A film squarely in the wheelhouse of co-writer and director John Carney, Power Ballad plays the hits with a few heartfelt ...

These chord progressions are incredibly simple and easy to play, and they come straight from massive classic rock hits.

In a previously unpublished interview, Bob Power, the late landmark hip-hop engineer, discusses his technique and place in ...

The American musician would often find himself couch surfing, with no permanent residence of his own, while also using a fake ...

“Power Ballad” is a movie that constantly surprises you by plucking chords of hope from a heartbreaking narrative. Director ...

The power ballad was at the heart of 1980s pop and rock music, and these three songs helped start the trend and keep it alive.

On March 16, Joyce Manor brought its eclectic punk tour to the House of Blues in Orlando, Florida, for a night of intense rock, protest, and crowd ...

A chance encounter between a washed-up wedding singer and a former boy bander changes the course of both their lives in the new feature by 'Once' and 'Sing Street' filmmaker John Carney.

Footballhead’s new Weight of the Truth (Tiny Engines) cranks its alt-rock hooks up to 11 with chugging power chords polished to the density of gold bricks.

Common Chord, the Quad Cities’ community music organization, has an eight-band lineup set for its April 11 Battle of the Businesses fundraiser. Battle of the Businesses is a unique concert ...

John Carney's most winning film since 'Once,' it's got the pretty chords you expect but also the discord of true drama.

Before the release party at Drkmttr, we talk with songsmith and project head Clayton Waller about taking a new approach to his latest LP.