For those with a big interest in music, the internet has made possible things that were inconceivable only 20 years ago. In particular, the discovery of fresh music, whether old or new, has never been easier than it is today. The digital...

If a list were made identifying some of the most underrated artists of the last 50 years, ‘The Godfather of Neo Soul’, Roy Ayers would surely be high up on it. Having released 91 albums over a near 6 decade career, his name will be no...

In popular music over the last 60 odd years there has never been a shortage of bands who have put out one or two great albums or tracks and then fallen completely off the radar, hence the common phrase ‘one hit wonder’. Indeed, the sad...

Chez Damier is the stage name used by Chicago born producer and DJ Anthony Pearson who came onto the radar during the early 1990’s, and ever since has become legendary in his own right. To put this into context, House Music came to...

For many music geeks, the name Gil Scott-Heron will be one that is close to heart. Seen by many in the music industry as the godfather of hip-hop (despite his rejection of these claims) the late Scott-Heron had an immense talent as a...

Originally marketed towards churches as a cheaper alternative to costly pipe organs, Hammond have been producing electric organs since 1935. But 1955 was the year which gave them a special place in music history with the release of their...