OPINION – Where Is The Love?

  This is the first installment of our OPINION Column, a column of just that – OPINION. Nothing here is stated as fact, but rather based off of observations and deep, personal ponderings. Here goes nothin’! WHERE IS THE LOVE? Love is, hands down, one of the most written about subjects in songs past and present because, well, there’s nothing quite like it! Nothing like the first time you held hands, first time you went on a date, danced together, spent the night together, etc, etc. But – WHAT IS LOVE? And why does it concentrate the music industry so … Continue reading OPINION – Where Is The Love?

3rd Largest Export

Music is to Sweden as apple pie is to the U.S. of A. Since the 1970’s, Sweden has had some amazing artists who have not only crushed it in regards to record sales worldwide, but have also been the pioneer to what modern pop music is today. One name rings out above the rest – ABBA. Yep, the best-selling group right on the coat-tails of the Beatles in regards to record sales. But it doesn’t just stop there. Other notable artists between them and present day include Roxette,  Ace of Base, The Cardigans, Neneh Cherry and Yngwie Malmsteen. In 2013, … Continue reading 3rd Largest Export