If you're familiar with the legendary music artist Cat Stevens, then his iconic tunes like Peace Train and Moonshadow may hold a special place in your heart. But before we go on to express our fondest admiration for such a honed musical genius, it's time to let loose some of the more unconventional opinions about him – is he too overrated? Is he just an old-fashioned crooner who always seems to be singing mellow love ballads? Join us in this exploration that takes aim at unmasking the mystery behind Mr...read more

Do you like Cat Power? Are you a fan of her music, voice or style? Think deeply and I'm sure your answer is kinda sorta maybe? Well, have no fear, because today we're going to take a deep dive into the mystery that is Cat Power. We'll examine her music in depth and unpack what makes it so special...read more

Have you ever heard a Cascada song and thought to yourself, This is great music? If so, then you're certainly not alone! Unfortunately though, it's becoming increasingly apparent that the main sound of this particular artist may be getting a bit stale. So, if like us here at Musical News Network you're looking for something fresh from one of our favorite dance-pop stars—Cascada—it might seem there just isn't much new going on in their repertoire...read more

It's no secret that Carol is one of the most popular music artists in the world today, but there are always those moments when her fans hear a certain song and they can't help feeling like something wasn't quite right. After all, it's hard to be perfect – just ask anyone who has experienced more than five minutes of Carol's latest album release! If you've ever found yourself chiming along with her catchy tunes only to suddenly realize what you're actually singing about (or worse, finding out later on down the road that half of those words aren't even English!), then this blog post is here for you...read more

If you’ve ever allowed yourself to get lost in the dreamy, jazzy sounds of Caro Emerald’s music, I have bad news: It's time to snap out of it. This Dutch electro-swing singer is a masterful artist but while her tunes might sound tantalizingly enchanting on the surface, there are some underlying issues that need attention; from imposter syndrome due to popular reaction to her work and occasional lapses into complacency with hit singles released as album fillers rather than risk taking artistic exploration - we'll take a humorous yet critical look at what it means when your music catapults you onto the worldwide stage too quickly...read more

Carl Perkins is widely considered to be one of the pioneers of rock and roll, having written many groundbreaking hits that helped launch a new era in music. But while his creative genius as a musician can't be denied, we here at Blogtown Music have noticed some quirks about the beloved artist that are hard to ignore...read more

Most rock stars follow a time-honored tradition when it comes to crafting their sound—think Jimi Hendrix and his endless improvising, or The Rolling Stones belting out bluesy riffs. But Carcass takes the opposite approach; instead of taking any risks with their music, they prefer to stick with what works! To be honest, I'm not sure if this is some kind of experimental tactic or just plain laziness; don't get me wrong, there are elements of Carcass' work that could be considered exciting in a mainstream way...read more

If you're a fan of Caravan Palace, this post isn't for you. But if you need a good laugh, buckle up and get ready to experience the wild ride that is my attempt at “constructive criticism when it comes to French electro swing band Caravan Palace...read more

No matter what your taste in music is, it’s safe to say that you’ve probably heard at least one Capital Cities song. After their successful debut single “Safe and Sound” went viral on streaming services like Spotify and iTunes, the indie-pop duo has been captivating listeners around the world since 2011...read more

Cannonball Adderley is a saxophonist, bandleader and composer who is most well-known for his funky jazz hits like ‘Mercy Mercy Mercy’. While some describe him as an iconic innovator of the jazz genre, here at Listening Land we think it's time to address a few grievances with the man - was he really as great as everyone makes him out to be? Let us take you on a fun journey alongside us where we uncover if Cannonball went...read more

Are you a fan of the band, Canned Heat? Even if not, you’ve heard their music at some point – with hits like ‘On The Road Again’ and ‘Let’s Work Together’. Although their opening single 'Goin' Up The Country' shot them to fame in 1968, unfortunately for us listeners today; it doesn't seem that they truly “caught fire”, so much as they fizzled out like a wet sparkler...read more

If you've ever heard Candlebox's music, you know that they have an acquired taste - and that taste just might need some acquiring! With their alternative grunge sound, the band has created a musical style unlike any other. While there are a few die-hard fans of this unique style, it also seems like many people simply don't understand what Candlebox is all about...read more

If you're a fan of Cam'ron, this post is not for you. In fact, if we were in the same room right now and I said his name, the only sound coming from your direction would be crickets chirping...read more

For those of you familiar with the works of Camille Saint-Saëns, one thing is for sure: it certainly won’t be a bore! Despite being formally trained at the Paris Conservatory during his younger days and later garnering much critical and popular acclaim in classical music circles, there are still plenty of quirks to admire about this iconic 19th century French composer. From his trademark 'shadowy mysticism' to absurdly lame puns, we'll explore in this blog post why Camille Saint-Saëns may just have been too clever for his own good sometimes…

Classical music often gets the reputation of being serious and stuffy, but Camille Saint-Saëns breaks that mold...read more

If you're listening to Camera Obscura, you might not realize that we are witnessing a musical masterpiece- – or rather an unmasterpiece. While some would argue that the artist is upending traditional rules of sound and introducing something new, others may take pause at Camera Obscura's questionable inflections and lyrical inaccuracies...read more