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As part of the Hawaiian Cultural Renaissance of the 70s, a band that was well-known was The Sunday Manoa. Featuring ukulele and slack-key guitarist Peter Moon, Palani Vaughn, Albert “Baby” Kalima Jr. and singer/slack-key guitarist Cyril Pahinui (son of Gabby Pahinui). But as Palani, Albert Read More …
There are many brothers, sisters, cousins and families from Hawai’i that have formed popular music groups. During the Hawaiian Renaissance of the late ’60s and ’70s which include artists such as Gabby Pahinui, Keola and Kapono Beamer, Hui ‘Ohana which included Dennis Pavao and the Read More …
Lena Machado, best known as “Hawaii’s Songbird” and also inducted to the first Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame in 1995 (Along with notable names such as Helen Desha Beamer, Alfred Apaka, Henri Berger, Sol K. Bright Sr., Josephe Kekuku, Charles E. King, Mary Pukui and Read More …
When it comes to music from Hawai’i, Kapena is a well-known group since the late ’80s. The original Kapena trio featured Hawaii-based Portuguese/Canadian Kelly DeLima and Tongan brothers Tiva and Timo Tatofi. And the group has released a lot of wonderful music since they first Read More …
Possibly my favorite K-Pop group since before their debut and still as of now, LE SSERAFIM’s first album “UNFORGIVEN” has been released and you can purchase it on Amazon or purchase it digitally! For those who don’t own any of their previous mini-albums, the good Read More …
We have seen and heard David Bowie the artist, the musical genius and musical chameleon, change with the times, like a man who went through, metaphorically space wormholes to go in one way and come out as a different person with different styles of music. Read More …
For “Hunky Dory”, this was a David Bowie who was a person who was reinventing himself and now meeting a woman who would lead to a drive to move towards glam-rock, this album could be seen as the pre-stage of Ziggy Stardust but yet, can Read More …
“Prince and the Revolution: Live (2022 Remaster)” may very well be the best concert performance on audio featuring Prince and the Revolution. Highly recommended! Click here to the purchase Prince and the Revolution: Live (2022 Remaster) on Amazon BAND: Prince and the Revolution ALBUM: LIVE Read More …
Click here to purchase Huh Yunjin’s “I ≠ DOLL” on Amazon Music Click here to purchase Huh Yunjin’s “Raise y_our glass” on Amazon Music Click here to purchase Huh Yunjin’s “Last Christmas” on Amazon Music “I want to change the idol industry”. These were the Read More …
It’s interesting that Clive Davis passed over this band because of the band’s name. But if there is anything awesome about this band and their music is how people are discovering Death and their music today and being shocked that the band has been playing Read More …
A beautiful CD single that Otsuka Ai fans will truly embrace and be warmed by with its touching lyrics and musical arrangement. ARTIST: Otsuka Ai CD SINGLE: Pocket LABEL: Avex Trax CATALOG #: AVCD-31322/B DURATION: 22.6 minutes RELEASED on November 7, 2007 Pocket Ticket LIFE Read More …
The music on this album has an orchestral, jazz and somewhat of a live house feel. Nearly all the tracks on the album has its unique spin on the classics but I feel that Shimatani managed it well and what you get is a whimsical Read More …
This is such a wonderful 30th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition release! It’s one thing to get the original tracks but all these alternate takes, demo versions, A-Sides, B-sides, rarities, John Peele sessions and live concert performance versions (nearly five hours worth) for the low price Read More …
If there was one single that I would put in my top 100 best Japanese songs of all time, My Little Lover’s “Hello, Again ~Mukashikara Arubasho~” should be on that list. It’s one of those songs that just doesn’t get old and once you hear Read More …
If there is one thing that remains consistent is that the band can deliver shoegaze music and the vocals of miraco make you feel that you entered a dreamscape and her vocals call onto you. A solid album overall. Click here to purchase Yuragi – Read More …
This band deserves a lot more recognition, and if you love reggae music, give The Green’s “Brand New Eyes” a listen! Definitely an album that I’ve listened a lot throughout the year and an album I highly recommend! Click here to purchase The Green – Read More …
David Bowie’s “Legacy (Deluxe Edition)” is a solid compilation greatest hits album. Sure, it may not feature every awesome song which was released by David Bowie but you do get a lot his more recognizable hit songs through his long musical career. And also one Read More …
I found this live album to be exciting and the recording quality from this concert performance was top notch and doesn’t sound like it was recorded in a vacuum. The vocals, the music and audience cheers sound wonderful and it made me enjoy this album Read More …
Fantastic! I truly feel that Lily Allen’s latest album is witty, lyrical poetry that deals with a more mature, fun, personal and sultry topics. The music is equally appealing and catchy. Overall, a solid and wonderful release! Click here to purchase “Lily Allen – It’s Read More …
“The amazing soundtrack from a wonderful film. The first album to showcase the fantastic vocals of Nora Arnezeder. If you were hooked on the music from the film, you definitely want to check out the soundtrack!” Click here to purchase the Paris 36 – Original Read More …
With the 100th anniversary of when the Titanic set sail and the release of the popular James Cameron film “TITANIC in 3D”, “TITANIC: Collector’s Anniversary Edition” is a wonderful set which includes the remastered version of the two original soundtracks plus two new additional soundtracks Read More …
Featuring the female trio that dominated South Korea in the late 90’s, this classic S.E.S. album featured hits such as “LOVE”, “I’ve Been Waiting For You”, “Tell Me” and “Twilight Zone” but also a good number of short dialogue tracks. Overall, “LOVE’ was a fun, Read More …
“PUFFY’s ‘JET CD’ is a solid album featuring collaborations with Okuda Tamio, Matsumoto Tortoise, Spitz, Kusano Masamune, Oku Kaori, Inoue Yosui and more. A lot of their popular hits from 1996-1998 such as ‘Kore ga Watashi no Ikiru Michi’,’Nagista ni Matsuwaru Etcetora’, ‘Ai no Shirushi’, Read More …
Listening to The Housemartins takes me back to when all I listened to was Jangle pop and my derpy days of playing the music video of “Happy Hour” which I recorded on VHS and trying my best to emulate their crazy dance moves as shown Read More …
Japan’s “Quiet Life (Deluxe Edition)” is an awesome collection of music, remixes and live music. Highly recommended! Click here to purchase Japan – Quiet Life (Deluxe Edition) on Amazon BAND: Japan ALBUM: Quiet Life (Deluxe Edition) DURATION: 42 Songs (3 Hours, 21 Minutes) ORIGINAL ALBUM Read More …