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July 14, 2022

Pearl Jam Links with Samuel Bayer for the First Time in New Video for ‘Gigaton’ Standout “Quick Escape”

Samuel Bayer is the man responsible for many of the most memorable and iconic music videos of the past few decades — including Nirvana‘s “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” Blind Melon‘s...

June 28, 2022

Pearl Jam Releasing ‘Gigaton (Tour Edition)’ 7/8, Featuring 11 Live Songs Recorded on 2021 Tour

Pearl Jam recently embarked on its anticipated Gigaton tour, which was originally postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic after being scheduled in support of the Rock & Roll Hall of...

May 18, 2022

Pearl Jam Cancels Sacramento and Las Vegas Concerts as Jeff Ament Tests Positive for COVID

Pearl Jam recently went back out on the road on a much-anticipated tour in support of 2020’s Gigaton. The tour was postponed multiple times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and...

May 17, 2022

Original Pearl Jam Drummer Dave Krusen Joins Band at Fresno Gig (First Performance with PJ Since 1991)

Pearl Jam is out on its anticipated and pandemic-delayed tour in support of 2020’s Gigaton record. So far, it’s been an emotional, cathartic experience (click here to read our full...

May 9, 2022

Pearl Jam Rocks the Forum, Covers Foo Fighters in Emotional Taylor Hawkins Tribute (“He Lived His Life to the Fullest, We Just Want More of It”)

There was a moment onstage at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles this past Saturday night, May 7, when Pearl Jam front man Eddie Vedder found himself at a loss...

April 12, 2022

3rd Secret: Grunge Supergroup ft. Matt Cameron (Pearl Jam/Soundgarden), Kim Thayil (Soundgarden) & Krist Novoselic (Nirvana) Releases Debut LP

Grunge enthusiasts, take note: 3rd Secret is a secret no more. The band is a new supergroup featuring three icons of the ’90s alt/rock scene, among them drummer Matt Cameron...

March 14, 2022

Pearl Jam Announces Rescheduled 2022 North American Tour Dates Supporting 2020’s ‘Gigaton’

At long last, Pearl Jam has officially announced new North American tour dates — a rescheduled edition of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band‘s scrapped 2020 tour in...

November 18, 2021

Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder Details ‘Earthling’ Solo LP, Debuts “The Haves” (Pre-Order)

On Feb. 11, Pearl Jam front man Eddie Vedder will add to his solo career with Earthling, a new album officially detailed on Thursday. Vedder’s third proper full-length solo record...

November 16, 2021

Pearl Jam: Rescheduled 2020 North American Tour to Resume in May 2022, Dates Forthcoming

Back in the spring of 2020, right as the COVID-19 pandemic was making itself known and it was becoming apparent that things were going to change for the foreseeable future,...

November 4, 2021

Watch Eddie Vedder Premiere His New Solo Song, “Long Way,” at Pearl Jam’s Ohana Festival

Pearl Jam front man Eddie Vedder recently debuted “Long Way,” a song previewing his forthcoming solo album Earthling — and during Pearl Jam’s multi-day Ohana Festival event last month in...

July 2, 2021

Pearl Jam, Jimi Hendrix, Green Day, BTS Among New Line of Music-Themed Funko Figures

Funko figures continue to be among the most highly sought collectibles in the memorabilia world today — and the company’s new Popapalooza line announce this week features a series of...

May 18, 2021

Nancy Wilson Debuts New Cover of Pearl Jam’s “Daughter,” As Heard in the Netflix Film ‘I Am All Girls’

“Daughter,” one of Pearl Jam‘s most well-known songs, was reimagined by Heart’s Nancy Wilson for the Netflix film I Am All Girls. On Tuesday, Wilson — who released her very...

May 12, 2021

Ohana Festival 2021: Eddie Vedder, Pearl Jam, Kings of Leon, Brandi Carlile, Black Pumas, More (Tix On Sale)

After its 2020 event was scrapped due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ohana Festival — the yearly event spearheaded by Eddie Vedder taking place at Doheny State Beach in Dana...

March 30, 2021

Pearl Jam Reschedules European Tour from Summer 2021 to ’22; 2010 Hyde Park Gig Streaming 4/2

After previously rescheduling its planned European Tour dates in late July because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Pearl Jam on Tuesday announced that the tour was being pushed back again —...

December 17, 2020

Live Stream Concert Picks 12/18-12/20: Gordon Lightfoot, Josh Groban, Barenaked Ladies, Every Time I Die, Pearl Jam, Sarah Brightman, New Found Glory

We’re just one week away from Christmas — and, a few days after that, 2021. A new year is almost upon us, and this weekend will follow in the footsteps...

December 11, 2020

Trip Out with Nighttime Boogie Association (Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins & Pearl Jam’s Matt Cameron)

How’s this for an all-star alt/rock team-up? Nighttime Boogie Association is a new project from Taylor Hawkins, drummer of the Foo Fighters, and Matt Cameron, drummer of Pearl Jam (and,...

