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January 27, 2022

Rock Hall of Fame to Open New ‘The Beatles: Get Back to Let It Be’ Exhibit in March

The Beatles: Get Back to Let It Be is the name of an exciting new exhibit scheduled to open to the masses at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on...

October 26, 2021

Members of The Immediate Family (Danny Kortchmar/Waddy Wachtel/Leland Sklar/Russ Kunkel/Steve Postell) to Perform with Carole King at Rock Hall Induction

This weekend, Carole King will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a distinguished Class of 2021 honoree. For King’s corresponding Rock Hall performance, she will...

October 26, 2021

Drummer Gina Schock on Her New Book ‘Made in Hollywood: All Access with the Go-Go’s,’ Rock Hall of Fame Induction and Beyond

You may think you’ve stumbled into a time warp when you see how omnipresent The Go-Go’s have become in 2021. Formed as a punk band in 1978, the group —...

October 18, 2021

Rock Hall Induction News: Paul McCartney to Induct Foo Fighters, Taylor Swift to Honor Carole King, More

We’re just a few short weeks away from the Oct. 30 induction ceremony of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2021, a list of acts that includes...

October 11, 2021

Todd Rundgren Q&A: Space Travel, Mortality, Revisiting His Past on the Road and the Rock Hall

For more than  50 years, Todd Rundgren has proven to be a true musical wunderkind, blessed with dazzling skills as a singer, instrumentalist, songwriter and arranger with his bands The...

June 22, 2021

The Go-Go’s Set 2021-’22 West Coast Tour Dates in Celebration of Rock Hall Induction

In commemoration of their (overdue) induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The Go-Go’s have announced a string of West Coast tour dates for the tail end of...

May 12, 2021

Rock Hall of Fame 2021 Inductees: The Go-Go’s, Carole King, Todd Rundgren, Tina Turner, Foo Fighters Among Official List

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has officially announced this year’s list of inductees, and it’s among the most varied in quite some time. As it’s all laid out...

May 3, 2021

Watch a Director’s Cut of Prince’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” Solo from the 2004 Rock Hall of Fame Induction

In 2004, Prince participated in an undeniably iconic musical moment at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony when he appeared onstage alongside several of his fellow music...

November 9, 2020

Eddie Van Halen Honored by Slash, Kirk Hammett and Tom Morello at Rock Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (Video)

This past Saturday night, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2020 induction ceremony special aired on HBO and HBO Max, a filmed segment honoring the Class of 2020 that...

November 5, 2020

Rock Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Amazon Music Series: Stream Covers of Nine Inch Nails, Doobie Bros., More

This Saturday, Nov. 7 will bring with it the 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. After the in-person event was shelved due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the...

October 27, 2020

Stevie Nicks Went Into ICU with Double Pneumonia After 2019 Rock Hall Induction; ’24 Karat Gold’ Film Hits VOD

In a new interview with Variety published on Oct. 25, Stevie Nicks opened up about a number of topics relevant to the legendary singer, who’s enjoyed a renewed interest in...

January 12, 2017

Rick Wakeman: On ‘Piano Portraits,’ David Bowie, Yes in the Rock Hall of Fame and More (Q&A)

At age five, Rick Wakeman began taking piano lessons — talk about musical lessons that truly paid off decades later! First coming to prominence as a member of Strawbs, Wakeman...

June 21, 2022

Judas Priest Sets Fall North American Fall Tour Dates Around Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

The victory lap that 2022 has been for English heavy metal gods Judas Priest will continue this fall as the band returns to North America for more dates on its...

June 2, 2022

Catch Rock Cellar at The NAMM Show in Anaheim This June 3-5 (Hall C, Booth No. 7029)

For the first time since January 2020, The NAMM Show will bring the music industry together for a weekend in Southern California. This coming Friday, June 3 through Sunday, June...

May 4, 2022

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2022 Inductees: Duran Duran, Dolly Parton, Eurythmics, Judas Priest, More

The Inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the year 2022 have been announced, and a video announcement from the Rock Hall was also just launched today....

March 14, 2022

Dolly Parton Declines Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nomination: “I Don’t Feel That I Have Earned That Right”

Dolly Parton has withdrawn her eligibility for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s class of 2022, the legendary country singer/songwriter/pop culture icon announced on Monday. After initially being part...

February 2, 2022

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2022 Nominees: Dolly Parton, Rage Against the Machine, Eminem, Duran Duran, Judas Priest, New York Dolls, More

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced its official list of 2022 nominees on Wednesday morning, and consistent with the variety of acts the Hall has included in recent...

November 1, 2021

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2021 Highlights: Watch Taylor Swift Honor Carole King, Paul McCartney Induct Foo Fighters, Drew Barrymore Toast the Go-Go’s & More

This past Saturday night, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame‘s Class of 2021 — well, most of them, anyway — gathered in Cleveland for the official induction ceremony. The...

March 2, 2021

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2021 Induction Ceremony Returning to Cleveland, Set for 10/30

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced on Tuesday that the 36th Annual Induction Ceremony is set for Oct. 30, 2021, and will return to Cleveland, Ohio, where it...

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 10, 2021

2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees: The Go-Go’s, Foo Fighters, Carole King, Iron Maiden & More

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its official nominees list for the Class of 2021 on Wednesday, and it’s another eclectic mix of acts spanning decades, genres and...

November 9, 2020

Watch the Acceptance Speeches from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2020: Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails, the Doobie Brothers, T. Rex and More

This past weekend saw the 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, a taped event that streamed on HBO and HBO Max in place of an in-person event,...

November 6, 2020

This Saturday 11/7: Watch the 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (with an Eddie Van Halen Tribute)

Among the many things upended by the COVID-19 pandemic this year was the annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies, which were pushed back from a planned in-person...

November 5, 2020

Producer Tony Visconti: Why Marc Bolan and T. Rex Are Deserving 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees

Tony Visconti was closer than anyone to the flame that was Marc Bolan, the front man, songwriter and phenom that was the heart and soul of T.Rex, part of the...

October 30, 2020

Enjoy Some Festive Rock and Roll-Themed Jack-O-Lanterns for Halloween

It’s here once again — Halloween. While it’s an admittedly odd custom from a general standpoint, it’s one we love so dearly thanks to our collective crippling addiction to sugar,...

October 28, 2020

Halloween Weekend Live Streams to Watch: Grateful Dead, Trey Anastasio, Code Orange, Mr. Bungle, Puscifer, ‘Rocky Horror,’ More

It’s the weekend again — but this one’s a bit different. It’s Halloween weekend, but due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions in place across the country, we might...

July 22, 2020

Happy 73rd Birthday to Don Henley of the Eagles – Flash Back to His ‘Leather and Lace’ Duet with Stevie Nicks at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019

Today, July 22, is the 73rd birthday of Don Henley — co-founder and drummer of the classic rock band Eagles. Click here to purchase Eagles albums in our Rock Cellar...

July 8, 2020

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Cancels Live 2020 Induction Ceremony Due to COVID-19, HBO Special in Place for 11/7

There will be no live Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction event for the Class of 2020, it was announced by the Hall on Wednesday, one of the latest...

April 7, 2020

Exclusive RockCellarTV with Singer/Songwriter Marshall Crenshaw

Celebrated singer/songwriter Marshall Crenshaw was one of our earliest RockCellarTV interview subjects, and his wound up being a seven-part chat about his enduring career. After a bit of technical delays...

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

John Lodge Q&A: The Moody Blues, Rock Cruises and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

John Lodge Takes His Solo Material and Some of his Hits with the Moody Blues “B Yond” on New Album Often, new circumstances and the normal passage of time can...

January 15, 2020

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2020: Doobie Brothers, T.Rex, Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode, More

In mid-October, the official list of nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and its Class of 2020 was announced, and on Wednesday we found out which acts...

October 31, 2019

Happy Halloween from Some of Your Favorite Rock and Roll Legends

It’s Halloween! Are you in a costume? Did you wear one to work or to lounge around at home, if you’re so lucky? If you did, good for you. It’s...

October 15, 2019

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Nominees: Motörhead, Soundgarden, Nine Inch Nails, Dave Matthews Band, Thin Lizzy, Todd Rundgren, Pat Benatar and More

It’s that time of year again — the time to debate, argue and vote for a new crop of musical acts nominated for enshrinement in the Rock and Roll Hall...

April 25, 2019

Don’t Forget: The 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Airs on HBO Saturday 4/27

On March 29, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame welcomed a new batch of legacy acts into its community with a lavish ceremony at the Barclays Center in New...

April 8, 2019

Preview HBO’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Broadcast with Some Behind-The-Scenes Footage of Def Leppard

On April 27, HBO will premiere its official Rock and Roll Hall of Fame broadcast capturing the big day on March 29, which was shared with 2019 inductees Stevie Nicks,...

April 2, 2019

Watch the Zombies Play ‘Time of the Season’ on ‘Fallon’ Fresh Off Their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

After years of waiting, the Zombies were finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Friday, March 29 — and a few days later, the legendary band...

March 13, 2019

David Byrne, Trent Reznor, Harry Styles Among Those to Present Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductions

The 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class will be inducted on March 29 in a lavish ceremony at the Barclays Center in New York. It’ll be a great...

February 22, 2019

Stevie Nicks: New Compilation ‘Stand Back: 1981-2017’ Coming 3/29 to Celebrate Her Second Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

The life and career of Stevie Nicks is almost mythical. From her pre-Fleetwood Mac days and the cherished Buckingham Nicks album recorded before she and Lindsey joined the band, which...

December 13, 2018

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2019 Inductees: Radiohead, the Zombies, Stevie Nicks, Janet Jackson, Def Leppard, the Cure and Roxy Music

On Thursday morning, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced the official list of inductees into its halls for 2019, so congratulations to the following: Radiohead The Zombies Stevie...

April 11, 2018

Elliot Easton on the Cars in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Their Classic Debut Album and More

Passed over for years, The Cars are finally being inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. And it’s about time. Coming off like art-rock Beatles fronted by Buddy...

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...

November 3, 2016

Q&A, Part 2: Mike Love on Lawsuits, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Being Cast as the Beach Boys' 'Villain'

This is the conclusion to last month’s interview with Mike Love of the Beach Boys — get caught up with Part 1 here, and enjoy the rest below. Rock Cellar...

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,...

June 7, 2016

Behind the Curtain: RockGodz Hall of Fame

I have always been awed, mesmerized and fascinated by the people who make music. Their ability to touch fans and to bring joy and sadness, communicate emotions and thoughts and...

January 12, 2012

Rock vs. Baseball: Whose Hall of Fame is Worse?

I love baseball.   I love music.   It would be hard to say who meant more to me as an 11 year old, the Beatles or Sandy Koufax.  Suffice to say...

June 17, 2022

Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart of Eurythmics Inducted to Songwriters Hall of Fame with Steve Miller, Mariah Carey, Isley Brothers, More

This past Thursday, June 17, Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart, co-founders of the iconic and influential English pop/rock duo Eurythmics, were officially inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in...

June 13, 2022

Top 11 Southern Rock Songs

Top 11 Southern Rock Songs Frank Mastropolo “Rock was born in the South, so saying ‘Southern Rock’ is like saying ‘Rock Rock.'” —Duane Allman “Hold on Loosely” by 38 Special...

June 13, 2022

NAMM Show 2022 TEC Awards: Peter Asher Receives TEC Hall of Fame Award

At the 2022 NAMM Show this past Saturday, June 4, legendary musical figure Peter Asher was honored as this year’s recipient of the heralded TEC Hall of Fame Award —...

June 13, 2022

Lamb of God Rocks a Semi-Truck in its New Video for Pulverizing Single, “Nevermore”; ‘Omens’ Out 10/7

Last week, long-running heavy metal outfit Lamb of God announced its return with news of a new album, Omens, as well as a North American tour for the fall. A...

May 31, 2022

Def Leppard: Why the Album Format Remains a Key for English Rock Greats (‘Diamond Star Halos’ Out Now)

This past Friday, May 27, English rock royalty Def Leppard added to its Rock & Roll Hall of Fame catalog with a new record, Diamond Star Halos. That’s exactly what...

May 13, 2022

Train’s Pat Monahan: Sailing the Seas of Yacht Rock on ‘AM Gold,’ Wine, Baseball and “Hey, Soul Sister” (The Interview)

Train first came to prominence with the double-platinum single “Meet Virginia,” off its 1998 self-titled debut album. Since then, the affable pop/rock band led by singer/songwriter Pat Monahan has landed...

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...

May 5, 2022

Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum (ft. Actor Michael C. Hall of ‘Dexter’) Announces July Tour Dates

After a mostly sold-out spring tour of North America, Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum — the experimental/indie band featuring Michael C. Hall (of Dexter and Six Feet Under), drummer...

April 22, 2022

Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum (ft. Michael C. Hall) Shares “Ketamine (Ultrapop Remix)” ft. The Armed

Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum, an indie/pop/experimental band featuring actor Michael C. Hall (of Dexter and Six Feet Under), drummer Peter Yanowitz (the Wallflowers) and keyboardist Matt Katz-Bohen (Blondie), has been out on the...

April 22, 2022

Out Now: Bonnie Raitt ‘Just Like That … ,’ Blues-Rock Icon’s 21st Record (Listen)

Just Like That … is the title of a brand new studio album from Bonnie Raitt — her 21st album to date and the first since 2016’s Dig In Deep....

April 22, 2022

Liam Gallagher Rocks a London Rooftop in Uplifting “Better Days” Video; ‘C’mon You Know’ LP Out 5/27

The build-up to the May 27 release of C’mon You Know, the third solo album from longtime Oasis singer and Britpop icon Liam Gallagher, has emphasized this record’s difference from...

April 8, 2022

Out Now: Jack White Unleashes His Innovative, Offbeat Rock Fury on ‘Fear of the Dawn’ (Listen)

When Jack White revealed he had not one, but two new albums scheduled for release in 2022, the mind raced with ideas. Would the singer/songwriter/guitarist/label head/cultural icon be exorcising his...

April 5, 2022

Watch Red Hot Chili Peppers Rock the Fonda in LA — Band’s First Gig with John Frusciante Since 2007

When the Red Hot Chili Peppers released Unlimited Love on April 1, it came with sky-high anticipation among longtime fans for one crucial reason: Guitarist John Frusciante is back in...

April 1, 2022

Out Now: ‘BeforeAfter,’ a New Career Retrospective from Daryl Hall; Tour with Todd Rundgren On Now

BeforeAfter is a special retrospective from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame singer/songwriter Daryl Hall released today, April 1. Collecting 30 recordings spanning each of his five solo records outside...

March 30, 2022

Paul McCartney on Taylor Hawkins: “You Were a True Rock and Roll Hero And Will Always Remain in My Heart”

In the immediate aftermath of the March 25 death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, the musician’s fans, friends, musical colleagues and acquaintances quickly flooded social media with tributes, memories...

March 25, 2022

Out Now: Daryl Hall & John Oates Revisit 1997’s ‘Marigold Sky’ for 25th Anniversary with Digital, Vinyl Release

First released in 1997, Marigold Sky marked the first album released by Daryl Hall & John Oates as independent artists. The beloved rock/pop duo‘s 15th album together, Marigold Sky was led by the single “Promise Ain’t...

March 22, 2022

PUP Experiences the Highs, Lows, & Scandals of Fame and Rocks the Moon in New Video for “Totally Fine”

When is a band more than a band? In the new music video for “Totally Fine,” Canadian punk/indie band PUP experiences it all. Specifically, the band takes a journey involving fame, fortune, headlines,...

March 18, 2022

PHOTOS: Judas Priest Rock the Shrine in Los Angeles on ’50 Heavy Metal Years’ Tour

English heavy metal icons Judas Priest are out on the road right now on the rescheduled version of their 50 Heavy Metal Years tour, a celebration of five decades of...

March 18, 2022

Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum Q&A: Michael C. Hall, Peter Yanowitz & Matt Katz-Bohen Preview First U.S. Tour (Launching 3/20)

After meeting on the set of a Broadway production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Michael C. Hall (of Dexter and Six Feet Under acting fame, as well as starring...

March 14, 2022

Daryl Hall Expands 2022 Solo Tour with Todd Rundgren; Releasing ‘BeforeAfter’ 4/1

This spring, Daryl Hall will hit the road for his first solo tour in a decade — and on Monday, Hall announced additional dates for the tour, which will feature...

March 8, 2022

Lynyrd Skynyrd Sets 2022 Spring Tour Dates ft. Don Felder, Marshall Tucker Band, The Outlaws and More

A spate of medical issues gave Lynyrd Skynyrd a tough time with 2021’s Big Wheels Keep On Turnin’ tour — but the outing has now been rescheduled, with 14 shows...

March 2, 2022

Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum (ft. Michael C. Hall) Starting First U.S. Tour in Mid-March

Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum, an indie/pop/experimental band featuring actor Michael C. Hall (of Dexter and Six Feet Under), drummer Peter Yanowitz (the Wallflowers) and keyboardist Matt Katz-Bohen (Blondie), has (finally) announced a proper...

February 28, 2022

Daryl Hall Shares Unreleased Video of “Here Comes The Rain Again” ft. Dave Stewart; ‘BeforeAfter’ Out 4/1

On April 1, Daryl Hall will release BeforeAfter, a special retrospective collecting 30 recordings spanning each of his five solo records outside his work with John Oates, as well as...

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

The War on Drugs Extend Tour Supporting ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’ Into the Fall – Including First Red Rocks Gig

After releasing a sweepingly powerful new album, I Don’t Live Here Anymore, in October, Philadelphia-based indie/rock ensemble The War on Drugs has a busy tour schedule ahead in the coming months — and...

February 21, 2022

Slash ft. Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators and Dead Sara at LA’s YouTube Theater: A Boisterous Rock & Roll Party

The vibe within the walls of the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles on Feb. 18 was perhaps best summed up by one enthusiastic fan, who during a break between songs...

February 18, 2022

Dave Grohl Q&A: The Story Behind ‘Studio 666,’ Fake Vomit and the Foo Fighters Bringing Back the Rock & Roll Movie

Leave it to Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters to bring back the concept of the “band movie.” Once a popular career move for acts like the Beatles and the...

February 11, 2022

Out Now: Spoon ‘Lucifer on the Sofa,’ Another Solid Album from the Esteemed Indie Rockers (Listen)

A new album from Spoon is usually a great occasion for the indie/rock scene, as Britt Daniel and his band mates have carved an irreplaceable spot over the years with...

February 11, 2022

Out Now: Slash ft. Myles Kennedy ‘4’, a Raucous Rock & Roll Ride of a New Album (Free Album Live Stream)

It doesn’t take much research to figure out why the new album from Slash and Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators is titled 4. It’s their fourth album as a collective,...

February 9, 2022

Daryl Hall & John Oates: 25th Anniversary Edition of ‘Marigold Sky’ Coming 3/25 (Preview/Pre-Order)

Originally released in 1997, Marigold Sky marked the first album released by Daryl Hall & John Oates as independent artists. The beloved rock/pop duo‘s 15th album together, Marigold Sky was...

January 24, 2022

Daryl Hall: First-Ever Solo Retrospective ‘BeforeAfter,’ Tour with Todd Rundgren Coming in April

This spring, Daryl Hall will step out on his own for a special solo retrospective titled BeforeAfter. The release collects 30 recordings spanning each of his five solo records outside...

December 10, 2021

English Glam-Rockers The Darkness Announce 2022 ‘Motorheart’ North American Tour; Wild New LP Out Now

Back on Nov. 19, The Darkness released Motorheart, the English glam-rock band‘s seventh full-length album to date and, as a news release excitedly declared, “a record of immeasurable rock and...

December 1, 2021

Top 11 Rockin’ Christmas Songs

It's that time of year, when everybody hears Christmas songs everywhere -- but which ones truly rock? Here's a few that definitely do ...

November 17, 2021

U2’s ‘Achtung Baby’ at 30: Looking Back at the Pioneering Rock Giants’ Greatest Album and Backstory

With the 30th anniversary of U2’s 1991 album Achtung Baby on Nov. 18, contributor Emma Harrison makes her Rock Cellar debut reflecting on a seminal album from the band, one...

November 10, 2021

Mastodon Lands Atop Billboard’s Hard Rock Albums Chart with Crushing New Double-LP ‘Hushed and Grim’ (Listen)

Released on Oct. 29, Hushed and Grim is the eighth studio album from hard rock/metal kings Mastodon, and the band’s first since 2017’s Emperor of Sand. With an epic running...

November 2, 2021

Bob Seger, Wife Juanita Avoid Injury After Halloween Fire at Their Home

A Halloween morning house fire at the home belonging to rock and roll legend Bob Seger and his wife, Juanita, thankfully didn’t result in injuries to either, with investigators saying...

October 14, 2021

Daryl Hall & John Oates ‘Live at the Troubadour’ Coming on 2-CD/3-LP Format 11/26 (Pre-Order)

In 2008, Daryl Hall & John Oates released Live at the Troubadour, an album of performances from the legendary West Hollywood venue that same year, a hit-filled performance of classic...

October 6, 2021

‘Fillmore East: The Venue That Changed Rock Music Forever’ Book Available Now from Journalist/Photographer Frank Mastropolo

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the closing of Fillmore East, promoter Bill Graham’s rock mecca in New York’s East Village. An all-star show on June 27, 1971 headlined...

September 30, 2021

Ghost Debuts “Hunter’s Moon” Video, Heavy on the Michael Myers Themes (from ‘Halloween Kills’)

Swedish hard rock/metal band Ghost returned this week with “Hunter’s Moon,” its first new music in two years and a selection from the soundtrack to the upcoming Halloween Kills movie,...

September 20, 2021

Out Now: LA Rockers Dead Sara Roar Louder Than Ever with Explosive New Album ‘Ain’t It Tragic’ (Listen)

Los Angeles rockers Dead Sara released a new studio album, Ain’t It Tragic, on Sept. 17 — and there’s a palpable fury behind the record’s 11 songs. As you might...

September 17, 2021

Out Now: Ronnie Wood & the Ronnie Wood Band ‘Mr. Luck – A Tribute to Jimmy Reed: Live at the Royal Albert Hall’ (Listen)

Today, Sept. 17, Rolling Stones great Ronnie Wood released Mr. Luck – A Tribute to Jimmy Reed: Live at the Royal Albert Hall, a live album capturing the magic from...

September 15, 2021

Dave Grohl Hints at ‘Insane Prog-Rock’ Foo Fighters Record, Reveals Which Song Was Inspired by Kurt Cobain in ‘Rolling Stone’

With the Foo Fighters set to be enshrined into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame coming up on Oct. 30 — the second induction of band leader Dave Grohl,...

September 9, 2021

‘Under the Volcano’: The Real-Life Rock & Roll History of George Martin’s AIR Studios Montserrat (Q&A with Filmmakers Gracie Otto and Cody Greenwood)

Gracie Otto and Cody Greenwood discuss their new documentary, Under the Volcano, telling the incredible tale of Sir George Martin’s AIR Studios Montserrat. What do you do when you’re in...

August 27, 2021

Foo Fighters Bring Rock Back to the Forum in LA with Marathon Gig ft. Nandi Bushell and a Charlie Watts Tribute

“I … I’m a one-way motorway,” sang Dave Grohl, slowly, with the lights dimmed at the Forum in Los Angeles on Thursday night, the gathered masses anticipating something great from...

August 24, 2021

311 to Play the Stanley Hotel (from ‘The Shining’) for a Halloween Live Stream Gig

Long-running alt/reggae rockers 311 recently began a summer tour with special guests Iration and Iya Terra, the band’s first gigs in front of a live audience since before the pandemic...

August 20, 2021

Queen Rocks South America Circa 1981 in Latest Episode of YouTube History Series ‘The Greatest’

The latest episode of Queen: The Greatest, the English band‘s YouTube series exploring its vaunted history, chronicles one of the group’s biggest challenges — its first-ever tour of South America. The...

August 19, 2021

Hall & Oates Play “Rich Girl” for ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live,’ Rescheduled 2021 Tour On Now

On Wednesday night, Hall & Oates lent a special performance of “Rich Girl,” filmed exclusively for Jimmy Kimmel Live! from Daryl Hall & John Oates‘ tour rehearsals at Xfinity Center...

