For Michael Whalen, the passionate pursuit of music represents his life story, not merely the contents of a resume. The evocative works he composes and produces have become a part of our lives too, through his remarkably diverse ventures in television, films, theater, multi-media and on his own recordings. So far, Michael has more than 500 television scores and dozens of feature and short film credits to his name. Join discussion...

The Jacksons 2/26/79 The Carre theater Amsterdam, The Netherlands Join discussion...

Michael Jackson- Bad TourThis is a live compilation of the 1987 Bad World Tour. Songs are from various shows, but the quality is amazing on all of them. He sings songs from many albums, from his Jackson 5 material all the way up to his most recent album at the time, Bad. Join discussion...

The downside to a success like Thriller is that it’s nearly impossible to follow, but Michael Jackson approached Bad much the same way he approached Thriller — take the basic formula of the predecessor, expand it slightly, and move it outward. Join discussion...

Michael Jackson had recorded solo prior to the release of Off the Wall in 1979, but this was his breakthrough, the album that established him as an artist of astonishing talent and a bright star in his own right. Join discussion...

Michael Jackson passed away yesterday at the age of 50. His impact on music cannot be measured, he has impacted and will continue to impact artists for generations to come. He’s created some of the most perfect albums (Thriller, Off The Wall) ever produced, and he revolutionized music videos. Join discussion...

In 2007, American blues artist Seasick Steve (born Steve Wold) won the Mojo Magazine Award for Best Breakthrough Act. His drunken acceptance speech was simply: “I’ve been breaking through for 45 years!” Nothing could be more true for Steve, who left home at 14, had a succession of incredibly disparate jobs, from fruit picker to record producer, and has spent the past five years becoming, against all odds, one of the most popular and respected entertainers in the UK. Join discussion...

The beauty of technology today is that you can talk to people millions of miles away instantly, like they are sitting right next to you. The Ventura Project decided to take it a step further and create music from halfway across the world. Join discussion...

Jessie Murphy In The Woods is a trio that combines indie pop with dark humor and classical sensibilities. The band consists of Marcia Webb, Amy Stratton, and Jessie Murphy. All three are accomplished musicians in their own right but together they create a unique brand of soulful songs. Join discussion...

For Crosby Loggins, what’s past is prologue. With Time To Move, his debut Jive Records release, Loggins draws on a unique personal and musical history to forge a statement that places his intimate voice front and center. After several years of leading the jazzier, funk-inflected Crosby Loggins and the Light, the songwriter opted for tighter editing and sharper focus on Time To Move. Its ten songs exude the warmth of mid-70s singer-songwriter LPs, retaining a comfortable, well-worn feel without seeming aggressively retro. Join discussion...