We continue our return to the music of 50 years ago…… Jesus was big business in the music industry of the late 60s and early 70s. Everyone heard Jesus Christ Superstar and Godspell. Spirit in The Sky was a big hit. There was even a hit pop version of the Lord’s Prayer by a nun […]
The CAST 11 podcast network is sponsored by the Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit. Where adventure comes together. If you drive past Creamery Park on Eighth Street, starting in October, you’ll see new, colorful street signs. The city of Tempe honors the Gin Blossoms group by designating part of Eighth Street as “Allison Road Avenue”. The […]
Stones manager Andrew Loog Oldham had worked with Beatles manager Brian Epstein. Together they had helped shape the Liverpudlians’ image, but Epstein fired Oldham after an argument. “We were the instrument of [Oldham’s] revenge on Epstein,” Keith Richards wrote in his autobiography Life. Oldham didn’t understand right away. He tried to beat the Beatles at […]
Taka Hirose, Grant Nicholas and Mark Richardson of Feeder (Picture: PA Pictures) But now he looks me straight in the eye as he recalls the night almost exactly 20 years ago when Feeder co-founder and original drummer Jon Lee killed himself at the 33 years old. Less than a year prior, Feeder’s third album Echo […]
A new age rock band, The Curious, gives a buzzing music video, ‘Be well’. The music video entertains with its immersive music, brilliant lyrics, and engaging theme. A new age rock band, The Curious, has released amazing rock songs and music videos. One of their latest releases, ‘Be well‘ has conquered the hearts of all […]
Originally starting life as a duo in 2018 named Canondrome, after the original drummer moved to Melbourne last year, singer-guitarist Lorcan Coates recruited two new members and moved on. with the band under the moniker Planisphere. The Brisbane band had a busy 2021 with a series of local live shows refining their sound as work […]
German rock band Die Toten Hosen have sent Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp a birthday message with a special cover of their song. Klopp turns 55 today (June 16) and it wasn’t just fans on social media who wished him well. At a concert in Rostock, Germany on Wednesday, the band performed a cover of their […]
Casinos are places where people go to have fun. They want to be entertained and have fun. The main means of entertainment are, of course, all these beautiful casino games. But the party doesn’t stop there! Another way to excite visitors is to play rock music. This musical genre is very exciting and moves people. […]
Summer is the best time for So-Cal reggae rock to accompany your sunny days on the beach. Savanah-based reggae rock band Unifya are here to bring the good vibes with several upcoming shows and a new EP. Unifya was founded in 2020 by Grammy-nominated producer Chris Steinmetz of Stonecutter Records as a collaborative roots studio, […]
“There are signs everywhere” that the great New York State Fair is getting closer. The NYS Fair announced on Tuesday that 80s hard rock band Tesla will perform at Chevy Court on Saturday, August 27 at 6 p.m. All Chevrolet Music Series concerts are free with Fair admission. This will be Tesla’s third time appearing […]
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This is the first album with their new vocalist Matt Briard and bassist Dave Worden, which fans are thrilled to hear doing well. Vicious Circle is a 5 piece Canadian hard rock band from Vancouver, Canada. The group has been in the headlines all week thanks to the announcement of the release of their second […]
We like to think of Tracks Of The Week as an international affair, and that was true last week, with the spectacular Isyana Sarasvati leads the march to victory with her new single My Mystery (opens in a new tab). Gun, the Scot, finished second with street brothers (opens in a new tab), while Floridian […]
Onstage, the band rocks, laying down a dark, minor groove akin to 1960s blues-based acid rock. The singer lets out a mournful moan. An atmosphere sets in. But then a man comes on stage, unplugs his amplifiers, shouts “Thank you” and knocks over a speaker. This is the world of “Cambodian rock band”. One of […]
There’s usually no way to put a rock song in a movie without it sounding a little clunky. Unless the band is specifically writing a song for the movie in question, sometimes it’s hard to squeeze licensed music into a movie without a bit of creative tension. However, every now and then you hit that […]
As good news for TV geeks, family guy was renewed by Fox for another season and is still a great source of comedy after nearly 25 years. Meanwhile, the iconic show has successfully embraced numerous musical references and cameos across a wide range of genres, from popular songs to darling indie artists. Of course, iconic […]
By Steve [email protected] Local indie rock band Blitzen Coast are back on track after a hiatus from the COVID-19 pandemic and have just dropped a new single. The band is made up of musicians already familiar to many of the music-loving residents of the Columbia Valley, with the rhythm section (Patrick Carrick on drums and […]
