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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Brandon Hagen, vocalist/guitarist of Boston-based alternative rock band Vundabar, has spent the past decade taking ambiguous existential crises and distilling them into song lyrics. Even so, there are still things in life that are just too hard to describe. “I’ll just show you,” he said Billboard of North Hampton, Massachusetts on a Zoom call, raising […]
No artist really needs to write songs they don’t like. Every time you decide to sit down with a song, only what you consider to be the best of the best will go on the record, right? In some cases, yes… it’s just that not everyone in the band shares that mentality. Although most of […]
Opal Butterfly was signed to CBS and released three records between 1968 and 1970. A RETIRED guitarist wants to make live music again and revive his old 60s psychedelic rock band. Robbie Milne, 74, plays lead guitar after being self-taught since the age of 15. He played in several bands, but the most notable was […]
The purpose of music is to keep the audience engaged in some way. It’s called the entertainment industry for a reason, and the goal is always to leave audiences satisfied after seeing something they can’t get anywhere else. Some might try to make it a positive experience, but it’s more fun to try to disturb […]
Art Rupe – Credit: Michael Ochs Archives Art Rupe, founder of pioneering R&B label Specialty Records which released early classics by artists like Little Richard, Sam Cooke and Lloyd Price, has died aged 104. The Arthur N. Rupe Foundation announced his death on Friday, adding that Rupe died at his home in Santa Barbara, Calif. […]
Added on 04/15/2022 Rich Howells Olyphant, Premiere, Scranton, V-Spot Since their debut at NEPA Scene Open Mic in the spring of 2018, The Holtzmann Effect have become a natural force to be reckoned with in the northeast Pennsylvania music scene. The Scranton-based hard rock band – made up of vocalist/guitarist Tyler “Beef” Zeiss, drummer […]
Bold and daring. These two words come up often when bassist Dominic John Davis talks about his boss Jack White and the innovative, adventurous and often risky approach the Detroit rock icon takes in the studio and on stage. There’s White’s ability to play every instrument on an album if need be, to perform every […]
It’s hard to imagine that any type of rock album isn’t a labor of love for everyone involved. It’s the kind of concert most people dream of having, so every time in the studio is supposed to be an absolute blast, right? It may seem so, until you start to run out of ideas. When […]
Hong Kong rock band Beyond’s classic “Hai Kuo Tian Kong” has been viewed 100 million times on YouTube, the first Cantonese song to reach the milestone. – Photo via Facebook / WONG KA KUI KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 — Hong Kong rock band Beyond’s classic Hai Kuo Tian Kong (Boundless Oceans, Vast Skies) has been […]
Rush’s extensive series of 40th anniversary albums continues with an expanded edition of the progressive rock band’s breakthrough 1981 release, “Moving Pictures”, cementing its status as a well-deserved classic album. The album released on April 15 is available to fans in a few separate configurations, including the Super Deluxe Edition, 5LP Deluxe Edition, and Single […]
A moving new single, ‘Anti Exes’ marks the first release to pave the way for Conney Lemke’s thrilling debut album A solo artist who makes all the noise with his captivating and intriguing rock compositions, Conney Lemke is here to stay. The dynamic artist captivates audiences with a moving new single titled “Anti Exes”. The […]
If we follow movie logic, you always tempt fate every time you make a sequel. Even though fans might want to watch other of their favorite characters, you still might end up having to do something that’s not as good as the first one you did. Again, there are exceptions in the world of cinema, […]
Author: Jennifer Stone April 14, 2022 April 14, 2022 The 5-member Twin Cities Brunette rock band experimented with different melodic elements to form the charming, reminiscent melody of ‘Fight Night’. Rock music is one of the most popular genres in the world due to its rebellious rhythmic approach. 5 piece American indie rock outfit, Brunette […]
If you or someone you know is due for surgery soon, check to see if the surgeon is a rock fan. Why? A new study has found that a surgeon’s work improves when they listen to rock music during a procedure. This new study has just been published by Langenbeck Surgery Archives. The study noted, […]
Sahil Samuel, the leader of Naalayak. Photo: Armaan Mishra At the start of the year, Chandigarh rock band Naalayak was in upheaval, with three out of four members leaving the band. While many claims and reasons were cited against leader Sahil Samuel, he continued undeterred and recruited new members to release music and hit the […]
The singer of the punk band The Saints, Chris Bailey is no longer with us. He died at the age of 65. He breathed his last on Saturday. This must be a very difficult time for his close friends and family. What did members of Bailey’s band have to say about his death? The band […]
Hard rock band Santa Cruz have been lambasted on social media after footage of the band performing with a pre-recorded vocal track went viral. In the video, which can be seen below, frontman Archie Cruz clearly stops singing and steps away from his microphone during the band’s “Under the Gun” performance. The lead vocals continue […]
It’s hard to really quantify anything that came out in the 80s as dark. As this was the decade that gave us MTV, the whole concept of rock and roll was about to get a much glitzier makeover than what had come before. Between the neon-colored mess that’s been the better part of the decade, […]
