An in-depth look at the work of an musical artist, be they band, duo, solo artist, or composer. The flagship of the Spotlight series run by Group Therapy.
Train, or as Wikipedia calls them, Train (band), is an American roots-rock band, known for the hit songs “Hey Soul Sister,” “Calling All Angels,” and “Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me).” They have sold millions of records and won Grammy awards, … Continue reading Train is Definitely a Band: Fourth Annual Terrible Artist Spotlight
Hard to believe we’re on the fourth year of this hot garbage-loving series. Time flies, kids grow up so fast, etc. Now down to business. The Avocado Artist Spotlight series is where users can write up a post on an artist … Continue reading The Fourth Annual Dare Me to Write a Terrible Artist Spotlight Challenge
Part 1 – Enter the Wu-Tang Part 2 – The First Batch of Solo Albums Part 3 – Wu-Tang Forever Part 4 – The Second Batch of Solo Albums (Part 1) Part 5 – The Second Batch of Solo Albums … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Wu-Tang Clan (Part 7 – Iron Flag)
How lovely was that? Vera Green are an Alicante band with an ear for a charming tune that will make your day more pleasant. Their country tinged indie pop first appeared on their English language debut Le Paradis in 2015. I … Continue reading Artist Spotlight : Vera Green
Anglo-Spanish Electro-indie band Twist Helix make turbulent, driving synth pop tunes shot through with punk energy that makes them a thrilling live experience. After moving from Alicante to Newcastle in the north east of England, frontwoman Bea Garcia joined forces … Continue reading Artist Spotlight : Twist Helix
Now hang on, hear me out… Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Part 1 – Enter the Wu-Tang Part 2 – The First Batch of Solo Albums Part 3 – Wu-Tang Forever Part 4 – The Second Batch of Solo Albums (Part 1) Part 5 – The Second Batch of Solo Albums … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Wu-Tang Clan (Part 6 – The W)
Trying to describe She Makes War’s music is the best kind of difficult. Indie? Yes, hints of Britpop with catchy, hook filled choruses. Alt-rock? Yes, a touch of grunge, the upfront force of Shirley Manson or Amanda Palmer. (Palmer describes … Continue reading Artist Spotlight : She Makes War
Part 1 – Enter the Wu-Tang Part 2 – The First Batch of Solo Albums Part 3 – Wu-Tang Forever Part 4 – The Second Batch of Solo Albums (Part 1) The success of “How High” in 1995 was the first … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Wu-Tang Clan (Part 5 – The Rest of the Second Batch of Solo Albums)
No, not the Genius. From the songwriter/producer who brought you Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and the choreographer behind BABYMETAL, I present… A group that is flashy in a different way but will never be as popular in the West. This Spotlight … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Perfume
Part 1 – Enter the Wu-Tang Part 2 – The First Batch of Solo Albums Part 3 – Wu-Tang Forever The Second Batch of Solo Albums Between 1994 and 1996, Wu-Tang members were involved in six albums, with only three … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Wu-Tang Clan (Part 4 – The Second Batch of Solo Albums)
Part 1 – Enter the Wu-Tang Part 2 – The First Batch of Solo Albums Wu-Tang Forever After four years, one potentially GOAT group album, five stone cold classic solo albums and another as part of a rap supergroup, and … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Wu-Tang Clan (Part 3 – Wu-Tang Forever)
Part 1 – Enter the Wu-Tang We looked at the Wu-Tang Clan’s first solo album last time which came from the most obvious candidate in Method Man, but the big question was “Who would come next?”. If there was one … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Wu-Tang Clan (Part 2 – The First Batch of Solo Albums)
I wanted to write a love song, ay But the nighttime sun say it’s time for play If these two eyes could make a sound Then this is what they’d say… -The Cat Empire, “Wanted to Write a Love Song” … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: The Cat Empire
The early and mid ’90s came as part of the golden age of rap music, both the apex and the end of that era with countless classics reading off like a list of the greatest albums of the genre. One … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Wu-Tang Clan (Part 1 – Enter the Wu-Tang)
Maybe I’m old and my ol’ emotion bone is broken: I don’t really “feel” much anymore when I listen to music. Maybe I’m old, maybe I’m filled up with nostalgia from the music I listened to when I was younger, … Continue reading Artist Spotlight – The Moody Blues
You know, for the previous two installments of the Annual Terrible Artist Spotlight Challenge, I had a little bit of fun. Soulja Boy and Dogstar made for interesting targets of lampoonery and cultural criticism, and even if I’m not a … Continue reading Accept That BrokeNCYDE Is A Real Band: Third Annual Terrible Artist Spotlight
Are we on the third year of torturing my ears already? How time does fly. The Artist Spotlight series has slowed down a bit in recent months, as the Avocado’s lifestyle changed following our move to WordPress and the welcome … Continue reading The Third Annual Dare Me To Write A Terrible Artist Spotlight Challenge
Some musicians had a hardscrabble upbringing. They were basically nobody and had nothing to work with but their talent and perseverence, and maybe an early mentor or a pushy stage mother. Their story is about surviving the pressures of poverty … Continue reading When Will Melania’s Album Drop? Carla Bruni Artist Spotlight
Just because something’s intensely personal, doesn’t mean you can’t share it with everyone. It’s December 2009 and, quietly but surely, music journalists worldwide are being sent a link to two videos and nothing more. And what better way to build … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: iamamiwhoami
Back in high school, I would often take lunch in the choir room. It was quiet and safe. On occasion, it was just me and Mrs. Sidener. She would usually eat in her office, leaving me free to mess about … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Glenn Branca