August 16, 2021

LA Rockers Dead Sara Unleash the Angsty, Anthemic New “Heroes” Ahead of Fall Tour

Los Angeles-based rock band Dead Sara first emerged in 2012 with “Weatherman,” an energetic mission statement of sorts that heralded the group as a dynamic force to be reckoned with...

August 9, 2021

Ronnie Wood & the Ronnie Wood Band Share More Songs from ‘Mr. Luck – A Tribute to Jimmy Reed: Live at the Royal Albert Hall’

On Sept. 17, a live album will be released capturing the magic from a night at London’s Royal Albert Hall in 2013 when the Rolling Stones‘ Ronnie Wood and the Ronnie Wood...

August 2, 2021

PHOTOS: Renowned Guitarist Joe Bonamassa Rocks the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles

Rock and roll photographer Jérôme Brunet, the focus of a recent Rock Cellar feature interview about his life and career behind the lens shooting legendary musical acts at concerts all...

June 25, 2021

Hall & Oates Set Modified Summer 2021 Tour Dates with KT Tunstall and Squeeze

Hall & Oates are ready to get back out there on the road — and the classic pop duo has detailed a 25-date Hall & Oates summer tour, a rescheduled...

June 22, 2021

Catch Rick Wakeman on ‘The Even Grumpier Old Rock Star Tour’ Starting in October in North America

The Queen of England doesn’t go around naming just anybody Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) — but that was a recent honor bestowed upon keyboard legend...

June 21, 2021

Out Now: ‘In The Moment,’ Another Exercise in Reggae/Rock Inspiration and Uplift from Rebelution (Summer Tour Starts 8/5)

Over the years, Isla Vista, California-based Rebelution has sailed past many of its peers in terms of audience, routinely packing amphitheaters and sizable outdoor venues of dedicated fans enamored with...

June 9, 2021

Ronnie Wood & the Ronnie Wood Band: ‘Mr. Luck – A Tribute to Jimmy Reed: Live at the Royal Albert Hall’ Out 9/3 (Pre-Order)

On Sept. 3, a live album will be released capturing the magic from a night at London’s Royal Albert Hall in 2013 when the Rolling Stones‘ Ronnie Wood and the...

June 4, 2021

Queen Shares Part 2 of The Story Behind ‘We Will Rock You’ for ‘The Greatest’ YouTube Series

On Friday, Queen continued its The Greatest YouTube series, a weekly history lesson tracing key moments in the English band‘s vaunted history. "The thing I suppose I’m most proud of...

June 1, 2021

Rest in Peace, Grammy Hall of Fame Singer B.J. Thomas: 1942-2021

B.J. Thomas, whose hit songs of the 1960s and 70s (including “Hooked on a Feeling” and “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head”) made him a household name among various musical...

May 28, 2021

Brian May Speaks in New ‘The Greatest’ YouTube Episode “Queen : 1977 We Will Rock You (Part 1) — Rocking the World” (Watch)

A straightforward beat, but one that has lived on for decades and is an instantly recognizable global anthem: “We Will Rock You” by Queen is a classic. It’s the focus...

April 29, 2021

Greta Van Fleet Land at No. 1 on the Billboard Rock Charts with ‘The Battle at Garden’s Gate’

Back in mid-April, ascendant young rockers Greta Van Fleet released The Battle at Garden’s Gate, their awaited new studio album produced by Greg Kurstin. The record packs an energy exemplary...

April 16, 2021

‘Let The Bad Times Roll’: Dexter Holland on The Offspring’s New Album, 30+ Years in Punk Rock & Beyond (Q&A)

Since emerging from sun-soaked Orange County, Calif. in the mid-1980s and making the jump to a mainstream punk-rock institution with 1994’s Smash, The Offspring has always been a band unafraid...

April 15, 2021

Out Now: Greta Van Fleet ‘The Battle at Garden’s Gate’ a Musical Statement of Rock & Roll Uplift (Stream)

Ever since emerging a handful of years ago with a string of eyebrow-raising singles, young rockers Greta Van Fleet have enjoyed a precipitous rise in the music scene. Those shrieking...

April 7, 2021

‘Chicago at Carnegie Hall Complete’ Edition (16-CD Deluxe Box Set) Coming 7/16 via Rhino for 50th Anniversary

Chicago was the very first non-classical musical group to play six nights in a row at the famed Carnegie Hall — totaling eight shows between April 5 and 10, 1971...

March 18, 2021

Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival Moves 2021 Event to Halloween Weekend

San Francisco’s Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival was among the many cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the festival went ahead and detailed its 2021 show...

March 16, 2021

Sat. 3/20: Rock Cellar & the Get Together Foundation Present ‘All Together Now – LA2,’ an All-Star Benefit Streaming Concert Event for COVID-19 Relief

This coming Saturday, March 20, a host of celebrities, musicians, entertainers, and more will join forces for All Together Now – LA2, a very special online all-star concert event and...

March 11, 2021

Top 11 Acoustic Guitar Rock Songs

“To stand up on a stage alone with an acoustic guitar requires bravery bordering on heroism. Bordering on insanity.” —Richard Thompson “You’re in My Heart (The Final Acclaim)” by Rod...

March 11, 2021

Stream ‘Boys & Girls & Rock N Roll,’ a New Cheap Trick Song from the Band’s New Album ‘In Another World’ (Out 4/9)

A new album from Cheap Trick is coming on April 9, and on Thursday the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame power pop legends shared a new song titled “Boys...

February 12, 2021

Out Now: Stream ‘Thanks for Coming,’ the Intriguing Debut LP from Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum (ft. Michael C. Hall)

Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum, an indie/pop/experimental band featuring actor Michael C. Hall (of Dexter and Six Feet Under), drummer Peter Yanowitz (the Wallflowers) and keyboardist Matt Katz-Bohen (Blondie), released its debut full-length album,...

February 5, 2021

The Band: Stream ‘The Weight’ from Royal Albert Hall 1971, from ‘Stage Fright’ 50th Anniversary Out 2/12

Stage Fright, the third studio album from The Band released in 1970, will be revisited by Capitol/UMe on Feb. 12 to commemorate the record’s 50th anniversary. The expanded editions of the...

January 28, 2021

Daryl Hall and John Oates Announce Rescheduled 2021 Summer Tour Dates with Squeeze and KT Tunstall

Like so much else upended by the COVID-19 pandemic, Daryl Hall and John Oates had to postpone their planned 2020 summer tour in the name of safety and public health....

January 27, 2021

(GIVEAWAY CLOSED): Enter for a Chance to Win ‘Jim Marshall: Show Me the Picture: Images and Stories from a Photography Legend’

The giveaway entry period is now closed. Congrats to Kim R. from NY, our lucky winner! Jim Marshall: Show Me the Picture: Images and Stories from a Photography Legend is...

January 25, 2021

Rockers Recall The Most Impressive Live Acts They’ve Seen, Part 5 (Memories of Cream, Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, The Who, More)

With a return to live concerts still a ways away due to the COVID-19 pandemic, join us for the next best thing, more recollections from noted rock luminaries queried about...

January 15, 2021

NAMM Believe in Music Week to Feature Educational Sessions with Rock Supergroup The Immediate Family

On Jan. 18-22, the 2021 NAMM Believe in Music Week will take place online. It’s the virtual edition of the annual Winter NAMM Show, the international music trade show that...

January 13, 2021

New from Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum (ft. Michael C. Hall): ‘Armageddon Suite,’ Dream-Pop for the End of the World

On Feb. 12, Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum, an indie/pop/experimental band featuring actor Michael C. Hall (of Dexter and Six Feet Under), drummer Peter Yanowitz (the Wallflowers) and keyboardist Matt Katz-Bohen (Blondie), will release...

January 12, 2021

The Story of ‘Rock Camp’ and the Thrills of Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp: Q&A with Filmmaker Doug Blush

So you want to be a rock star? Rock ‘n Roll Fantasy Camp — where ordinary people rub shoulders with and learn from legendary performers and working musicians — may...

January 7, 2021

David Bowie’s ‘Lazarus’ Musical Starring Michael C. Hall Streaming 1/8-1/10 to Mark Bowie’s Birthday

This Friday, Jan 8, marks the 74th birthday of the late David Bowie. Jan. 10, meanwhile, marks the fifth anniversary of his death in 2016. To commemorate both events and...

December 14, 2020

Streaming Now on HBO Max: ‘The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart’ Documentary, from Frank Marshall

This past weekend, a brand new documentary film telling the story of The Bee Gees premiered on HBO Max. The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart was...

December 9, 2020

Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum (ft. Michael C. Hall) Transforms Phantogram’s ‘Cruel World’ in Stark New Video

In early 2021, Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum, an indie/pop/experimental band featuring actor Michael C. Hall (of Dexter and Six Feet Under), drummer Peter Yanowitz (the Wallflowers) and keyboardist...

December 7, 2020

Monsters of Rock Cruise Shifts On Land for Operation Monster Beach 2021 with Alice Cooper, More (Full Details)

The Monsters of Rock Cruise is scheduled to take place in 2021 — but with a twist. For the tenth anniversary of the landmark music cruise, organizers have put together...

December 2, 2020

Arctic Monkeys Share ‘Arabella’ Video Ahead of ‘Live at the Royal Albert Hall’ Album Out 12/4

This Friday, Dec. 4, esteemed English rockers Arctic Monkeys will release Live at the Royal Albert Hall, featuring recordings from the band’s June 2018 performance at the legendary venue. The...

November 11, 2020

Watch Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum’s Trippy New Video for ‘Eat An Eraser’ (Fronted by Actor Michael C. Hall)

Actor Michael C. Hall has built a legacy for his roles in quirky, irreverent shows such as Six Feet Under and Dexter, and is a master at portraying characters that...

October 30, 2020

Mr. Bungle Unleash the Thrashing ‘Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo’ Ahead of Halloween Live Stream

Leave it to Mike Patton and Mr. Bungle to really know how ring in the Halloween season. On Friday, the newly reinvigorated Mr. Bungle released The Raging Wrath of the...

October 30, 2020

Smashing Pumpkins Share the Halloween-Themed ‘Wyttch’ and ‘Ramona,’ from New Album ‘Cyr’ Out 11/27

Billy Corgan and the Smashing Pumpkins have been previewing their upcoming double album Cyr in recent weeks, ahead of its scheduled Nov. 27 release. (Click here to pre-order the Smashing...

October 27, 2020

Tenacious D Tackles the ‘Rock Horror’ Classic ‘Time Warp’ with a Bunch of Friends as a ‘Rock-y The Vote’ Campaign

With Halloween coming up later this week and the Nov. 3 General Election lurking a few days later, it’s the perfect time for a little thoughtful Rocky Horror Picture Show-inspired...

October 22, 2020

Mr. Bungle: ‘The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny Demo’ Out 10/30, Halloween Live Stream Event Set for 10/31

Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the ‘pause’ button on the world, Mike Patton and Mr. Bungle reconvened for a series of instantly sold-out concerts. The project, which originally existed from...

October 20, 2020

‘Enter Sandman’ by Metallica Makes for a Perfectly Sinister Halloween Light Display (Watch)

In addition to being arguably the thrash/metal band‘s best-known song off 1991’s self-titled Black Album, “Enter Sandman” by Metallica concerns itself with nightmares, frightening apparitions and an overall sense of...

October 16, 2020

Rock Cellar Independent Artist Spotlight: Faultlines

The Independent Artist Spotlight is a new branch of Rock Cellar aimed at presenting under-the-radar musical acts that deserve your immediate attention. As artists and bands are added to the...

October 2, 2020

10-Year-Old Music Star Nandi Bushell Shares ‘Rock and Grohl,’ a Musical Response to Dave’s Song About Her

The ongoing (and amazing) rock battle between Dave Grohl and 10-year-old drum/music phenom Nandi Bushell has hit an even more electrifying level. Mr Grohl. The song you wrote for me...

September 21, 2020

Nirvana Released ‘In Utero’ 27 Years Ago Today: Reflecting on the Challenging Follow-Up to ‘Nevermind’

Note: This retrospective look back at In Utero from Nirvana originally ran in 2018.  “Teenage angst has paid off well … now I’m bored and old,” Kurt Cobain screams in...

September 16, 2020

Brian Auger Q&A: Jazz Rock, Playing with Jimi Hendrix + Paul McCartney and His New ‘Introspection’ Box Set

Brian Auger may not be a household name to those who consider themselves music lovers, but if you dig a little deeper, you’ll find that this illustrious British-born octogenarian, musician,...

September 10, 2020

Jim Marshall Photography Book Giveaway Terms/Conditions

“Jim Marshall: Show Me the Picture: Images and Stories from a Photography Legend Giveaway” Official Rules NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS CONTEST. A PURCHASE WILL...

September 4, 2020

10-Year-Old Nandi Bushell Answers Dave Grohl’s Drum Challenge with Epic Video — and a Matching Flannel Shirt

Earlier this week, Dave Grohl accepted a “drum battle” challenge from Nandi Bushell, a 10-year-old internet sensation whose amazing skills behind the kit have put her on the map in...

September 3, 2020

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Says He, His Wife and Young Daughters Are On the Mend After Positive COVID-19 Tests

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is usually a a near-endless source of strength and uplift, as far as his social media presence is concerned, but on Wednesday evening the wrestler/actor/star took...

September 2, 2020

Rock Cellar Independent Artist Spotlight: Singer/Songwriter Sarah Lightman

The Independent Artist Spotlight is a new branch of Rock Cellar aimed at presenting under-the-radar musical acts that deserve your immediate attention. As artists and bands are added to the program,...

August 31, 2020

Dave Grohl Accepts ‘Drum Battle’ Challenge from 10-Year-Old Drummer Nandi Bushell in Amusing Fashion

10-year-old music prodigy Nandi Bushell is making quite a name for herself these days, uploading incredible performance videos to YouTube showing off her skills behind the drum set or playing...

August 27, 2020

Watch The Who ‘Tommy: Live at the Royal Albert Hall’ on YouTube Sat. 8/29, Part of ‘Join Together @ Home’ Series

In early August, The Who began an archival streaming series, with Join Together @ Home working as a concerted effort to entertain fans and raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen...

August 27, 2020

Rock Cellar Video Vault

Rock Cellar Video Vault Home Performances Daryl’s House Mike’s Picks Latest Music Videos Indie Artist Spotlight All Together Now LA – Telethon Performance Highlights Jeff Bridges – What A Little...

August 17, 2020

Fugazi Trended on Twitter Due to a 2018 Video of Teenagers from Cleveland’s School of Rock Covering ‘Waiting Room’

Twitter users would be excused if they scanned the trending topics on Monday, noticing Fugazi trending alongside memes, political commentary and the other topic-of-the-day on the social media platform. No,...

August 14, 2020

Jeff Slate (Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist/Rock Cellar Writer) Releases 43-Track ‘Lockdown Live’ Album, ft. Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Warren Zevon Covers and More

Jeff Slate is a New York-based singer/songwriter with a prolific solo career — in addition to being a rock music journalist. He’s a regular contributor to Rock Cellar (if you...

July 17, 2020

Rockers Recall The Most Impressive Live Acts They’ve Seen, Part 3 (Ian Anderson, Ricky Phillips & James Young of Styx, Rik Emmett)

With a return to live concerts unlikely for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, join us for the next best thing, more recollections from noted rock luminaries queried about their favorite...

July 6, 2020

Country Music Hall of Fame Icon Charlie Daniels Passes Away at 83 After Suffering Hemorrhagic Stroke (May He Rest in Peace)

Iconic country singer/songwriter Charlie Daniels has died at the age of 83, it was confirmed on Monday by the Country Music Hall of Famer’s family. The full statement, announcing that...

June 22, 2020

Watch Paul McCartney Play Trumpet on ‘When the Saints Go Marching In,’ with Elvis Costello, Irma Thomas, Dave Grohl and More, for the Preservation Hall Foundation

This past Saturday evening, the Preservation Hall Foundation staged a special live stream concert event, a fundraiser for musicians affected by the COVID-19 pandemic — and the four-hour concert featured...

June 19, 2020

Saturday 6/20: ‘Round Midnight Preserves’ Live Stream for the Preservation Hall Foundation, ft. Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl, Elvis Costello and More

This Saturday night, June 20, a very special live stream concert event benefiting the Preservation Hall Foundation will take place — and you can watch for free from the comfort...

June 10, 2020

Part 2: Rockers Recall The Most Impressive Live Gigs They’ve Seen (Memories from Rick Springfield, Gene Simmons, Eric Carmen, More)

With a return to live concerts unlikely for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, join us for the next best thing, more recollections from noted rock luminaries queried about their...

May 15, 2020

Watch Brian ‘Head’ Welch of Korn and Daughter Jennea In Conversation from the You Rock Foundation for Mental Health Awareness Month

Loud Krazy Love is a documentary about Brian “Head” Welch, guitarist of the band Korn, focusing on the trials and tribulations that have come to shape the man and father...

May 6, 2020

Mike Love of the Beach Boys Presents ‘This Too Shall Pass,’ an Uplifting Song ft. John Stamos on Drums (Proceeds Benefiting Feeding America’s COVID-19 Response Fund)

A few days back, Mike Love of the Beach Boys premiered a new song titled “This too Shall Pass,” a message of positivity and unity amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Featuring...

April 15, 2020

Watch Peter Asher Take Part in George Harrison’s Material World Foundation #InnerLight2020 Challenge Surrounded By Dogs

The #InnerLight2020 Challenge is an initiative launched in late March by the Material World Foundation, originally founded by George Harrison in 1973. The “challenge,” as it is, is a global...

April 9, 2020

Enjoy this Incredible Live-Action ‘The Simpsons’ Remake Borne Out of Social Isolation and Leftover Halloween Costumes

With nearly the entire world pause due to the coronavirus pandemic, we’re all faced with uncharted territory, a major upheaval to our ordinary way of life. We’re also confronted with...

April 7, 2020

Need Something to Watch? RockCellarTV: Intimate Music Interviews with Ringo Starr, Todd Rundgren, Stewart Copeland, Steve Lukather, Judy Collins, Gene Simmons, Mike Love and More

The challenge of finding that perfect thing to watch can be difficult — and with everybody at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, the options can seem limitless. A million...

April 2, 2020

Out Now: Stream the Unpredictable & Provocative Debut EP from Princess Goes To the Butterfly Museum, ft. Actor Michael C. Hall

When we first heard from Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum, the experimental/indie project featuring actor Michael C. Hall (Dexter, Six Feet Under), Peter Yanowitz (The Wallflowers) and Matt Katz-Bohen...

March 27, 2020

George Harrison’s Material World Foundation #InnerLight Challenge Raising Funds for Those Affected by COVID-19

The Material World Foundation, originally founded by George Harrison in 1973, has launched the Inner Light Challenge to raise $100,000 toward the benefit of those affected by the coronavirus pandemic....

March 24, 2020

Kelly Osbourne Promoting Social Distancing with #StayHomeForOzzy Challenge on Social Media

Do it. #StayHomeForOzzy. That’s the new social distancing campaign rolled out by Kelly Osbourne on Monday night, as she unveiled a lengthy post on Instagram detailing how her parents, Ozzy...

February 26, 2020

John Oates Shares Recovery Photo After Gallbladder Surgery; Resumes Shows with Daryl Hall This Week

Sometime last week, John Oates felt some discomfort under his rib cage … and it turned out be severe enough to send the musician to the hospital, where he underwent...

February 13, 2020

Behind the Curtain: Touring the Marshall Amplification Factory and Lunch with Jim Marshall in 1976

There was a movie released in the summer of 2019 titled Yesterday, depicting a world in which the Beatles never existed.  Pretty difficult to ponder, right? Well, try and picture...

January 26, 2020

Members of the Rock Community React to the Sudden Passing of NBA Star Kobe Bryant

Sunday was met with the absolutely stunning and devastating news that Los Angeles Lakers superstar and longtime NBA player Kobe Bryant had died in a helicopter crash in Southern California....

January 24, 2020

Let’s All Thank Dolly Parton — Yes, Dolly Parton — for Starting the Viral Meme ‘Challenge’ on Every Social Media Platform Right Now

Maybe your cousin posted it. Or your son’s friend. Or maybe you did — there’s no shame in taking part in a viral meme, especially considering how “always online” so...

January 21, 2020

Daryl Hall and John Oates Detail Big Summer Tour with Squeeze and KT Tunstall

Expect hits, hits, and more hits this summer when Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Daryl Hall and John Oates take their crowd-pleasing live show on the road yet again....

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...

January 2, 2020

Save the Date: Catch Rock Cellar at the NAMM Show 2020 in Anaheim on Jan. 16-19!

It’s officially January, which means it’s time once again to get ready for The NAMM Show, the annual gathering of musically-minded folks from all corners of the world, debuting exciting...

December 12, 2019

Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum (Michael C. Hall, Peter Yanowitz and Matt Katz-Bohen) Announce Arrival with Ominous Debut Video for ‘Ketamine’

A new indie trio has been formed, and it demands your attention. The group, Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum — yes, that’s their name for this project — includes...

November 22, 2019

Coldplay Confronts the Challenges of ‘Everyday Life’ with Sprawling, Risk-Taking New Album (Listen)

Coldplay albums are all about vibe — the vibe of the music, the vibe of the lyrical themes and the vibe of the message the band is trying to convey...

November 15, 2019

Highly Suspect is Redefining the Modern ‘Rock Album’ with its Captivating and Unexpected New Album ‘MCID’

When discussing and evaluating music, it’s nearly impossible to do so without holding to rigid definitions of “genre.” “Rock and Roll” inspires certain expectations, traditions that mold the thoughts we...

November 11, 2019

Brian Setzer Cancels 16th Annual ‘Christmas Rocks!’ Tour Due to Doctor’s Orders, Citing ‘Severe’ Tinnitus

Legendary rockabilly icon Brian Setzer has embarked on the ‘Christmas Rocks! tour each winter for 15 years, but on Monday the 60-year-old announced that this year’s tour has been canceled....

October 24, 2019

Ozzy Osbourne Wants You To Dress Up as Him for Halloween, and You Could Win Prizes

Do you have your Halloween costume all picked out yet? The big day is exactly one week from today, and if you’re still looking for something to wear to a...

September 26, 2019

Top 11 Songs Recorded By Rock and Rock/Pop Duos

This latest Top 11 takes a look at some of the best songs recorded by rock and rock/pop duos over the years.  “Tis the only comfort of the miserable to...

September 9, 2019

No Halloween Costume is Complete Without a Slipknot Mask (Available Now!)

Glancing at the calendar, you may notice that Halloween is just around the corner. Thursday, October 31 will be here before you know it — and Iowa’s masked metal marauders...

August 14, 2019

Queen Musical ‘We Will Rock You’ Details North American Tour for 2019-2020

It’s a good time to be involved with Queen. Not only did Bohemian Rhapsody break box-office records and win Oscars on its way to being one of the best music...

August 7, 2019

Drop What You’re Doing and Call the Hall & Oates Helpline — Which Is Exactly What You Think It Is

The Internet can be hit-or-miss when it comes to the services it provides and the wide array of resources available — but the Callin Oates helpline, offering up an “emergency...

June 27, 2019

Eagles Songwriter Jack Tempchin: Inducted to Songwriters Hall of Fame, New Album Out August 23

Jack Tempchin is known for his impeccable songcraft, a skill that led to his involvement with the Eagles — most notably their song “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” along with songwriting credits...

June 25, 2019

‘Play It Loud’ Brings Rock’s Most Iconic Instruments to the Metropolitan Museum of Art

“What’s the Joker doing in the Met?” guitarist Steve Miller, who was instrumental in helping put the show together, joked after seeing the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s new exhibition “Play...

June 12, 2019

Steve Miller Band Announces ‘Welcome To the Vault’ Box Set Spanning Six Decades Out 10/11 — Stream a Demo of ‘Rock’n Me’

For the first time in the band’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame career, the Steve Miller Band‘s vaults are opening up for an expansive new box set spanning six...

May 28, 2019

Review: ‘Rocketman’ Blasts Off: A Must-See for Elton John Fans with Ingenious Fantasy Sequences and a Riveting Story

Dexter Fletcher’s Rocketman opens with a shot of a costumed Elton John (Taron Egerton) walking down a corridor. Whether intentionally or not, the scene suggests the start of Bohemian Rhapsody,...