October 23, 2020

At Long Last, Pearl Jam ‘MTV Unplugged’ is Available on Streaming Platforms — Listen

The legacy of Pearl Jam is unrivaled. The band burst forth from the Pacific Northwest amid the “grunge” scene of the early 1990s but quickly forged its own path, shifting focus and developing a...

October 23, 2020

Live Stream Concerts to Watch This Weekend 10/23-10/25: Tom Petty 70th Birthday Bash, Billie Eilish, Pearl Jam, More

It’s the weekend, again, which means one thing: There’s plenty of streaming events from the music world to keep you entertained at home while staying safe from the threat of COVID-19....

October 12, 2020

Pearl Jam Shares New Song ‘Get it Back’; Band to Stream 30th Anniversary Gig 10/22

In late March, Pearl Jam released Gigaton, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers‘ latest album and a deep and layered collection of songs. Click here to purchase Gigaton from...

September 11, 2020

Pearl Jam to Reissue Iconic ‘MTV Unplugged’ Album on 10/22 (Preview/Pre-Order)

The legacy of Pearl Jam is unrivaled. The band burst forth from the Pacific Northwest amid the “grunge” scene of the early 1990s but quickly forged its own path, shifting...

September 4, 2020

What to Stream Labor Day Weekend: The Beatles ‘Top 50 Countdown’ Live Stream, Pearl Jam, The Who, Dave Matthews Band, Phish, ‘Mulan’, ‘Bleeding Audio’

It’s Labor Day weekend in the United States, which means one thing: An extra day to celebrate (safely, of course, given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic). One of the best options...

August 11, 2020

Pearl Jam Streaming 2018 Safeco Field Gig 9/4-9/7 (ft. 30+ Songs, a White Stripes Cover, Brandi Carlile and More)

In 2018, Pearl Jam staged The Home Shows, a pair of gigs in the alt/grunge band’s hometown of Seattle. Taking the stage at Safeco Field, the band roared through career-spanning...

July 24, 2020

Pearl Jam Announces Rescheduled 2021 European Tour Dates; New North American Dates TBA

The COVID-19 pandemic threw a wrench into the massive plans Pearl Jam had for 2020. The band’s new album, Gigaton, came out in late March, but the build-up to the...

June 25, 2020

Pearl Jam Plays ‘Dance of the Clairvoyants’ in a Blacklight-Heavy, At-Home Performance for #AllInWA: A Concert for COVID-19 Relief

On Wednesday night, Pearl Jam took part in #AllInWa: A Concert for COVID-19 Relief, a fundraising online event for various local charities and featuring entertainers/musical acts, coming together for a...

June 22, 2020

Pearl Jam Headlining ‘#AllinWA: A Concert for COVID-19 Relief’ on 6/24, Streaming Live and on Amazon Prime

This Wednesday, June 24, Pearl Jam will take part in a special online concert benefit show for its home state, Washington. #AllinWA: A Concert for COVID-19 Relief will stream at...

June 8, 2020

Pearl Jam Premiered the Uncensored ‘Jeremy’ Music Video for National Gun Violence Awareness Day (Watch)

“Jeremy” by Pearl Jam is one of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band‘s most well-known songs, a staple of the 1990s alt/rock scene and an early example of...

May 14, 2020

Pearl Jam’s New Animated Video for ‘Retrograde’ Brings the Threat of Climate Change to Life with Dramatic Visuals

The word “retrograde” comes from the Latin word retrogradus, which literally translates to “backward step.” The name of one of the most lyrical and affecting songs on Gigaton, the new...

April 23, 2020

Pearl Jam Rolling Out ‘Gigaton Visual Experience,’ a Unique Audio/Visual Representation of Risk-Taking New Album

Pearl Jam returned with authority in late March with Gigaton, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers‘ first new record in seven years. A sprawling, slightly experimental record from Pearl...

March 27, 2020

A Rejuvenated Pearl Jam Enters its Fourth Decade with the Unexpectedly Dynamic ‘Gigaton’ (Album Review/Listen)

Pearl Jam don’t have anything left to prove. The band released its new studio album, Gigaton, on Friday, and did so with an unassailable spot in music history already cemented....

March 25, 2020

Pearl Jam Release New Song ‘Quick Escape’ — and Video Game — Ahead of ‘Gigaton’ LP Release on Friday

This Friday, March 27, Pearl Jam releases its long-awaited new album, Gigaton — the first record from Eddie Vedder and the band in seven years. Earlier in the week, the...

March 23, 2020

Call the ‘Gigaton Hotline’ to Preview the New Pearl Jam Album Out This Friday 3/27

This Friday, Pearl Jam will release its long-awaited new album, Gigaton. The band‘s planned spring North American tour dates were postponed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, part of...

March 10, 2020

Pearl Jam Postpones First Leg of ‘Gigaton’ Tour Due to Coronavirus

The growing global concern over the spread of the coronavirus has prompted several big announcements in the music scene this week already — and on Monday night, Pearl Jam postponed...

