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July 1, 2022
The Goo Goo Dolls Tackle Celebrity Culture in “Yeah, I Like You”; Tour in July, ‘Chaos in Bloom’ Album 8/12
July 1, 2022
‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ is for Kids — but its Soundtrack of ’70s Covers from Indie Stars is for Everyone Else (Listen)
July 1, 2022
Out Now: Shinedown Unleashes ‘Planet Zero’ Album; Hosting Free Live Stream for Release Day
July 1, 2022
Smash Mouth Wishes You a Happy “4th of July” with Lively New Song Featuring New Singer Zach Goode
June 30, 2022
Beck Regrets Denying “Weird Al” Yankovic Permission to Parody “Loser” in the ’90s: “I’m Actually Really Sad It Didn’t Happen”
June 30, 2022
Coming 9/20: ‘Me and Paul: Untold Tales of a Fabled Friendship,’ Written by Willie Nelson + David Ritz
June 30, 2022
Pink Floyd Releasing ‘Animals: 2018 Mix’ Reissue 9/16, Marking First Time in 5.1 Surround Sound (Pre-Order)
June 30, 2022
There’s a New “Life on Mars?”- Inspired David Bowie Barbie Doll from Mattel (Available Now)
June 30, 2022
Radio Station Plays Rage Against the Machine “Killing in the Name” on Loop After Layoffs, Format Change
June 29, 2022
Darren Hayes (ex-Savage Garden) Confronts Depression, Suicide in “Poison Blood” Video (ft. a Nod to Prince)
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April 11, 2022
Top 11 Songs with Memorable Harmonica Parts
“I play the harmonica. The only way I can play is if I get my car going really fast, and stick it out the window.” —Steven Wright “I Guess That’s...
August 19, 2021
25 Years Ago, Jamiroquai Pondered Our Reliance on Technology with the Groundbreaking “Virtual Insanity”
Released Aug. 19, 1996 — 25 years ago today — “Virtual Insanity” marked a breakthrough moment for English funk band Jamiroquai. The track, a delectably danceable tune with pointed lyrics...
June 2, 2021
Q&A: Rockfield Studios’ Kingsley Ward (New Doc ‘Rockfield: The Studio on the Farm’ Streaming Now)
The Wizard of Ozzy and Freddie Mercury, Robert Plant, Iggy Pop, Oasis, Coldplay Plus a Cast of Thousands: Q&A with Rockfield’s Recording Engineer/Farmer Kingsley Ward Along with Yasgur’s farm, Rockfield...
February 12, 2021
Billy F Gibbons Shares New Video for ‘Rollin’ & Tumblin’,’ from His 2018 Album ‘The Big Bad Blues’
Back in 2018, esteemed ZZ Top rocker Billy F Gibbons released a solo record, The Big Bad Blues, via Concord Records. A big, loud, boisterous blast of rock and roll,...
December 23, 2020
Rest in Peace, Guitar Icon Leslie West of Mountain: 1945-2020
On Wednesday, it was confirmed by Dean Guitars that Leslie West, co-founder, guitarist and co-lead vocalist of the band Mountain, has passed away at the age of 75 from cardiac...
September 28, 2020
New Music Out 10/2: Queen + Adam Lambert, Bon Jovi, Roger Waters, Dawes, Rodrigo y Gabriela, William Shatner, Corey Taylor
This Friday, Oct. 2 brings another batch of notable new music releases spanning genres and decades. It includes the first-ever live album from Queen + Adam Lambert, a new blues...
August 27, 2020
William Shatner, Ritchie Blackmore + Candice Night Cover the Blues Classic ‘The Thrill is Gone’ (Listen/Pre-Order)
How’s this for an unlikely collaboration? William Shatner, beloved actor from the Star Trek series and venerated pop culture icon, has a new album coming out in October via Cleopatra...
February 12, 2019
Top 11 Band Name Origin Stories
Top 11 Band Name Origin Stories “If only God would give me some clear sign! Like making a large deposit in my name at a Swiss bank.” – Woody Allen...
February 14, 2018
Behind the Curtain: The Unique Challenge of Interviewing Frank Zappa
The mythology of Frank Zappa has always loomed large and with his passing on December 4, 1993, that legacy expanded even more. Sporting an unforgettable look with his mustache and...
December 9, 2016
Behind the Curtain: David Lindley
There’s an old saying about traveling to the beat of your own drummer. Taking the road less walked upon. Following your own muse. Making up your own rules. Writing your...
August 8, 2016
Justin Hayward’s ‘Stage Door’ – Conversation with the Moody Blues Legend
The title of the first solo album by Moody Blues guitarist/lead vocalist Justin Hayward is Songwriter. Judging by Hayward’s remarkably inventive output penning such enduring hits as Nights In White Satin,...
June 2, 2016
Turn Me On: The Record Company
For his latest entry in our Turn Me On category, KCSN 88.5 FM’s Jim Nelson profiles the Record Company… Three seconds. That’s about all it took. The unrelenting, circular bass...
June 29, 2020
Country Stars Chase Rice, Chris Janson Blasted for Playing Packed Concerts in Tennessee and Idaho Despite COVID-19 Pandemic
Over the weekend, social media lit up with strong criticisms of country musicians Chase Rice and Chris Janson, after both musicians played concerts — regular concerts with an audience crammed...
March 3, 2015
Noel Gallagher Talks ‘Chasing Yesterday’ & Oasis’ Future (‘Do Not Believe What You Read in the Tabloids’)
“If you take the title out of context, it does seem nostalgic,” Noel Gallagher confesses about the title of his new album, Chasing Yesterday. “But it comes from a lyric....
July 17, 2012
What The Funk?! Mark Farner’s Excellent Adventure (Interview)
So much has been written about the life and times of Grand Funk Railroad – the hits and the misses, the legal fights and the mismanagement, the groupies and the...
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