May 14, 2019

Watch Eric Clapton and His Band Perform Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ at the Royal Albert Hall

This week, legendary guitarist Eric Clapton is performing some special shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall, and thanks to a fan with a great vantage point, there’s footage circulating of...

May 13, 2019

Top 11 Covers of Rockabilly Songs

“That rockabilly sound wasn’t as simple as I thought it was.” –Carl Perkins “Train Kept A-Rollin'” by Johnny Burnette, the Yardbirds and Jeff Beck and Steven Tyler “Train Kept A-Rollin'”...

April 10, 2019

The Zombies’ Chris White on the Roll Hall of Fame, Bringing Dave Grohl to Tears and More (The Interview)

Like their moniker, The Zombies are an unstoppable, undying musical force that refuse to go off quietly in the still of the night. Championed by the likes of Tom Petty,...

April 10, 2019

Inside the Rolling Stones’ ‘Rock and Roll Circus’ with Director Michael Lindsay-Hogg

Some things are worth waiting for.  “The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus” TV special was filmed in December of 1968, but was shelved for decades as folks assumed its...

April 5, 2019

More New Whitesnake: Hear the Fist-Pumping New Single ‘Hey You (You Make Me Rock)’

Whitesnake‘s new album Flesh & Blood is coming out on May 10, and the hard rock band led by David Coverdale has now premiered a third pre-release single from the...

March 27, 2019

Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly ‘Rock N’ Roll Dream’ Hologram Tour Announced

What have we said about hologram tours? Ready or not, they’re coming — and with Frank Zappa and Ronny James Dio hologram outing scheduled for later this year, a new...

March 8, 2019

Watch Nancy and Ann Wilson of Heart Reunite at Love Rocks NYC 2019

It’s been a few years since Nancy and Ann Wilson of Heart performed on stage together — three years, in fact — but as the two figureheads of the classic...

November 9, 2018

A History of Rock and Roll Biopics (Inspired by the New ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Film)

Hollywood has had a long love affair with pop stars. Considering their often outrageous personas, lifestyles, talent and high profiles, pop music figures are naturals for movie biographies about them,...

October 31, 2018

Film Review: ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ is One of the Greatest Rock Icon Biopics in Movie History

Below, enjoy an exclusive review of the new Queen/Freddie Mercury biopic Bohemian Rhapsody from Rock Cellar’s resident film critic, Ed Rampell. Are You Ready for Freddie? The new 20th Century...

September 21, 2018

Nirvana’s ‘In Utero’ Turns 25: Reflecting on the Challenging and Deeply Rewarding Follow-Up to ‘Nevermind’

“Teenage angst has paid off well … now I’m bored and old,” Kurt Cobain screams in the opening seconds of “Serve the Servants,” the opening track to Nirvana‘s 1993 album...

August 19, 2018

Top 11 Classic Punk Rock Songs

“Punk rock was the tsunami that threatened to drown us all in 1977.” – Pete Townshend “Kick Out the Jams” by the MC5 “Kick Out the Jams” is the title...

May 11, 2018

Behind the Curtain: Rock and Roll Adventures with Stevie Ray Vaughan

Stevie Ray Vaughan was a special talent as far as guitar-playing is concerned, and though he passed in 1990 his legacy lives on in the music and stories — such...

March 23, 2018

The Rascals’ Eddie Brigati Delivers Rock, R&B and Broadway in His New Solo Show (Q&A)

Photo: Dennis Manuel “Some people may not realize it but the Rascals were the first rock band in the world … in the center of the universe, New Jersey, the...

March 14, 2018

Behind the Curtain: Frustrations and Challenges with Ginger Baker

Sometimes, interviews don’t go well. It’s part of the business, and as rock journalist Steve Rosen can attest in his latest Behind the Curtain entry, it happens.  I’m often asked,...

March 14, 2018

Top 11 Horn Rock Songs

“That’s the big secret. Rock and roll ain’t nothing but jazz with a hard backbeat.” – Keith Richards “Vehicle” by The Ides of March The Ides of March reached No....

March 2, 2018

Exclusive RockCellarTV Interview with John Oates at the Troubadour (Plus Bonus Performance)

As one half of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame duo Hall and Oates, John Oates knows a thing or two about a well-crafted pop/rock song — but he...

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...

January 12, 2018

A Tribute to Malcolm Young: Rock Icons Name Their Favorite AC/DC Anthems

The tragic recent passing of AC/DC founding member and rhythm guitarist Malcolm Young left hard rock fans mourning the loss of a beloved hard rock giant. A few years ago, Ken Sharp queried a...

December 13, 2017

Rock Musicians Recall ‘The First Time I Heard Eric Clapton’

Eric Clapton is one of the most skilled and creative guitarists of his generation. For more than 50 years “Slowhand” has brought his brand of blues and rock to bands...

April 20, 2017

Music Photographer Mick Rock’s Magical Mystery Movie, ‘SHOT!’ (L.A. Premiere Recap)

Star-Studded Cinema Premiere Rocks L.A. The star-studded Los Angeles premiere of SHOT!? The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock took place April 5 at the Pacific Theatres at The Grove. Rock Cellar...

April 11, 2017

Behind the Curtain: David Coverdale (a Delightfully Pleasant Rock Star)

I first met David Coverdale on December 9, 1974, when the Mark III version of Deep Purple—Coverdale, bassist-vocalist Glenn Hughes, drummer Ian Paice, keyboardist Jon Lord and guitarist Ritchie Blackmore—were...

February 16, 2017

New from the Shins: Stream 'Mildenhall,' Off the Upcoming Album 'Heartworms' Out 3/10

James Mercer is readying another Shins album, as Heartworms will be released on March 10 via Aural Apothecary/Columbia Records. On Thursday, a new song was premiered from the record. Titled...

January 31, 2017

Grammy-Nominated Rockers Highly Suspect Detail 2017 North American Headlining Tour

2016 was a banner year for Highly Suspect. The three-piece’s sophomore album, The Boy Who Died Wolf, picked up momentum around the industry and they made significant radio impact with the single...

December 20, 2016

Save the Date: Rock Cellar Magazine.com Will Be at the NAMM Show in Anaheim January 19 – 22!

It’s about that time … for the music industry’s biggest & brightest to convene at the NAMM Show in Anaheim, California on January 19-22, 2017. RockCellarMagazine.com is proud to once...

December 9, 2016

Top 11 Songs About Rock N' Roll

Rock and Roll: Music for the neck downwards. – Keith Richards Below,  enjoy Frank Mastropolo’s new Top 11 Rock N’ Roll Songs, but note: The absence of Bob Seger’s “Old...

November 15, 2016

Florida Ska/Punk Heroes Less Than Jake Teaming Up with Hawaiian Reggae/Rock Stars Pepper for Winter Tour

Two relentlessly active bands will join together for a tour in January 2017 when Gainesville, Florida-based ska/punk outfit Less Than Jake and reggae/rock trio Pepper head out on the road together....

November 10, 2016

Paul McCartney Discovered the #MannequinChallenge and Delivered His Own Version

For roughly the past week or so, something called the #MannequinChallenge has become somewhat of a viral sensation across social media circles. As its name might suggest, it’s a short...

October 26, 2016

Vivian Campbell: A Life in Rock with Dio, Def Leppard and Last in Line (Q&A)

Decades after the release of Dio’s early ’80s albums, in particular, Holy Diver and The Last In Line, those recordings are widely recognized by music fans and critics alike as towering achievements in ’80s hard rock....

October 26, 2016

Listen to the Shins' New Halloween-Themed Song 'Dead Alive'

Welcome back, James Mercer and the Shins. Halloween is just five days away as of this sentence being written, so it’s the perfect time to release a Halloween-themed new song/music...

September 16, 2016

Watch Doyle Bramhall II's 'Mama Can't Help You' Video, New LP 'Rich Man' Out 9/30

Doyle Bramhall II will return on September 30 with a new album called Rich Man, and earlier this week the blues/rock guitarist premiered a video for a song called Mama Can’t...

September 15, 2016

She & Him Announce New 'Christmas Party' Album, Out Just in Time for Halloween (10/28)

She & Him, the musical partnership between actress/singer Zooey Deschanel and musician M. Ward, will release their second proper holiday album on October 28. Titled Christmas Party, it’ll be their...

February 8, 2016

Behind the Curtain: The Challenge of Interviewing Robert Fripp of King Crimson

For this month’s Behind the Curtain, Steve Rosen details the trials and tribulations of interviewing one of rock’s most unique personalities… Robert Fripp conjured music with King Crimson that was strange,...

November 7, 2014

Joe Perry Rocks (The Interview)

Rocks: My Life in and Out of Aerosmith, the name of Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry’s new book  is a play on the band’s classic ‘70s album which spawned such classic tracks as Back in...

October 3, 2013

Top 11 Rock N’ Roll Screams

When rockers want to convey rage, frustration, pain or ecstasy, nothing works like an ear-splitting scream. Some rockers’ shrieks are so outrageous that they’ve been banned from the radio, parodied...

February 4, 2013

Rock Meccas of NYC: What Are They Now?

In the 1960s, New York City was the center of the recording industry and home to a wealth of small clubs and theaters that hosted the cream of rock music....

November 16, 2012

Marshall Crenshaw Vinyl Subscription Series Launched

Veteran singer/songwriter, guitarist/producer, and RCM favorite Marshall Crenshaw has launched a subscription-based music service to streamline his new recordings directly to his fans. Crenshaw funded the service through a successful...

October 1, 2012

Meet Albert Watson, Rock Photographer

[Editor’s Note: Our Every Picture Tells a Story column is normally made up of lots of pretty pictures with very little text.  Once in a while we like to talk...

August 12, 2012

Tom Morello: Protest You Can Rock To (Interview)

During a 2011 appearance at an Occupy L.A. rally Tom Morello – an original member of Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave – wore a cap with the logo of...

June 19, 2012

The Bangles: Still Rock’s Sweethearts

Hailed as the undisputed queens of ’60s-inspired garage rock, The Bangles are back. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the release of their eponymous first EP this month, the Los Angeles-based...

March 19, 2012

Daniel Lanois Heads to the Hall of Fame…

In the liner notes to Daniel Lanois’ 2003 album Shine, the musician and producer writes: “What a privilege to be able to make music. And what an honor to have it received...

February 16, 2012

Women Who Rock Exhibit

A trip to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH, is a must at some point for every music lover. For anybody nearby now would be a...

January 12, 2012

Rock and Roll Landmarks (In Photographs)

Here are a handful of the most notable and infamous rock & roll landmarks in the history of the genre – whether they’re still standing, bulldozed, burnt to the ground,...

September 19, 2011

Edgar Winter Keeps Playing That Rock ‘n’ Roll

With his white mop and pigment-free skin, Edgar Winter revolutionized rock and roll by inventing the keyboard strap, an innovation that allows him the freedom to move around on stage...

August 4, 2011

Rock Cellar Magazine Uncovers “Black Zeppelin” Mystery

Chatsworth, California – August 4, 2011 Rock Cellar Magazine, a new music and entertainment website recently interviewed drummer Bill Ward who revealed that Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath indeed played...

June 13, 2022

Jimmy Eat World Goes Back to Basics for New Self-Released Track, “Something Loud”; Tour This Fall

Arizona-based alt/punk/emo band Jimmy Eat World recently returned with a new track, the guitar-forward “Something Loud.” An aptly titled burst of energy, the song showcases the group’s knack for compelling...

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...

February 3, 2022

Red Hot Chili Peppers Debut “Black Summer”; New Album ‘Unlimited Love’ Out 4/1

Vocalist Anthony Kiedis repeatedly sings “I’ve been waiting” throughout “Black Summer,” the long-anticipated new song from the Red Hot Chili Peppers that debuted today — and that’s precisely what fans...

January 28, 2022

Red Hot Chili Peppers Tease New Music on Social Media

Back in October, The Red Hot Chili Peppers announced some huge plans for 2022 in the form of a stadium tour with newly rejoined guitarist, John Frusciante, back in the...

January 25, 2022

The Go-Go’s Announce New West Coast Tour Dates for the Spring

Back in the final days of 2021, COVID-related setbacks forced The Go-Go’s to postpone a series of West Coast live performances meant as a celebration of the band’s Rock &...

January 10, 2022

Lensing the Legends: Sherry Rayn Barnett Visually Captures the Essence of Music

In her exquisite new book Eye of the Music, The Photography of Sherry Rayn Barnett, New York to LA, 1969-1989, the eponymous shutterbug chronicles the music scene coast-to-coast for two...

January 4, 2022

Preview a New Rush Pinball Machine with 16 Songs, Lighting Effects and a Custom ‘Clockwork Angels’ Clock

Ever dreamed of being a pinball wizard on a machine themed around the dynamic sounds of prog-rock masters Rush? Thanks to Stern Pinball, Inc., you can. On Tuesday, the company...

December 29, 2021

The Go-Go’s Postpone December/January West Coast Tour Dates Due to COVID

The Go-Go’s were supposed to play some celebratory concerts on the West Coast this week and into early January in commemoration of their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction...

November 16, 2021

The Zombies Announce ‘Life Is A Merry-Go-Round Tour’ for 2022

Early next year, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Zombies will head out on the Life is a Merry-Go-Round tour, the group announced this week, with special guests Bruce...

November 12, 2021

November 2021 Issue

Click the links below to enjoy our November 2021 features. The Beatles ‘Let It Be’: Giles Martin on Remixing New Box Set; Equipment Manager/Roadie Kevin Harrington Recalls Being at the...

October 12, 2021

October 2021 Issue

Click the links below to enjoy our October 2021 features. Tom Morello on His New Album (‘As Much of a Life Raft and an Anti-Depressant as Anything Else),’ Social Media,...

August 23, 2021

Don Everly of the Everly Brothers Remembered: Legendary Singer Dies at Age 84

Don Everly, one half of the esteemed and iconic Everly Brothers, passed away recently at the age of 84. News of his death was made public by Everly’s family over...

April 16, 2021

Nancy Wilson on Being the ‘Boss’ for Her Solo LP ‘You and Me,’ the Power of Women in Music and Honoring Eddie Van Halen (The Interview)

The many accomplishments and leadership provided by Nancy Wilson were recognized by the Women’s International Music Network at January 2021’s SheRocks Awards, where the singer/songwriter known for her classic music...

February 9, 2021

Watch Michael McDonald Preview His 69th Birthday Live Stream Event 2/12 with ‘What a Fool Believes’ on ‘Kimmel’

This Friday, Feb. 12, legendary golden-voiced singer and recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Michael McDonald will host a special 69th birthday live stream event for himself titled,...

February 1, 2021

Rest in Peace Hilton Valentine, Founding Guitarist of the Animals: 1943-2021

Hilton Valentine, founding guitarist of legendary band The Animals, died on Friday at the age of 77, it was announced by his wife, Germaine Valentine. A lengthy message was shared...

October 16, 2020

Live Stream Concerts to Watch This Weekend 10/16-18: #SOSFest to Save Our Stages, Immediate Family, Bob Weir Birthday, Jason Isbell, Third Eye Blind, Beabadoobee, Sammy Hagar, Stone Temple Pilots, 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

New Music Out 10/16: Tom Petty, Eagles, Joey Molland of Badfinger, Def Leppard, Allman Brothers Band, the Struts, Beabadoobee

This Friday, Oct. 16 will see a series of key new music releases — one an archival trip through the vaults of a recording legend, another a big live release...

October 9, 2020

Out Now: Dire Straits ‘Studio Albums 1978-1991’ Box Set (6-CD or 8-LP)

The music of Dire Straits is timeless, as far as “classic rock” is concerned — and today, the band‘s six-album catalog released between 1978 and 1991 has been reissued via Rhino...

September 17, 2020

Def Leppard: Preview ‘Hysteria at the 02’ & ‘Hits Vegas’ Live Albums Due Out 10/16 (Pre-Order)

It’s been a whirlwind of a few years for Def Leppard — the English rock band was on the road heavily, playing the hits to its adoring fans around the...

September 8, 2020

Dire Straits ‘The Studio Albums 1978-1991’ CD, Vinyl Box Set Out 10/9 (Pre-Order)

The music of Dire Straits is timeless, as far as “classic rock” is concerned — and the band‘s six-album catalog released between 1978 and 1991 will be reissued on Oct....

May 26, 2020

Doobie Brothers Officially Reschedule 50th Anniversary Tour with Michael McDonald to 2021 Due to COVID-19

On Tuesday, The Doobie Brothers announced that their anticipated 50th anniversary tour with Michael McDonald has been officially postponed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with the news,...

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....

April 2, 2013

The Heart of Ann Wilson

With their chugging rhythms and soaring harmonies, Ann and Nancy Wilson’s band Heart topped ’70s and ’80s charts with hits like Barracuda, Magic Man, Crazy On You, Alone, These Dreams, and What About Love, selling...

November 2, 2012

"Beatles Stories" Movie: Interview with Director Seth Swirsky

Beatles Stories, A Fab Four Fan’s Ultimate Road Trip is a Studs Terkel-like oral history told by famous musicians, recording industry technicians and fans who encountered the lads from Liverpool...

April 16, 2012

Donovan is BACK!

Only a handful of individuals in music are known by a single name, and a few are legends. The artist simply known as “Donovan” certainly is one of those. His...

July 1, 2011

Star-Spangled Salutes

It’s that time of year again…the time to gather with friends and family and barbecue meat, drink (American) beer and randomly engage in loud chants of “U-S-A! U-S-A!”, preferably in...

June 24, 2022

Out Now: Regina Spektor’s Musical Individuality Shines on Captivating New LP ‘Home, before and after’

Regina Spektor has forged a powerful career path over the years, her captivating, storytelling-style of songwriting reflected on a series of albums bursting with energy and unpredictability. Today, June 24,...

June 24, 2022

Out Now: Soccer Mommy Releases New Album ‘Sometimes, Forever’; Headlining Tour On Now (Listen)

Soccer Mommy (real name Sophia Regina Allison) rode the wave of indie music buzz the past few years, building her audience and becoming a staple of the scene. Today, June 24, Allison...

June 24, 2022

Out Now: MUNA Delivers a Powerful Statement of Purpose and Confidence with New Self-Titled Album (Listen)

There’s a prevalent theme throughout the new self-titled album from MUNA, the indie-pop band signed to Saddest Factory Records, an imprint of the Dead Oceans label that was founded by Phoebe...

June 23, 2022

Punk/Ska Revivalists the Interrupters Unleash High-Energy Punk Blast “Jailbird”; ‘In the Wild’ LP 8/5

The Interrupters, the punk/ska band that hit it big in 2018 with “She’s Kerosene,” the breakthrough track that helped Fight the Good Fight crack the Billboard 200, will release a...

June 23, 2022

Alan Parsons Shares “I Won’t Be Led Astray” ft. David Pack + Joe Bonamassa; ‘From the New World’ Album Out 7/15

On July 15, revered prog rock icon/studio legend Alan Parsons will release a new album, From the New World, his first studio record since 2019’s The Secret. Parsons has previewed...

June 23, 2022

Preview Jeff Beck + Johnny Depp’s ’18’ LP with Covers of Velvet Underground and Beach Boys — Listen/Pre-Order

Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp recently announced a new collaborative album, 18, which the duo will release on July 15. After meeting in 2016, the pair apparently struck a chord...

June 22, 2022

Kate Bush on ‘Stranger Things’-Powered Surge of “Running Up That Hill”: “It’s Quite Shocking Really, Isn’t It?”

The past few weeks has seen something remarkable happen, all thanks to the Netflix series Stranger Things: Kate Bush has become a viral sensation. The placement of her 1985 single...

June 22, 2022

Jeff “Skunk” Baxter Announces West Coast Tour; Solo Debut ‘Speed of Heat’ Available Now

This past Friday, June 17,  Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jeff “Skunk” Baxter hit a career milestone by releasing his very first solo record, Speed of Heat. In commemoration...

June 21, 2022

Jack White Adds Dates to ‘Supply Chain Issues’ Tour; ‘Entering Heaven Alive’ Album Out 7/22

These are busy times for Jack White, who intended on precisely that when he announced he would be releasing two separate albums this year. The first, Fear of the Dawn,...

June 21, 2022

Mandy Moore: Watch Performances of Two Songs from New Album ‘In Real Life’; On Tour Now

Singer/songwriter/actor Mandy Moore recently launched a tour in support of In Real Life, her new studio album released on May 13. The record features collaborations with her husband, musician Taylor...

June 21, 2022

The Mars Volta Returns: Stream “Blacklight Shine,” Band’s First New Music In Over a Decade; Tour Dates

On Tuesday, The Mars Volta — the consistently genre-defying musical project helmed by guitarist/composer Omar Rodríguez-López and singer/lyricist Cedric Bixler-Zavala burst forth from an extended silence with its first new...

June 21, 2022

Dropkick Murphys Honoring Woody Guthrie with ‘This Machine Still Kills Fascists’ Album; Acoustic Theatre Tour

Massachusetts-based Celtic/punk band Dropkick Murphys are known the world over for their loud, proud and high-energy blend of styles and electrifying live show — but at their core, the ensemble...

June 20, 2022

Laurence Juber Q&A: New Albums ‘Selected Blends’ and ‘Journey to My Heartland’ with Dan Foliart; Paul McCartney & Wings Memories

Laurence Juber is a guitarist’s guitar player. Equally adept at conjuring roaring and accomplished electric or intricate and exquisite acoustic guitar lines, he’s an in-demand session guitar player and an...

June 17, 2022

Out Now: ‘Speed of Heat,’ the Very First Solo Album from Jeff “Skunk” Baxter (Listen)

Today, June 17, saw the release of Speed of Heat, the very first solo album from Jeff “Skunk” Baxter — revered Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist (and ballistic...

June 17, 2022

Foo Fighters Announce More Guests for Sold-Out Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts in London 9/3, Los Angeles 9/27

When the Foo Fighters first announced a pair of concert events meant to pay tribute to their late drummer, Taylor Hawkins, it ended a silence from the iconic rock band...

June 16, 2022

Phoebe Bridgers and Her Band Are a Football Team — Kinda — for Her “Sidelines” Performance on ‘Fallon’

As Phoebe Bridgers has seen her audience expand greatly over the past few years, the Los Angeles singer/songwriter has adapted her visual aesthetic — black-and-white skull/skeleton outfits — accordingly. What was first a simple...

June 15, 2022

beabadoobee: Stream “10:36”; Anticipated Sophomore Album ‘Beatopia’ Due 7/15; On Tour Now

A few years into her career, beabadoobee (project name of singer/songwriter Bea Kristi) has carved a spot for herself in the indie-pop world thanks to her musical roots equally split in 1990s-era pop and...

June 15, 2022

Hear Richie Furay Cover Marc Cohn’s “Walking in Memphis”; ‘In the Country’ LP Coming 7/8

On July 8, Richie Furay will add to his musical legacy with a new record titled In the Country. Officially detailed in late April, it will be the ninth solo...

June 13, 2022

Stewart Copeland on ‘The Police: Around the World’ Reissue, Writing Operas and the Pull of Nostalgia

Back in the fall of 1978, a little-known trio called The Police landed on US shores, winning over exceedingly small audiences in clubs in New York City, Philadelphia and Boston....

June 13, 2022

Life Lessons with John Waite: ‘It’s OK to Be Ambitious and Get to the Top of the Mountain, but What Are You Going to Do When You Get There?’

Anything, a new four-song EP from John Waite, demonstrates why he remains one of the most dynamic and authentic rock and roll singers of all time. With his stellar work...

June 13, 2022

Regina Spektor Shares New Song “Loveology”; ‘Home, before and after’ LP 6/24; Adds Tour Dates

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Regina Spektor is gearing up for the June 24 release of her new album, Home, before and after, and this past Friday, June 10 Spektor debuted another track...

June 13, 2022

The Smile (ft. Radiohead’s Thom Yorke & Jonny Greenwood): North American Tour This Fall; LP Out Now

The Smile, the English indie supergroup featuring Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood, as well as Tom Skinner of Sons of Kemet, unveiled plans for its first-ever tour of North...