March 5, 2020

You Can Hear Pearl Jam’s New Album ‘Gigaton’ in Theaters (and in Dolby Atmos) Before Its Release on 3/27

Pearl Jam has big plans for the rollout of the band’s new album, Gigaton, which will be released on March 27. A few days before the album hits streaming platforms,...

February 19, 2020

Pearl Jam Premiered an Animated Music Video for New Song, ‘Superblood Wolfmoon’ — Watch

Earlier this week, Pearl Jam gave the world another preview of its anticipated new album, Gigaton, with the high-energy rocker “Superblood Wolfmoon”: The song has since been given an animated...

February 18, 2020

Hear ‘Superblood Wolfmoon,’ the Riffy New Single from Pearl Jam

We’re a little over a month away from the release of Gigaton, the anticipated new album from Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Pearl Jam, and now we have our...

February 7, 2020

Enjoy the Three Different Music Videos Pearl Jam Has Premiered for ‘Dance of the Clairvoyants’

Pearl Jam has been on a mission since premiering “Dance of the Clairvoyants,” the funky, Talking Heads-ish new song from the band‘s anticipated new album, Gigaton. When the song was...

January 23, 2020

Stop What You’re Doing and Watch This Cover of Pearl Jam’s New Song ‘Dance of the Clairvoyants’ by Tribute Act Black Circle

Excuse the hyperbolic headline, but this one’s accurate. On Wednesday, Pearl Jam returned from the depths with a new single called “Dance of the Clairvoyants.” The first preview of the...

January 23, 2020

Pluralone (ft. Josh Klinghoffer, Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist) to Open Pearl Jam’s 2020 North American Tour

Pluralone (pronounced “plural one”) is a new project from Josh Klinghoffer, who served as the lead guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers from 2009 until this past December, when...

January 22, 2020

Pearl Jam Throws Another Curveball with Funky New Song ‘Dance of the Clairvoyants’ — Listen

Pearl Jam didn’t get to where it is today by doing what’s expected. After the monumental success of 1991’s Ten, the band went its own way on the track to...

January 13, 2020

Pearl Jam: New Album ‘Gigaton’ and 2020 North American Tour Dates Announced

The wait is over, Pearl Jam fans. On Monday, the revered Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band announced some big news: Its new album, Gigaton, will be released on...

January 10, 2020

Heads Up: Pearl Jam Have Begun Teasing Something on Social Media … But What?

2020 could very well be a banner year for veteran rock bands, the sort people refer to as ‘dad rock,’ at least. First, the Foo Fighters are planning something big,...

December 2, 2019

Pearl Jam Announce European Tour for Summer 2020

Pearl Jam is said to be working on a new album, the follow-up to 2013’s Lightning Bolt, but other than that we haven’t seen or heard much from the grunge...

February 12, 2019

Pearl Jam Named 2019 Record Store Day Ambassadors, Which Sounds About Right

Each spring, vinyl record enthusiasts throw a holiday for themselves in the form of Record Store Day. Artists release exclusive, limited-edition or otherwise rare and highly-sought titles for the occasion,...

December 20, 2016

2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees: Pearl Jam, Yes, Joan Baez, ELO Among New Class

After announcing the eclectic list of musical acts up for potential induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame back in October, the official Class of 2017 was unveiled...

October 18, 2016

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2017 Nominees: Pearl Jam, ELO, Janet Jackson, Yes, Tupac Shakur, Joan Baez, the Cars and More

The official list of nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame was announced on Tuesday morning, and this time around it’s an eclectic group of heavy-hitters spanning genres,...

August 26, 2011

Pearl Jam Celebrate 20th Anniversary of "Ten" with Mother Love Bone cover

The Seattle grunge band’s debut, Ten featured some of PJ’s most commercially successful singles, including Even Flow, Jeremy, and Alive. To celebrate the occasion, the band released its cover of...

August 9, 2022

Watch Ozzy Osbourne’s First Public Performance Since 2019 — a Surprise Appearance with Tony Iommi

On Monday, Ozzy Osbourne and Tony Iommi surprised the world by appearing on stage in their hometown of Birmingham, England, to perform during the closing ceremonies of the 2022 Commonwealth...

August 8, 2022

Recap: Red Hot Chili Peppers/The Strokes/King Princess Light Up Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium

One of the most powerful attributes of music is its ability to bring together people of all demographics, backgrounds and ideologies. Over the course of the past few decades, few...

August 4, 2022

Watch Eddie Vedder Join The Strokes for “Juicebox” in Seattle (Opening for Red Hot Chili Peppers)

On Wednesday night, The Strokes performed at T-Mobile Park in Seattle as special guest support for the Red Hot Chili Peppers‘ ongoing Unlimited Love world tour (the second is coming...

July 22, 2022

Ozzy Osbourne Reunites with Tony Iommi for the Blistering “Degradation Rules” — from New LP ‘Patient Number 9’

If you’re curious what a new song bringing together Ozzy Osbourne and Tony Iommi might sound like in 2022, well, wonder no more. Titled “Degradation Rules,” the aggressive, powerful track...