Body: The rock music genre is one of the most expressive genres of all time. New age heavy rock band songs Rise of Black Capricorn have a unique connectivity with listeners. With the combination of melody and energy, they create a song that can be considered one of the most outstanding tracks in rock music. […]
The acclaimed Grand Rapids singer-songwriter returns to the stage on Saturday while preparing for a two-part studio release. This week’s story and local podcast on WYCE radio. To belong fiercely to herself: Brie Stoner has finally found her musical harmony. (Photo/Brian Kelly Photography) SCROLL DOWN FOR MUSIC VIDEO, RADIO SHOW PODCAST Support our coverage ofWest […]
Hot on the heels of the June 9 world premiere of The Onyx Experience, a new live concert film that traces black rock music in Canada, the conversation around the pioneers of the genre north of the border is rightfully reignited. The Onyx Experience, visible above and on CBC Music’s YouTube channel, questions the lack […]
JOANNA MANN Corvallis’ band The Incompatibles bring popular UK 80s and 90s alternative rock tunes to the middle of the Willamette Valley, influenced by The Cure, The Stranglers, Oasis and U2. The six-piece British-led band will play some of these covers at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Common Fields, 545 SW Third St. in Corvallis, as […]
See the gallery Sometimes the damage persists long after the bruises have healed. “I wrote the book about disconnecting from the world when I’m scared / I camouflage all my emotions like you taught me yesterday”, sings LYLVCit is Alyse Zavala at the start of “Heirloom,” the new song from the six-piece from Raleigh, North […]
If a song is going to be on an album, you’re going to make sure it’s one of the best you’ve ever done. Regardless of any legacy you might have, you’re only as good as your last record, so you better find the goods. Or you can follow the path of these bands and just […]
In the world of popular music, the public will always be your judge, your jury and your executioner. No matter how much critics would like to think they have the ability to sway public opinion, it always comes down to audience taste to see if anything stands the test of time. They’ll still be talking […]
From the boosted blues of Chuck Berry and his peers to the heavy distortion of today’s bands, rock and roll has come a long way in its nearly 70 years of existence. That’s a lot of history for newcomers to catch up on, but those looking for an introduction can find it Saturday at Nut […]
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and Paddington Bear enjoy cream tea at Buckingham Palace. PA The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee concert, titled Platinum Party at the Palace, got off to a heartwarming start. As musicians including Alicia Keys and Georga Ezra prepared to perform at the BBC event, a pre-recorded segment was shown to viewers in which […]
THEY HIT HIM. Motherwind is making a name for itself in the Chippewa Valley music scene thanks in part to its high-energy live shows that feature piñatas stuffed with cheeseburgers and other goodies. What is cult comedy Bedroom and local rock band Motherwind have in common? Well, they both have an affinity for a love […]
NRBQ Photo provided by Chocolate Church Arts Center The Chocolate Church Arts Center at 804 Washington St. in Bath will present a performance by classic rock band NRBQ on Friday, June 10. NRBQ (originally short for “New Rhythm and Blues Quartet”) formed in the mid-1960s and released their self-titled debut album in 1969. For more […]
When Record Store Day celebrated its 15th anniversary this year, it was a testament to the continued revival of the vinyl format. Today, popular online audio recording database Discogs is taking it a step further by announcing the first-ever Independent Record Store Month, which will run throughout June. Taking its status as the largest online […]
Author: Alicia Parker June 01, 2022 June 01, 2022 Blynd Birds is set to release their latest rock album, “Songs To Sink Yachts To”. The group added some of their best creations to the album. The very energetic rock band blind birds will release his latest album, “Songs for Sinking Yachts” soon. The album includes […]
70s glam-rock band the Rubettes, known for the number one song “Sugar Baby Love”, have been torn apart by a bitter legal battle over their iconic name. Frontman Alan Williams, 74, claims his former bandmates went behind his back to start a splinter group called the Rubettes after they split in 2018. He claims that […]
The Albany outfit released their fourth album, “Kings of the New Age,” on May 13. It was their highest-profile release to date, with Target and Urban Outfitters selling exclusive copies of the CD and LP respectively, and the band launching a show album release at London’s Electric Ballroom to rave reviews. On Thursday, June 9, […]
