Pela is an up-and-coming band from Brooklyn, New York who are coming out with their latest album / CD Anytown Graffiti on April 24, 2007. Known as a working class American rock ‘n’ roll band reminiscent of Springsteen, Pela, though has a sound and lyrics that are uniquely their own. The Pela lyrics are filled [...]

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In the past there has been an unofficial American Idol songwriting contest going on as the two Idol finalists would sing the winning entries at the end of the competition. Kelly Clarkson sang the hit, “A Moment Like This” for instance as the result of this unofficial songwriting contest. Then word leaked out and entries [...]

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Tennessee’s State Senate did an about face in honoring Justin Timberlake as the measure has been tabled for the time being. State Senator Ophelia Ford, D-Memphis introduced the resolution honoring Timberlake for his contribution to the music industry and the state of Tennessee. State Senator Raymond Finney, R-Maryville then nixed the resolution, objecting to some [...]

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Usually, I’m a purist when it comes to music lyrics. I like to think that lyrics are akin to poetry in that the best lyrics can stand on their own without the music to explain the mood or emotional tone. But, I’m also a realist and know that many times music and lyrics are created [...]

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Well, I dislike the fact that I keep coming back to American Idol, but since this is the world’s biggest showcase for music and lyrics, I guess it’s unavoidable. If Diana Ross is known for singing songs with unforgettable lyrics, you wouldn’t know it by Tuesday evenings’ performances. Three contestants on American Idol forgot the [...]

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