June 13, 2022

Kenny Loggins: ‘Still Alright’ Book Out 6/14; Book/Performance Tour Dates Throughout the Month

This week marks yet another major milestone in the timeless career of Kenny Loggins: His official memoir, Still Alright, arrives via Hachette Books on Tuesday, June 14. Its release coincides...

June 13, 2022

Everclear Commemorates 30 Years with Digital Reissue of 1993 Debut ‘World of Noise’; On Tour This Summer

This past Friday, June 10, Art Alexakis and his long-running alt/rock band Everclear revisited World of Noise, the group’s full-length debut album from 1993. The record was given its first-ever...

June 13, 2022

Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Postpone Remaining Dates of Summer Tour Due to COVID-19

Over the weekend, it was announced that Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band have postponed the remaining dates on their summer tour due to positive cases of COVID-19 — first...

June 9, 2022

PHOTOS: The Vibe, Energy and Guitars — Lots of Guitars — from the First NAMM Show in Anaheim Since Jan. 2020

This past weekend, the masses descended upon the Anaheim Convention Center for The NAMM Show — the first such gathering since January 2020, shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic. For those...

June 9, 2022

Watch a Teaser for Rob Zombie’s New ‘The Munsters’ Movie — in Full, Vibrant Color!

In addition to his lengthy music career as a hard rock/metal/industrial icon, Rob Zombie has built a similarly impressive resume as a filmmaker, known primarily for horror films like House...

June 9, 2022

Johnny Depp + Jeff Beck Collaborative LP ’18’ Out 7/15 (Pre-Order); Stream Depp’s “This Is A Song For Miss Hedy Lamarr”

Johnny Depp has certainly been in the news quite a bit lately — and the latest headline involving the actor pertains to his off-and-on musical career. On July 15, legendary...

June 8, 2022

Randy Bachman & Tal Bachman’s ‘Bachman & Bachman’ Album Shines Bright Through Pandemic Gloom

Despite the innumerable challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, Randy Bachman has managed to pierce through the doom and gloom with some sterling offerings, including the Bachman Cummings: The Collection...

June 8, 2022

The Fixx Reflecting Back and Looking Forward on Vibrant New LP ‘Every Five Seconds’ (Q&A with Cy Curnin)

The Fixx tapped into American music listeners’ collective consciousness like few others during the second British music invasion of the early 1980s. “Stand or Fall” and “Red Skies,” the London...

June 8, 2022

Checking In with Reverb.com at the 2022 NAMM Show

The NAMM Show works as a connection point, a meetup opportunity for the biggest names from all over the globe to come together to strike deals and spark conversation. This...

June 8, 2022

Art Alexakis Q&A: 30 Years of Everclear, Touring with MS and Being ‘Confrontationally Authentic’ (“When You’re 60, You Don’t Have to Be Nice Anymore”)

Originally recorded in a friend’s basement for $400, 1993’s World of Noise was the first release from Everclear, prior to its emergence in the mid-1990s as an alt/rock staple with era-defining radio hits like “Father...

June 8, 2022

Angel Olsen Plays ‘Kimmel,’ ‘Big Time’ LP Out Now; ‘Wild Hearts’ Tour w/ Sharon Van Etten/Julien Baker Starts 7/21

This past Friday, June 3, acclaimed singer/songwriter Angel Olsen released her new album, Big Time. As Olsen said in a statement, Big Time is very much a personal creative statement,...

June 8, 2022

Lamb of God: New Album ‘Omens’ Arrives in October; U.S. Headlining Tour Announced

On Oct. 7, pummeling heavy metal veterans Lamb of God will return with a new record titled Omens. The news was officially announced this week and came after a series...

June 8, 2022

Foo Fighters Announce Very Special Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts — 9/3 in London, 9/27 in Los Angeles

It’s been a little over two months since the tragic passing of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, who was found dead in his hotel room in Colombia on March 25...

June 7, 2022

‘Bleeding Audio: The Rise and Fall of the Matches’: Filmmaker Chelsea Christer and Bassist Justin SanSouci on Revealing New Doc About the Mid-2000s Music Industry

The Matches are a four-piece band out of Northern California that emerged in the early 2000s with an offbeat style of pop/punk that landed them a deal with Epitaph Records...

June 4, 2022

The Fixx Release ‘Every Five Seconds’ – Their First Album in Almost a Decade (Listen)

The Fixx (“One Thing Leads To Another,” “Red Skies” “Saved By Zero”) have just released a new studio album ‘Every Five Seconds’ – their first in nearly 10 years. Click...

June 2, 2022

Phoebe Bridgers Shares “Sidelines” Music Video, ft. Footage from Her ‘Reunion’ Tour

In mid-April, Phoebe Bridgers released “Sidelines,” a new song written for the Hulu series Conversations with Friends. The song arrived with significant anticipation, as it marked Bridgers’ first bit of...

May 28, 2022

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Releases Bob Dylan Tribute ‘Dirt Does Dylan” on Digital – Album Out 8/22 (Listen)

On May 20th, the 5-decade-old Nitty Gritty Dirt Band released Dirt Does Dylan – a Bob Dylan tribute with 10 of his most beloved songs. The vinyl album will come...

May 27, 2022

Craig Finn (of The Hold Steady) Releases 5th Solo Album ‘A Legacy of Rentals’ (Listen)

Minnesota-bred-now-based-in-NYC singer/songwriter Craig Finn has just released his 5th solo album A Legacy of Rentals on the label Positive Jams/Thirty Tigers Click here to pick up A Legacy of Rentals...

May 27, 2022

Rest in Peace, Alan White of Yes: 1949-2022

In a message shared to social media on Thursday, it was announced that Alan White, longtime drummer/songwriter of progressive rock icons Yes has passed away at the age of 72....

May 27, 2022

Out Now: Def Leppard Unleashes New LP ‘Diamond Star Halos’ as a Warm-Up for This Summer’s Stadium Tour (Listen)

Coming up in mid-June, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Def Leppard will head out on the highly anticipated (and delayed) Stadium Tour alongside fellow crowd-pleasers Motley Crue, Joan Jett...

May 25, 2022

Rammstein Shares Video for “Dicke Titten,” a Song with a Title Literally Translating to “Big Boobs”

Over the years, Rammstein has always injected a bit of lowbrow humor into its otherwise pummeling industrial metal onslaught. Onstage, vocalist Till Lindemann usually busts out a giant, phallic cannon...

May 23, 2022

Van Morrison Releases His 43rd Album – ‘What’s It Gonna Take?’ – Listen Here

Lately Van Morrison has been in the news more for his outspoken political and cultural views than for his music.  For those who have followed his career closely, this opinionated...

May 23, 2022

Sharon Van Etten Performs “Mistakes,” from ‘We’ve Been Going About This All Wrong,’ on ‘Colbert’

Sharon Van Etten released her new album, We’ve Been Going About It All Wrong, without a “lead single” or any pre-release tracks ahead of the album’s full arrival. That doesn’t...

May 23, 2022

Iron Maiden Unveils ‘Samurai Eddie’ Mascot at ‘Legacy of the Beast’ Tour Opener in Zagreb; ‘Senjutsu’ LP Out Now

English heavy metal marvels Iron Maiden launched their highly anticipated Legacy of the Beast tour this past weekend in Zagreb, Croatia, supporting the group’s latest album, Senjutsu (which landed the...

May 23, 2022

Christian Lee Hutson: ‘Quitters’ Album Out Now; North American Headlining Tour Announced

Back on April 1, singer/songwriter Christian Lee Hutson released Quitters, a new studio album co-produced by Hutson’s pal/musical colleague Phoebe Bridgers and Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes. First, a bit...

May 20, 2022

Out Now: The Police Revisit ‘The Police: Around the World’ Doc for ‘Restored and Expanded Edition’

The Police: Around the World, capturing moments from the first-ever world tour from The Police in 1980 and ’81, has been something of a favorite among fans of the Rock &...

May 20, 2022

New Chicago: Legendary Band Reflects with “If This Is Goodbye,” Ahead of Co-Headline Tour with Brian Wilson

This summer’s co-headlining tour combining the talents of Chicago and Beach Boys band leader Brian Wilson (alongside Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin) is due to be a great time, entertaining...

May 19, 2022

Larkin Poe Plugs In with New Song “Bad Spell,” ‘Blood Harmony’ LP Out 11/11; World Tour On Now

Larkin Poe — the acclaimed indie/rock duo comprised of sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell — returned on Thursday with big news, and a loud sound. A new studio album, Blood Harmony, is...

May 19, 2022

Everclear: 30th Anniversary Tour, Reissue of 1993 Debut Album ‘World of Noise’ Coming 6/10

Originally recorded in a friend’s basement for $400, 1993’s World of Noise was the first release from Everclear, prior to its emergence in the mid-1990s as an alt/rock staple with...

May 18, 2022

Soccer Mommy Previews New Album ‘Sometimes, Forever’ with “Bones,” Announces Headlining Tour

Soccer Mommy (real name Sophia Regina Allison) is preparing to release a new album, Sometimes, Forever, on June 24. It follows 2020’s Color Theory, which put the project on the map and...

May 18, 2022

Angel Olsen Previews ‘Big Time’ with “Through the Fires”; LP Due 6/3 Ahead of ‘Wild Hearts’ Tour

On June 3, Angel Olsen will release a new record, Big Time, which the acclaimed singer/songwriter has been previewing in recent weeks with a few songs. Here’s “Through the Fires,”...

May 17, 2022

Eric Clapton Tests Positive for COVID-19, Postpones Tour Dates in Zurich and Milan

On Monday, the social media pages belonging to Eric Clapton shared an update with fans, announcing that the legendary guitarist/singer has had to postpone some upcoming tour dates after testing...

May 17, 2022

Thrice Debuts New Song, “Dead Wake,” and “Scavengers (Acoustic),” Co-Headline Tour with Bayside in June

Orange County, Calif.-based band Thrice added to its growing catalog of earnest and versatile music in September with Horizons/East, its 11th studio album to date. An emotive, stylistically diverse and...

May 17, 2022

New Journey: Stream “Let It Rain,” from ‘Freedom’ Album Coming July 8

“Let It Rain” is the latest song shared from Freedom, a new album from Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Journey slated for release on July 8. Beginning with a...

May 16, 2022

Reunited Sunny Day Real Estate Announces First Tour in 12 Years

Sunny Day Real Estate, the massively influential and celebrated indie/rock band, will embark on its first tour in 12 years this fall. Announced on Monday, the tour comes after the...

May 16, 2022

Bring Me The Horizon Announces North American Headlining Tour for Fall 2022

Bring Me The Horizon will return to the United States this fall for a big headlining run, the English hard rock/metal band announced on Monday. The tour news comes during...

May 16, 2022

Recap/Photos: 1980s Fans Brave the Heat for Cruel World Festival in Pasadena to See Blondie, Devo, Morrissey, Bauhaus and Many More

Debbie Harry of Blondie was absolutely thrilled to be onstage during this past Saturday, May 14’s sold-out Cruel World Festival in Southern California. “You have no idea how good it...

May 16, 2022

New from America’s Gerry Beckley: Listen to Title Track of New Solo Album ‘Aurora’ Out 7/1

On July 1, Gerry Beckley of the band America will release a new solo album titled Aurora. As a preview of the record, Beckley debuted the title track this past Friday,...

May 16, 2022

311 Sets Fall Tour with Special Full-Album Performances in NYC/Chicago/Los Angeles

Fresh off another marathon 311 Day experience in Las Vegas and a spring run of dates, veteran rock/reggae outfit 311 will head back out on the road this fall for...

May 13, 2022

Out Now: Mandy Moore Traces the Bonds of Love, Family and Connection on New Record ‘In Real Life’ (Listen)

In Real Life, a new studio album from Mandy Moore released today, May 13, comes during an especially eventful period in the singer/songwriter/actor‘s career. Not only did Moore and husband...

May 12, 2022

Rob Reiner Says a ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ Sequel is Coming — ft. Michael McKean, Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer

In 1984, filmmaker Rob Reiner hit a masterstroke with This Is Spinal Tap, the rock and roll/heavy metal mockumentary that became a cultural phenomenon and remains an unassailable comedy classic...

May 12, 2022

Bono Releasing New Memoir, ‘Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story’ in November

On Tuesday, U2 front man/cultural icon Bono celebrated his 60th birthday with some big news: he’s penned a memoir, Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story. The book will be published in...

May 12, 2022

The Shins to Embark on 21st Anniversary Tour Celebrating ‘Oh, Inverted World’ This Summer

You can’t think about early 2000s indie/rock without The Shins coming to mind. Not only were they Natalie Portman’s favorite buzzworthy band, but front man James Mercer had a knack...

May 11, 2022

Bret McKenzie (‘Flight of the Conchords’) Releasing ‘Songs Without Jokes’ Solo LP 8/26, Shares Song

On Aug. 26, Bret McKenzie, half of the New Zealand comedy/music duo Flight of the Conchords (in addition to acclaimed songwriting for The Muppets, The Simpsons and beyond), will release...

May 10, 2022

The Zappa Band Announces First-Ever Headlining Tour for June 2022

This June, members of The Zappa Band will gather for their first-ever headlining tour, a run of shows featuring an ensemble of musicians, most of them former members of Frank...

May 6, 2022

Out Now: The Vibes Are Very Strong with Warpaint’s Engrossing New Album, ‘Radiate Like This’ (Listen)

This six years between albums for Los Angeles indie band Warpaint were filled with personal milestones, life accomplishments and reflection — and the resulting record, Radiate Like This, does just...

May 6, 2022

Sheryl Crow Showtime Documentary, ‘Sheryl,’ and Accompanying 35-Song Soundtrack: Available Now

Today, May 6, brings with it two big releases for nine-time Grammy winner Sheryl Crow — first, the Showtime premiere of a new documentary film about her life and career,...

May 6, 2022

Out Now: Sharon Van Etten Releases ‘We’ve Been Going About This All Wrong’ LP; Hosting YouTube Live Stream

Acclaimed indie singer/songwriter Sharon Van Etten returned today, May 6, with We’ve Been Going About This All Wrong, her sixth full-length album and the first since 2019’s Remind Me Tomorrow....

May 6, 2022

Out Now: ‘Graham Nash: Live,’ ft. Full-Album Performances of ‘Songs For Beginners’ and ‘Wild Tales’ (Listen)

Today, May 6, legendary singer/songwriter Graham Nash released a new live collection of full-album performances of his first two solo records, 1971’s Songs for Beginners and its 1974 follow-up, Wild...

May 6, 2022

Out Now: Arcade Fire Reignites the Flame with Earnest and Reflective New Album ‘WE’ (Listen)

It’s an age of doubt/And I doubt we’ll figure it out, whisper-sings Arcade Fire front man Win Butler on “Age of Anxiety I,” the opening track on the heralded indie...

May 5, 2022

Def Leppard to Play Special SiriusXM Small Stage Gig 5/26 Ahead of New LP ‘Diamond Star Halos’ & Stadium Tour

On May 27, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Def Leppard will unleash their new record, Diamond Star Halos, prior to launching the highly anticipated Stadium Tour this summer. The...

May 5, 2022

The Who Treats Austin, Texas to Deep, Career-Spanning Set at ‘The Who Hits Back!’ Tour Stop (PHOTOS)

On Tuesday night, legendary English rockers The Who continued their recently launched The Who Hits Back! tour with a rousing, 21-song performance at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. During...

May 5, 2022

The B-52s Add Dates to ‘The Final Tour Ever of Planet Earth,’ Starting in August

As promised when the initial batch of shows was announced, The B-52s added four more concerts to the schedule for The Final Tour of Planet Earth, a farewell run from...

May 3, 2022

Rest in Peace, ’60s Folk Singer/Songwriter Judy Henske of “High Flying Birds” Fame: 1936-2022

Judy Henske, a folk icon of the 1960s who was once labeled “Queen of the Beatniks” by producer Jack Nitzsche, passed away on April 27 at the age of 85....

May 2, 2022

Lifelong Dreams Realized: HAIM Packs the Hollywood Bowl for Emotional, Sold-Out Homecoming Concert/Party

Growing up in the San Fernando Valley, the HAIM sisters — Danielle, Alana and Este — developed the same dreams as millions of other aspiring rock stars: stardom, the type...

April 29, 2022

Regina Spektor Debuts Spellbinding New Song “Up the Mountain”; ‘Home, before and after’ LP 6/24

There simply is nobody like Regina Spektor. For years, the singer/songwriter has cultivated a reputation of peerless creativity and songwriting finesse — and these skills shine through on “Up the...

April 29, 2022

Watch the B-52s Throw a Raucous “Love Shack” Party on ‘Kimmel’; Farewell Tour Starts in August

Earlier this week, The B-52s announced that they will embark on a farewell tour starting on Aug. 22, an 11-city “Final Tour of Planet Earth” from Kate Pierson, Cindy Wilson...

April 29, 2022

Out Now: Ted Nugent Roars with New Album ‘Detroit Muscle,’ ft. a New “Star-Spangled Banner” Recording

The Motor City Madman himself, Ted Nugent, returned to action today, April 29, with a brand new studio album titled Detroit Muscle. A news release states that the record contains...

April 28, 2022

Metric Reignites the Dark Disco on “All Comes Crashing,” New Album 7/8, Tour in August

On July 8, Metric will return with a new studio album titled Formentera. It will be the eighth album from the indie/electronica band to date and the first since 2018’s...

April 28, 2022

Jeff “Skunk” Baxter Shares “Bad Move,” ft. Clint Black — ‘Speed of Heat’ Solo Album Coming 6/22

On June 22, Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, the revered Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist (and ballistic missile expert with the United States government) with a resume featuring timeless work as...

April 28, 2022

MUNA Shares One-Shot Video for “Kind of Girl,” a Self-Identity Anthem of Empowerment; New Album 6/24

MUNA is riding a wave of momentum right now, and on June 24 the indie/pop band will release its new self-titled album on Saddest Factory Records, an imprint of the...

April 27, 2022

Lit Shares “Mouth Shut” ft. No Doubt’s Adrian Young; New Album ‘Tastes Like Gold’ Out 6/17

The members of Orange County pop-rock band Lit know their way around a catchy hook — that much was made clear in 1999 with the band’s breakthrough smash, “My Own...

April 27, 2022

beabadoobee Shares “See You Soon,” New Full-Length Album ‘Beatopia’ Out 7/15 (On Tour Now)

A few years into her career, beabadoobee (project name of singer/songwriter Bea Kristi) has carved a spot for herself in the indie-pop world thanks to her musical roots equally split...

April 27, 2022

Dispatch Debuts Russian Version of its Beloved Antiwar Anthem, “The General,” as a Show of Support for Ukraine

Boston-based indie/roots/jam band Dispatch has a robust catalog of earnest songs speaking out about a number of worldly topics, among them poverty, homelessness, racial issues, violence and beyond, always infusing...

April 27, 2022

Mandy Moore Previews ‘In Real Life’ LP with “Four Moons,” a Song About ‘Trying to Savor Every Moment’

On May 13, singer/songwriter/This Is Us star Mandy Moore will release In Real Life, a new studio album featuring heavy contributions from her husband, Taylor Goldsmith of the Los Angeles...

April 26, 2022

Journey Debuts “You Got the Best of Me,” New Album ‘Freedom’ Arrives 7/8 (Pre-Order)

“You Got the Best of Me” is the title of a roaring, high-energy new single from Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Journey premiered on Tuesday. It’s a preview of...

April 26, 2022

The B-52s Announce ‘The Final Tour of Planet Earth’: 11-City Tour Starts 8/22

This summer, The B-52s will embark on a farewell tour, the legendary band announced in a news release on Tuesday. Beginning Aug. 22 in Seattle, Kate Pierson, Cindy Wilson and...

April 25, 2022

LA Indie Band Warpaint Previews New Album ‘Radiate Like This’ with “Hips,” Details U.S. Tour

Los Angeles indie/rock ensemble Warpaint will return on May 6 with Radiate Like This, the band’s first album in six years. The latest song shared from the record is “Hips,”...

April 25, 2022

Tom Jones Announces North American Tour in Support of 2021’s ‘Surrounded By Time’ Album

Legendary singer Tom Jones will head out on his first North American tour in quite some time later this year, a handful of live dates that will find the 81-year-old...

April 22, 2022

Sheryl Crow Shares “Forever,” from New Showtime Documentary; Soundtrack Available for Pre-Order

“Forever” is a new song from Sheryl Crow attached to Sheryl, the upcoming documentary from Amy Scott that will tell the story of the nine-time Grammy-winning singer/songwriter‘s life and career....

April 22, 2022

Pup Brings the People Together (and Reunites Lost Phones with Owners) at the Fonda with Skegss, Pinkshift (Recap)

“This band was supposed to play basement shows and that’s it — so we have absolutely peaked,” remarked Stefan Babcock of the band Pup on stage at the Fonda Theatre...

April 22, 2022

Out Now: Primus ‘Conspiranoid’ EP, First New Music from Les Claypool & Co. in 5 Years; Rush Tribute Tour on Now

Having recently relaunched its A Tribute to Kings tour honoring Rush, Les Claypool and Primus had even more in store: on Friday, the irreverent and revered experimental rock band released...

April 21, 2022

Deftones’ Greek Theatre Tour Stop a Reminder How They Survived the ‘Nu-Metal’ Genre They Helped Create (Recap)

The vibe at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles on Wednesday night was one of relief. Deftones were in town for a concert, but not just any concert: A gig...

April 21, 2022

The Who Adds Guests to ‘The Who Hits Back!’ North American Tour (Mike Campbell + the Dirty Knobs, Los Lonely Boys, More)

Starting tomorrow, Friday, April 22, Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend will embark on a North American run of The Who Hits Back! tour dates, and on Thursday the legendary English...

April 21, 2022

Watch Jack White and His Band Play ‘Fear of the Dawn’ Song “What’s the Trick?” on ‘Colbert’; On Tour Now

For an artist with a surname such as his, Jack White is sure interested in color aesthetics — and right now, he’s all about the color blue. On Wednesday, White...

April 21, 2022

Korn Debuts Video for ‘Requiem’ LP Standout “Worst Is On Its Way”; Tour with Evanescence Starts in August

Back in early February, hard-rock titans Korn released their 14th studio album, Requiem — a pummeling reassertion of the band’s vitality. Among the album’s standout tracks was “Worst Is On...

April 21, 2022

Richie Furay Covers Keith Urban’s “Somebody Like You”; New ‘In the Country’ Album Coming 7/8

On July 8, Richie Furay will add to his musical legacy with a new record titled In the Country. Officially detailed on Thursday, it will be the ninth solo studio...

April 20, 2022

Def Leppard Unleashes the Singalong-Ready “Take What You Want,” New Album ‘Diamond Star Halos’ Out 5/27

English Rock & Roll Hall of Fame heroes Def Leppard are gearing up for a big summer on the Stadium Tour alongside Motley Crue, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and...

April 20, 2022

Bill Nighy Portrays Florence Welch’s Anxiety in Florence + the Machine’s New Video for “Free”

For her band’s new music video for “Free,” Florence + the Machine focal point Florence Welch is paired with legendary English actor Bill Nighy, who plays the role of Welch’s...

April 20, 2022

Hear Ann Wilson Cover Queen’s “Love of My Life” with Vince Gill, from ‘Fierce Bliss’ Album Out 4/29

On April 29, Ann Wilson will release a new solo record, Fierce Bliss, which the legendary Heart singer/songwriter has been previewing in recent weeks. The latest track shared from the...

April 20, 2022

Christine McVie Releasing ‘Songbird’ Collection 6/24 ft. Unreleased Solo Material; Stream “Slowdown”

On June 24, Christine McVie will celebrate her solo catalog outside Fleetwood Mac with Songbird: A Solo Collection, due out via Rhino Records. Announced on Wednesday, Songbird was previewed with...

April 19, 2022

New Bonnie Raitt: Stream “Livin’ for the Ones,” from ‘Just Like That …’ Album Out 4/22

This Friday, April 22, the legendary Bonnie Raitt will release her 21st studio album, Just Like That …, on Sub Pop Records. As a final preview ahead of the record, Raitt...

