They’re so much more than “I’m Not In Love.” 1. “Rubber Bullets” Start here, I did. The debut album was big in the U.K., it was all over the U.S. rock press, but you could neither buy nor hear it until…the album finally appeared. “Rubber Bullets” was the hit, and what a breath of fresh […]

Chris Stapleton – Sometimes I Cry (Bing Lounge) He co-wrote “Drink A Beer.” I know because my inbox is filling up with testimonials to Chris Stapleton. He’s got a vocal fanbase exceeding that of any artist who hasn’t broken through yet. To the point where I had to check him out. And if the above […]

I worked at XM Radio from 2000-2008. Pat DiNizio and I received hundreds of packages a week from bands and musicians that wanted to make it in the industry. Problem was out if 100 packages, 1 was great, 4 showed promise and 6 had potential with a lot work and dedication. I spent 15 hours […]

He alienated his core audience. Which was sensitive females. An hunk who could both croon and wail, it was John Mayer’s crooning that delivered star status. Back when VH1 still played music and Top Forty radio wasn’t the haven of producer-driven, made by committee pop. Under the best of circumstances Mayer would have a hard […]