Mick Jagger’s comments on the rock industry caused a stir among fans after an interview, and now Måneskin frontman Damiano David is speaking out to share his thoughts on the legend’s opinion. According to iHeart, the Rolling Stones singer answered a question about Harry Styles, and he mentioned that up-and-coming musicians like Machine Gun Kelly […]
The rules of rock and roll don’t really take flash into account all the time. Even though there are people out there willing to play a million notes per second, there’s a beauty that comes from being straight and direct with every song you write. And when it comes to these songs, they haven’t wasted […]
May 18, indie-rock Accusefive group fall a new single called “Take Me With You”. To say fans are thrilled would be putting it lightly: Not only is the song related hashtag on Weibo amassed 44 million views, but the music video on YouTube has also been viewed over a million times. Hailing from the northeast […]
This Memorial Day, we asked our listeners what they think are the best rock songs of all time. From there, WPDH compiled a list of the top 500 songs based on your votes! In case you missed that epic rock countdown, here’s a look at the top 20 songs that made the list: 20. Tom […]
The following article was originally written in November 2021, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The first thing customers hear when they enter Alexander’s: World Famous Tortas is the tinkling of the old-fashioned shopkeeper’s bell. The second is the music. Alexander’s, located at 937 East Rosecrans Ave in the city of Compton, is a […]
Click to enlarge Sexdad, alternative rock outfit from Saint-Louis. When I first meet Adam Bautz, the frontman of alternative rock band sexdad, he rushes out of his band’s practice space wearing a sleeveless orange tank top and baggy sweats. If he looks like a man who’s spent too many hours holed up in a cramped […]
Not all albums have to have a particular purpose throughout. While it’s an art to tell a story using your album, the music doesn’t always need to be sequenced the right way every time. Now is the era of the playlist, and these are the albums that have managed to adapt perfectly to this mould. […]
Alan White, the longtime drummer of progressive rock pioneers Yes who also played on projects with John Lennon and George Harrison, has died aged 72. White’s death was announced on his Facebook page by his family. The post said he died Thursday at his Seattle-area home after a brief illness. Days earlier, Yes announced that […]
Alan White, longtime drummer of progressive rock band Yes, has died at home aged 72 after a short illness. Announcing the news, the group said they were “shocked and stunned”. White was one of the oldest members of the band, having joined in 1972, replacing Bill Bruford (who joined King Crimson). Born in 1949 in […]
No popular musical instrument has been more frequently decried than the accordion. Although he gained hipster credibility in the 1990s, his role in pop music remains underappreciated and misunderstood. As portable as the guitar and better suited to summoning a band or leading a dance, the piano and button accordions and their relatives anchor popular […]
The devastating but all-too-common school shooting that killed 19 elementary students and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas earlier this week sent shock waves across the country and around the world. Calls have again been made for tougher gun control laws while others have lamented the use of a national tragedy to advance what they see […]
Posted May 26, 2022 8 On blue skies, Dehd go full Scottish – the indie rock trio from Chicago seem to draw major influences from the twee rock of the Vaselines, the doo-wop styles of Jesus and Mary Chain and the nostalgic yapping of Primal Scream. Which is to say, Dehd covers so much sonic […]
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NORFOLK — Adam Granduciel and his band, The War on Drugs, have entered the making of their 2021 album, ‘I’m Not Here Anymore’, having reached a new level in their career. The band’s previous album, “A Deeper Understanding”, won the Grammy for Best Rock Album in 2018 and sold over 200,000 copies. It charted higher […]
No one is going to walk into a progressive rock album and expect to hear songs that are going to play all over the radio. From the birth of the genre, it was the kind of music that was supposed to not even hit the charts, seeking to move rock and roll into the same […]
Once the glorious era of the 90s passed, rock no longer knew what it wanted to be. We had a few legacy genres like nu metal and pop punk making a comeback, but the new version of rock and roll was still taking off. Even as rap took over the charts, the sounds of loud […]
Art-rock band ICONIC 10cc will be performing at the Rhyl Pavilion this year, as part of their Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour. Coming to the Pavilion on October 8, the fall dates follow their spring shows which garnered outstanding reviews. Having sold over 15 million albums in the UK alone, 10cc has eleven Top 10 hits, […]