April 19, 2022

MUNA Brings Infectious New Single “Anything But Me” to ‘Ellen’ — Debut LP Out 6/24 on Saddest Factory Records

Los Angeles-based indie/pop band MUNA is gearing up to release its new self-titled album on Saddest Factory Records, an imprint of the Dead Oceans label that was founded by Phoebe...

April 19, 2022

Jack White’s ‘Fear of the Dawn’ Lands at No. 1 on 9 Charts; Watch New “What’s the Trick” Video

Jack White cannot be stopped. That much has been true for a while, given the near-mythical status the singer/songwriter/guitarist/label head/cultural icon has attained over the years and his many different...

April 19, 2022

Out Now: Taylor Hawkins Among Guests on ‘Brother Johnny,’ Edgar Winter’s New Tribute Album to Johnny

As we noted back in January, the Johnny Winter tribute album Brother Johnny by Edgar Winter is out now on Quarto Valley Records. 17 tracks featuring a star-studded array of...

April 19, 2022

Gang of Youths Play “In the Wake of Your Leave” on ‘Tonight Show’; North American Tour Starts This Week

In late February, Australian indie/rock band Gang of Youths released a powerful new album titled angel in realtime., a thematically heavy, emotionally wrought collection of songs that leave more of an impact...

April 18, 2022

Japanese Breakfast Announces Additional North American Tour Dates Supporting ‘Jubilee’

Fresh off the first of two can’t-miss performances at Coachella 2022, Japanese Breakfast has now added an extension of tour dates for the rest of the year, a continued promotion...

April 18, 2022

Out Now: Kurt Vile Takes Another Laid-Back and Engaging Journey on New Album ‘(watch my moves)’ — Listen

Guitarist/singer/songwriter Kurt Vile has carved out his own little niche in the music world, his laid-back guitar-based albums earning him a singular spot in an otherwise crowded indie community. He’s very comfortable...

April 18, 2022

Bob Dylan Announces New ‘Rough & Rowdy Ways’ U.S. Tour Dates for Spring/Summer

The world tour continues to roll along for Bob Dylan, and beginning in late May the legendary singer/songwriter/cultural icon will set out on some additional U.S. dates. Announced on Monday,...

April 15, 2022

Phoebe Bridgers Debuts New Song “Sidelines” — Her Only New Song of 2022 (Listen)

On Wednesday night in Phoenix, Phoebe Bridgers devoted one song in her set list to the debut of a brand new track, “Sidelines,” which also hit streaming platforms late Thursday...

April 14, 2022

Chris Stein Sitting Out Blondie’s Summer Tour Due to Heart Issue: “… A Dumbass Condition Called Arterial Fibrillation”

Blondie has a busy touring schedule in the coming months, but Debbie Harry and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legends will do so without Chris Stein, who announced that...

April 13, 2022

The Melvins: ‘Electric Roach Tour’ of U.S. Starts 6/15 with Special Guests Helms Alee & Harsh Mellow

The Melvins will get back out on the road starting June 15 on ‘The Electric Roach Tour,’ an outing that will carry the influential pre-“grunge” band around the U.S., with...

April 13, 2022

Machine Head Previews Dark New Concept Album with the Pummeling “Choke On The Ashes of Your Hate”

Long-running Oakland, Calif.-based heavy metal band Machine Head roared back recently with “Choke On The Ashes of Your Hate,” a new song previewing an upcoming concept album titled ØF KINGDØM...

April 12, 2022

Alice Cooper Announces Fall 2022 ‘Detroit Muscle’ U.S. Tour Dates

This fall, “shock-rock” legend Alice Cooper and his band will head out on a U.S. tour named in part after Cooper’s smash-hit 2021 record, Detroit Stories. The Detroit Muscle tour...

April 12, 2022

Outside Lands 2022 Set for Aug. 5-7 at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park; Early Bird Tix On Sale 4/13

The 14th annual Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival will return to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, Calif. this coming Aug. 5-7, it was announced on Tuesday. The announcement...

April 12, 2022

Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Add 19 Dates to 2022 North American Tour

Ringo Starr already had big plans in place for this summer, taking his All-Starr Band back out on the road for another tour of classic songs and wonderful music memories...

April 11, 2022

Lit Shares Summer-Ready Anthem “Kicked Off the Plane,” New Album ‘Tastes Like Gold’ Coming in June

On June 17, Orange County rock/pop band Lit will return with Tastes Like Gold, a new studio album that the band intends as a return to the group’s “old-school sound”...

April 11, 2022

Jack White Celebrates New Album, Tour by Proposing to — and Marrying — Longtime Partner Olivia Jean Onstage

On Friday, Jack White returned with Fear of the Dawn, the prolific singer/songwriter/guitarist’s new solo album and one of two he has due out this year. Kicking off the corresponding...

April 11, 2022

Red Hot Chili Peppers Land Second No. 1 Debut with ‘Unlimited Love’ Ahead of Summer Global Stadium Tour

For the second time in their illustrious career, the Red Hot Chili Peppers scored a No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 thanks to the global success of Unlimited Love,...

April 8, 2022

Out Now: Guitar Wizard Joe Satriani Returns with New Album ‘The Elephants of Mars’ (Listen)

The Elephants of Mars is a new studio album from guitarist Joe Satriani, his 19th studio album to date and the result of Satriani and his band really letting loose...

April 7, 2022

Out Now: The Regrettes Take a Leap in Search of Self on New Album ‘Further Joy’ (Listen)

Further Joy is the third full-length album from pop/punk/indie band The Regrettes, which has been adding new slashes to its genre characterization with each record. Previewed in recent weeks with...

April 6, 2022

Sharon Van Etten: ‘We’ve Been Going About This All Wrong’ Album Out 5/6 Ahead of ‘Wild Hearts’ Tour

After sharing a few intriguing new songs in recent weeks, singer/songwriter Sharon Van Etten has now revealed her master plan: Her sixth full-length album, We’ve Been Going About This All...

April 6, 2022

Watch The Regrettes Preview New LP ‘Further Joy’ (Out 4/8) with Powerful “Anxieties (Out of Time)” on ‘Kimmel’

This Friday, April 8, The Regrettes will release a new record titled Further Joy. As the indie/rock/pop band has exhibited on a few pre-release tracks, this album seems on track...

April 6, 2022

Doobie Brothers & Michael McDonald Expand 50th Anniversary Tour with 11 New Shows

In the works for some time and delayed because of the pandemic, the Doobie Brothers‘ 50th anniversary tour has been a triumph. With Michael McDonald in the mix to make...

April 6, 2022

Going to Coachella 2022 (or Watching the Live Stream)? Don’t Miss These 21 Acts Across All Stages

This article spotlighting acts to catch at Coachella was first written for the 2020 event, but it has now been updated to reflect the 2022 lineup and details.  Headliners. When...

April 5, 2022

Mitski Adds Dates to Summer Tour in Support of Acclaimed New Album, ‘Laurel Hell’

In early February, Mitski added to her catalog of music with Laurel Hell, a new album that was met with universal acclaim and promoted with a nearly completely sold-out tour...

April 4, 2022

Linda Ronstadt: ‘Feels Like Home: A Song for the Sonoran Borderlands’ Memoir Coming in October

Feels Like Home: A Song for the Sonoran Borderlands is the title of a new book from legendary singer/songwriter/musician Linda Ronstadt, co-authored by former New York Times reporter Lawrence Downes,...

April 4, 2022

Arlo Parks Announces Fall 2022 ‘Collapsed in Sunbeams’ Tour After Coachella & Gigs with Billie Eilish/Harry Styles

This fall, Arlo Parks will head out on a North American tour that will find the singer/songwriter playing some of the biggest venues she’s seen yet in the country. The...

April 4, 2022

Everclear Announces 30th Anniversary Tour with Special Guests Fastball and The Nixons

It’s been a long road for Art Alexakis and Everclear, and this summer the alt/rock band will embark on a special tour to commemorate its 30th anniversary, a tour that...

April 1, 2022

Review: Red Hot Chili Peppers Return Re-Energized on ‘Unlimited Love,’ a Mix of the Familiar and the Fresh

There’s a certain comfort to the Red Hot Chili Peppers sounding like the Red Hot Chili Peppers, which they do throughout Unlimited Love, a sprawling new album released this week...

April 1, 2022

Greta Van Fleet Announces Rescheduled ‘Dreams In Gold’ Tour for 2022

Dynamic young rock and roll band Greta Van Fleet has announced the rescheduled dates of its Dreams in Gold tour, which was postponed in late March due to guitarist Jake...

April 1, 2022

Out Now: PUP’s New Album ‘The Unraveling of PUPTHEBAND,’ the Soundtrack for Anxious Times

Canadian punk/indie band PUP is pretty much the perfect band for the world right now. Post-pandemic  — well, are we actually post-pandemic, or are we still actually in a pandemic? That probably depends...

April 1, 2022

Liam Gallagher Debuts Title Track to ‘C’mon You Know’ LP; Album & New Live Record Both Out 5/27

Liam Gallagher, Britpop icon and the voice (OK, one of two main voices alongside his brother Noel) of Oasis for years, will release his third solo record, C’mon You Know,...

April 1, 2022

Out Now: Red Hot Chili Peppers ‘Unlimited Love,’ ft. the Return of John Frusciante (on Fallon/Kimmel Tonight 4/1)

Welcome back, Red Hot Chili Peppers — and guitarist John Frusciante. The heralded Frusciante returns on Unlimited Love, a new album from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band...

March 31, 2022

Watch Wallows Play “Marvelous” on ‘Kimmel’; Sophomore Album ‘Tell Me That It’s Over’ Out Now

When Wallows released its new album, Tell Me That It’s Over, on March 25, it marked another leap forward for the three-piece indie/pop band featuring actor Dylan Minnette (one of the...

March 31, 2022

Def Leppard Heads to the Carnival in a New Video for its Fist-Pumping, Stadium Tour-Ready Anthem “Kick”

Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Def Leppard recently unveiled plans for a new album, Diamond Star Halos, which will be released on May 27 — just ahead of this...

March 30, 2022

Angel Olsen Debuts “All the Good Times,” New Album ‘Big Time’ 6/3 Ahead of ‘Wild Hearts’ Tour

It’ll be a busy rest of the year for Angel Olsen. This week, the singer/songwriter announced a new album, Big Time, which will be released on June 3. Shared in...

March 30, 2022

The Regrettes Share Resilient Anthem “Anxieties (Out Of Time),” New Album ‘Further Joy’ Coming 4/8

The Regrettes are nearing the April 8 release of their third album, Further Joy, and at this point the stylistic progression of the band is as evident as ever. What...

March 29, 2022

Joe Satriani Announces 2022 U.S. Tour; New Album ‘The Elephants of Mars’ Out 4/8

Guitar wizard Joe Satriani will release a new album titled The Elephants of Mars on April 8 — and the guitar icon has now announced a U.S. tour to go along with it....

March 29, 2022

Recap: AFI Previews ‘Bodies’ Tour in LA with an Electrifying Mix of Old, New and Everything in Between

There are two distinct eras of AFI. The first is the noisy hardcore/punk group that emerged from Ukiah, California in the early-to-mid 1990s, amassing a fervent audience enraptured with vocalist...

March 29, 2022

Jeff “Skunk” Baxter: First-Ever Solo Album ‘Speed of Heat’ 6/22; Stream a Fresh Take on “My Old School”

Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, revered Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist (and ballistic missile expert with the United States government), with a resume featuring timeless work as a key figure...

March 29, 2022

Nonpoint Sets ‘Taken Apart and Put Back Together Tour’ West Coast Tour Dates

For more than two decades, Nonpoint has amassed a global audience thanks to a prolific output and tireless commitment to touring — but the Florida-based rap/metal/alternative band seems to rarely...

March 29, 2022

Get Lost in the Groove with Warpaint’s Kaleidoscopic Video for “Stevie”; New Album ‘Radiate Like This’ Out 5/6

On May 6, Los Angeles indie/rock band Warpaint will return with Radiate Like This, its first album in six years. “Stevie” is the title of the latest song shared from...

March 29, 2022

Acid Latin Collective Rhythm Tribe Spans Four Generations in New Video for “Todo Eso”

Rhythm Tribe is an Afro-Latin musical collective originally formed by guitarist and vocalist Thomas Guzman-Sanchez in 1989. The band, which also featured Thomas’s wife Marla brother (Paul) and a family...

March 29, 2022

New Ann Wilson: Stream the Anthemic “A Moment in Heaven,” from Upcoming Album ‘Fierce Bliss’

Ann Wilson of Heart will add to her legacy on April 29 with a new solo album, Fierce Bliss. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame singer/songwriter has been previewing...

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...

March 28, 2022

Preview Bonnie Raitt’s New Album ‘Just Like That …’ with Two Songs; Tour with Lucinda Williams Starts in May

On April 22, the legendary Bonnie Raitt will release her 21st studio album, Just Like That …, on Sub Pop Records. Raitt has begun previewing the record, her first since...

March 28, 2022

The Gaslight Anthem Returns to “Full-Time Status” with Tour Dates and New Album in the Works

After spending much of the past four years on “indefinite hiatus,” The Gaslight Anthem is back — and will head out on its first headlining tour since 2018 in the...

March 28, 2022

Florence + the Machine Announce North American Tour; ‘Dance Fever’ Album Coming 5/13 (Preview)

On May 13, dynamic rock/pop group Florence + the Machine will return with a new studio album, Dance Fever. The record has been previewed in recent weeks with a handful...

March 28, 2022

Out Now: Wallows Hits the Bullseye with ‘Tell Me That It’s Over’ LP, Extends Mostly Sold-Out Tour (Listen)

Tell Me That It’s Over is the title of a new studio album from Wallows, the three-piece indie/pop band featuring actor Dylan Minnette (one of the stars of the latest Scream film and Netflix’s 13...

March 25, 2022

Out Now: Joan Jett & the Blackhearts’ First-Ever All-Acoustic Album, ‘Changeup’ (Listen)

There’s a first for everything — and today, March 25, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Joan Jett & the Blackhearts released Changeup, their very first all-acoustic record. The first-ever...

March 25, 2022

Love Him or Hate Him, Machine Gun Kelly is Carrying The Torch for Pop-Punk’s Revival (‘Mainstream Sellout’ Review)

From the opening seconds of “Born with Horns,” the leadoff track on Mainstream Sellout — the new album from Machine Gun Kelly available today, March 25 — you might be...

March 24, 2022

Taking Back Sunday: ‘Tell All Your Friends’ 20th Anniversary Edition 5/27, Ahead of Third Eye Blind Tour

Among the albums most exemplary of the “emo” scene of the early-to-mid 2000s was 2002’s Tell All Your Friends, the debut record from Taking Back Sunday. On May 27, that seminal...

March 24, 2022

New Red Hot Chili Peppers: Hear John Frusciante’s Guitar Shimmer on “Not The One,” ‘Unlimited Love’ LP Out 4/1

As promised by the band this week on social media, the Red Hot Chili Peppers have unleashed a new song, “Not the One,” the third preview of the Rock &...

March 24, 2022

Kurt Vile Shares “Mount Airy Hill (Way Gone),” New LP ‘(watch my moves)’ Out 4/15 Ahead of Tour

Indie-rock guitarist/singer/songwriter Kurt Vile has been previewing a new record in recent weeks, the build-up to the April 15 release of (watch my moves), his ninth full-length album to date....

March 23, 2022

Soccer Mommy Previews New Album ‘Sometimes, Forever’ (Out 6/24) with “Shotgun”; On Tour Now

Soccer Mommy (real name Sophia Regina Allison) dropped some news on Wednesday: Her third full-length album, Sometimes, Forever, will be released on June 24 via Loma Vista Recordings. It follows...

March 23, 2022

beabadoobee Previews New Album ‘Beatopia’ (Out 7/15) with “Talk”; U.S. Headlining Tour Starts in April

beabadoobee, the buzzworthy singer/songwriter (real name: Bea Kristi) who unleashed her dynamic debut album, Fake It Flowers, in October of 2020 to acclaim and enthusiasm that has only grown bigger in the time...

March 23, 2022

Red Hot Chili Peppers Tease “Not the One,” New Song Debuting 3/25; ‘Unlimited Love’ LP 4/1

On April 1, the Red Hot Chili Peppers will release Unlimited Love, an anticipated new album that finds guitarist John Frusciante back in the mix for the first time since...

March 23, 2022

New Bauhaus: Listen to “Drink the New Wine,” Band’s First New Music in 14 Years

“Drink the New Wine” is the title of a new song from Bauhaus, the esteemed English post-punk band’s first bit of new material in 14 years. Debuted on Wednesday, the...

March 23, 2022

Aerosmith Returning to Las Vegas for ‘Deuces Are Wild’ Residency at Dolby Live: 24 Shows from June 17 – Dec. 11

Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Aerosmith will be getting “back in the saddle,” so to speak, in Las Vegas — returning to Sin City for a new residency at...

March 22, 2022

Lorde Returns to the Beach with Her Younger Selves in “Secrets from a Girl (Who’s Seen It All)”; Tour Starts 4/8

There are three different versions of Lorde featured in the singer/songwriter‘s new video for “Secrets from a Girl (Who’s Seen It All),” a single from her airy 2021 album, Solar...

March 22, 2022

Bright Eyes Reworks Elliott Smith’s “St. Ides Heaven” from New ‘Companion’ LP; Tour Starts 3/23

Conor Oberst and Bright Eyes have a whirlwind of a few months ahead of them. The revered indie/rock band is about to hit the road for a tour starting tomorrow,...

March 22, 2022

Graham Nash Previews New Live Album Out May 6 with “Military Madness”; 2022 Tour On Now

On May 6, legendary singer/songwriter/two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Graham Nash will release Graham Nash: Live, a collection of recordings capturing performances from a Northeastern tour in September...

March 21, 2022

Machine Gun Kelly Announces ‘Mainstream Sellout’ Arena Tour ft. Avril Lavigne, Travis Barker, Willow, More (LP 3/25)

The past few years have seen an exponential rise in profile for Machine Gun Kelly, and this summer the rapper/singer/actor will embark on arguably his biggest headlining tour yet. Dubbed...

March 21, 2022

New Joan Jett & the Blackhearts: Stream “(I’m Gonna) Run Away”; Acoustic Album ‘Changeup’ Out 3/25

You know Joan Jett & the Blackhearts for their loud, proud and iconic rock & roll anthems — but on March 25, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ensemble...

March 21, 2022

George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic: ‘One Nation Under a Groove’ Tour Coming This Summer

George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic want to entertain the masses this summer — and the legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame funk ensemble will do just that on the...

March 18, 2022

Out Now: Colin Hay Lets the Positivity Shine on New LP ‘Now and the Evermore’; U.S. Tour on Now

Today, March 18, singer/songwriter/Men at Work band leader Colin Hay has returned with Now and the Evermore, an earnest new solo album he’d previewed in recent weeks with a few...

March 17, 2022

Colin Hay Shares “A Man Without a Name”; New LP ‘Now and the Evermore’ Out Friday 3/18

This Friday, March 18, Colin Hay will add to his solo catalog with a new record titled Now and the Evermore. The third and final track shared ahead of the...

March 17, 2022

Mandy Moore Shares “In Real Life” Video, ft. Celebrity Pals and ‘This Is Us’ Co-Stars; Album Out 5/13

On May 13, Mandy Moore will release In Real Life, a new album announced recently alongside the premiere of its title track. Moore has now added a music video for...

March 17, 2022

Def Leppard: New Album ‘Diamond Star Halos’ Out 5/27 Before Stadium Tour; Stream “Kick”

Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Def Leppard are gearing up for this summer’s anticipated (and delayed) Stadium Tour alongside Motley Crue, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and Poison —...

March 16, 2022

Recap: 311 Lets Loose with Fans at 311 Day 2022 in Las Vegas, a Weekend of Mutual Enthusiasm (and 88 Songs!)

“So let everybody gather, the more the better.” The line, delivered by singer Nick Hexum on 311‘s 1995 self-titled Blue album on the song “Hive,” sums up the aesthetic of...

March 16, 2022

One-Hit Wonder … Or Not? A Chat with George Bunnell of The Strawberry Alarm Clock About “Incense and Peppermints”

In our newest One-Hit Wonder … Or Not? entry, bassist George Bunnell of The Strawberry Alarm Clock discusses his band’s career and whether he and his band mates consider themselves...

March 16, 2022

Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains) Shares Animated “Siren Song” Video; North American Tour Starts 3/24

Alice in Chains guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell will embark on a solo tour of North America soon. The outing begins on March 24 and comes in support of his new solo...

March 16, 2022

MUNA Shares “Anything But Me,” Details Tour; New Album 6/24 on Phoebe Bridgers’s Saddest Factory Records

Los Angeles-based indie/pop band MUNA is ready for the spotlight — and on June 24, the band will release a new self-titled album on Saddest Factory Records, an imprint of...

March 16, 2022

Catch the ‘Limp Bizkit Still Sucks’ Tour, Hitting An U.S. Arena Near You This Spring

On Halloween, Limp Bizkit returned with a new studio album, the cheekily titled Still Sucks. It was everything folks could have expected from Fred Durst and the gang — aggressive,...

March 15, 2022

Jack White Announces Openers for ‘Supply Chain Issues’ Tour, ft. Afghan Whigs, The Kills, Larkin Poe and More

Rather than link up with one support act for his upcoming Supply Chain Issues tour, Jack White opted instead for a menagerie of intriguing acts from all corners of the...

March 15, 2022

Out Now: Ghost Returns with ‘Impera’: A Captivating, Victorian-Era Glam/Metal Musical Adventure

There simply isn’t a band out there doing what Ghost is doing. The Swedish hard-rock/metal/glam/pop group returned with a new album, Impera, on March 11, and the abundant slashes in...

March 14, 2022

‘The Police: Around the World’ Restored & Expanded Edition Coming 5/20 (Pre-Order)

Around the World, capturing moments from the first-ever world tour from The Police in 1979 and 1980, has been something of a favorite among Police fans for decades — and...

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...

March 14, 2022

March 2022 Issue

Click the links below to enjoy our March 2022 features — with two special ‘covers’ this time, one starring Bryan Adams and the other featuring Tears for Fears. Bryan Adams...

March 14, 2022

Jackson Browne Announces ‘An Evening With …’ Full-Band Tour for Summer 2022

This summer, Jackson Browne and his band will hit the road for a special “An Evening With … ” tour, as announced by the iconic singer/songwriter on Monday. Supporting his...

March 9, 2022

America’s Gerry Beckley Readying Solo Album ‘Aurora,’ Due in June; Stream “Friends Are Hard to Find”

On June 17, Gerry Beckley of the band America will release a new solo album titled Aurora. Announced this week, Aurora will be Beckley’s fourth album with Blue Élan Records,...

March 9, 2022

Wayne Kramer Revives MC5: ‘Heavy Lifting’ Tour in May, New Album ‘We Are All MC5’ in October

Basking in the glow of a long overdue Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination, Wayne Kramer has resurrected MC5 and will head out on a special tour in May...

March 8, 2022

Mandy Moore: ‘In Real Life’ LP Out 5/13 ft. Husband Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes; Shares Title Track and Tour Dates

In 2020, Mandy Moore released Silver Landings, a refreshing, honest and reflective new album from the singer/songwriter/actor (of This Is Us fame) that had an aesthetic that seemed inspired by...

March 7, 2022

“Perseverance and Patience”: Judas Priest Bassist Ian Hill on ’50 Heavy Metal Years,’ Anniversary Tour and Longevity

Celebrating 50 years of service on the hard rock battlefield, Judas Priest is routinely championed as one of the most important and influential heavy rock bands in music history. Their...

March 7, 2022

Phoebe Bridgers Announces 2022 ‘Reunion Tour’ Dates, Including Coachella, Glastonbury and Beyond

Phoebe Bridgers enjoyed a monumentally busy 2021, one that earned the singer/songwriter four Grammy nominations on the strength of her standout second full-length record, Punisher, as well as a cathartic...

March 4, 2022

Kurt Vile Previews New Album ‘(watch my moves)’ with “Hey Like a Child”; Tour Starts in April

Fuzzed-out guitar-based indie/rocker Kurt Vile will add to his catalog of music on April 15 with a new record titled (watch my moves), and on Friday he debuted “Hey Like a Child,”...

