Oh, Mercer, Mercer Me: Rockers Reach for Immortality at Songwriters Gala

“I get more geeked here than I do at any MTV Awards or Billboard Awards,” admitted Rob Thomas as he surveyed the scene at the Songwriters Hall of Fame 40th Anniversary Induction Ceremony and Gala, held at the Marriot Marquis on Thursday, June 18. “This is where my heroes are. These people wrote my favorite Read More

Look, Ma, No Hands: McAdams’ Dazzling Alchemy

During its heyday in the 1960’s and 70’s, Motown Records was known as a “hit factory.” It’s difficult to imagine anyone who can’t recognize the songs and the sound of Motown. Propulsive, sparkling, spotlessly arranged, and refined without sacrificing grit or flow—their aural character is of a piece.

Motown founder Berry Gordy consciously took the Read More

Look, Ma, No Hands: McAdams' Dazzling Alchemy

During its heyday in the 1960’s and 70’s, Motown Records was known as a “hit factory.” It’s difficult to imagine anyone who can’t recognize the songs and the sound of Motown. Propulsive, sparkling, spotlessly arranged, and refined without sacrificing grit or flow—their aural character is of a piece.

Motown founder Berry Gordy consciously took Read More