British rockers Wayward Sons have announced the June 17 release of a special new EP titled “Score Settled”, which includes three new songs that were recorded during the sessions for their 2021 album “Even Up The Score”, three more which were previously available on vinyl only, plus a live studio version of a song previously […]
Mohammad Sifat | Published: May 22, 2022 5:40:48 p.m. | Update: May 22, 2022 11:30:50 p.m. The continued hot temperature has not been a happy one for Dhakaite residents for the past few days. In the midst of an exhausting summer, nothing but a deep musical weekend could bring serenity to the hearts of music-loving […]
“As a group, we are constantly trying to strive [to create] a safe space,” says Crawlers vocalist Holly Minto. It’s an attitude that’s key to everything the Merseyside band do – from their gigs to their compassionate and gripping rock songs – and why they’re fast becoming the new band to believe in right now. […]
SOUTH WINDSOR — Two local music teachers have given “School of Rock” a run for its money. Dennis Cotton and Mike Kevetos, who have run the Rock Band 101 program since 2015, may not look like the substitute teacher Jack Black character portrayed in the 2003 comedy. But just like the movie, their students are […]
“SPACE OPERA” by CATHERYNNE M. VALENTE is a book so up my alley that I put off reading it for years because I was afraid it wouldn’t live up to its incredible sound. I can tell you now that I was wrong. But before telling you about the book, let me ask you: have you […]
Alley Theater announced Cambodian Rock Band as the second Hubbard production of the 2022-23 season. Co-produced with the Berkeley Repertory Theatre, the Cambodian rock band’s signature theatrical production is by Lauren Yee, featuring songs by Dengue Fever and directed by Chay Yew and runs from January 20 to February 12, 2023. Tuned guitars. Microphone checked. […]
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Hanson will bring his Red Green Blue Tour to Aotearoa and Australia later this year. Photo / Jonathan Weiner Pop-rock trio Hanson, consisting of brothers Taylor, Zac and Isaac of the same surname, return to Aotearoa in November this year. The band of brothers will bring their Red Green Blue 2022 tour to Australia and […]
After a seven-year hiatus, Irish rockers The Answer are set to make their long-awaited and highly-anticipated comeback with an exclusive and unique comeback performance in 2022 at this year’s Planet Rockstock festival on December 3. Not only that, but they are delighted to announce that a new album has been recorded and is set to […]
While the Shell Rock Swing Show has fallen victim to the COVID 19 pandemic, the Shell Rock Music Association still remains alive and well at Shell Rock. Over thirty members recently met at the Riverview Café to socialize and decide what to do next. Karen Peterson, board member and hostess familiar with every Swing Show, […]
Even in a genre as big as rock and roll, you can normally limit bands to specific genres. No matter what instrument they play or what kind of aesthetic they go for, you can usually get a good idea of the style they fit in based on a few songs. For anything on this list, […]
John Lennon, the ex-Beatle famed for imploring fans “to imagine there is no heaven”, will he greet fans as they enter the Pearly Gates? Reverend Greg Laurie, evangelist and senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, Calif., believes that’s a real possibility. In “Lennon, Dylan, Alice & Jesus: The Spiritual Biography of Rock and […]
HIDDEN GEMS An overlooked gem of Portland rock music By Al Melchior May 16, 2022 Portland-based musician and songwriter Casey Neill hasn’t been afraid to change his sound from album to album. When he came out the brooklyn bridge in 2007 he eschewed the Celtic and folk-influenced sound that formed the basis of his work […]
The song that made the rounds of the internet is ‘Bureaucracy‘. The last song of Rise of Black Capricorn is full of heavy drumbeats and loud music. Rock has always been the musical genre that makes me relaxed and stress-free. Recently I came across a heavy rock band whose newly released track took my breath […]
File: Rock band TeleChild. Rock band TeleChild have released their television-inspired debut album. TeleChild, as you might have guessed from its name, draws a lot of inspiration for its alternative rock sound from the magical and addictive world of television. Their name is directly linked to their childhood obsession in the […]
At the turn of the 60s, rock music was no longer limited to the traditional three-minute single. Since jam bands were dominating the country and progressive rock was on the horizon, not every band had to focus on having a radio hit to be successful. It was time to stretch, and these guys definitely had […]
Guitar Hero was launched in 2005 and finally gave music fans the chance to be rock stars without having to go through the aggravating pains of learning an instrument. Originally developed by Harmonix, development of the series was transferred to Neversoft in 2007. Harmonix then moved on to Rock Band, who developed the Guitar Hero […]