March 4, 2022

Soul Blind Embraces the ’90s Vibes with “Misplaced” Video; Full-Length LP & Tour with Drug Church on the Way

Watch the new music video for “Misplaced” by Soul Blind without any context and guess what year it was released: If you guessed 1995, you’d be … incorrect, but you’d...

March 4, 2022

Take a Ride Through Las Vegas in Wallows’ New Video for “At The End of the Day”; New Album 3/25

Wallows, the three-piece indie/pop band featuring actor Dylan Minnette (one of the stars of the latest Scream film and Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why), Braeden Lemasters, an actor known for roles such as Men of...

March 4, 2022

The Regrettes to Release ‘Further Joy’ LP 4/8, Share “That’s What Makes Me Love You”

Four-piece pop/punk band The Regrettes will release Further Joy, a new studio album, on April 8. The group officially detailed its third record on Friday, accompanied by album artwork, tour...

March 4, 2022

Out Now: ‘External Combustion,’ a New Album from Mike Campbell & the Dirty Knobs (Listen)

External Combustion is a new record from Mike Campbell & the Dirty Knobs, the second full-length from the ensemble fronted by the heralded Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers guitarist/songwriter. The...

March 4, 2022

Out Now: ‘Run, Rose, Run,’ a New LP from Dolly Parton — Paired with a Book She Co-Authored with James Patterson

Today, March 4, the inimitable Dolly Parton adds to her ever-growing legacy of music with Run, Rose, Run, a new record that marks her 48th studio album to date. It’s...

March 3, 2022

New Red Hot Chili Peppers: Stream “Poster Child,” a Funky Jam with Anthony Kiedis Name-Dropping Ronald Reagan and Taco Bell

A calling card of the Red Hot Chili Peppers over the years has been the (sometimes unintelligible) rap/spoken word vocals from Anthony Kiedis — and that’s very much on the...

March 3, 2022

Jack White Shares “Hi-De-Ho” & “Queen of the Bees”; Two New Albums & Tour Coming Soon

Chameleonic guitarist/songwriter Jack White has been steadily previewing a pair of new albums in recent weeks, and the latest songs arrived on Thursday. “Hi-De-Ho” is a collaboration with rapper Q-Tip,...

March 2, 2022

Ghost Previews ‘Impera’ with Wild New Track, “Twenties”; New Album Due 3/11

Two-time Grammy-nominated Swedish hard rock/metal band Ghost will release a new studio album titled Impera on March 11. On Wednesday, the mysterious and compelling group shared a song called “Twenties” as a preview:...

March 2, 2022

Mitski Previews Sold-Out Tour with “Stay Soft” on ‘Kimmel,’ New Album ‘Laurel Hell’ Out Now

Mitski is a treasured artist in the indie/rock community — so much so that her entire current North American tour is completely sold out. Her live shows are transcendent, enveloping...

March 2, 2022

Blondie Announce August U.S. Tour with Special Guest The Damned; Playing Cruel World Festival in May

This summer, Debbie Harry, Chris Stein and Blondie will head out on the road for a run of U.S. tour dates, the legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band...

March 1, 2022

Gilbert O’Sullivan Q&A: On His First U.S. Tour in Nearly 50 Years(!), a ‘Good Song’ vs. a ‘Hit’ and Beyond

Boasting classic hits such as “Alone Again (Naturally),” “Get Down,” “Out Of The Question” and “Clair,” anybody with an ear tuned to the wondrous songs blasting out on AM radio...

March 1, 2022

HAIM Debuts “Lost Track” with Paul Thomas Anderson-Directed Video; North American Tour Starts in April

The sisters of HAIM have returned with “Lost Track,” a new song/video that serves as the first bit of new music from the Los Angeles group since the theatrical debut...

March 1, 2022

The Offspring Announces ‘Let The Bad Times Roll’ Spring U.S. Tour ft. Radkey and Blame My Youth

Last April, Orange County punk vets The Offspring released Let The Bad Times Roll, the band’s tenth studio record to date. Since its release, the band had yet to head...

March 1, 2022

PUP Front Man Stefan Babcock Confronts Guilt Over Neglecting His Once-Favorite Guitar in “Matilda” Video

Canadian punk/indie band PUP has been busy previewing a new album titled The Unraveling of PUPTHEBAND, due on April 1. The latest song shared from the record arrived on Tuesday in the form...

March 1, 2022

Sharon Van Etten Shares New Video for “Used To It”; Tour with Julien Baker + Angel Olsen This Summer

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Sharon Van Etten has now premiered two new songs so far this year, perhaps indicative of an impending new album release — which would be her first since...

March 1, 2022

Papa Roach Shares “Cut The Line,” ‘Ego Trip’ LP Coming 4/8; Tour ft. Hollywood Undead/Bad Wolves On Now

The past few months have seen a flurry of activity from Papa Roach, and it was all building to today — when the long-running hard-rock/nu-metal band announced its 11th studio...

March 1, 2022

Greta Van Fleet Extends 2022 ‘Dreams in Gold’ Spring Tour with Fall Run of North America

In April 2021, dynamic young rock and roll band Greta Van Fleet reaffirmed its status as one of the foremost entities in music today with The Battle At Garden’s Gate, a new...

March 1, 2022

Mike Campbell & the Dirty Knobs Debut “State of Mind,” ft. Margo Price (‘External Combustion’ LP Out 3/4)

Mike Campbell & the Dirty Knobs are gearing up to release External Combustion, a brand new studio album, this Friday, March 4. On Tuesday, the Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers...

March 1, 2022

Tool Debuts Reimagined, Extended Version of 1992 Single “Opiate,” ‘Fear Inoculum’ Vinyl Out Now

UPDATE: Out now: The Grammy-winning “Fear Inoculum” 5-LP box set from Tool Currently on Billboard’s best-selling vinyl Limited-edition, available now at our Rock Cellar store: HERE Today, March 1, prog/metal...

February 28, 2022

311 Announces Additional Spring 2022 Tour Dates Geared Around 311 Day Events in Las Vegas

Reggae/rock vets 311 have a busy few months ahead of them, and on Monday the long-running band detailed an additional slate of tour dates for the spring. The outing is centered around...

February 25, 2022

Out Now: Gang of Youths’ ‘angel in realtime.,’ an Astounding, Emotional Study of the Human Condition

It’s made apparent from the very beginning of Angel in Realtime, the new album from Australian indie/rock band Gang of Youths released today, Feb. 25, on the crushing opener “you...

February 25, 2022

Out Now: ‘All The Truth That I Can Tell,’ a New LP from Dashboard Confessional (Tour w/ Jimmy Eat World 2/27)

Today, Feb. 25, Dashboard Confessional returned with its ninth studio album to date, All The Truth That I Can Tell. The band, fronted as always by singer/songwriter Chris Carrabba, has...

February 25, 2022

Recap: Underoath Brings ‘Voyeurist’ Tour to Los Angeles with Spiritbox, Bad Omens and Stray from the Path

At one point during the headlining set from Underoath on Thursday night at the Wiltern in Los Angeles, vocalist Spencer Chamberlain remarked that this past week of live gigs were...

February 25, 2022

Catch ‘Studio 666,’ the Foo Fighters’ New Horror/Comedy Heavy on the Gore (and Laughs) — In Theaters Now

You may think to yourself, “wait, what? Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters are starring in a horror film?” when confronted with the existence of Studio 666. But yes, it’s...

February 24, 2022

Coming March 22: Felix Cavaliere’s ‘Memoir of a Rascal’; Tour Dates and New Album on the Way

On March 22, singer/songwriter/Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Felix Cavaliere of the Rascals will release his official autobiography, Memoir of a Rascal. Officially detailed this week, the book looks...

February 24, 2022

Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains) and Band Heading Out on Tour in March Supporting New Solo LP ‘Brighten’

In late October, Alice in Chains guitarist/songwriter Jerry Cantrell released Brighten, his first new solo album since 2002’s Degradation Trip. The record finds Cantrell accompanied in the studio by a...

February 24, 2022

Tears for Fears: Longevity, Tragedy and the Natural Evolution of New LP ‘The Tipping Point’ (The Interview)

During the mid-1980s, Tears For Fears were ubiquitous on MTV and American radio with “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” and “Shout.” The synth-pop duo from Bath, England dominated the...

February 22, 2022

Tool to Release ‘Opiate2’ to Mark 30th Anniversary of 1992 EP with Limited Blu-Ray Short Film (Preorder)

On March 18, prog/metal masters Tool will revisit their 1992 Opiate EP, their first commercially available release. Opiate2 will feature a re-imagined and extended version of the EP’s title track,...

February 22, 2022

Alt-J Plays ‘Colbert,’ New Album ‘The Dream’ Out Now; Tour with Portugal. The Man Starts 2/25

These are busy times for esteemed English indie/rock band Alt-J. The group just released its latest album, The Dream, on Feb. 11 and is preparing to head out in a...

February 22, 2022

Regina Spektor Shares “Becoming All Alone”; New Album ‘Home, before and after’ Coming in June

On June 24, beloved singer/songwriter Regina Spektor will release her eighth studio album, Home, before and after, via Warner Records. The news was officially announced by Spektor on Tuesday, and...

February 22, 2022

Procol Harum Founder Gary Brooker Dies 76 After a Battle with Cancer: Rest in Peace

Gary Brooker, co-founder, singer and composer of Procol Harum, has passed away at the age of 76 after a battle with cancer. Gary Brooker – 29 May 1945 – 19...

February 18, 2022

Lit Announces ‘Spring Loaded’ 2022 Tour; New Live Video for “Yeah Yeah Yeah”; Album in the Works

Orange County, California rock/pop band Lit returned in early November with “Yeah Yeah Yeah,” a customarily loud, proud and catchy slab of guitar-driven precision from the band that scored one...

February 18, 2022

311 Announces Live Stream for 311 Day Gigs in Las Vegas — Promising Extended Sets of ‘Hits, Classics and Rarities’

On March 11 and 12, reggae/rock veterans 311 will play two very special shows at Dolby Live at Park MGM as part of their ongoing 311 Day festivities. Playing to...

February 18, 2022

Ringo Starr Talks New Book, ‘Get Back,’ the Gassiest Beatle, His Rams Fandom, “Octopus’ Garden” & More on ‘Kimmel’

Ringo Starr paid another visit to Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday night to discuss a number of relevant topics surrounding the Beatles legend these days. The conversation, which spans more...

February 18, 2022

Joe Satriani Debuts the Atmospheric “Faceless”; Guitarist’s New Album ‘The Elephants of Mars’ Out 4/8

Guitar wizard Joe Satriani will release a new album titled The Elephants of Mars on April 8 — and on Friday, “Satch” shared a new song/video from the record as...

February 17, 2022

Ed Sheeran & Bring Me the Horizon Debut Alternate Version of Sheeran’s Grammy-Nominated Hit, “Bad Habits”

English hard rock/metal band Bring Me the Horizon has taken measures in recent years to move away from that genre classification, first with 2019’s amo record and its latest single,...

February 17, 2022

Watch Spoon Play “The Hardest Cut” on ‘Kimmel’; New Album ‘Lucifer on the Sofa’ Out Now

On Feb. 11, celebrated indie/rockers Spoon released Lucifer on the Sofa, a new album that showcases just why Britt Daniel and his band are so highly regarded in the scene....

February 17, 2022

Smile Along with Colin Hay in His Upbeat New Video for “Love is Everywhere” (New Album Out 3/18)

Colin Hay recently announced a new studio record, Now and the Evermore, which the longtime Men at Work singer/songwriter will release on March 18. On Thursday, Hay shared a new...

February 16, 2022

Record Store Day 2022: Special Releases Coming from David Bowie, The Doors, Taylor Swift, U2 and Many More

Saturday, April 23 will mark the 15th annual Record Store Day, an event that began as a small niche appreciation of the vinyl record and has since morphed into an...

February 16, 2022

Coming in May: ‘Long Train Runnin’: Our Story of the Doobie Brothers,’ by Tom Johnston & Pat Simmons

The history of The Doobie Brothers is undeniable — the band finally made it into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2020 after decades’ worth of memorable music...

February 16, 2022

Rod Stewart Sets 2022 Summer Tour with Special Guests Cheap Trick — 38 Shows Across North America

Sir Rod Stewart recently announced a massive tour set for this summer, which will take the legendary singer/songwriter out on the road across North America with special guests Cheap Trick...

February 15, 2022

Puscifer (ft. Tool’s Maynard James Keenan) Announces ‘Existential Reckoning’ U.S. Tour — First Since 2016

Outside his work fronting prog/metal masters Tool, Maynard James Keenan has long maintained a vastly different side project, Puscifer — and later this year, the ensemble will head out on...

February 15, 2022

My Morning Jacket Announces U.S. Tour; New Self-Titled Album Out Now

Later this year, My Morning Jacket will embark on a big U.S. headlining tour, the esteemed band announced on Tuesday. The news comes on the heels of the October release...

February 15, 2022

New Found Glory Announces ‘Sticks and Stones’ 20th Anniversary Tour ft. Four Year Strong and Be Well

When Florida-based pop/punk band New Found Glory released their third full-length album, Sticks and Stones, in 2002, it was a massive boost to NFG’s popularity — and, likely, a significant...

February 15, 2022

The Vibes Are Strong with “Like Exploding Stones,” a New Song/Video from Kurt Vile (New LP 4/15)

Kurt Vile has cultivated a strong presence and dedicated audience over the past few years with his brand of psychedelic, fuzzed-out guitar-based indie/rock — and on April 15, Vile will...

February 15, 2022

Mike Campbell & the Dirty Knobs Share “Electric Gypsy” Video; ‘External Combustion’ LP Out 3/4

On March 4, Mike Campbell & the Dirty Knobs will release External Combustion, the second full-length album from the ensemble led by the longtime Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers guitarist/songwriter....

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 14, 2022

Third Eye Blind Commemorating 25th Anniversary with ‘Summer Gods’ Tour ft. Taking Back Sunday & Hockey Dad

Stephan Jenkins and Third Eye Blind will commemorate 25 years since the release of the band’s breakthrough 1997 self-titled album with a special tour this summer. Officially announced on Monday,...

February 14, 2022

It Looks Like Ringo Starr, Joe Walsh and Their Wives Enjoyed the Rams’ Win in Super Bowl LVI

The stars came out on Sunday for Super Bowl LVI at Los Angeles SoFi Stadium, the gorgeous new NFL stadium that plays home to both the Los Angeles Chargers and...

February 14, 2022

Foo Fighters Add 10 More Shows to 2022 North American Tour; ‘Studio 666’ Movie in Theaters 2/25

Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters already have a busy summer ahead of them, and on Monday, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band added to that schedule with...

February 11, 2022

Top 11 Classic Tracks from Singer/Songwriters

“I don’t deserve a Songwriters Hall of Fame Award. But fifteen years ago, I had a brain operation and I didn’t deserve that, either. So I’ll keep it!” — Quincy...

February 11, 2022

Jack White Plugs in and Freaks Out on the Squealing, Electrifying New Song “Fear of the Dawn” (Listen)

There are many different sides to Jack White. Sometimes, the chameleonic guitarist/songwriter plugs in and freaks out with raucous garage-rock (as he did for years with the White Stripes), while...

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...

February 10, 2022

I’m Still Standing: Ian Anderson on Jethro Tull’s Return, Spinal Tap Moments & Music That Makes Him Want to ‘Wreak Havoc and Mayhem’

It has been more than 18 years since Jethro Tull released a new studio album. The wait ended January 28, 2022, with the release of The Zealot Gene. Songwriter, vocalist...

February 10, 2022

KISS ‘Destroyer 45’: Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley & Bob Ezrin Reflect on the Milestone 1976 Album

Bolstered by the success of their breakthrough 1975 album Alive!, as KISS moved forward, in order to retain their newly anointed status as rock gods their follow-up studio album had to...

February 9, 2022

Fleet Foxes Announce International Tour Supporting Grammy-Nominated 2020 Album ‘Shore’

Beginning in late June, esteemed indie/folk band Fleet Foxes will launch an international tour in support of Shore, the 2020 album released by singer/songwriter/band leader Robin Pecknold and his colleagues....

February 9, 2022

Mammoth WVH Captures Life on the Road in New Video for “Epiphany”; Tour with Dirty Honey Starts 2/20

Since releasing his full-length studio debut in June of 2021, Wolfgang Van Halen (son of the late Eddie) has proven that his project, Mammoth WVH, has the “stuff” necessary to...

February 9, 2022

Portugal. The Man Returns with Funky, Mad Magazine-Inspired “What, Me Worry?” Video; New Album in June

It’s been nearly five years since Woodstock, the eighth studio album from Portugal. The Man that was released in 2017 and (finally) helped the band break through on a massive...

February 8, 2022

Sharon Van Etten Takes Control in Her Workout Routine-Heavy Music Video for New Song “Porta”

“Porta” is the title of a new song/video from Sharon Van Etten, the singer/songwriter‘s first bit of new music since 2020. Its corresponding music video, which was premiered on Tuesday,...

February 8, 2022

IDLES Sets 2022 North American Tour Around Coachella Dates; New Album ‘Crawler’ Out Now

Back on Nov. 12, Bristol, UK-based band IDLES released its new album, Crawler, amid intense anticipation that has built over the past few years — and after the strong reception...

February 8, 2022

Watch the Foo Fighters Play a VR Concert in the Metaverse After the Super Bowl 2/13 — Here’s How

Somewhat inexplicably, the Foo Fighters have never performed at the Super Bowl Halftime Show — but this coming Sunday, Feb. 13, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band will...

February 8, 2022

2022 Academy Award Nominations Announced; Oscars Set for 3/27 on ABC

The official list of 2022 Academy Award nominations was unveiled early Tuesday, ahead of the 94th Oscars ceremony on Sunday, March 27, starting at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET on...

February 7, 2022

Nine Inch Nails Announce Short U.S. Tour for 2022 Around Festival Dates at Shaky Knees & Primavera Sound

Coming up this spring and fall, Nine Inch Nails will play a handful of U.S. tour dates, the Trent Reznor-led band announced on Monday. Support for the shows will be...

February 7, 2022

Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band Set 2022 Tour (ft. Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Warren Ham, Hamish Stuart, Greg Bissonette, Edgar Winter)

Later this spring, Ringo Starr will hit the road once again with his esteemed All-Starr Band, and on Monday the Beatles legend unveiled an updated tour schedule and details regarding...

February 7, 2022

The Who Announces ‘The Who Hits Back!’ 2022 North American Tour Dates

Starting this spring, Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend will return to North America for The Who Hits Back!, a tour that will find the English rock legends and their band...

February 4, 2022

Halestorm Previews New Album ‘Back from the Dead’ with “The Steeple”; LP Due 5/6

Back in August, Lzzy Hale and hard-rock heroes Halestorm announced to the world that they were “Back from the Dead” with a heavy, anthemic new song — and now the...

February 4, 2022

Watch Slash ft. Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators Play “The River is Rising” on ‘Kimmel’; ‘4’ LP Out 2/11

Next Friday, Feb. 11, Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators will release a new full-length album, 4 — their fourth as a collective. The ensemble has been previewing the...

February 4, 2022

Out Now: Mitski Backs the Buzz with Compelling, Alluring New Album, ‘Laurel Hell’ (Listen)

Listening to Laurel Hell, the new studio album from acclaimed indie singer/songwriter Mitski, it’s easy to understand why her upcoming North American tour is completely sold out. Her style of...

February 3, 2022

Q&A: William Ryan Key on Taking a Leap with His New EP, Yellowcard’s Ups & Downs, Mental Health & Star Wars

William Ryan Key is, for lack of a better term, a key figure in pop/punk history. With Yellowcard, he hit a high note with 2003’s “Ocean Avenue,” a breakthrough single...

February 3, 2022

Preview ‘In the Court of the Crimson King,’ a New King Crimson Documentary Set to Premiere at SXSW

“I can’t be the only sane man in this asylum,” says King Crimson mastermind Robert Fripp at the end of the trailer for a new documentary titled In the Court...

February 3, 2022

Wallows Debuts DIY “Especially You” Music Video; New Album ‘Tell Me That It’s Over’ Out 3/25

Were it not for the COVID-19 pandemic, Wallows could very well be one of the biggest indie bands around right now — and they’re poised for an even bigger breakthrough in...

February 2, 2022

Lucy Dacus Shares New Song/Video for “Kissing Lessons,” a Song About Childhood Infatuation; Tour Starts Soon

Released in June of 2021, Home Video was an especially personal album from singer/songwriter Lucy Dacus, a collection of songs reflecting on experiences from her childhood, hometown and upbringing. Kissing...

February 2, 2022

Red Hot Chili Peppers Tease New Song on Social Media with a 20-Second John Frusciante Guitar Solo

Update: The Red Hot Chili Peppers have premiered “Black Summer” and announced a new album — click here. It’s looking more likely than ever that a new single from the...

February 1, 2022

Bright Eyes Sets 2022 Tour Dates and Expansive Reissue/Re-Recorded Album Series

Long-running indie band Bright Eyes announced an extensive set of tour dates on Tuesday that will keep the Conor Oberst-led group quite busy for much of the rest of the...

February 1, 2022

Rising U.K. Duo Wet Leg Shares Video for “Oh No” — Exposing Some Wild YouTube Comments They’ve Received

Is Wet Leg a “polarizing” band? Judging by the wide-ranging sorts of comments the rising U.K. duo has earned on its various videos thus far, the answer may indeed be...

February 1, 2022

New from Arlo Parks: New Song/Music Video for “Softly”; Tour with Clairo Starts 2/16

After a breakthrough 2021 that saw the release of her first full-length album, the captivating Collapsed in Sunbeams, singer/songwriter Arlo Parks is poised for an even bigger 2022. That album...

February 1, 2022

Wolf Alice Announces 2022 North American Tour in Support of Last Year’s ‘Blue Weekend’ LP

English alt/indie band Wolf Alice returned last June with Blue Weekend, a new album that found the group really honing in on a specific sound and putting together a collection...

February 1, 2022

The War on Drugs Extends 2022 Tour Into June, Adds Rescheduled Dates; ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’ Out Now

After releasing a sweepingly powerful new album, I Don’t Live Here Anymore, in October, Philadelphia-based indie/rock ensemble The War on Drugs is preparing to head out on a big tour...

January 31, 2022

Todd Rundgren, Christopher Cross, Joey Molland, Jay DeMarcus, Denny Laine and Jason Scheff: Beatles Tribute Tour Coming in March

It Was Fifty Years Ago Today: A Tribute to The Beatles is the name of a new tour from an impressive ensemble featuring Todd Rundgren, Christopher Cross, Badfinger featuring Joey...

January 31, 2022

AFI Reschedules 2022 Tour Supporting New Album ‘Bodies’; Dates Pushed to the Fall

Back in June of 2021, AFI released Bodies, the alt/punk band‘s 11th studio album and first since 2017. A dark, moody album featuring some of the band’s strongest work in a while, Bodies is...

January 28, 2022

Guitarist Steve Stevens Teams Up with The String Revolution for “Crazy Train,” In Tribute to Randy Rhoads

The String Revolution, a quartet of virtuoso guitar players with a knack for putting together impeccable sounds from their instruments, tapped fellow six-string aficionado Steve Stevens for a new musical...

January 28, 2022

Dashboard Confessional Shares “Burning Heart” from New Album; LA/NYC Record Release Shows Announced

On Feb. 25, Dashboard Confessional will return with its ninth studio album to date, All The Truth That I Can Tell. The band, fronted as always by singer/songwriter Chris Carrabba, has been previewing...

January 28, 2022

Stream: The Beatles’ Rooftop Concert Audio Released to Help Commemorate 53rd Anniversary of Classic Performance

This coming Sunday, Jan. 30, marks the 53rd anniversary of The Beatles‘ rooftop performance atop Apple Corps HQ in London. For the first time, isolated audio recordings from the rooftop...

January 27, 2022

Watch Dream Theater’s Video for “Transcending Time,” from New Album ‘A View from the Top of the World’

“Transcending Time” is a song featured on A View from the Top of the World, the new record from prog-rock masters Dream Theater that was released in October. Clocking in...

