tragic death of singer David Stroughter in 2017. The band's music is described as melodically complex and their albums are praised for their musicality and compelling lyrics. The article also includes information about other artists and albums, such as Fred Locks and Sun Ra. [Extracted from the article]

The article is a review of Chuck Strangers' album, "Chapter 11: How Dark It Is Before Dawn." The album is described as a mix of strings, beats, and vibes, with influences from classic '60s pop, rock, and hip-hop. The reviewer praises Strangers' soliloquies on love and vulnerability, as well as the energy and drama in the album. The review also mentions the death of two close friends as an inspiration for some of the lyrics. Overall, the album is described as rejuvenating and balancing vulnerability with resilience. [Extracted from the article]

The article titled "Alternative energy" discusses the music of Leyla McCalla, a Haitian-American cellist and singer. The author describes McCalla's music as a fusion of Caribbean-rooted folk and psychedelic acid-folk. The songs on her album, titled "Tree," explore themes of hope and transformation. The author praises McCalla's ability to tackle weighty material while still creating an uplifting listening experience. [Extracted from the article]

This article is a review of various music albums. It discusses Marcus King's album, which is described as troubled but triumphant, with a mix of rock and indie influences. The article also mentions Bodega's album, which is described as sardonic and self-aware, with a focus on corporate culture. Additionally, the article reviews Pearl Jam's latest album, which is praised for its creativity and exploration of different textures and emotions. The review also mentions Ride's album, which is described as a shoegaze record with a majestic sound. Overall, the article provides a brief overview of each album and offers some commentary on their themes and musical styles. [Extracted from the article]

Byline: Stevie Chick Circling a threadbare lampshade in an apartment in Wandsworth, five houseflies buzz lazily in random formations, cruising the dead heat of a late afternoon. About the room [...]

The article focuses on singer Michael Kiwanuka. Topics discussed include the nomination for the Mercury Award received by him for debut album "Home Again," his collaboration with hip-hop producer InFlo for the song "Black Man In A White World," his second album "Love & Hate," and his education in jazz music at the Royal Academy of Music.

The article talks about singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett discusses her views on ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association) music awards, writing songs, and her family.

The article focuses on the rock band Faith No More, who will perform at the Warfield theatre in San Francisco, California as of July 2015. It mentions members of the band which include Bill Gould, Roddy Bottum and Mike Patton. It discusses several music albums of the band including "Introduce Yourself" and their latest "Sol Invictus."

In this article, the author focuses on personal and professional career of musician Josh Homme. He states that his parents were religious but they were not Catholics and they have been influenced by music. He further mentions the hard rock band Queens of the Stone Age, rock band Kyuss and the Desert Sessions, a musical collective series.

The article offers information on the life and achievements of singer Alicia Keys. It says that the most crucial element in Keys' career breakthrough was the support of the Queen of American talk shows, Oprah Winfrey. It notes that the development of her songwriting has seen her approach personal issues in a more direct manner. She appears on the bill at the 100th Royal Variety Performance. INSET: DON'T THINK TWICE, IT'S ALRIGHT.

The article reviews the performance of the band My Morning Jacket during the 10th Annual Austin City Limits festival in Texas in September 2011.

The article reviews several music releases including "Broken Arrow," "On the Beach," "Rust Never Sleep," by Neil Young.

An interview with African American musician Cee Lo Green is presented. When asked about how he gets into music, he states that her aunt, who is a singer in a saloon, influenced her because he always listen to old soul and funk records. He states that he decided to leave Goodie Mob because he saw his self as an individual within a collective effort. He also shares his inspiration and target of his number one hit album "Crazy," and "The Lady Killer."

The article discusses how music healed the broken heart of the soul musician Corinne Bailey Rae of the loss of her husband.

The article profiles Robyn Hitchcock, who re-emerges as an alt-rock hero. It mentions that Hitchcock forms "The Venus 3," which includes Scott McCaughey, Bill Rieflin, and Peter Buck. It states that Hitchcock has a record of harmonies and melodies and albums that are expertly crafted such as the "Groovy Decay." According to him, he does not see himself whimsical but just had fun with words and is happy with pop culture.

The article focuses on the musical band group Pearl Jam which was formed in Seattle, Washington. The group includes lead vocal and guitarist Eddie Vedder, lead guitarist Mike McCready, rhythm guitarist Stone Gossard, bass guitarist Jeff Ament and drummer Matt Cameron. It mentions their 1991 debut album titled "Ten" which was sold out in the U.S. for almost 10 million copies and earned 12 platinum discs. INSET: SEAN PENN •AND ME•.