Archive for category: The Beat

40 years of Deep Purple’s “Machine Head”
/ March 26, 2012 7:51 AM

40 years of Deep Purple’s “Machine Head”

"Machine Head" includes such classic songs as "Highway Star" and "Smoke on the Water."

5 great spring songs
/ March 20, 2012 7:56 AM

5 great spring songs

From Vivaldi to "Springtime for Hitler," Sam Martin has the best songs for spring.

Top 5 rock guitarists of all time
/ March 16, 2012 7:47 AM

Top 5 rock guitarists of all time

While I'm not a huge fan of "top guitarists" lists, I felt obligated to make one of my own.

Top three love/anti-love songs
/ March 15, 2012 1:24 PM

Top three love/anti-love songs

As Valentines day looms over the month of February, love is everywhere you look. Whether you spent the day with a loved one, or with your faithful companions Ben and Jerry, there is surely a song that reflects your Valentines disposition. So in light of Singles Awareness Day, here are my top 3 Love/ Anti-Love Songs. Love # 3) “Hey more »

A rant about music format
/ March 15, 2012 1:19 PM

A rant about music format

The new age of digital music has changed the industry.

Why I hate the Grammy’s
/ March 15, 2012 8:12 AM

Why I hate the Grammy’s

Sam Martin dissects and disavows the annual show.

5 albums to get pumped about
/ March 7, 2012 8:46 AM

5 albums to get pumped about

Recently a lot of big bands are announcing releases that are set to drop this year. Ranging from classic rock heroes Aerosmith, and indie outfit Of Montreal, everybody seems to be breaking the news. These are my top five albums (No Order) you should be getting pumped about this year.

Opinion: Black Keys deliver with “El Camino”
/ February 9, 2012 7:46 AM

Opinion: Black Keys deliver with “El Camino”

The duo out of Akron, Ohio, produces the same swagger that made "Brothers" so unique on their follow-up, "El Camino."