January 26, 2022

Warpaint Returns: L.A. Indie Band Shares “Champion,” ‘Radiate Like This’ LP Due in May

Warpaint re-emerged on Wednesday with “Champion,” the Los Angeles-based indie/pop band‘s first bit of new music in a while and a preview of Radiate Like This, the group’s first album...

January 25, 2022

Biffy Clyro: First North American Tour Since 2017 Coming in the Spring (Details/Dates)

It’s been a while since genre-defying Scottish trio Biffy Clyro embarked on a proper North American tour, but the band will do just that this coming spring. The band, which...

January 25, 2022

New from Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs: Stream “Wicked Mind,” New LP ‘External Combustion’ Due 3/4

Back in November 2020, Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs released Wreckless Abandon, the debut studio album from the longtime Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers guitarist/songwriter. The record had seen...

January 25, 2022

Premiere: Bruce Sudano’s “Fatal Love” Video,’ from New Album ‘Ode to a Nightingale’ (Available Now)

Back in October, singer/songwriter Bruce Sudano added to his catalog of music with Ode to a Nightingale, a seven-song album featuring the single “Fatal Love.” That song now has an...

January 24, 2022

Bob Dylan Announces Spring U.S. Leg of ‘Rough & Rowdy Ways’ Tour for March + April

Last fall, Bob Dylan embarked on his first public live performances since 2019 with the Rough & Rowdy Ways tour. On Monday, the legendary singer/songwriter detailed a new leg of...

January 24, 2022

Colin Hay Shares “Now and the Evermore” (ft. Ringo Starr on Drums), from New Album Out 3/18

On March 18, Colin Hay will add to his robust catalog of releases with Now and the Evermore, a new album that the longtime Men at Work singer/songwriter previewed on...

January 21, 2022

New from Papa Roach: Stream “Stand Up,” an Energetic Call-To-Action Anthem (& Spring Tour News)

Shared on Friday by Papa Roach, “Stand Up” is a song with a specific — and powerful — message. “‘Stand Up’ is inspired by the social unrest of marginalized people...

January 20, 2022

The Zombies: Spring U.S. Tour Still On, U.K. Spring Tour Pushed to 2023

Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Zombies announced this week that they’ve tempered their 2022 touring plans a bit, due to a medical situation faced by one of the...

January 20, 2022

The Regrettes Reschedule Spring 2022 Tour, Building to Spots at Coachella and Bonnaroo

The Regrettes, the four-piece pop/punk band on the rise in recent years after a series of acclaimed releases, returned in the fall with an engaging new song, “Monday,” which featured...

January 20, 2022

Ghost Returns with Twisted, Dark New Song/Video “Call Me Little Sunshine,” ‘Impera’ Album Out 3/11

Two-time Grammy-nominated Swedish hard rock/metal band Ghost dropped some big news on Thursday, and — no surprise, given the group’s overall vibe over the years — it’s heavy both with its guitars...

January 19, 2022

Steve Vai Postpones 2022 Tour from January to September; Needs Surgical Procedure

Guitarist Steve Vai announced this week that his planned North American tour that was to begin on Jan. 27 has been postponed to the fall due to his need of...

January 19, 2022

Joe Satriani Announces ‘The Elephants of Mars’ Album; Shares “Sahara” Video Directed by His Son, ZZ Satriani

Guitar wizard Joe Satriani will release a new record titled The Elephants of Mars on April 8. “Satch” dropped the big announcement on Wednesday, and previewed his 19th studio album...

January 18, 2022

64th Grammy Awards Rescheduled to April 3, Will Also Move from Los Angeles to Las Vegas

After being postponed from their original Jan. 31 date due to COVID-19 concerns, the 64th Grammy Awards have now been rescheduled for April 3 — but at MGM Grand Garden...

January 18, 2022

Mudhoney Expands 2022 World Tour with North American Leg in the Spring (Some Shows with Meat Puppets)

Mudhoney, the Seattle-based band that inspired many bands with its groundbreaking sound in the mid-1980s (with Kurt Cobain an especially noteworthy devotee), is preparing a new album, which would be...

January 18, 2022

311 Sets Spring Tour Dates Around 311 Day Events and Festival Appearances

This spring is gearing up to be a busy one for reggae/rock vets 311. The band already has big plans for its 311 Day festivities in Las Vegas, a two-day...

January 18, 2022

PUP Details New Album ‘the Unraveling of Puptheband,’ Shares “Robot Writes a Love Song”

Canadian punk/indie band PUP will release a new album titled The Unraveling of Puptheband on April 1. Recorded over the summer of 2021 in Connecticut at the “bat-filled mansion” of...

January 17, 2022

Gin Blossoms to Celebrate 30th Anniversary of ‘New Miserable Experience’ with 2022 Tour

Originally released in August of 1992, New Miserable Experience marked a turning point for the Gin Blossoms — eventually. Though the band‘s second album debuted without much fanfare, things picked...

January 14, 2022

New from Slash ft. Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators: Stream the Rowdy “Call Off the Dogs,” from ‘4’ LP Out 2/11

On Feb. 11, Slash ft. Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators will release their new album, 4, the first release on Gibson Records after the guitar company announced its new endeavor...

January 14, 2022

Coheed and Cambria Releasing ‘Vaxis II: A Window of the Waking Mind’ Album 5/27; Stream Two New Songs

Vaxis II: A Window of the Waking Mind is the title of a new album from esteemed prog-rock/experimental band Coheed and Cambria. The record was officially announced on Friday, and is...

January 14, 2022

Out Now: John Lodge ‘The Royal Affair and After’ Live Album, ft. Moody Blues Classics and More (Listen)

“It really is keeping the Moody Blues music alive.” That’s what John Lodge said to Rock Cellar’s Frank Mastropolo in our interview geared around the release of his new live...

January 14, 2022

Out Now: ‘The Boy Named If,’ a New Album from Elvis Costello & the Imposters (Listen)

The Boy Named If is the 32nd full-length album in the incredible career of Elvis Costello. Released with his band the Imposters, the album officially arrived today, Jan. 14, on...

January 14, 2022

New from Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros.: Stream “West L.A. Fadeaway” from ‘Live in Colorado’ LP Due in February

On Feb. 18, Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros will release Live In Colorado, their first vinyl collection of recorded material that’s sure to appeal to Grateful Dead fans. The collection was...

January 14, 2022

Jack White Debuts Self-Directed Music Video for “Love is Selfish,” from His New ‘Entering Heaven Alive’ Album

Jack White already announced he will be releasing two new solo albums next year — and now, the esteemed guitarist/songwriter has debuted a music video for a song called “Love is Selfish.” The track...

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...

January 13, 2022

Spoon Details U.S. Tour + Shares Music Video for “Wild,” from New ‘Lucifer on the Sofa’ Album

These are busy times for Spoon, as the long-running indie band will release its new record, Lucifer on the Sofa, on Feb. 11 via Matador Records. Earlier this week, the...

January 13, 2022

Take a Trip Through Time with Lucius’ New Video for “Next to Normal”; New Album ‘Second Nature’ Out 4/8

On April 8, indie/pop band Lucius will return with Second Nature, its third full-length studio album to date. The record was co-produced by Dave Cobb and Brandi Carlile, and its...

January 13, 2022

Steve Vai Debuts “Zeus in Chains” Video; New Album ‘Inviolate’ & U.S. Tour Coming in Late January

On Jan. 28, iconic guitarist Steve Vai will release a new studio album titled Inviolate. Vai has been previewing the record in recent weeks with a few tracks, and the...

January 12, 2022

Dirty Honey/Mammoth WVH Postpone Start of 2022 Tour Due to COVID-19, Issue Statement

Dirty Honey and Mammoth WVH were to hit the road soon for the Young Guns tour, one of the most exciting pairings on the rock music scene at the moment. However,...

January 12, 2022

Kenny Loggins Announces New Memoir, ‘Still Alright,’ Coming in June via Hachette Books

Singer/songwriter/legend Kenny Loggins has crafted a career that has spanned decades and enamored millions around the world, and he has plenty of stories to tell regarding his journey along the...

January 12, 2022

More New Mitski: Hear “Love Me More,” from ‘Laurel Hell’ LP Coming 2/4

The past few weeks have seen a pair of songs debuted by indie singer/songwriter Mitski, previews of her forthcoming studio album, Laurel Hell. The record will be released on Feb....

January 11, 2022

Jimmy Eat World & Dashboard Confessional Announce Co-Headlining Tour for Spring 2022

This spring, two stalwarts of the alt/rock scene will join forces for a co-headlining tour sure to be a favorite among fans when Jimmy Eat World and Dashboard Confessional head...

January 11, 2022

Tool Launches U.S. Tour with Surprises and Deep Cuts in Oregon Concert (Watch Fan Footage)

Prog-rock/metal masters Tool began their anticipated North American tour on Monday night in Eugene, Oregon. The group’s first performance in 670 days due to the pandemic (after its planned 2020...

January 10, 2022

Sharon Van Etten, Julien Baker & Angel Olsen to Head Out on ‘The Wild Hearts’ Co-Headlining Tour in Summer

This summer, three pillars of of the indie singer/songwriter scene will join forces for co-headlining outing when Sharon Van Etten, Julien Baker and Angel Olsen embark on The Wild Hearts...

January 10, 2022

New Spiritualized: Stream “Crazy,” from ‘Everything Was Beautiful’ Album Out 2/25

On Feb. 25, Spiritualized — the English “space-rock” project helmed by multi-instrumentalist Jason Pierce, a.k.a “J Spaceman,” will release a new record titled Everything Was Beautiful. The project was announced recently and came with...

January 10, 2022

A Few Questions With … Electric Violinist Susan Aquila

Electric Violinist Susan Aquila Storms Rock World with New Self-Titled Album The electric violin is no longer an oddity in rock. Pioneers such as Mark Wood have captured its energy and...

January 7, 2022

David Bowie ‘Toy’: The Making of the Joyous, Long-Lost Early 2000s Album (Available Now for #Bowie75)

Producer Mark Plati and guitarist Earl Slick recall the making of an album unlike anything else in the vast catalog of David Bowie. For what would have been David Bowie’s...

January 7, 2022

Edgar Winter & Joe Walsh Team Up for “Johnny B. Goode”; All-Star Tribute Album to Johnny Winter Out in April

Due out on April 15, Brother Johnny is an all-star tribute album to the late Johnny Winter, compiled and spearheaded by his brother, Edgar Winter. The album will be released...

January 7, 2022

Bon Jovi Details 2022 North American Arena Tour

This spring, Bon Jovi will embark on an arena tour of cities in North America. The news was made official early Friday morning. The outing will essentially serve as the...

January 5, 2022

New alt-j: “Hard Drive Gold,” a Cryptocurrency-Inspired Song with a Video Depicting the Creeping Apocalypse

On Feb. 11, English indie-rock band alt-j will return with a new album titled The Dream. On Wednesday, the group shared a new song as a preview of the record....

January 5, 2022

Father John Misty: ‘Chloë and the Next 20th Century’ LP Out 4/8, Debuts “Funny Girl” Video

On April 8, renowned indie singer/songwriter Father John Misty (a.k.a. Josh Tillman) will release his fifth full-length album, Chloë and the Next 20th Century. The record was officially announced on...

January 4, 2022

Billy Strings Sets Spring Headlining Tour; Up for Two Grammy Awards with 2021’s ‘Renewal’ LP

The past few years have seen the spotlight shine upon bluegrass musician Billy Strings, who will ride the wave of momentum this coming spring for a headlining tour across a...

January 3, 2022

Let’s Eat Grandma Celebrate Friendship with a Tennis Match and Fireworks in New “Happy New Year” Video

English pop duo Let’s Eat Grandma unleashed a new video on Monday, the appropriately timed “Happy New Year.” A preview of the upcoming third full-length album from Rosa Walton and...

January 3, 2022

Streaming Now: Watch the New ‘Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name’ Documentary

This past Sunday, Jan. 2, CNN premiered Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name, a new documentary film focusing on the intertwining careers and shared legacies of...

December 30, 2021

Watch the Foo Fighters’ Madison Square Garden Show from June 2021, Streaming on YouTube for a Limited Time

Back in June, the Foo Fighters staged a powerful live concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City, billed as “the return of live music” as the first performance...

December 29, 2021

A Look Back at Musicians/Entertainers Who Died in 2021

The year is drawing to a close. As we all look ahead to 2022 (and hopefully a return to more of a “normal” way of life that the COVID-19 pandemic has rendered...

December 28, 2021

Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets Postpones 2022 North American Tour Dates Due to COVID-19 Concerns

Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets, the all-star ensemble spearheaded by the legendary Pink Floyd drummer, has unfortunately postponed its planed 2022 North American tour dates. The news was announced on...

December 22, 2021

Preview the New ‘Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name’ Documentary, Premiering 1/2 on CNN

Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name is a new documentary film scheduled to debut on Jan. 2 on CNN before being available via cable satellite providers, CNNgo, and CNN mobile apps from Jan. 3 to Jan. 9.

December 22, 2021

Steve Vai Previews New Album ‘Inviolate’ with “Little Pretty” Performance Video

Steve Vai shared a performance video of "Little Pretty," a song from his upcoming album, 'Inviolate,' due out in late January

December 20, 2021

Social Media Toasts Alice Cooper After a Photo of Him Serving Food at a Charity Event Surfaces

An older photo of Alice Cooper serving food to those in need at a fundraising event made the rounds as an example of his many charitable endeavors.

December 16, 2021

‘Hunky Dory’ at 50: Looking Back on David Bowie’s Transitional 1971 Record

Visionary. Truth teller. Influencer. Pioneer. Storyteller. There are countless superlatives to describe the iconic David Bowie, but even such lofty praise is perhaps insufficient to represent the critically acclaimed musician,...

December 16, 2021

Happy Holidays from Pink Floyd: A Dozen Early 1970s-Era Live Albums are Up on Streaming Platforms

A series of early 1970s live albums from Pink Floyd have shown up on digital streaming platforms.

December 15, 2021

‘The Byrds: 1964-1967’ Book Curated by Roger McGuinn, Chris Hillman and David Crosby Coming in 2022

'The Byrds: 1964-1967' is a 400-page tabletop book coming in 2022, curated by Roger McGuinn, Chris Hillman and David Crosby.

December 14, 2021

Code Orange Announces 2022 Headlining Tour ft. Loathe, Vended and Dying Wish; Also Touring with Korn

Pittsburgh-based metal/experimental outfit Code Orange has a busy 2022 in store. On Tuesday, the band announced a headlining tour beginning in April that will visit cities across North America, with...

December 14, 2021

Coheed and Cambria Announces ‘The Great Destroyer’ U.S. Tour for February/March with Sheer Mag

Early next year, esteemed prog-rock/experimental band Coheed and Cambria will play a series of headlining U.S. gigs on The Great Destroyer tour, a chance for fans to catch the dynamic...

December 14, 2021

Primus Extends Rush ‘A Tribute to Kings’ Tour with 46 Shows in 2022 (ft. Battles/Black Mountain/The Black Angels)

The COVID-19 pandemic forced Les Claypool and Primus to reschedule their plans to hit the road in a toast to Canadian prog-rock gods Rush with the “A Tribute to Kings” tour, which...

December 13, 2021

Don McLean Sets 2022 North American Tour for 50th Anniversary of “American Pie”

2021 marked the 50th anniversary of the 1971 premiere of “American Pie,” the timeless song from Don McLean that served for decades as the longest No. 1 hit in Billboard...

December 13, 2021

Papa Roach Details 2022 ‘Kill the Noise’ Tour ft. Special Guests Hollywood Undead/Bad Wolves

More than two decades since the release of the band’s breakthrough 2000 major label debut, Infest, Northern California rockers Papa Roach remain a force on the hard-rock scene — and...

December 13, 2021

Shinedown Announces Big 2022 Tour with The Petty Reckless and Diamante

Next year, hard rock vets Shinedown will head out on a big run of tour dates with special guest The Petty Reckless and Diamante, a 24-show itinerary hitting some pretty...

December 10, 2021

Chris Hillman: Former Byrd and Burrito Brother Recalls His Musical Journey in New Audiobook (The Interview)

Chris Hillman‘s autobiography, Time Between: My Life as a Byrd, Burrito Brother, and Beyond, was one of the most celebrated music books of 2020. A recent audiobook version complements the...

December 10, 2021

Courtney Barnett Brings ‘Things Take Time, Take Time’ Tour to LA, Covers Gillian Welch with Lucius (Video)

Things Take Time, Take Time is the title of the new studio album from acclaimed singer/songwriter/guitarist Courtney Barnett. She’s currently out on the road supporting the album with a North...

December 10, 2021

Out Now: Green Day ‘BBC Sessions’ Live Album of Performances from 1994-2001 (Listen)

BBC Sessions is a new live release from Green Day bringing together broadcast performances the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame rock/punk outfit delivered from 1994, 1996, 1998, and 2001....

December 10, 2021

Jack White Details ‘The Supply Chain Issues’ World Tour for 2022, in Support of Two New Albums

Jack White already announced he will be releasing two new solo albums next year — and now, the esteemed guitarist/songwriter has added to his flurry of news with The Supply...

December 9, 2021

Bonnie Raitt to Receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award; New Album Coming in Spring 2022

A well-deserved honor commemorating her steadfast commitment to her craft, adored singer/songwriter/guitarist Bonnie Raitt will be among the recipients of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at the Special Merit Awards...

December 9, 2021

Q&A: Inside the New ‘Carpenters: The Musical Legacy’ Book with Richard Carpenter & Authors Mike Cidoni Lennox/Chris May

“Close to You,” “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “For All We Know,” “Rainy Days and Mondays, “Goodbye to Love,“ “Yesterday Once More,” “Top of the World” —  Carpenters’ legacy of exquisitely...

December 8, 2021

New from Beach House: Chapter Two of Upcoming Double-Album ‘Once Twice Melody’ Out 2/18 (Listen)

Dream pop/indie duo Beach House will release a new double-album, Once Twice Melody, on Feb. 18 — and the two (Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally) have now debuted a handful...

December 8, 2021

Alice Cooper Extends 2022 Tour Dates Into the Spring with Buckcherry and Ace Frehley

In early November, Alice Cooper announced a run of tour dates for early 2021, leading up to his headlining stint on the Monsters of Rock Cruise in early February —...

December 8, 2021

New Jethro Tull: Watch a Music Video for “Sad City Sisters,” from ‘The Zealot Gene’ LP Out in January

Back in July, it was announced that Jethro Tull had signed a new record deal with InsideOutMusic/Sony Music, with plans of a new album titled The Zealot Gene scheduled for...

December 7, 2021

Watch Courtney Barnett Play “If I Don’t Hear From You Tonight” on ‘Kimmel’; North American Tour On Now

Courtney Barnett is out on the road right now supporting her acclaimed new album, Things Take Time, Take Time, which was released on Nov. 12 — and while in Southern...

December 7, 2021

Bright Eyes Announce 2022 Tour, Supporting 2020’s ‘Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was’

Next year, celebrated indie outfit Bright Eyes will head back out on the road for a run of U.S. tour dates, a tour geared around the continued (and delayed) celebration...

December 7, 2021

New from Mitski: Stream “Heat Lightning,” an Entrancing Exploration of Insomnia (‘Laurel Hell’ LP Out in February)

Debuted on Tuesday, “Heat Lightning” is the latest preview of Laurel Hell, a much-anticipated new studio album from esteemed singer/songwriter Mitski. Thematically, the song concerns insomnia — and, specifically, the...

December 6, 2021

New from Slash ft. Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators: “Fill My World,” New Album ‘4’ Coming 2/11

Another track from the upcoming studio album from Slash ft. Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators is here, and “Fill My World” is led by an arena-ready lead guitar riff from...

December 6, 2021

HAIM Detail 2022 North American Headlining Tour Supporting 2020’s ‘Women in Music Pt. III’

Next year, the sisters of HAIM will embark on the One More HAIM tour of North America — an outing that serves as the much-delayed tour in support of the...

December 6, 2021

Olivia Rodrigo Announces 2022 World Tour Supporting Breakout Debut Album ‘Sour’ (Details/Dates)

2021 was a gigantic year for Olivia Rodrigo, the young singer/songwriter who released her debut album, Sour, in May on the strength of the global smash-hit singles “Drivers License” and...

December 2, 2021

Steve Vai: New Album ‘Inviolate,’ 54-Date U.S. Tour Coming in January (Pre-Order)

On Jan. 28, guitar icon Steve Vai will release a new album titled Inviolate — his first studio album since 2016’s Modern Primitive and his 10th solo album overall. Here’s...

December 1, 2021

Dispatch and O.A.R. Announce Co-Headlining Tour for Summer 2022

The vibes will be smooth next summer when Dispatch and O.A.R. link up for a co-headlining tour of the United States. Announced on Wednesday, the tour pairs two versatile, veteran...

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...

November 30, 2021

Our Lady Peace: ‘Stop Making Stupid People Famous’ U.S. Tour On Now; New ‘Spiritual Machines II’ LP in 2022

Our Lady Peace, the Canadian alt/rock band that emerged in the mid-1990s with global success thanks to hit singles such as “Superman’s Dead” and “Clumsy,” has a run of U.S....

November 30, 2021

Premiere: T Bear (Richard T. Bear) “Christmas on the Row,” a Charity Single to Help the Homeless This Holiday Season (with the Get Together Foundation)

“Christmas on the Row” is the title of a new song from T Bear, otherwise known as singer/songwriter/actor Richard T. Bear. The composition, a bluesy and heartfelt piano-driven number co-written...

November 30, 2021

Foo Fighters Announce Big North American Tour for Summer 2022; Tickets On Sale 12/3

If you haven’t kept up with everything the Foo Fighters have been up to lately, it’s OK — Dave Grohl & the guys have been busy. From their Rock &...

November 30, 2021

Phoebe Bridgers Covers Tom Waits’ “Day After Tomorrow” for Her 2021 Christmas Charity Single (Listen)

For a few years now, Phoebe Bridgers has covered a song by a classic artist each winter as a charity single for the Christmas season. The latest from the singer/songwriter,...

November 29, 2021

Rising U.K. Indie/Pop Duo Wet Leg: Debut Album, North American Tour Coming in April 2022

Wet Leg, an indie duo from the U.K.’s Isle of Wight, is primed for a huge 2022. After arriving with authority thanks to the engaging debut single, “Chaise Longue,” Rhian...

November 29, 2021

Toto Sets Feb/March 2022 Headline Tour Dates Before Linking Up with Journey

Early next year will see iconic rockers Toto quite busy, as the band will return to the road in style for a big run with Journey. Separate from that classic...

November 23, 2021

Blackmore’s Night (Ritchie Blackmore + Candice Night) Revisit ‘Winter Carols’ for Remastered Edition (Listen)

Originally released in 2006, Winter Carols is a collection of holiday standards from Blackmore’s Night, the “Renaissance rock band” fronted by famed guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple, Rainbow) and his...

November 19, 2021

The Hollies Set 60th Anniversary Tour Dates for 2022; First U.S. Tour in More Than 20 Years

In early 2022, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band The Hollies will embark on a very special 60th anniversary tour — the group’s first U.S. tour in more than...

November 18, 2021

The War on Drugs Hosting ‘Living Proof: The War On Drugs Global Live Event’ on 12/9; New LP ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’ Out Now

Philadelphia-based indie/rock band The War on Drugs has big touring plans set for early 2022 in support of its new album, the sprawling and affecting I Don’t Live Here Anymore, which was released...

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 18, 2021

Watch Foo Fighters’ Indescribably Ridiculous “Love Dies Young” Video, ft. Synchronized Swimming, Coach Jason Sudeikis (from ‘Ted Lasso’) & a ‘Caddyshack’ Reference

Every now and then we’re treated to a totally absurd music video from the Foo Fighters. Remember “Learn to Fly” and its madcap adventures in the sky? Or even as...

November 17, 2021

Rare Aerosmith: Hear “Movin’ Out,” from ‘1971: The Road Starts Hear,’ Out 11/26 for Record Store Day Black Friday

“Movin’ Out” is the name of a raw, newly unearthed recording from Aerosmith dating back to 1971. The rehearsal recording is a preview of 1971: The Road Starts Hear, a...