LONDON (AP) — Pink Floyd is releasing its first new music in nearly three decades to raise money for the people of Ukraine, the band announced Thursday. “Hey Hey Rise Up” features Pink Floyd members David Gilmour and Nick Mason, with vocals from Ukrainian singer Andriy Khlyvnyuk of BoomBox. Roger Waters, who left the band […]
Technical ability is not necessarily a prerequisite to be considered an accomplished guitarist. You might be able to play as fast as Eddie Van Halen, but who cares if you don’t bring anything new to the table… Innovation and originality are just as important as having in-depth knowledge of music theory. Being prolific or even […]
Since day one, rock and roll has always been about having fun to some degree. Even when the hardest bands of the genre like metal hit the scene, the point was to have something to bang your head on and forget about all the problems that are going on in your life. It’s about joy […]
When it comes to large, multi-day music festivals with dozens and dozens of artists playing, it’s not uncommon for some of them to drop out at the last minute, whether to medical, travel or other unforeseen reasons. What’s rare is for headliners to drop out so close to the event, which has happened at two […]
Aerosmith found his saving grace when he began collaborating with Desmond Child. For years, Aerosmith has been known for its collaborations with other artists. But long before that happened, the band actually needed Desmond Child to break the mold and open their doors to other musicians. Desmond Child, real name John Charles Barrett, is currently […]
Punk rock has always been the hot-tempered, bratty young cousin of the rock family. Born out of a disregard for almost everything that happened in the 70s, it became the movement for disenfranchised and alienated youth. Defined by simple three-chord songs – played with speed and animosity – it defied the conventions of popular hard […]
From KISS pouring vials of its members’ blood into the ink of its inaugural Marvel Comics line in 1977 to Gerard Way’s acclaimed “Umbrella Academy” series of My Chemical Romance, the worlds of rock music and comic books have since long linked. Now The Clay People has added a local connection to that legacy. On […]
There’s a lot more to writing a classic song than most people realize. Although some people might claim they had lightning in a bottle when they entered the studio, you need to put a lot of heart and soul into what you do before you create something that will stand the test. of time. Then […]
After spending years together as the producer-artist behind the musical duo Ninja Sex Party, Jim Roach and Dan Avidan turned their shared love of older bands (big music, big guitars, and even bigger songs) into a new rock band, Shadow Academy. Their first album releases April 21. The couple established careers in the music industry. […]
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is known for a lot of things: creating a vast and interconnected universe, turning low-end heroes into star performers for moviegoers, and smashing the box office four times a year. Likewise, the mega-franchise is also adept enough to create a captivating soundtrack. RELATED: 10 Avengers Who Deserve To Join The MCU, […]
The Ontario-born band are gearing up for shows despite what’s going on around the world, according to drummer Aaron Solowoniuk. For the first time since before the pandemic, Canadian rock band Billy Talent is on the road for a cross-country tour. The band performs on April 4 at 7 p.m. TD Place in Ottawa, the […]
Of all the subgenres that have come and gone in rock music, grunge seemed to be dying a pretty ugly death. With Kurt Cobain’s death hanging like a shroud over the rest of the stage, it was time for the genre to read its last rites and regroup into something else. That didn’t mean that […]
Getting to the Grammys is a journey a group of Arkansas teenagers find themselves on and to launch their music careers. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones once said, “Good music comes from people playing together, knowing what they want to do and going for it.” That’s exactly what the band […]
The popularity of rock plays a very important role in the development of this direction. If rock weren’t so popular, then such music would hardly play through our headphones, through the speakers of our favorite car or computer. Many people like to listen to such music, although for some reason they themselves do not consider […]
Foo Fighters swept the rock category at the 2022 Grammy Awards, winning Best Rock Performance (“Making a Fire”), Best Rock Song (“Waiting on a War”) and Best Rock Album (medicine at midnight). The awards come just days after the tragic and sudden death of the band’s longtime drummer, Taylor Hawkins. The band beat AC/DC (“Shot […]
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Multi-Platinum Atlanta Rockers COLLECTIVE SOUL – Ed Roland (Vocals/Guitar), Dean Roland (Rhythm Guitar), Jesse Triplett (Guitar/Backing Vocals), Will Turpin (Bass/Backing Vocals), Johnny Rabb (Drums/Backing Vocals) – haven’t let the pandemic get in the way of their 26-year tradition of non-stop touring, and now they’re gearing up to hit the road again. In addition to various […]
There’s the old adage that you only need 3 chords and the truth to get your point across. You’re not in a prog band after all, so you’re going to want to get your point across in every way possible in as short a time as possible. Looks like it shouldn’t take any effort, but […]
