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STILL NOT FAKIN’ IT: AN INTERVIEW WITH THE LEGENDARY MICHAEL MONROE
interview by Michael McCarthy The legendary singer and multi-instrumentalist Michael Monroe first rose to popularity in the early ’80s with his band Hanoi Rocks, which has proved to be one of the most influential bands in the history of hard rock, punk rock and heavy metal with the band’s unique and infectious sound, which was…
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#songoftheday / #amlistening = MXMS: “WHAT’S MY NAME”
Today, September 10th, is World Suicide Prevention Day, and MXMS have just released this edgy new single, “What’s My Name,” to draw attention to that. We think it’s a moody gem that’s sure to become an anthem for many of the depressed people who’ll listen to it.
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#concertreview #livemusic = RICK SPRINGFIELD @ MOHEGAN SUN ARENA 8/29/18
by Michael McCarthy First of all, I have to tell you something. When I go to shows that I’m there to review, I always write and post one. But when I go to concerts purely for leisure, I usually don’t review them because, well, I don’t think writing reviews is my strong suit. Anyone who’s…
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GET EVERY BOOK BY MICHAEL BEAULIEU FREE ON PROLIFIC WORKS FOR A LIMITED TIME
As you probably know I, Michael McCarthy, Love is Pop’s owner and primary writer, publish books using the pseudonym Michael Beaulieu. So far, I’ve published two satires, Becoming Madonna and Reckoning Daze, and the first four volumes of my popular, young adult, urban fantasy series Book of Shadows. And right now — for a limited…
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ALL THE BEAUTIFUL THINGS: AN INTERVIEW WITH DONNIE VIE
by Michael McCarthy I remember first seeing the video for Enuff Z’Nuff’s debut single, “New Thing,” on MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball and wondering what planet they were from. Sure, there were plenty of heavy metal bands – like Poison and Pretty Boy Floyd – who wore a lot of makeup, but Enuff Z’Nuff took things to…
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DIVING IN THE DEEP END: AN INTERVIEW WITH MARIELLE KRAFT
by Michael McCarthy I recently saw singer/songwriter Marielle Kraft celebrate the release of her new EP, The Deep End, by putting on a sold-out performance at City Winery in Boston. It was the first in a small number of dates to launch the pensive but catchy EP on which Marielle wears her heart on her…
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#songoftheday / #amlistening = DOE PAORO: “MIDNIGHT CHOIR”
“We’re never-ending,” sings the always impressive singer/songwriter Doe Paoro as the chorus of her inspiring new song “Midnight Choir” comes to its finish, her voice sounding like that of an angel singing to us from up above the clouds.
I felt the ending was terrible.
Just want to say as a lifelong fan, I have always really liked this interview! He’s fantastic. I would love…
Yes, this is an excellent series. And it has great characters, but Ellen Barkin “becomes” her character, bring her to…
M3 rock! Not only great lyrics, great Musicians, great vocals ( thanks Butch!), great people!
I loved this series and there better be a season 2 with the way they left us hanging.