June 24, 2022

Ozzy Osbourne Debuts “Patient Number 9” ft. Jeff Beck; New LP ft. Tony Iommi, Eric Clapton & More 9/9

The Prince of Darkness is back once again! On Friday, Ozzy Osbourne returned with a new song/music video, “Patient Number 9,” the title track from a forthcoming album set for...

April 26, 2022

Stevie Nicks Updates 2022 Tour Plans with Four Amphitheater Shows to Accompany Festival Appearances

Stevie Nicks is still maintaining a relatively low profile as the legendary singer/songwriter returns to the stage amid continued pandemic-related safety concerns, but this week Nicks added a handful of...

April 11, 2022

Ohana Festival 2022: Eddie Vedder, Stevie Nicks, Jack White, P!nk and Many More (Tix Onsale 4/14)

Ohana Festival, the yearly music festival event curated and headlined by Pearl Jam front man Eddie Vedder, will return to Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, Calif. on Sept. 30...

March 28, 2022

RIP Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters: See Tributes from Elton John, Brian Wilson, Liam Gallagher, Miley Cyrus, Incubus, Wolf Van Halen & more

Friday night’s devastating news that Taylor Hawkins was found dead in his hotel room in Colombia at age 50 was met with unimaginable shock and grief from all corners of...

February 28, 2022

Recap: Eddie Vedder and the Earthlings (Plus Benmont Tench/Stewart Copeland) Trace Rock & Roll History in LA

It was easy to feel overwhelmed by the level of talent assembled on stage at Friday night’s Eddie Vedder and the Earthlings concert at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles....

February 23, 2022

Watch an Emotional Eddie Vedder Pay Tribute to Mark Lanegan at Seattle’s Benaroya Hall

On Tuesday, the sad news came through that Mark Lanegan died at the age of 57. The influential and revered musician was an icon in the rock scene for his...

February 22, 2022

Rest in Peace, Mark Lanegan (Screaming Trees, Queens of the Stone Age and More): 1964-2022

Mark Lanegan, an esteemed and adventurous musician whose career spanned decades, has passed away at 57 years of age. The news was announced on Tuesday, with Variety noting that while...

February 14, 2022

Eddie Vedder Reschedules San Diego & Los Angeles ‘Earthling’ Tour Dates to Feb. 25 & 27 Due to COVID

Eddie Vedder announced on Monday that due to a positive COVID test within the touring party for his Earthling run of shows, this week’s scheduled performances in San Diego (Feb....

February 11, 2022

Out Now: Eddie Vedder ‘Earthling,’ a Soaring, Emotional LP ft. Elton John, Ringo Starr, Stevie Wonder & Eddie’s Father

Today, Feb. 11, Pearl Jam front man Eddie Vedder releases Earthling, a brand new studio album that is his third proper full-length solo record overall. His first since 2011’s Ukulele...

January 14, 2022

Eddie Vedder’s New ‘Earthling’ Solo LP Features Ringo Starr, Stevie Wonder, & Elton John; Stream “Brother the Cloud”

Pearl Jam front man Eddie Vedder is preparing to release a new solo album titled Earthling, which will arrive on Feb. 11. The iconic singer/songwriter has been sharing a few...

December 1, 2021

Eddie Vedder Announces 2022 Solo Tour with All-Star Backing Band; ‘Earthling’ Album Out 2/11

Eddie Vedder will be up to some big things next year. The Pearl Jam front man has a new solo album, Earthling, due out on Feb. 11, and on Wednesday...

October 15, 2021

Out Now: Tom Morello’s ‘Life Raft’ of a New Album, the Collaborative and Experimental ‘The Atlas Underground Fire’ (Listen)

Tom Morello is esteemed the world over for his signature guitar sounds with Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave and a prolific solo career, which continued today, Oct. 15, with The...

September 8, 2021

Eddie Vedder Channels Tom Petty on New Solo Song “Long Way,” a Preview of His New Solo LP ‘Earthling’

Pearl Jam front man Eddie Vedder announced a new solo album, Earthling, previewing the record with a heartfelt, road trip-ready anthem bursting with emotion and an almost Tom Petty &...

May 10, 2021

Watch Foo Fighters + AC/DC’s Brian Johnson Play “Back in Black” for Global Citizen’s VAX Live Event

This past Saturday, May 8, saw the global broadcast and stream of  VAX LIVE: A Concert to Reunite the World, a special event from international advocacy organization Global Citizen that...

April 16, 2021

Nancy Wilson Debuts Eddie Van Halen Tribute, “4 Edward,” from Her New Solo Album ‘You and Me’ Out 5/7

On May 7, Nancy Wilson of Heart will step out on her own with You and Me. It’ll be the iconic guitarist/songwriter‘s very first proper solo album, and she has...

