James Durbin has announced a new project that will mean new music coming our way in February. He’s teamed up with Quiet Riot guitarist Alex Grossi to form Hollywood Scars. And they’ll be releasing an EP called “Maps To The Hollywood Scars” – Volume 1 in February. In a press release announcing the project, Grossi…
Glaser from Season 4 of The Voice has released a music video for her cover of The Outfield’s 1985 hit, “Your Love.” Now don’t just to the wrong conclusion. That’s not Caroline dancing on the bridge; that’s a dancer named Marisa Anz. Caroline’s job is to provide a lovely stripped down version of the 1985…
Today, the third and final look back at the music released by former American Idol finalists in 2016. Tuesday, I presented my favorite five post-Idol videos of the year. Wednesday, I unveiled my selections for my favorite 10 post-Idol songs of 2016. Today — my selections for the Top 5 American Idol albums or EPs…
Below are mini reviews of albums and EPs released by former American Idol finalists in 2016. For albums before 2016, head to the Idol CD History tab. For singles released in 2016, head here. I’ve only listed stand-alone songs. Songs that are part of an album are included below. For music videos released in 2016,…
Tuesday I started my look back at 2016 with Idol Chatter’s picks for the Top 5 post-American Idol videos released in the past year. Today, that look back continues with my picks for the Top 10 post-American Idol songs from the past year. Coming tomorrow: The Top 5 albums/EPs. And coming next week: A look…
Below is a list of singles released by former American Idol finalists in 2016. Now, I have only listed stand-alone songs and tracks from albums that haven’t been released yet. In other words, if a single was released from an album or EP, you’ll find that mention on the 2016 Idol albums and EPs page….
It’s that time of year. As 2016 winds down, I take a look at my favorite post-Idol music of the past year. Today, my picks for the best five post-Idol music videos of 2016. By my count, more than 40 videos were released by former American Idol finalists in the past year. I’ve included them…
Below are the music videos released by former American Idol finalists in 2016. It’s entirely possible that I’ve missed a video here or there, especially since some of the finalists have changed their stage names since Idol or joined/formed a band. If so, please let me know by emailing me at VoiceViews@comcast.net. For 2016 albums…
After such a great year of post-Voice music, it’d be a shame to enter 2017 without something new. Well, Elia Esparza has that covered. We met the Mexican-American pop singer on Season 11 of The Voice when she took the bold step of auditioning in Spanish, singing “Como La Flor” by Selena. It worked. Quite…
Former American Idol and Voice contestant Jon Peter Lewis has released a new album called “two thousand ten.” He covers a wide range of artists on the eight-track project, from The Rolling Stones’ “Under My Thumb” to the Carpenters “Superstar.” But there’s logic behind the song choices, Jon Peter assures fans on Facebook. The songs…