Sheffield rock band ‘Saintes’ are set for a fantastic return to the Washington pub during the Sheffield Music Trails in preparation for the release of their next album. Sheffield Music Trails 2022 takes place on Saturday 2nd April. It’s a free all-day music festival at a variety of independent venues that takes music lovers on […]
Kitty Junk works to empower female listeners, helped start an audio engineering program for all walks of life, and raises money for domestic violence prevention. SEATTLE — As skaters laced up for a show at Southgate Roller Rink in White Center, Seattle-based glam-grunge duo Kitty Junk geared up for a show with hard-hitting tracks mixing […]
Robustness rules Billboardfor the first time on the Hot Hard Rock Songs chart with “Sold Out,” which jumped from No. 13 to No. 1 on the chart dated April 2. “Sold Out” tops its second week on the chart after its first full tracking week, following its March 16 release. During the week of March […]
Since the dawn of rock and roll, no one has really lacked a steady supply of covers. Since people know the 12 bar blues, they cover each other for years and achieve great success with it. However, every once in a while you get a reshoot that feels like the polar opposite of what the […]
When you break down the roles of each member of a band, the vocalist has a lot more on their shoulders than people realize. While singing tunes can be fun night after night, you also need to be the star strutting the stage and being the spokesperson for the band during interviews, while making sure […]
Talented rock band Social Of Relations is ready to release their next EP ‘Victory Harmony’ in April The new band in town Social relations comes armed with its incredible soundscape breaking the norms of traditional music. They are about to release a brand new EP, ‘Harmony Victory’ which features some of their greatest creations. There […]
After more than 40 years in the music industry, Foreigner is still rocking the music charts. Some of their biggest hits include jukebox hero, Cold as ice, hot blooded, Waiting for a girl like you, dirty white boy and head games. The award-winning rock band amass over 15 million audio and video streams per week. […]
Michael C. Hall knows curiosity is one of the reasons people come to see him perform on the mic with Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum. And the ‘Dexter’ star agrees with that. “I kinda like that people maybe show up with some sort of curiosity or preconceptions and then blow themselves away,” he says. […]
Earlier this month, Dolly Parton surprised many by asking to have her name removed from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination ballot, saying she shouldn’t be considered because she has yet to produce a rock album. Unlike the beloved country star, a number of performers with no rock music experience have made strange […]
Drummer Taylor Hawkins of The Foo Fighters performs onstage with NHC during day two of Ohana Festival Encore weekend on October 02, 2021 in Dana Point, California. Scott Dudelson | Getty Images Taylor Hawkins, Foo Fighters drummer for 25 years and best friend of frontman Dave Grohl, has died while touring South America with the […]
In 1972 two budding young musicians, Danny de Wet and Lucien Windrich, met at school in Boksburg, formed a band and then spent hours and hours in a rehearsal room in Brenthurst, Brakpan. Years later, this band became one of South Africa’s most iconic bands of the 80s, éVOID – which had two mega-hits with […]
It’s been pretty quiet on the policing front since the British trio shamelessly cashed in on their heritage with sky-high ticket costs on a reunion jaunt in 2007-08. Now they’re looking in the rearview mirror again with a re-release of the 1982 documentary “The Police: Around the World,” first appearing on DVD and Blu-ray with […]
Students at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music hope to revolutionize alternative rock music culture by adding a female sound to a male-dominated industry. Sophomores Amanda Pasler, Eli Yaroch, Logan Renneker, Samantha Govero, George Staton, and freshman Jake Sonderman are the current members of Ex Monarch. Ex Monarch members: Amanda Pasler, Logan Renneker, […]
Aerosmith, one of the oldest active rock bands in the world, has made its fans fear that they will soon say goodbye. For years, Aerosmith has made conflicting claims about their disbandment. But recently they were supposed to go on a European tour after Brad Whitford said they would never perform again. The revival of […]
Folk and rock anthems in response to the Russian invasion created an air of nationalism and unity among Ukrainians. Besides the explicit protest in their lyrics, they recall other historical periods of conflict in the country. It is not uncommon to perceive a relationship between the sacred and the profane in musical references. To understand […]
Nick Sabatine, Patriot All-Stars, Don’t Blame Me (I Voted Trump) The Patriot All-Stars, a Lehigh Valley-based rock band, aim to bridge the political divide with light, fun music about the state of America. EASTON, PA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, March 22, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Patriot All-Stars, a Lehigh Valley-based rock band, aims to bridge […]
When you first hear Joshua Strickland speak, you wouldn’t suspect him to be the frontman of a hugely popular Phoenix Southern rock band. On the phone, he is a bit soft, extremely humble and patient with his children. Indeed, during our interview, we were interrupted a few times by his children, who were having fun […]
For a songwriter, each of your songs is a bit like your children. When you are able to put into words something that millions of people can relate to, you feel much less alone in the world. Then again, sometimes you also have fans singing for the wrong reasons. Over the years, many of these […]