March 9, 2021

Nancy Wilson Shares New Song ‘You and Me,’ a Touching Tribute to Her Mother (Listen/Pre-Order New LP Out 5/7)

On May 7, Nancy Wilson of Heart will release her first-ever solo album, and the title track to You and Me was debuted this week. A musical salute to her...

February 22, 2021

Raspberries: An Influential Case for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Why the Raspberries will ALWAYS matter to me, and why they SHOULD matter to you In early February, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its 2021 nominations. Carole...

February 22, 2021

Nancy Wilson: First-Ever Solo Album ‘You and Me’ Coming 5/7, Features a Heartfelt Tribute to Eddie Van Halen, More

On Monday, Nancy Wilson officially detailed her upcoming solo album, You and Me, which will be released on May 7 and is the first official solo release from the legendary...

February 10, 2021

New Music Channel The Coda Collection, Launched by Yoko Ono & Janie Hendrix, Arriving on Prime Video 2/18

Announced recently, The Coda Collection is a new, dedicated Amazon Prime Video channel for the most devoted music fans. Spearheaded by Yoko Ono and Janie Hendrix (and backed by Sony...

January 22, 2021

The Bernie Sanders Meme is a Perfect Fit on Classic Album Covers (Beatles, Black Sabbath, Fleetwood Mac & More)

Earlier this week, a simple image made its way onto the internet: United States Senator Bernie Sanders, sitting in folding chair at the Inauguration Day events in Washington, D.C. …...

December 29, 2020

Vinyl Sales in the U.S. Just Hit a Record High During Christmas Week

Congratulations, vinyl record enthusiasts: The sales of vinyl LPs just hit an all-time high in the United States. According to Billboard (citing Nielsen Music/MRC Data), a whopping 1.842 million records...

December 28, 2020

Listen to Eddie Vedder’s New ‘Matter of Time’ EP of At-Home Recordings (ft. a Bruce Springsteen Cover)

Just before Thanksgiving, Pearl Jam front man Eddie Vedder shared a pair of solo recordings titled “Matter of Time” and “Sai Hi.” Vedder has since released the songs as a...

November 19, 2020

Eddie Vedder Shares New Solo Songs — Stream ‘Matter of Time’ and ‘Say Hi’

Eddie Vedder has long found a way to keep his solo career active in concert with his work with Pearl Jam (such as the band’s 2020 album Gigaton) — and...

October 22, 2020

Nancy Wilson Shares New Cover of Bruce Springsteen’s ‘The Rising,’ from Wilson’s Debut Solo Album Due in 2021

Back around Oct. 1, Nancy Wilson of Heart dropped some big news: She’s close to finishing work on her first-ever proper solo album, and the iconic rocker expects to release...

October 12, 2020

Behind the Curtain: In Pursuit of the Perfect Guitar Pick

For his latest Behind the Curtain entry, rock journalist Steve Rosen expands upon the draw of one of of his lifelong hobbies as a music fan: Collecting guitar picks.  The clock...

October 7, 2020

Stone Temple Pilots Hosting Full-Album Live Stream of 1994’s ‘Purple’ 10/16

Just as the band did in late July with its 1992 album Core, alt/grunge band Stone Temple Pilots will play all of 1994’s Purple in a live stream concert scheduled...

October 7, 2020

Eddie Van Halen Remembered by Angus Young, Jimmy Page (‘He Was the Real Deal’), John Mayer, Pete Townshend, Ozzy Osbourne & More

Tuesday’s sad news of the passing of guitar icon Eddie Van Halen hit the music community as hard as could be expected, given the legacy of EVH’s work, the massive...

September 24, 2020

Live Stream Concerts to Watch This Weekend 9/24-9/27: Farm Aid, Bonnaroo ‘Virtual ROO-ALITY,’ Ohana Festival 2020, Lisa Loeb, Lamb of God, New Found Glory, Wallows

It’s the weekend, again, which means one thing: There’s plenty of streaming events from the music world to keep you entertained at home while staying safe from the threat of COVID-19....

September 24, 2020

Sat. 9/26: Stream Archival Ohana Festival Performances from Eddie Vedder, the Strokes, Incubus and More

The Ohana Festival, the three-day event curated by Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, saw its 2020 in-person event cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but organizers found a solid way...

September 14, 2020

New from Eddie Vedder: Hear ‘Cartography,’ an Instrumental Single with a Powerful Remix Music Video

Pearl Jam band leader Eddie Vedder shared a new song on Monday — and “Cartography” is a moving instrumental composition. The track also has a b-side remix from Nick Zimmer...

August 25, 2020

Record Store Day, the Resurgence of Vinyl, and How a Small, Independent Record Store is Surviving a Pandemic 

Record Store Day is, like many beloved pastimes of music lovers, experiencing a weird year. Usually, the country-spanning celebration of independent music shops is held on a given day each...

July 29, 2020

Lolla2020: Watch the Official Lollapalooza Virtual Festival, Featuring 150+ Performances/Appearances — Streaming on YouTube 7/30 – 8/2

In non-pandemic circumstances, the Lollapalooza Music and Arts Festival would be taking place this weekend. Instead, the mega-fest announced a significant “virtual event” in its place — one calling on...