In 1964, the Rolling Stones arrived in absolute chaos for their first show in New York, following the release of their self-titled debut album. Cut to 2003, after playing the city that never sleeps multiple times in multiple venues, it was only fitting that as part of their 40th anniversary tour, they made it a […]
Coldplay’s “Sparks” was first released in 2000 with their debut studio album, Parachute. I was extremely late to participate in the cheering for the song. For years before, I’d only heard the song in passing – a few times on my mom’s car stereo, a dozen times via my Spotify recommendation playlists, and maybe once […]
When I phoned 26-year-old English singer-songwriter Nilüfer Yanya in early March, she had just completed a soundcheck for a show in Belfast, and was exactly a week after releasing her excellent new album, PAINLESS. The LP – a sequel to his beloved 2019 debut Miss Universe — was so widely and immediately acclaimed that even […]
Sumi Choi’s origin story begins quietly. “I could barely speak when I was four,” she says. “But I did sing, and I will sing this very sad song. I was a sad child. There’s a pleasant candor that pervades a conversation with Choi, 34, and the rest of Busan, South Korea-based quartet Say Sue Me. […]
Portland-based band Rigometrics are gearing up for their first official tour. From left are members Derek Haney Josef Berger and Keenan Hendricks. Drew Johnson / The Forecaster From backyard parties to the start of an East Coast tour this week, Portland-based rock band Rigometrics are seeing their dream of playing full-time come true. Guitarist Josef […]
Gil Oliveira’s TikTok inspired me to register a Roth IRA for my retirement funds. At the age of 20, I hope to be a billionaire when I finally retire. The Fidelity Go account was a good match for my lifestyle and financial situation. TikTok Gil Oliveira declared to me one evening as I read through […]
Monakis live at Rossi Bar, Brighton 08.02.20 (photo Sara-Louise Bowrey Photography) (click photo to enlarge!) Monakis have announced that they will be playing a stunning live at Concorde 2 in Brighton on Sunday 29th May 2022. They will be performing at “The Official Jordan Mooney Memorial Charity Concert” to celebrate the life of Jordan, who […]
MUMBAI: Mumbai-based Hindi art-rock band Daira are ready with their soulful new song Sab Dhuaan Hai which will be released with a music video shot in the haunting Himachal Pradesh extract of Sab Dhuaan Hai’s music video . Daira’s new single follows their recent single “Mazaar”. The group has already released 2 more singles and […]
Scorpions, left, Chirkutt performs at the Golden Jubilee Bangladesh Concert at Madison Square Garden in New York, USA on Friday. — collected Rock fans rejoiced at Madison Square Garden in New York, USA, where rock music from East and West met on Friday night when Chirkutt and Scorpions took turns celebrating the Jubilee Bangladesh Independence […]
February 2020 was supposed to mark a turning point for Chicago rock band The Million Reasons as they released new “If Not for the Fire” video and played a show at Martyrs’, both featuring lead singer Taylor Brennan as the newest pack member. The quintet – Brennan, featuring Colin Dill, Jason Cillo, Mike Nichols and […]
Press release Mangaluru, May 7: Popular Hard Rock/Ambient Metal Band ‘Sounds Fishy’ from Mangaluru has released their debut EP titled ‘RETRIBUTION’. The EP features three energetic and heart-pounding Hard Rock songs featuring Renston Fernandes on lead vocals. The EP was released on Youtube and major streaming platforms. Also Band released the music video for […]
Rock and roll has not lacked its fair share of poets. Just like Bob Dylan started it all for us back then, there are plenty of acts that come to the fore for the depth of their songs, with stories that can perfectly relate to today’s era. . Then again, there’s nothing about having a […]
It’s been a busy past few weeks for indie rock icons Built To Spill, and there’s no respite in sight for the rest of the year. The Boise, Idaho band, fronted by guitarist and vocalist Doug Martsch (the only original member remaining), just wrapped opening a few gigs for New York punk legends Jawbreaker, marking […]
Annie Lennox: From Aberdeen Choir to Rock Music Hall of Fame Schedule An icon of a desktop calendar. Cancel An icon of a circle with a diagonal line across it. Caret A right-pointing solid arrow icon. E-mail An icon of a paper envelope. Facebook An icon of Facebook’s “f” mark. Google An icon of Google’s […]
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has unveiled its Class of 2022. It’s the predictable mixed bag, one that follows months of speculation and the usual dose of controversy since the nominees were announced in early February. There are seven inductees in the performer category, including five first-time nominees, including Duran Duran, Lionel Richie, […]
