“Love Is the Drug” is a song by the English rock band Roxy Music, from their fifth studio album, Siren (1975), released as a single in September 1975. Co-written by Bryan Ferry and Andy MacKay, the song originated as a slower, dreamier track until the band transformed its arrangement to become more dance-friendly and uptempo. […]
King Oliver
Joseph Nathan “King” Oliver was an American jazz cornet player and bandleader. Born in Aben, Louisiana, he moved to New Orleans in his youth. He first studied the trombone, then changed to cornet. From 1908 to 1917, he played cornet in New Orleans Brass bands and dance bands and in the city’s red-light district, which […]
Pyrolysis
Pyrolysis was born in 2012, when Laurens and Stan, decided to begin a metal band, together with Sven Schipper, their guitar player at that time. The band’s name still stems from this time of electric guitars, drum kit and keyboard. “Pyrolysis” is a chemical reaction where warmth and energy are created through decomposition. While this […]
All Of Me
“All of Me” is a popular song and jazz standard. Gerald Marks and Seymour Simons wrote the words and music of “All of Me” in 1931. It has an ABAC structure, and is written in the key of B-flat major. There is a 20-bar introductory verse, but this is routinely omitted. “The melody combines the […]
This Masquerade
“This Masquerade” is a song written by American singer and musician Leon Russell. It was originally recorded in 1972 by Russell for his album Carney and as a b-side for the album’s hit single “Tight Rope”. Russell’s version starts off with a somewhat extended instrumental intro and then features his uniquely soulful – if rather […]
Roger Whittaker – Whistling
Roger Whittaker was a Kenyan-born British singer-songwriter and musician. His music is an eclectic mix of folk music and popular songs, the latter variously in a crooning or in a schlager style. He is best known for his baritone singing voice and trademark whistling ability as well as his guitar skills. “The show works better […]
Pavane
Pavane, (probably from Italian padovana, “Paduan”), majestic processional dance of the 16th and 17th century European aristocracy. Until about 1650 the pavane opened ceremonial balls and was used as a display of elegant dress. Adapted from the basse danse, an earlier court dance, the pavane presumably travelled from Italy to France and England by way […]
La Femme
La Femme are a French psych-punk rock band established in 2010 by guitarist Sacha Got and keyboard player Marlon Magnée in Biarritz. Several members joined later, including former lead singer (until 2019) Clemence Quelennec, bass player Sam Lefevre, drummer Noé Delmas, and Lucas Nunez. Other members include Clara Luciani, Jane Peynot and Marilou Chollet. The […]
Stereolab
Stereolab are an Anglo-French avant-pop band formed in London in 1990. Led by the songwriting team of Tim Gane and Laetitia Sadier, The two were romantically involved for fourteen years and are the group’s only consistent members. Other longtime members included 1992 addition Mary Hansen (backing vocals, keyboards and guitar), who died in 2002, and […]
Shaking The Tree Choir
Shaking The Tree is one of Melbourne’s most vibrant and exciting choirs and a festival crowd favourite. Formed in 1999 and with two highly regarded CDs to their credit, the group achieves musical excellence without any sacrifice of heart, soul & good fun. Shaking The Tree has it’s roots firmly in Darebin’s inclusive arts culture […]