July 22, 2020

Stone Temple Pilots Hosting Full-Album Live Stream Performance of 1992’s ‘Core’ LP on 7/31 (Details/Tickets)

On Friday, July 31, Stone Temple Pilots will host a special live stream concert event, performing 1992’s Core in its entirety. That album was a major moment in the band‘s...

June 10, 2020

Q&A: Marc LaBelle of Dirty Honey, the Unsigned Band That Climbed to the Top of the Billboard Rock Charts

There has been a recurring narrative in recent years of emerging bands swooping down to save the soul of rock and roll.  All too often, though, many of these bands...

April 20, 2020

Watch ‘One World: Together At Home’ Clips from Elton John, Paul McCartney, the Rolling Stones, Eddie Vedder, Stevie Wonder and More

This past Saturday evening, entertainers from around the world joined forces — remotely, of course, in the age of social distancing — to pay tribute to first responders and those...

April 16, 2020

Carlos Santana Cancels May Gigs at Las Vegas House of Blues Due to COVID-19

Carlos Santana was supposed to play a series of concerts in Las Vegas as part of his ongoing residency at the House of Blues this May, but on Thursday the...

March 12, 2020

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Postpones 2020 Induction Ceremony Due to Coronavirus

Add the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to the ever-growing list of things being canceled or postponed due to concerns about the coronavirus, as on Thursday it was announced...

March 12, 2020

Live Nation Pauses All Domestic/International Tours, Broadway Shuts Down Because of Coronavirus

Things have escalated so quickly this week in response to growing global concern over coronavirus that Live Nation Entertainment has decided to pause all tours for the time being —...

March 12, 2020

Coronavirus: Tom Hanks + Rita Wilson Test Positive; Celine Dion Postpones Shows Over Common Cold

The world is on heightened alert regarding the coronavirus, with anxiety hitting a high mark this week as President Trump addressed the nation on Wednesday evening. That same evening, actor...

March 10, 2020

Coachella, Stagecoach Festivals Officially Postponed Due to Coronavirus, New Dates in October 2020

UPDATE: The 2020 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and Stagecoach Festival have been postponed until October. A message from Goldenvoice came through on Tuesday afternoon: At the direction of...

March 10, 2020

Carlos Santana Scraps European Tour Dates Due to Public Health Concerns Regarding Coronavirus

In late October, Carlos Santana announced a big 2020 tour that would be taking him to various locations in Europe — but now, in light of rising concerns over the...

January 27, 2020

GRAMMY Awards Highlights: Tool Dedicates Win to Neil Peart, Other Key Wins and Moments from 2020 Awards Ceremony

On Sunday night, the GRAMMY Awards took place at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The night was conducted under a heavy weight, given the shocking death of Lakers star Kobe...

December 18, 2019

Garage Rockers White Reaper Announce 2020 Headlining Tour Supporting New Album ‘You Deserve Love’

You Deserve Love, the third full-length album from glam/garage-rock band White Reaper, was released in October via Elektra Records. Listening to the album and its infectious blend of hand-clap rhythms,...

November 5, 2019

Watch the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Eddie Vedder’s Tiny L.A. Benefit Gig Covering Prince, Bob Dylan and More

Every now and then — OK, probably every day, somewhere or another — Los Angeles is host to an eye-popping musical event. Everybody lives there, after all, and on Saturday...

July 8, 2019

The Who Debuted a New Song Called ‘Hero Ground Zero’ and Were Joined By Eddie Vedder at Wembley Stadium Gig — Watch

The Who‘s Moving On! tour is on now, and the band is playing selections from throughout its legendary career each night — as well as a new song, apparently, after...

July 2, 2019

Eddie Vedder Performed a Touching Cover of Chris Cornell’s ‘Seasons’ as a Tribute to His Late Friend

Over the weekend, Pearl Jam vocalist Eddie Vedder was playing a solo gig at Düsseldorf’s Mitsubishi Electric Halle, when he decided to do something special. The song “Seasons” was a...

March 7, 2019

Record Store Day 2019: Special Releases Sure to Please Fans of All Genres

As vinyl continues its major comeback among music fans, April 13 marks the day where collectors and fans alike will celebrate Record Store Day, camping out at local record stores...

March 4, 2019

The Ohana Fest 2019: Eddie Vedder, Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Strokes, Incubus and More

The Ohana Festival is the three-day music festival curated by Pearl Jam front man Eddie Vedder, and the 2019 edition was unveiled on Monday. 🌴#OhanaFest🌴 ft. Eddie Vedder, The Red...

February 26, 2019

Morrison Hotel Gallery’s ‘Grunge: Rise of a Generation’ Photo Exhibit Running Throughout March in LA, NYC and Maui

The “grunge” musical movement of the late 1980s and early to mid 1990s lent itself to some incredibly vibrant and eventually iconic imagery, and throughout the month of March the...

