The chills. That feeling that races up and down your spine, that tingly sensation like a million of the tiniest little feet are running up your back—isn’t it great when music gives you that rush?

J.S. Gornael has a BA in English with a Creative Writing Emphasis in Poetry and an MFA in Fiction. He has taken workshops in poetry, fiction, and non-fiction (though mostly the second). Half-cinephile ...

There was a time when the guitar was more of a background instrument in a pop music ensemble. In the early part of the 20th century, pianos and saxes were more likely to stand out as the showy lead ...

The laid-back early hit helped define the sound of 1970s California rock and became a road trip staple for generations.

Rock and roll isn't all about the amp. The acoustic guitar is definitely preferred in certain situations, whether it's only for parts of a song or for the entire piece. A great unplugged introduction ...