By: Jacob Elyachar Several of the strongest vocalists on the planet gathered at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles to pay tribute to some of the legendary Divas of our time. After a quick pre-recorded message from Demi Lovato honoring the fallen victims of Newton, Connecticut massacre, viewers saw an incredible performance from show host […]
The Top 10 Performances of The Voice: Season Three
By: Jacob Elyachar As The Voice: Season Three finalists Nicholas David, Terry McDermott and Cassadee Pope prepare for the biggest performances of their lives, I will look back at this season’s most memorable performances from every stage of the competition of this incredible season. 10. Daniel Rosa: “Somebody That I Used to Know” One […]
Jacob Interviews…. R&B/Hip-Hop Producer Simmy (End of Year Interview)
By: Jacob Elyachar 2012 has been a really great year for Australian R&B/Hip-Hop producer Simmy. The Melbourne-based music mogul has amassed fans around the world for his impeccable beats and amazing line-up that includes Giulietta and GABE as they continue to deliver quality music for the masses. Recently, I had the honor and privilege of […]
Jacob’s Eye On…The 2013 Grammy Nominations
By: Jacob Elyachar The 2013 Grammy Nominations have been revealed! In this article, I will break down several key categories and my thoughts on which artist or group will have an edge when the Grammys go live on February 10, 2013. Record of the Year Lonely Boy: The Black Keys Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill […]
New Music Releases: Week of December 3-Part Two: The Singles
By: Jacob Elyachar Part two of New Music Reviews continues with new offerings from Bruno Mars, Olly Murs, Sarah McLachlan, Melanie Amaro and Florence + the Machine. When I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars Bruno Mars’ final single to his upcoming sophomore album, Unorthodox Jukebox, is a heartbreaking track that perfectly shows off […]
Jacob Interviews…Singer/Songwriter Shannon Curtis
By: Jacob Elyachar Over the summer, I had the chance to meet the incredible Shannon Curtis. The Los Angeles based dreampop artist traveled to different cities across the country and performed in her fans’ houses as part of her Living Room Tour that had a stop in Kansas. What made me fall in love […]
New Music Releases: Week of December 3, 2012-Part One: The Albums
By: Jacob Elyachar We will be saying goodbye to 2012 in just a couple of weeks and what better way to prepare your End of the Year playlist then adding these albums to your MP3 player. In part one of New Music Releases, I reviewed the latest offerings from Wiz Khalifa, Ke$ha, Florida Georgia […]
A Conversation With…Singer-Actress Frenchie Davis: Part Two
By: Jacob Elyachar In part two of my “Conversation” with Ms. Davis, we talked about the last half of her Voice journey, her latest single: “Love’s Got a Hold of Me” and her involvement in her upcoming play: God Doesn’t Mean You Get To Live Forever. Jacob Elyachar: During the first week of live shows, […]
Jacob’s Eye On….The X Factor USA’s Top Six
By: Jacob Elyachar In another shocking elimination last night, America sent home Paige Thomas while the judges were forced the make the most difficult elimination of the season to save either Vino Alan or Diamond White and voted to eliminate Alan from the competition. Now that we are in the final weeks of The X […]
Jacob Interviews….Mime Game’s Dillon DeVoe (2012 End of Year Interview)
By: Jacob Elyachar One of the hottest new bands that you need to keep both an ear and an eye on is Mime Game. This Georgia-based band wants to change the way people feel about music and is so far gaining a following through Facebook, MySpace and SoundCloud and just released its debut EP Mountain. […]