February 18, 2019

New Music Spotlight: Third Lung, Circe, Ida Mae, Larkin Poe and Robin Cause

In this piece, enjoy a look at some up-and-coming acts that caught Rock Cellar’s attention lately …  Third Lung – Sooner or Later EP  Four-piece alternative rock band Third Lung...

December 10, 2018

Nancy Wilson and Liv Warfield of Roadcase Royale: The Interview

Nancy Wilson and Liv Warfield of Roadcase Royale (Photo: Jeremy Danger) In the past year or so, there has been much talk in the press regarding the breakup of Heart....

November 16, 2018

The Career Spanning ‘Chris Cornell’ Compilation is a Thorough Celebration of the Late Singer’s Incredible Depth (Listen)

In September, it was announced that a massive self-titled box set was in the works paying tribute to the late Chris Cornell, who passed away in May 2017. Today, that...

March 15, 2018

Robert DeLeo on Stone Temple Pilots’ Resilience, New Album and New Singer, Jeff Gutt (The Interview)

Stone Temple Pilots have been an alternative rock institution for going on 25 years. Their 1992 debut Core celebrated that big anniversary with a reissue package in the fall, and...

February 14, 2017

Get Acquainted with Irontom: Stream 'Brain Go,' Ahead of Their Tour Dates with the Red Hot Chili Peppers

The Red Hot Chili Peppers have a big North American tour coming up in support of their 2016 album The Getaway, and for the month of May they’ll be joined on...

December 2, 2016

Turn Me On: Mondo Cozmo

For his latest Turn Me On entry, 88.5 FM KCSN midday host Jim Nelson writes some words about LA artist Mondo Cozmo…. It’s always great to hear new music that...

August 17, 2016

Hear a Previously Unreleased Temple of the Dog Recording Called 'Black Cat'

The recent reunion news from Temple of the Dog — the early ’90s project featuring Soundgarden‘s Chris Cornell and Pearl Jam‘s Jeff Ament, Mike McCready and Stone Gossard (with an...

July 20, 2016

Huge News: Temple of the Dog Announce First-Ever Tour

In a bit of gigantic news for fans of the early ’90s grunge scene, Temple of the Dog announced its first-ever tour on Wednesday. After the death of Mother Love...

June 29, 2016

A Few Questions With…Whitney Way Thore of TLC's 'My Big Fat Beautiful Life'

Ever since her ‘Fat Girl Dancing’ video went viral a few years ago, Whitney Way Thore has been everywhere. Her TLC reality show, My Big Fat Fabulous Life just started...

June 22, 2016

Ticketmaster Settlement Means You *Might* Have Free Concert Ticket Vouchers

This week has been an eventful one for concert ticketing juggernaut Ticketmaster. The much maligned ticket seller, which has in the past waged wars with bands like Pearl Jam, was...

June 9, 2016

Bonnaroo Webcast Launches Today – Watch Festival Sets All Weekend Long

The Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival kicks off today in Manchester, Tennessee – and even if you aren’t going, you can still enjoy many of the performances throughout the weekend...

April 2, 2013

The Grunge Era, As Told By The Musicians That Defined It (Interview with Author Mark Yarm)

In the years since the so-called “grunge” scene turned bands from and around Seattle into MTV darlings during the early 1990s, countless books examining the phenomenon have been written and...

November 25, 2012

Gifts for You

 Led Zeppelin T-Shirt $20.00 Led Zeppelin Swan Song Fabric Poster $14.95 Led Zeppelin Airplane Fabric Poster $14.95 Led Zeppelin Celebration Day $23.98 Pearl Jam T-shirts $20.00 Pearl Jam Lightning Bolt $14.92...

August 16, 2012

Susanna Hoffs Bares All (?) in New Interview

Paying homage to ’60s-era bands like The Beach Boys, and The Mamas and the Papas, Susanna Hoffs has recently released her third solo album, Someday – her first release in 16 years....

July 17, 2012

¡Viva Los Lobos! (Interview with Steve Berlin)

Steve Berlin of Los Lobos gives an interview detailing the band's 4-decade career, their current popularity, and working with that "f***ing idiot" Paul Simon.

February 16, 2012

Writing a Dave Grohl Biography: A Discussion with Author Paul Brannigan

Paul Brannigan’s newly-released book, This is a Call: The Life and Times of Dave Grohl, is a richly-detailed (and endlessly entertaining) insider account of the eventful career of the Foo...

September 22, 2011

Incredible Pink Floyd Tribute Week set for 'Jimmy Fallon'

Next week, an amazing lineup of guest musicians wil take the stage on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon to honor the work of Pink Floyd. Roger Waters and Nick Mason...

July 20, 2011

Fictional Bands & Musicians NOT Named Spinal Tap

Ever since Spinal Tap skewered classic rock bands with their excess, egos and miniature Stonehenge stage props back in 1984, many other fictional musicians and bands have popped up in...

