It is impossible to imagine the landscape of alternative music without the upheaval of the industry. Without love, which came out 30 years ago. When My Bloody Valentine burst onto the scene in the late 1980s, no one knew what to think. Their almost mystical balance of loud and ethereal listeners baffled listeners with what […]
If you didn’t know better, being the lead vocalist in a rock band seems like the easiest job in the world. You get the time of your life on stage, party as much as you want day and night, and all you have to worry about is looking half-decent when you get ready to take […]
After a year of hiatus, a familiar sound returned to downtown Gainesville: punk rock music. “Fest” is a punk rock music festival that takes place annually in Gainesville. In 2020, the underground event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, Fest 19 curator and owner Tony Weinbender said he was confident he could […]
It’s Halloween, which means we have to talk about Christmas. And one of the most enduring songs of the season – not “Christmas Is the Time to Say ‘I Love You’” by Billy Squier – but the bilingual classic “Feliz Navidad” by José Feliciano. Since last year was completely closed, now is the time to […]
It’s Halloween, which means we have to talk about Christmas. And one of the most enduring songs of the season – not “Christmas Is the Time to Say ‘I Love You’” by Billy Squier – but the bilingual classic “Feliz Navidad” by José Feliciano. Since last year was completely closed, now is the time to […]
Rock and roll has never been known as the healthiest genre. As much as people like to stand up for rock as artists who recognize free speech, it’s about time we all admitted some of the obscurity that comes from time to time on some albums. Damn, if you’re not careful, even you can find […]
To bring back the lost glory of rock music, Victoria rock music artist Steve Moffitt composed some of the best songs in this genre. Stay tuned to find out more! With a very loud sound of drums and cymbals in his music, the artist Steve moffitt seems to be such a reclaimer of a long, […]
Many luminaries of the country’s music scene have moved from balcony to stage during this decade, writes David McPherson Richard Beland The Tragically Hip first gained international attention on the Massey Hall stage in the late 1980s. The following is taken from the forthcoming Massey Hall book by David McPherson, which will be published by […]
In many ways, the 2000s were a great time for rock ‘n’ roll. Arguably the last stand of guitar music, there were terrific new bands like Arctic Monkeys, veterans like Radiohead hitting a rich series of shapes, a brief but glorious New York scene bringing us The Strokes et al, and many other amazing bands […]
The history of music is littered with those moments that changed the cause of its evolution. As music scholars endlessly debate the origins of this genre or movement, it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly what sparked certain trends. That said, there are those moments that are universally accepted as being groundbreaking in reorienting the cause of […]
Being in a rock band is not that different from being in a marriage. Since you have to spend almost every waking hour on the road together, you’ll at least need to get along to some extent if you even hope to stay together for a very long time. Like all long-term relationships, sometimes friction […]
The book “Fillmore East: The Venue That Changed Rock Music Forever” is now available from journalist / photographer Frank Mastropolo This year marks the 50th anniversary of the closure of Fillmore East, promoter Bill Graham’s rock mecca in New York’s East Village. A celebrity show on June 27, 1971 starring the Allman Brothers Band, J. […]
Can rock’n’roll protect people from bear attacks? A Japanese region hopes so and has commissioned a warning hymn warning residents of the threat from its Ursine inhabitants. Bears are common across Japan and regularly set off frantic hunts when they venture into cities, where they have attacked and even killed residents. An increase in the […]
Determined to host this year’s Philly Music Fest, organizers have carefully considered various safety protocols, as well as vaccination and infection rates in the Philadelphia area, and will move forward with the annual music festival in non-profit made up entirely of Philly Band. Due to the ongoing pandemic, some necessary adjustments have been made to […]
Two rock groups, Tool and alt-J, recently announced that they will perform in San Diego on their upcoming tours in 2022. Tool made the announcement of its 2022 North American tour on Monday, which includes a stop at Viejas Arena at San Diego State University on January 19, 2022. The 37-city tour features a Blonde […]
Victorian rock music artist Steve Moffitt delivers stunning performances on his two new tracks that clearly depict his intensity and bold choices to stand out. JThere is a firm tendency in the music industry to stick to the same old styles and use specific sounds. But sometimes music fans demand everything original and raw. Even […]
At the turn of the 1980s, the Pretenders announced themselves to the world with what is widely regarded as one of the greatest debut albums of all time. They solidified their status as one of the most exciting bands around with their follow-up album “Pretenders II”, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. In November, […]
At the turn of the 1980s, the Pretenders announced themselves to the world with what is widely regarded as one of the greatest debut albums of all time. They solidified their status as one of the most exciting bands around with their follow-up album “Pretenders II”, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. In November, […]
