By: Michael D. Vogel © October 16, 2012. Michael D. Vogel. All Rights Reserved. Published in: Examiner.com – October 18 , 2012 The greatest rock & roll band in history with over 300 million records sold, brings the MOST DEMANDED TICKET IN MUSIC HISTORY TO THE MASSES! There was no tour. There wasn’t a 6 night stand of [...]
– Rock Formats Music Reviews (10.25.11) By: Michael D. Vogel © October 25, 2011. Michael D. Vogel. All Rights Reserved Published in: Revved Magazine – October 25, 2011 Examiner.com – December 2, 2011 Songs Stevie Nicks “Secret Love” From The Release In Your Dreams (Reprise) Members: Stevie Nicks – vocals; Lindsey Buckingham – guitar, vocals; Glen Ballard – [...]
– Rock Formats Music Reviews (7.5.11) By: Michael D. Vogel © July 5, 2011. Michael D. Vogel. All Rights Reserved. Published in: Free Gotham – July 7, 2011 Examiner.com – July 6, 2011 Songs The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band Song: “Never Lookin’ Back” From the release: How I Go Label: Roadrunner Records/Loud & Proud Records/RRP Members: Kenny Wayne Shepherd – guitar, [...]
– Rock Formats Music Reviews (6.6.11) By: Michael D. Vogel © June 6, 2011. Michael D. Vogel. All Rights Reserved. Published in: Free Gotham – June 8, 2011 Examiner.com – June 7, 2011 Singles Evans Blue Song: “Say It” From the release: Evans Blue Label: Sounds+Sights Members: Dan Chandler – vocals, Parker Lauzon – guitars, V – guitars, Joe Pitter [...]
Various Rock Format Music Reviews - Elton John & Leon Russel, Rolling Stones, Plain White T's, Dwight Twilley and Sweet Psychosis
Various Rock Format Music Reviews - Godsmack, Alpha Rev, We Are The Fallen, Robert Plant, Ian Moore and the Lossy Coils
Various Rock Formats Song Reviews - Boston, Rush, Slaughter, Pat Benatar, Glenn Tipton, Lynyrd Skynyrd
Various Rock Format Song Reviews - Mötley Crüe, Scorpions
Various Rock Format Song Reviews - Paul Rodgers, INXS, Sexpod












Welcome to Michael D. Vogel’s online portfolio. I am a Los Angeles-based music journalist/content creator, and self-professed music-fanatic/radio-aholic. With more than 20 years of experience in multiple facets of the music industry including; music programming/air talent for terrestrial and internet radio as well as record label artist promotion, I have a finger on the pulse of what's new and under the radar in the emerging music scene. Areas of specific expertise include, but not limited to: rock (heritage, mainstream, heavy metal/hard rock and alternative), pop and adult contemporary, as well as radio, pop culture, sports, exercise and politics. I am applying my passion for music as a freelance writer for the Examiner as National Music Examiner (Examiner.com) in addition to West Coast Editor for FreeGotham (FreeGotham.com). Find me at michael@vogelism.com.