June 10, 2011

Bands & Artists with Short but Important Careers

It’s hard enough being in a band without having to deal with the added stress of expectations weighing down upon you. Throughout rock history, bands and artists have had to...

May 27, 2022

‘Americana Railroad’ Compilation of Train-Themed Songs Releases June 17th – Listen

Americana Railroad is a compilation of traditional and contemporary train-themed songs recorded by a collection of some of the best country-rock and roots-rockers in music today. The 19-track collection was...

May 25, 2022

Watch 1,000+ Musicians Cover Foo Fighters’ “My Hero” in Tribute to Taylor Hawkins at Rockin’1000 Event

Rockin’1000 first began as a coordinated attempt to bring the Foo Fighters the small Italian town of Cesena for a concert, a gathering of hundreds upon hundreds of musicians channeling...

February 8, 2021

Rest in Peace, Mary Wilson of the Supremes: 1944-2021

Mary Wilson, co-founder of the trailblazing Motown group The Supremes, has died at the age of 76. The sad news was passed along late Monday evening from various sources, noting...

January 8, 2021

Top 11 Songs from Musicians With Punctuation (or Symbols) in Their Names

“Punctuation: The difference between knowing your shit and knowing you’re shit.”  “Take Me Away” by Blue Öyster Cult Blue Öyster Cult is one of the first bands to use an umlaut,...

August 20, 2020

Keep Letting Go

Gary Stockdale's latest CD, "Keep Letting Go" was released in 2017, is his best yet. It was co-produced by Greg Prestopino ("Break My Stride), and features Grant Geissman and James Harrah on guitar, Steve Deutsch on bass, MB Gordy on drums & percussion, Debra Dobkin on percussion, Dave Pearlman on pedal steel, and many other special guests.

May 12, 2020

Top 11 Songs About Fire

“I used to work in a fire hydrant factory. You couldn’t park anywhere near the place.” – Steven Wright  Honorable Mention: “Play With Fire” by the Rolling Stones “Play With...

March 24, 2020

Hear 73 Self-Quarantined Singers Perform Bono’s New Song ‘Let Your Love Be Known’

Last week, Bono debuted a new solo song dedicated to the first responders and medical professionals aiding those affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Uploaded to U2’s social media pages,...

February 20, 2020

Watch an Epic Neil Peart + Rush Drum Tribute Break Out at Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training

Spring Training is the time of the year when Major League Baseball teams convene at their spring facilities in Arizona or Florida to prepare for the season ahead — and,...

January 14, 2020

Seaside Rockin’ with KISS on KISS Kruise IX (Photos/Recap)

Time for another inside look at the KISS Kruise, the annual seaside rock and roll festival thrown by the Hottest Band in the Land … October 30th 10AM Port of...

May 3, 2019

ZZ Top to Release ‘Goin’ 50′ Compilation as Part of 50th Anniversary Celebration

Rabble-rousing Texas rockers ZZ Top are celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2019, and this week the trio announced a special 50-track compilation due out on August 17. Titled Goin’ 50,...

December 27, 2018

Aces High: A Q&A with Ace Frehley About ‘Spaceman’ and the KISS Farewell Tour

(Ace Frehley photograph courtesy Jay Gilbert) In the ‘60s while growing up in the Bronx, budding teenage guitarist Paul “Ace” Frehley, had his share of formidable six-string heroes, Jimmy Page,...

August 14, 2017

A Supreme Conversation with the Legendary Mary Wilson

From the early ‘60s onward, The Supremes owned the pop charts, scoring hit after hit with an extraordinary run of consummately crafted songs courtesy of Motown tunesmiths Holland-Dozier-Holland. Their songs...

March 13, 2017

Phil Collen of Def Leppard – The Interview

Exploding onto the music scene with a ferocious sound blending primal riffs with a melodic smartness thanks to massive radio hits like “Photograph,” “Rock Of Ages,” “Pour Some Sugar On...

February 28, 2017

Musicians Recall ‘The First Time I Heard Janis Joplin’

Janis Joplin was called “the greatest white urban blues and soul singer of her generation” by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which inducted her in 1995. Joplin’s powerful,...

December 7, 2016

The Tribe's 'Peace, Love and Understanding' Charity Gig Lights Up CSU Northridge

On Sunday, December 4th, LA-based musical collective The Tribe returned to Cal State University, Northridge’s Plaza del Sol Performance Hall for its second annual all-star charity concert. The “Peace, Love...

November 8, 2016

Hey, L.A.: The Tribe Returns to CSUN for Second Annual Holiday Charity Show: Peace, Love & Understanding 12/4

Attention Southern California! On Sunday, December 4, Rock Cellar Magazine and the Get Together Foundation will team up for another all-star fundraising holiday concert benefiting the Los Angeles Fire Department’s...

January 7, 2013

Country Joe & The Fish – The Greatest Protest Song of the ’60s? (Interview)

As the Vietnam War escalated in the mid-1960s and more young men were drafted into the military, protest songs became more mainstream.  Once a staple of folk music, like Phil...