Laughing Place individual episode reviews continued for Lucasfilm’s new animated event series Star Wars: Visions on Disney +, episode 2 is titled “Tatooine Rhapsody” and was produced by Studio Colorido (creators of A mustache away). I think I understand why “Tatooine Rhapsody” was chosen by the powers that be at Lucasfilm to come second in […]
Although this is a band that only formed about a year ago, Tape is making a lot of noise. Although he has done less than 10 shows, the band’s music has been praised by his musical peers for its tightness and chemistry. Their music is strangely pleasant to listen to. It’s irregular, asymmetrical, even offbeat […]
Fathom Events and Greenwich Entertainment are proud to announce that “NEEDTOBREATHE: Into the Mystery” will premiere in theaters nationwide in a special one-night cinematic event on November 3. This intimate documentary chronicles the recording of GRAMMY®-nominated rock band NEEDTOBREATHE’s latest album while quarantined in a historic home-turned-recording-studio in faraway Tennessee in the fall of 2020. […]
Here in the United States, despite being the best-known band to emerge from the Britpop explosion of the mid-90s, Oasis never really conquered America. Yet in their home country, the UK, they were more than gigantic, as evidenced by their two-night adventure in August 1996 in Knebworth, England. The documentary ‘Oasis Knebworth 1996’ will be […]
Here in the United States, despite being the best-known band to emerge from the Britpop explosion of the mid-90s, Oasis never really conquered America. Yet in their home country, the UK, they were more than gigantic, as evidenced by their two-night adventure in August 1996 in Knebworth, England. The documentary ‘Oasis Knebworth 1996’ will be […]
Low seemed like a unique group from the start. They were a married, practicing Mormon couple, dedicated to playing as smoothly and slowly as possible, much like the grunge era of the early ’90s. In fact, Low stood out so much that people felt forced to invent a new sub-genre to describe what they were […]
Last month marked the 30th anniversary of not only the greatest metal release in history, but also one of the best-selling albums of all time in Metallica’s eponymous 1991 LP, commonly referred to as “The Black Album “. Now, the Bay Area-based hard rock titans are celebrating this Friday with a new release of the […]
While concerts and tours are halted around the world due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, some festivals are courageously continuing despite this. Yet while some high-profile multi-day events like Lollapalooza have rolled out successfully this summer, Bonnaroo won’t be so lucky as the extravagance has been canceled due to the weather. The Manchester, Tennessee-based four-day […]
The group gave a voice to disenfranchised people and always did things their way The universe works in mysterious ways. But sometimes it works more obviously. Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament may have felt their chance to be successful in music with their band Mother Love Bone was taken from underneath them with the tragic […]
Saxon frontman Biff Byford has slammed Boris Johnson’s government for its reluctance to engage with a music industry in peril during the current coronavirus crisis, and says he fears the worst for touring rock bands: “Someone ‘one should make fucking decisions,’ he says. . “It’s very good to take care of ballet and theater, I’m […]
By Don Rhodes The restored historic Miller Theater on Broad Street will come back to life at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 10, when blues-gospel singer Ryan Abel and his musicians return for their “Goin ‘South” concert. Classic southern rock songs will be recreated almost note for note by bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Allman Brothers, […]
In August 1971, when Can released his second album, Tago Mago, there wasn’t much that looked like it. Half a century later, there is still not much in the musical landscape like this record. The debut album of the German krautrock band, 1969’s Monster Movie, featured many of the same elements featured in the sequel: […]
As anyone with a laptop and an insatiable thirst for new music will tell you, many of the most exciting new releases can be found on the Internet, as the traditional record label route gradually becomes an inconvenient anachronism. Proudly sneaking under the mainstream radar, guitarist Matt Stevens’ 2010 album Phantom was one of the […]
Tonmoy Tansen, third from left, with members of Viking poses for a photo. –Tonmoy Tansen Facebook page Lead singer of rock band Viking Tonmoy Tansen said rock music in Bangladesh has grown and matured over time but is gradually losing ground in the music industry. However, he is optimistic about the future of rock music […]
Buffalo Ryders bassist Kevin McManus didn’t flinch when he explained why he and his bandmates juggle their daily work and personal lives with their passion for music and live performances. McManus, who also belongs to popular local band The Outside Voices, is used to being asked questions about his rock music aspirations. “You get that […]
Punk Rock & Paintbrushes are known for bridging the gap between music and art with their outlandish art exhibitions and most recently with the release of their one-of-a-kind coffee table art book “The Insides of Artists Written by Outsiders”. which features artwork and stories from world-renowned and emerging talent in the music, art and action […]
It’s a sad week for the regional music scene with the passing of Upper Darby’s Jeff LaBar, best known as the guitarist for Cinderella, one of the most notable performers on the Philadelphia rock and roll scene amid the 80s. He was 58 years old. The group, which also included vocalist/guitarist Tom Keifer, bassist Eric […]