Despite Dolly Parton’s initial reluctance to accept a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination, the country music icon will officially become a member: Her name was among those for the Class of 2022 announced Wednesday morning. “I am humbled and honored to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Of […]
SOPRANOS star Michael Imperioli got an offer he couldn’t refuse when a Scottish filmmaker volunteered to create a music video for the actor’s band. James Price has teamed up with the TV Mafia hood – who played Christopher Moltisanti on the iconic show – to direct the promotional film for rock band Zopa’s new single. […]
Keanu sings a song or two with Dogstar, as bassists are often allowed to do. He handles lead vocals on “Isabelle”, which he tells people is about his friend’s three-year-old daughter, and “Round C”, which he tells people is about cheese. Singing on stage is an incredible feeling, he says, because it reminds him of […]
The lead singer of a Ukrainian band has described the difficulties the band faced when writing lyrics for a collaboration with Ed Sheeran. The band, Antytila, have teamed up with Sheeran, 31, to create a remix of his track 2step, which will raise funds for Ukraine. Speaking to BBC News, Antytila lead singer Taras Topolia […]
People are more than familiar with the basic setup that goes into making a rock and roll band. You have drums, bass, guitar and maybe a piano some days if we feel like it. That hasn’t stopped music connoisseurs, however. There are a lot more instruments out there, and there have been bands playing with […]
If you’re of a certain vintage, you’ll have fond memories of music television. Entire stations were devoted to airing accompanying videos for many of the most popular new songs: from straightforward performances to those that challenged the medium with appropriate stories or imagery to accentuate the song’s themes. However, before the days of YouTube, channels […]
Reveal young Ian10 year old son of ANTHRAX guitarist Ian Scottteamed up with a 16 year old Liam Williams (guitar/vocals), and 15 years old Theo O’Gara (bass/vocals) to form a three-way rock and roll band called BEE. Formed in 2019 in the heart of the Santa Monica Mountains in Southern California, BEEThe musical style of […]
Never afraid to have a point of view and looking increasingly at home as the statesman of rock, Noel Gallagher has bad news for the future of rock bands. rock, especially if you’re working class. There are plenty of middle class bands… who carry guitars instead of playing them. But four or five guys from […]
Springfield’s new radio station has supplanted a range of popular news talks on the AM dial. “The Lake,” which features music from the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, including the Beatles, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Pat Benatar, and Bruce Springsteen, among others, airs simulcast on 970 AM and 102.5 FM. This means that WMAY, anchored […]
We all know how much talent there is here in the Hudson Valley. Local artists, musicians, makers can be found all over the Hudson Valley. Think of the number of top musicians who have lived and still live in the Woodstock area. David Bowie lived there. Just like Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, The Band, Todd […]
Movies and rock music go hand in hand, and the big screen is full of rock films about the genre and its many inhabitants. Rock fans have a plethora of specific tastes, and some films perfectly capture the virtuous aura of rock ‘n’ roll better than others. RELATED: 10 Horror Movies That Inspired Rock Musicians […]
The members of Lauds, an indie rock band from Wilmington, share a love of music, their hometown, and UNC basketball. When the release show for their EP “II” was scheduled for the same night as the men’s basketball Final Four game between UNC and Duke, singer, guitarist and UNC Class of 2011 alumnus McKay Glasgow, […]
AquaDog will headline the massive Mayday STOL aviation event in Wayne on Saturday May 21 AquaDog’s mastermind is Adam Manoucheri, a veteran multi-instrumentalist from northeast Nebraska. As a guitar legend from Austin, Texas once told him, “Great players come out of really flat, boring places – we had nothing else to do, so we just […]
A young band from West Berkshire have struck a chord with rock and roll giants Shinedown and My Chemical Romance. Beyond the Sons is made up of five boys aged 12 to 14 – lead singer Hector, 12, lead guitarist Jake, 12, rhythm guitarist Ethan, 12, bassist Hayden, 14 and drummer Albert, 13 years. Following […]
Every new band’s worst nightmare is having to deal with the sophomore crisis. When you have your whole career to look forward to, that’s when you’re either going to become a great songwriter or burn out too quickly. When these rockers entered the studio for the second time, they were just beginning to become the […]
Whatever ends up being written in a song usually has personal meaning to the songwriter. While we’ve had tons of nonsensical songs across the rock world, people who really dedicate time to their craft also like to sprinkle bits of their personal lives into the mix. Most of them can be happy, but sometimes life […]
