Category Archives: VOT Editorial

Vocals On Top Cover Story: Kilmaat

Posted on November 12, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

Here is the cover story from September 2014’s Tuning Fork Magazine, lightly edited and re-purposed for Vocals On Top. “Metal is the feeling of being an outsider, but still being part of something huge.” comedian and hardcore metal head Brian … Continue reading →

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The 7 People You Don’t Want To Be at Concert

Posted on July 7, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

I go to a lot of concerts, probably too many. They aren’t all good and many times they aren’t even ruined by the band, it’s the audience that ruins it. These people don’t know they are ruining the show for … Continue reading →

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Smoking Ban Passes in Low Turnout for Early Election

Posted on March 31, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

In a surprisingly low turnout, St. Joseph, Missouri’s smoking ban passed by a landslide. The vote, originally scheduled for April 8th, was moved up a week in a City Council meeting on March 25th. Originally the bill had a 60 … Continue reading →

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VOT Editorial: The Case for Scruffy & The Janitors’ “Pino” by Matthew Coman

Posted on March 26, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

The Case for “Pino” By Matthew Coman   Matthew Coman is a pretty fine singer/songwriter from St. Joseph, Missouri, he occasionally gets tricked into writing something for Vocals On Top and we are always happy to host his thoughts here. … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Albums… Bruce Springsteen

Posted on March 24, 2014 by VocalsOnTop

There are gaggles of music websites similar to Vocals On Top on the web each with their own distinct set of articles, tastes and styles. Some are bad, some are lazy, some are far better than this site but it … Continue reading →

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Vocals On Top Cover Story: Todd Cooper

Posted on August 4, 2013 by VocalsOnTop

Some of you in the Kansas City or St. Joseph, Missouri area may have recently noticed a new paper on newsstands named Tuning Fork Magazine. If the writing of the cover story seemed familiar; there is a reason. It was … Continue reading →

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VOT Editorial: Local Album Reviews

Posted on April 11, 2013 by VocalsOnTop

Writing for a website, much like writing a song, doesn’t always end up the way you planned. When Vocals On Top started on April 21, 2011, I didn’t intend on it being exactly what it has become. In most ways … Continue reading →

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Dsoedean vs. This Tall Records: The Story of Continue To Move

Posted on April 1, 2013 by VocalsOnTop

Dsoedean is an eager St. Joseph, Missouri based band who plans to release their first full length album Continue To Move this spring. The only problem is that Dsoedean is signed to the small independent label This Tall Records based … Continue reading →

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VOT Editorial: Like Vocals On Top on facebook!

Posted on March 28, 2013 by VocalsOnTop

Vocals On Top has a facebook like page and you are greatly encouraged to go to it and like it. It will provide you with up to date articles so you won’t forget about VocalsOnTop.com. There is also exclusive content … Continue reading →

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Vocals On Top: Top Six Live Albums of All Time

Posted on March 26, 2013 by VocalsOnTop

The esteemed Danny R. Phillips recently wrote a guest column here at Vocals On Top about his six best live albums. Not that this is a competition but I didn’t agree with all of his choices. Everyone’s list is different … Continue reading →

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