Honest Reign

10/12/2025

10/10/2025

10/10/2025

Singles ⭐ Chris Cornell, Jeff Ament, Matt Dillon, Layne Staley & Cameron Crowe.

In many ways, the film’s story is in service to the music. Singles not only featured live performances by Alice in Chains & Soundgarden, but employed a newly drafted Eddie Vedder • just called up to the majors of Pearl Jam from California himself • as well as Jeff Ament & Stone Gossard in acting roles as members of Citizen Dick, the fictional band fronted by Matt Dillon‘s lead character, Cliff Poncier.

10/10/2025

This past summer, Dead & Company, an American rock band formed in 2015 to preserve the infamous legacy of the Grateful Dead, commemorated the Grateful Dead’s 60th anniversary at a three-night concert series in San Francisco.

09/24/2025

20 years ago today, September 24, 2005

09/24/2025

On this day in 1973, the Watkins Glen concert was the largest mass gathering in US history, even surpassing Woodstock! An astounding 600,000 fans packed into the Watkins Glen Grand Prix race track for the “Summer Jam at Watkins Glen,” featuring an incredible lineup of The Band, Grateful Dead & The Allman Brothers.

The excitement started early, as thousands gathered for the soundchecks turned into full-fledged shows, treating the audience to a taste of the magic that awaited them the following day.

The Grateful Dead kicked off the festival with a mesmerizing double set, enthralling the crowd with beloved classics like "Brown Eyed Women" & the hauntingly prophetic "Looks Like Rain."

Next up, The Band took the stage, delivering a spirited & energetic two-hour performance, briefly interrupted by a passing storm. Garth Hudson's improvisation on the organ during the rain delay, eventually leading into "Chest Fever," added a unique twist to the experience, reminiscent of a rain delay at a baseball stadium.

Finally, The Allman Brothers wrapped up the event with an epic three-hour set, showcasing their extended standards & some fresh tunes.

The climax of the festival came as an encore when members of all three bands joined forces for an unforgettable hour-long jam session. The fusion of actual songs like "Not Fade Away" & "Let Me Wrap You In My Warm and Tender Love," along with intense instrumental jamming in the legendary "Mountain Jam," created a once-in-a-lifetime musical extravaganza.

09/22/2025

On This Day, September 22nd, 1992, Blind Melon released their self-titled debut album through Capitol Records. The double-edged sword of having a smash-hit single as monumental as Blind Melon’s 1993 mega-hit “No Rain” comes with its advantages & drawbacks. Whether rightly or wrongly, that song shaped people’s perception of the band from the moment it was released. Chosen as the second single from the band’s debut album, “No Rain” captured hearts upon its release in 1993 & played a crucial role in catapulting the band to fame. It’s easy to see why • “No Rain” is a beautifully written & performed song with a genuinely heart-warming music video. However, as a representation of what Blind Melon had to offer, it merely scratched the surface.

Upon its release in 1992, Blind Melon’s debut felt like a breath of fresh air. While the band’s sound & aesthetic differed significantly from the nihilistic energy emanating from the Pacific Northwest, they felt no less vital. The band’s sound was as authentic & genuine as anything offered by the Seattle sound, merely presented from a different perspective.

Consequently, Blind Melon was welcomed by the more open-minded segments of the ’90s alternative rock fan base. Those who looked beyond “No Rain’s” pop charm discovered a band with dark energy, sharp wit, stunning musicianship & profound songs. After their debut, Blind Melon further pushed the boundaries more than most of their contemporaries dared to, with the breathtakingly ambitious follow-up album Soup, demonstrating to the world that they were not content to coast on the success of No Rain.”

Shannon Hoon’s untimely passing in 1995 brought an end to the run of one of the most talented & exciting bands of the early ’90s. Reflecting on it, their debut album resembles the work of veterans, confident & fully formed, yet infused with the vibrant energy of youth.

09/22/2025

09/21/2025

The trick involves some nifty footwork and could help level up your leads

09/21/2025

The Making Of The Dirt Album Cover

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Behind-the-scenes photography (⁠~⁠‾⁠▿⁠‾⁠)⁠~ Alice in Chains (1992, Dirt album cover sessions).

When Alice in Chains began preparing the artwork for Dirt, their goal was to match the bleak tone of the music with equally stark imagery. Working with photographer Rocky Schenck & art director Mary Maurer, the band envisioned a desert landscape where a n**e figure lay half-buried ┐⁠(⁠￣⁠ヘ⁠￣⁠)⁠┌ uncertain if alive or dead. The role was performed by model Mariah O’Brien, not in a natural desert but on a constructed set in Schenck’s Hollywood studio, designed for total control of light & atmosphere.

Schenck later described the idea as creating a “hellish atmosphere.” The barren landscape, combined with the ambiguous state of the figure, captured the album’s themes of suffering, decay & survival. Layne Staley even connected the imagery to his own lyrics, suggesting that the cover represented someone else being “buried” instead of himself .⁠·⁠´⁠¯⁠`⁠(⁠>⁠▂⁠

09/21/2025

In June 1969, Jim Morrison, The Doors’ Iconic Frontman..Visited Teotihuacan’s Pyramid Of The Sun..Part Of The Ancient Mesoamerican City Near Mexico City.

While In Mexico For The Doors’ Performances, Morrison Explored The Ruins..Standing Beside The Carved Stone Serpent Deity, Quetzalcoatl. Known For His Fascination With Mysticism & Ancient Cultures, Jim Appeared Deep In Thought..A Stark Contrast To His Wild Stage Persona. Teotihuacan’s Towering Pyramids Spiritual Aura Captivated Morrison, Offering A Quiet Escape From Fame, Legal Troubles & His Intense Music Career.

This Visit Reflected His Curiosity About History, Shamanism & Altered States Of Consciousness, Themes Woven Into The Doors’ Songs Like “The End”..Photos Capture A Contemplative Morrison, Immersed In The Site’s Ancient Energy. Though Its Direct Influence On His Work Is Unclear, The Trip Was A Poignant Pause In His Turbulent Life.