One of the greatest strengths of rock songs is the lyrics. Since you have the music to back you up, you now have a platform where you can speak your mind and let out all the frustration you have with the world in song. You have plenty of opportunities every time you sit down to […]
AUSTIN, TX – Madam Radar, an American rock band based in Austin, is opening for Bon Jovi on Saturday April 23 at the Moody Center. Austin is Bon Jovi’s 12th stop on their 2022 tour. Bon Jovi, and now Madam Radar, are among the first artists to play at the new Moody Center, which opened […]
After his band nearly sold out Beat Kitchen in Chicago in February, Friko frontman Niko Kapetan found his time spent hustling was paying off. He had worked to make a name for himself as a musician since he was a student at ETHS – the parents of charming friends to let him organize concerts in […]
Mick Jagger credited an unlikely pair of pop-punk singers with keeping the spirit of rock music alive. In a new interview with Swedish radio P4, the Rolling Stones singer – one of the greatest singers in music history – lamented the lack of rockers in recent years. However, two artists caught his attention: Machine Gun […]
The rock band Mr. Moto has always been phenomenal in their projects. The songs are organic and honest in every way and attract audiences with their innovative styles. (YourDigitalWall Editorial): – Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant April 23, 2022 (Issuewire.com) – Rock Band Mr Motorcycle composed his last two songs, ‘Hard Candy’ and “Stop a Minute”. The songs, […]
On their latest single “Black Confetti”, alternative group DREAMERS put a pop rock twist on the generally dark notion of a funeral, turning it into a party. The track arrives via Hollywood Records as a follow-up to “Upgrade,” the band’s collaboration from Los Angeles via Brooklyn with Twin XL. “This song is about throwing a […]
Over the years of Billboard, it’s almost as if the whole mindset behind a hit song can be turned into science. Even though not every band has to sound the same, it can be a little annoying to hear the same type of song over and over again to reach the top of the charts. […]
In the early days of electronic music, sampling gave artists nearly endless resources to create new sounds. As long as you had a multitrack sampler, you didn’t need bulky or expensive instruments. Hip-hop was born out of an ability to take already recognized drum beats, guitar melodies or vocal hooks and turn them into something […]
Record Store Day has become nothing short of a global institution in the 15 years since its inception. Shortly after its launch, organizers of the music lover’s party proudly claimed that they had generated more traffic to independent record stores than Christmas. Not only has that boast come true for the event, regularly landing on […]
In the days of TikTok where 20-second sections of pop songs are going viral, it’s hard to say what the average length of a song should be. Over the past 50 years, your average radio hit would land around the four-minute mark. But sometimes four minutes just isn’t enough – what if you have a […]
After 50 years, country-rock band Alabama have earned the right to slow down their schedule of what was once a kind of different city tour every night. Luckily for Greater Columbus fans, a stop at Value City Arena on April 28 is part of their limited commitments this year. Alabama got their start in the […]
Hailing from the hills of Grass Valley, California, cinematic rock band Follow Me Dark deliver a captivating journey through cross-genre soundscapes on their debut EP “The Offering.” Intended to lead listeners through dark recesses, howling excesses and soothing retreats, “The Offer” stuns with incisive lyrics and bold instrumentals that challenge the computerized music of 2022. […]
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It looks like a promising 2022 for The Dirty Nil. The Hamilton native rock band performed at the sold-out Bridgeworks over Easter weekend and rocked the building. On May 15, they will walk the JUNO Awards red carpet in Toronto, with the promise of making a splash there as well. Luke Bentham, frontman and guitarist […]
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ODESSA, Texas (KOSA) – This Wednesday, rock band Foreigner will play at the Wagner Noel Performing Arts Center and they won’t be alone. A high school choir will be part of the legendary rock band’s show. The talented Odessa high school choir team will open for the rock band on Wednesday night. Stopped by OHS […]
There will certainly be no shortage of live music in Harrisburg this summer. On Monday, Harrisburg University Presents announced that Icelandic rock band KALEO will perform at Riverfront Park on August 17. Last year, the Grammy-nominated band released their second album, “Surface Sounds.” The group is known for their chart-topping alternative song “Way Down We […]