Peter Ruppert - Articles

The Virgins and Mgmt

MGMT and their album Oracular Spectacular have been making waves of both sides of the Atlantic. The band are a part of the new wave of American talent that has been crossing the pond. NME selected them in their Ten Artists to Watch in 2008 and the BBC placed them 9th in their Sound poll. Since then they have released their début album, reaching 12 in the UK album charts, and topping the Billboard Heatseekers chart in the US. The band are Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser who combine to prod Read

By: Peter Ruppert | 23/11/2008 | Music

Carbon Silicon and Spandau's Gary Kemp!

Visa problems seems to have led to the collaboration of Gary Kemp, of Spandau Ballet fame and Carbon Silicon. Carbon Silicon's two Canadian shows were unfortunately cancelled at the last minute to due bass player Leo 'Eezykill' Williams having being refused entry to the country. Despite them allowing former Clash guitarist Mick Jones and, Generation X's Tony James along with drummer Dominic Greensmith, it was clear the gigs couldn't go ahead. Tony James recalls via his blog that he saw Gary Kemp Read

By: Peter Ruppert | 16/10/2008 | Music

Male Pattern Baldness

Androgenetic alopecia, or male pattern baldness, is the most common cause of hair loss in men. The name indicates the combination of genetic components and androgen factors in becoming a victim. Men tend to be either genetically predisposed to lose their hair or not. If they are predisposed, the addition of androgens overloading hair follicles will cause the hair loss to begin. Read

By: Peter Ruppert | 15/10/2008 | Hair Loss

Gospel Music's Continuing Influence

Gospel music exploded out of the African American churches of the American South and into just about every form of popular music starting, principally, in the 1950s. While the Rock & Roll of the era emphasized heavy 4/4 beats, danceable rhythms and simple, easy to sing melodies, Gospel singers had long presided over a tradition where incredibly complex vocal harmonies were king. Read

By: Peter Ruppert | 10/10/2008 | Music

Ava Leigh’s New Single Out on Youtube

Up and coming UK reggae sensation Ava Leigh recently came out with a music video of “Mad About The Boy”, her first official single to come out of her yet to be debuted album, “Turned-On Underground.” If you’re a YouTube surfer who likes catching new artists come out with potential hits on the Net, then this one’s for you. Read

By: Peter Ruppert | 16/09/2008 | Music