Why Mariah Carey can save American Idol

By: Jacob Elyachar News broke yesterday that five-time Grammy winner Mariah Carey will join the long running FOX singing competition.      While many fans have been divided on the decision of the R&B diva joining the panel, here are five reasons why Mariah Carey will be the perfect addition to the American Idol judging panel. She […]

New Music Tuesday-Week of July 15, 2012

By: Jacob Elyachar Welcome to the latest edition of New Music Tuesday! In this edition, I will review the latest albums from Frank Ocean and Matisyahu and the newest singles from Jason Aldean, No Doubt and the Killers. Channel Orange by Frank Ocean Frank Ocean’s debut album is filled with Ocean’s trademark hip-hop meets R&B […]

Jacob Interviews….Great White Studio’s Luke Amble

  By: Jacob Elyachar Two years ago, Luke Amble and his friend Mike Smith founded Great White Studio in Tucson, Arizona.     Luke and Mike established the studio to help both local and national recording artists understand the complex music industry.    Among the artists that have produced music with them include Bring Me The Horizon, Matt […]

Jacob Interviews….The Strive’s Brendan Stevens

    By: Jacob Elyachar Recently, I had the chance to cover Mix 93.3’s Red, White and Boom at Starlight Theater.   Of the many acts that were featured at the concert, pop rock band the Strive stood out to me through their ability to connect their music to the crowd and their interaction with their […]

The Wilders rock out Knuckleheads before heading on hiatus

  By: Jacob Elyachar For 16 years, Kansas City-based band the Wilders revitalized bluegrass and country through their incredible chemistry and harmony that has rocked American and European stages.  However, the quartet: Betse Ellis, Nate Gawron, Ike Sheldon and Phil Wade surprised fans when they announced back in December 2011 that the band will be […]

Jacob Interviews….Singer-Songwriter Lenny Mink

  By: Jacob Elyachar Earlier this month, I had the chance to cover on the Dancefestopia Dance Festival in Kansas City, Missouri.    One of the artists that stood out to me was singer-songwriter Lenny Mink.    Mink, who describes himself as a musical citizen of the world, opened the festival with his band and the crowd […]

New Music Tuesday-Week of June 24, 2012

By: Jacob Elyachar This edition of New Music Tuesday features a lot of new material from veteran artists Maroon 5 and R. Kelly plus debuts from reality show favorites Casey Abrams and Rachel Crow.   In addition, I will also review two singles from Chris Rene and the collaboration between Owl City and rising star Carly […]

Mix 93.3’s Red, White and Boom 2012 Wrap-Up

  By: Jacob Elyachar Hundreds of music fans spent their afternoon and evening outside in the Kansas City heat to listen to some of the rising stars and established singer-songwriters in the music industry rock out Starlight Theater. Local Kansas City band the Strive kicked off the event with an energetic set that included their […]

Jacob’s Eye On…Mix 93.3’s Red, White and Boom 2012

By: Jacob Elyachar One of the hottest concerts in the Kansas City area is Mix 93.3’s Red, White and Boom.   For more than 18 years it has been one of the best events to see some of the best rising and established names in music perform on stage. “Red, White and Boom started in the […]

New Music Tuesday-Week of June 17, 2012

By: Jacob Elyachar I hope everyone had a great time with his or her dads on Father’s Day.  Now this post-Father’s Day edition of New Music Tuesday will provide you a soundtrack for the longest day in the year: the Summer Solstice, which will happen tomorrow.   In this edition, I will review the latest studio […]

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