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 16, 2021

Put a Little Soul on Your Holiday Playlist with Black Pumas’ Cover of Lou Rawls’ “Christmas Will Really Be Christmas”

Few musical acts had as big a 2020 as Black Pumas. The Austin, Texas-based blues/rock/soul duo burst onto the scene in a major way, scoring four Grammy Nominations (for Best...

November 15, 2021

Journey Announces 2022 ‘Freedom Tour,’ Featuring Special Guests Billy Idol and Toto

Get ready for a night of iconic singalongs next year when Journey embarks on the Freedom Tour, a 40-city North American tour that will find the Rock & Roll Hall...

November 12, 2021

Out Now: ‘Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 2: The Reprise Years 1968-1971,’ Featuring 119 Recordings (Listen)

Today, Nov. 12, the ongoing Joni Mitchell Archives project added a new chapter with Joni Mitchell Archives Vol. 2: The Reprise Years (1968-1971), the latest installment in a series promising a...

November 12, 2021

Out Now: IDLES Confronts the Complex Emotions of Being Alive on New Album ‘Crawler’ (Listen)

There simply is no musical force out there right now on the same wavelength as IDLES. Today, Nov. 12, the Bristol, UK-based group released its new album, Crawler, amid intense...

November 11, 2021

Rest in Peace Graeme Edge, Drummer/Co-Founder of the Moody Blues: 1941-2021

Graeme Edge, drummer and co-founder of The Moody Blues, has passed away at the age of 80, it was confirmed by his family on Thursday. No cause of death was...

November 11, 2021

The Allman Betts Band Details ‘Trippin’ Into Spring’ Tour for 2022

Next spring, The Allman Betts Band will hit the road for the Trippin’ Into Spring 2022 tour, it was announced on Thursday. Featuring sons of three founding members of the...

November 11, 2021

New Zealand Indie Pop Band Yumi Zouma Blends Darkness and Light with the Deceptively Danceable “Mona Lisa”

“Mona Lisa” is the title of a new single from Yumi Zouma, a New Zealand-based indie/pop band with three studio albums under its belt. Debuted on Thursday, the song is...

November 10, 2021

Q&A: Photographer Ethan Russell on Being a Fly-On-The-Wall for The Beatles’ Rooftop Gig and ‘Let It Be’ Sessions

For 30 days in January of 1969, American-born photographer Ethan Russell was enlisted to capture The Beatles during recording and film sessions at Twickenham Studios and Apple Studios and also...

November 10, 2021

Gang of Youths Share New Song, Announce ‘angel in realtime.’ Album, 2022 North American Tour

Australian indie/rock ensemble Gang of Youths will release a new album titled angel in realtime. on Feb. 25, via Warner Records. The album announcement was made official on Wednesday and came with...

November 9, 2021

Watch Brandi Carlile Perform “This Time Tomorrow” and Joni Mitchell’s “Blue” on ‘Colbert’

Brandi Carlile was the musical guest on Monday night’s episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and the revered singer/songwriter made the most of her appearance. For the television...

November 9, 2021

Khruangbin Announces New 2022 Tour Dates Following Mostly Sold-Out U.S. Run

These are busy times for Khruangbin, the three-piece act out of Houston with a worldly sound and an amazing live show. Currently out on a mostly sold-out tour across the...

November 9, 2021

Amyl & the Sniffers: Australian Punk Outfit Sets 2022 Tour Dates Supporting New Album ‘Comfort To Me’

Melbourne, Australia-based punk/”pub rock” band Amyl & the Sniffers will head back out stateside for a proper tour in the spring, it was announced on Tuesday. The outing comes after...

November 9, 2021

Mitski Announces New Album ‘Laurel Hell,’ Shares Epic Music Video for “The Only Heartbreaker”

On Feb. 4, acclaimed singer/songwriter Mitski will release a new album, Laurel Hell. The news was made official on Tuesday and came with the premiere of a new single, “The...

November 9, 2021

Greta Van Fleet Details 2022 ‘Dreams in Gold’ Tour with Rival Sons & The Velveteers (Tix on Sale 11/12)

Back in April, dynamic young band Greta Van Fleet reaffirmed its status as one of the foremost entities in rock music today with The Battle At Garden’s Gate, a new...

November 8, 2021

Recap: Julien Baker’s Spellbinding ‘Little Oblivions’ Tour Stops By the Wiltern in LA (with a Phoebe Bridgers Cameo)

There was an anticipatory aura at the Wiltern in Los Angeles on Thursday, Nov. 4 as singer/songwriter Julien Baker and her backing band delivered a set of songs culling from...

November 8, 2021

Foo Fighters to Star in ‘Studio 666’, a New ‘Full-Length Feature Horror Comedy Film,’ in February

Medicine at Midnight, the most recent album from the Foo Fighters released in early February 2021, featured a recording process that front man Dave Grohl hinted was a bit eerie...

November 4, 2021

IDLES Previews New Album ‘Crawler’ with “Car Crash,” Plays ‘Kimmel’ and On Sold-Out US Tour

These are exceptionally busy times for IDLES. The Bristol, UK-based band is set to release its fourth album, Crawler, on Nov. 12, and is currently out on a big, mostly...

November 3, 2021

Watch Lucy Dacus Turn ‘The Tonight Show’ Stage Into a Church for a Vibrant Performance of “VBS”

On Tuesday night, Lucy Dacus and her band stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform “VBS,” one of the standout confessional songs on Dacus’ new album, Home...

November 3, 2021

Boston Manor Embraces the ’90s Vibes on Slick, Focused New ‘Desperate Times Desperate Pleasures’ EP — Listen

English pop-punk/rock band Boston Manor took a big stylistic leap forward in 2020 with Glue, its third full-length album, which came out during in the height of the pandemic via...

November 3, 2021

Dirty Honey & Mammoth WVH Announce ‘Young Guns’ Joint Tour for Early 2022

Early next year, two of the most buzzed-about acts in the hard-rock scene today will join up for a tour when Dirty Honey and Mammoth WVH embark on the Young Guns...

November 2, 2021

Nonpoint Pays Homage to Prince with Powerhouse New Cover/Video for “When Doves Cry”

For more than 20 years, Nonpoint has amassed a global audience thanks to a prolific output and tireless commitment to touring — and the Florida-based rap/metal/alternative band has enjoyed a...

November 2, 2021

Alice Cooper Details January-February 2022 Tour Dates; ‘Detroit Stories’ Out Now

Released back in March, Detroit Stories scored Alice Cooper his highest-charting album since the 1980s — and in early 2022, the shock-rock icon and his backing band will support the...

November 2, 2021

Pavement Sets 2022 North American Reunion Tour Dates, Revered Indie Band’s First in 12 Years

Pavement returned to the news this week with some pretty massive news for fans of the celebrated and groundbreaking indie/rock band: A string of North American dates for 2022, which...

November 2, 2021

Watch The War on Drugs Showcase ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’ on NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk (Home) Concert’ and ‘CBS This Morning’

Last Friday, Philadelphia-based indie/rock ensemble The War on Drugs released I Don’t Live Here Anymore, a new album of affecting depth and emotional weight. To highlight some of the album’s...

November 2, 2021

Spiritualized: ‘Everything Was Beautiful’ LP Coming in February; Stream “Always Together With You”

On Feb. 25, Spiritualized — the English “space-rock” project helmed by multi-instrumentalist Jason Pierce, a.k.a “J Spaceman,” will return with a new album titled Everything Was Beautiful. It will be...

November 1, 2021

Live Review: Thrice Explores its Vast and Versatile Catalog at the Hollywood Palladium on ‘Horizons/East’ Tour

The Thrice that records and tours in 2021 is not the Thrice that formed in 1998 in Orange County, California. As the years have flown by, the group — guitarist/vocalist...

November 1, 2021

Set It Off Debuts Neon-Soaked Self-Actualization Anthem “Skeleton,” Announces 2022 Tour

Dynamic pop/punk band Set It Off has amassed a strong following for its extremely high-energy live shows and irreverently unpredictable musical style — and on Monday, the band ushered in...

November 1, 2021

Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson Sets 34-City North American Spoken Word Tour for 2022

Iron Maiden recently stormed back with an epic new album, Senjutsu, scoring its highest-ever spot on the Billboard 200 — and in early 2022, front man Bruce Dickinson will embark...

November 1, 2021

Limp Bizkit ‘Still Sucks’: Nu-Metal Dads Return with a New Record Whether You Like it or Not (Plus, an INXS Cover)

Limp Bizkit knows what you think. But Fred Durst and Co. have long expressed that they “don’t give a f***” about much of anything when it comes to criticism levied...

October 29, 2021

Out Now: Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains) Casts Light to the Darkness on New Album ‘Brighten,’ His First Since 2002

It’s been nearly 20 years since Jerry Cantrell, guitarist/songwriter/vocalist of Alice in Chains, released a solo record — but today, Oct. 29, he returned with Brighten, which is effectively the...

October 29, 2021

Out Now: The War on Drugs ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore,’ a Sonic Journey of Sweeping, Emotional Depth (Listen)

From the first few bars of gentle acoustic guitar paired with piano, you know you’re in for something special with I Don’t Live Here Anymore, the new album from Philadelphia-based...

October 29, 2021

Neil Young & Crazy Horse Debut “Heading West,” from New Album ‘Barn’ Out 12/10

“Heading West” is a lively new song from Neil Young & Crazy Horse, the second preview of the ensemble’s upcoming album, Barn, which will be released on Dec. 10. Announced...

October 29, 2021

New from Indie/Pop Duo Babygirl: Watch the Wistful Video for “Born with a Broken Heart”

Babygirl is a Toronto-based indie/pop duo comprised of Kiki Frances and Cameron Breithaupt. On Friday, they debuted a music video for “Born with a Broken Heart,” a wistful, melancholy ballad...

October 29, 2021

Out Now: Deluxe 25th Anniversary Edition of ‘New Adventures in Hi-Fi’ by R.E.M. — Listen

Originally released in 1996, New Adventures in Hi-Fi was the tenth studio album from rock/indie band R.E.M. — and today, Oct. 29, the record has been revisited for a deluxe 25th anniversary edition. It's...

October 28, 2021

Japanese Breakfast Releases ‘Live at Electric Lady EP,’ ft. ‘Jubilee’ Songs and a Cover of Weezer’s “Say It Ain’t So”

It’s been a whirlwind of a few months for Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast, currently out on the road on a mostly sold-out tour supporting her excellent album Jubilee, which was...

October 28, 2021

Spoon Announce New Album ‘Lucifer on the Sofa,’ Share “The Hardest Cut,” Streaming Concert Event 10/28-29

You’ve got to hand it to long-running indie/rock band Spoon — Lucifer on the Sofa is a pretty intriguing name for a new record, and a perfect one to announce...

October 27, 2021

Brandi Carlile: ‘Beyond These Silent Days’ Tour On Sale 10/29, Supporting New No. 1 Album ‘In These Silent Days’

Back on Oct. 1, celebrated singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile added to her impressive catalog of music with In These Silent Days, her acclaimed new studio album that debuted at No. 1...

October 27, 2021

Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains): Solo Album ‘Brighten’ Out Friday 10/29; Stream “Siren Song”

This Friday, Oct. 29, longtime Alice in Chains guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Jerry Cantrell will return with Brighten, his first new solo album since 2002’s Degradation Trip. Cantrell has been previewing the record...

October 27, 2021

Dave Grohl Shares Thoughts on Cutting His Hair, the Nirvana ‘Nevermind’ Lawsuit and Current Music (“When I Listen To a Mitski Record, I’m Like, ‘This Blows My Mind'”)

The past few weeks have seen a flurry of interviews and attention thrown at Dave Grohl, geared around the release of his very first published memoir, The Storyteller: Tales of...

October 27, 2021

The War on Drugs: Stream “Change” Ahead of New Album ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’ Out 10/29

This Friday, Oct. 29, Philadelphia-based indie band The War on Drugs will release I Don’t Live Here Anymore, its first studio album in four years. As a final preview of...

October 26, 2021

Outside Lands Announces Live Stream of Festival on Twitch ft. Select Performances (Oct. 29-31)

After skipping 2020 due to the pandemic, a rescheduled Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival is set for this coming Halloween weekend, Oct. 29-31, at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park....

October 26, 2021

Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets: 26-Date ‘Echoes’ Tour Starting Up in January 2022

In early 2022, Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets — the avenue for the legendary drummer to tour the world playing classics from the early days of Pink Floyd to rapturous...

October 25, 2021

Recap: Two Nights of Cathartic Campfire Singalongs with Phoebe Bridgers and Friends at the Greek Theatre in LA

“Some of my songs are about having depression. Some of my songs are about having depression on tour. And most of my songs are about having depression in Los Angeles.”...

October 25, 2021

Slash: New Album ‘4’ ft. Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators Out 2/11; Shares “The River is Rising” and Tour Dates

Back in late July, Gibson Guitars announced its own record label, with a new album from Slash ft. Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators named as the inaugural release — and...

October 22, 2021

Out Now: Duran Duran Marches Forward with a Familiar, Fresh Approach on New Album ‘Future Past’ (Listen)

One thing was made abundantly clear as Duran Duran previewed its new album, Future Past, in recent months: The group very much still enjoys making music together. The new album,...

October 20, 2021

Take a Trip with “Prester John,” a New Animal Collective Song/Video Previewing a New Album in February

In February, acclaimed indie/experimental band Animal Collective will return with Time Skiff, its first new studio album since 2016 and the 11th of the group’s career. Announced on Wednesday, the...

October 20, 2021

Todd Rundgren & The Roots Team Up for the Funky New Track “Godiva Girl” — Listen

“Godiva Girl” is the name of a new collaborative song between Todd Rundgren and The Roots. Shared this week, the pairing blends the best qualities of both acts into an...

October 19, 2021

Peter Hook & the Light Announce ‘Joy Division: A Celebration’ 2022 North American Tour

In 2022, Peter Hook and the Light will embark on a 26-date tour across North America — and Joy Division: A Celebration sounds like a fantastic night out for fans...

October 18, 2021

Andy Summers (The Police): New Instrumental Album ‘Harmonics of the Night’ Available Now (Listen)

Harmonics of the Night is the title of a new instrumental collection from Andy Summers, esteemed guitarist/songwriter/Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member of The Police. Released on Oct. 15,...

October 18, 2021

Stream Susanna Hoffs’ New Cover of Badfinger’s “Name of the Game,” Featuring Aimee Mann

On Nov. 12, Susanna Hoffs will release a new covers album, Bright Lights — and as a preview of the new collection, the esteemed front woman of the Bangles debuted...

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...

October 14, 2021

Neil Young & Crazy Horse Are Releasing a New Album, ‘Barn,’ in December — Stream “Song of the Seasons”

On Dec. 10, Neil Young & Crazy Horse will release Barn, a new studio album and the ensemble’s follow-up to 2019’s Colorado. Announced on Wednesday, Young first dropped news of...

October 13, 2021

Watch a New Trailer for Peter Jackson’s ‘The Beatles: Get Back’ Documentary (Premiering on Disney+ 11/25)

This Thanksgiving, Peter Jackson’s awaited The Beatles: Get Back documentary will premiere on Disney+ as a three-part series, debuting on Nov. 25, 26, and 27, each episode with an approximate run time...

October 12, 2021

Tom Morello on His New Album (‘As Much of a Life Raft and an Anti-Depressant as Anything Else),’ Social Media, the Chicago Cubs and More (The Interview)

As the years roll by, Tom Morello rages on — and this week, the guitarist/SiriusXM radio DJ/icon known for his musically rebellious body of work with Rage Against the Machine,...

October 8, 2021

Hear “You Can Close Your Eyes,” a 1970 Live Duet from Joni Mitchell + James Taylor (‘Archives Vol. 2’ Out 11/12)

On Nov. 12, the ongoing Joni Mitchell Archives project will continue with Joni Mitchell Archives Vol. 2: The Reprise Years (1968-1971), the latest installment in a series promising a wealth of...

October 7, 2021

Watch Dave Grohl Thrash Along on Drums to “Smells Like Teen Spirit” from His ‘The Storyteller’ Book Tour

In the early pages of The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music, the new memoir from Foo Fighters and Nirvana icon Dave Grohl that was released this week, he details how...

October 7, 2021

Steven Van Zandt Q&A: On New Memoir, ‘The Sopranos’ and the Inside Story of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Studio Sessions

Steven Van Zandt, better known as “Miami Steve” or “Little Steven,” is one of hardest working musicians in the music business and one of its most colorful characters. A Hall...

October 7, 2021

Red Hot Chili Peppers 2022 Tour Dates Announced, with Guests Beck, The Strokes, St. Vincent, Thundercat and More

The Red Hot Chili Peppers recently announced a huge 2022 tour with an amusing news broadcast send-up — and now, finally, the dates for the outing have been officially revealed....

October 6, 2021

Nancy Wilson Shares Extended “4 Edward with Love,” a Tribute to Eddie Van Halen (On One-Year Anniversary of His Death)

Back in May, Heart’s Nancy Wilson stepped out on her own with You and Me, a solo album that marked her very first foray into “solo artist” territory. One of...

October 5, 2021

Mitski Re-Emerges with “Working for the Knife” Song/Video, Details U.S. Theater Tour for the Spring

Singer/songwriter Mitski returned on Tuesday with “Working for the Knife,” a brand new song that marks her first release in a few years. The very artistically rendered video works more...

October 5, 2021

Available Now: Dave Grohl’s Memoir, ‘The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music’ — Watch His Interview on ‘Today’

Today, Oct. 5, marks the publishing date of The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music, the first-ever official memoir from Foo Fighters front man, former Nirvana drummer and two-time Rock and...

October 4, 2021

311 Details 311 Day 2022, Two Special Shows at Park Theater at Park MGM in Las Vegas (Tickets On Sale 10/22)

Los-Angeles-by-way-of-Omaha reggae/rock veterans 311 have officially detailed their 311 Day 2022 festivities — a two-day concert event set for March 11-12 at Park Theater at Park MGM in Las Vegas....

October 1, 2021

Out Now: Stream The Doobie Brothers’ New Album ‘Liberté,’ Featuring 12 New Songs (Pre-Order on CD)

Today, Oct. 1,  Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Doobie Brothers  released a new album, Liberté. It features 12 new songs from Tom Johnston, Pat Simmons and John McFee, and...

October 1, 2021

Phoebe Bridgers Shares Studio Cover of “That Funny Feeling,” from ‘Bo Burnham: Inside’ (Listen)

Back in late May, comedian/musician Bo Burnham released a Netflix special — and Bo Burnham: Inside was an instant phenomenon, Burnham’s sharp wit and clever production enrapturing so many of...

October 1, 2021

Stream “Beth (Acoustic Mix),” from KISS’ Upcoming ‘Destroyer’ 45th Anniversary Edition Out 11/19 (Pre-Order)

On Nov. 19, KISS will revisit its classic 1976 album Destroyer for a deluxe 45th anniversary edition. One of the most immediate and esteemed albums from the larger-than-life rockers, Destroyer...

September 30, 2021

LA Indie/Pop Band Wallows Debuts New “I Don’t Want to Talk” Video, Announces 2022 Tour Dates

Were it not for the COVID-19 pandemic, Wallows could very well be one of the biggest band around right now — and they’re poised for an even bigger breakthrough in...

September 29, 2021

Watch The Doobie Brothers Play “Takin’ It To the Streets” and “China Grove” on ‘Kimmel’; Pre-Order New Album

The Doobie Brothers are in the midst of a victory lap right now. The 2020 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees are out on the road commemorating their 50th...

September 29, 2021

Japanese Breakfast Shares “Better The Mask” Clip from ‘Sable’ Video Game Soundtrack, Calls It ‘My Favorite Song I’ve Ever Written’

Sable, released last Friday, Sept. 24, is an experimental new soundtrack album from Japanese Breakfast, the musical project of singer/songwriter/bestselling author Michelle Zauner, to the video game of the same name. Among...

September 28, 2021

Dave Grohl Almost Joined GWAR, How His Songwriting Style Differs from Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo, “Teen Spirit” vs. Rick Astley and More (via ‘Rolling Stone’)

Dave Grohl was the focus of a recent feature in Rolling Stone from journalist Brian Hiatt, geared around the Foo Fighters being enshrined into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...

September 27, 2021

Portugal. the Man Give Len’s “Steal My Sunshine” and Eels’ “Novocaine for the Soul” Trippy Makeovers; 2022 Tour with Alt-J Announced

Portugal. the Man will head out on the road with alt-J on a big North American tour in early 2022. The news was announced recently, and the alt/indie/experimental band chose to...

September 27, 2021

Everclear and Wheatus (“Teenage Dirtbag”) Announce November West Coast Tour

This November, Everclear and Wheatus will head out on a handful of West Coast tour dates. These gigs will be a carryover of sorts to the Summerland tour, which recently...

September 27, 2021

Japanese Breakfast: ‘Sable’ Video Game Soundtrack Released; Big (Mostly Sold-Out) Tour On Now

It’s been a big year for Japanese Breakfast, the musical project of singer/songwriter/author Michelle Zauner — and this past Friday, Sept. 24, another of her musical projects made its debut....

September 27, 2021

Bob Dylan Details ‘Rough and Rowdy Ways’ Tour, His First Live Gigs Since 2019

Beginning on Nov. 2, Bob Dylan will return to the road for the Rough and Rowdy Ways tour, the singer/songwriting legend‘s first public live performances since 2019, before the pandemic...

September 27, 2021

Tool Announces Extensive 2022 U.S. and European Tour Dates (“Let’s Finish What We Started”)

Back in June 2020, Maynard James Keenan and prog-rock/metal masters Tool scrapped a bunch of planned tour dates due to the pandemic, which at that point was just a few...

September 24, 2021

Red Hot Chili Peppers Announce 2022 Tour on the ‘News’ (on 30th Anniversary of ‘Blood Sugar Sex Magik’)

Update Oct. 7: The Red Hot Chili Peppers announced the tour dates for this massive 2022 outing — click here for full details. —– Shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic hit...

September 23, 2021

Queen’s Roger Taylor Shares Cover of the Classic “The Clapping Song”; Solo LP ‘Outsider’ 10/1 (Pre-Order)

On Oct. 1, Roger Taylor, drummer of Queen and noted singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, will release a new solo album titled Outsider. It will be his first since 2013’s Fun on Earth and his sixth to date. The record...

September 21, 2021

Demi Adejuyigbe is Back with Another (And Final) Joyous Sept. 21 Celebration of Earth, Wind & Fire’s “September”

Every Sept. 21, at least over the last handful of years, comedy writer/entertainer Demi Adejuyigbe (The Good Place) shares a video. This video has everything to do with Adejuyigbe’s appealing...

September 20, 2021

Watch Lindsey Buckingham Showcase His New Album with a Performance of “On the Wrong Side” on ‘Colbert’

Last Friday, Sept. 17, Lindsey Buckingham returned with a powerhouse new self-titled record, his first release of new solo material since 2011’s Seeds We Sow. Finding the longtime Fleetwood Mac...

September 20, 2021

Styx: ‘The Same Stardust’ EP Now Available on Streaming Platforms

Legendary prog/rock ensemble Styx returned in June with a powerful new studio album, Crash of the Crown — but shortly before that, the band also released additional new tracks as...

September 20, 2021

Dave Grohl Announces ‘The Storyteller – Live!’ In-Person Events to Celebrate Book Launch in October

Next month, Foo Fighters front man, former Nirvana drummer and two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Dave Grohl will release The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music, his...

September 17, 2021

Out Now: Lindsey Buckingham’s New Self-Titled Record, His First in a Decade and a Show of Resilience (Listen)

It’s been a long time coming, but today, Sept. 17, Lindsey Buckingham released his self-titled solo album. It marks the first such release from the longtime Fleetwood Mac guitarist/songwriter since...

September 17, 2021

Out Now: With ‘Horizons/East,’ Thrice Pulls the Floor Out in Search of Answers, Finds Beauty in the Chaos (Listen)

Horizons/East is not the album some Thrice fans will be hoping to hear. That this sentence could be written about a number of previous releases from the Orange County, Calif.-based...

September 16, 2021

Elton John Postpones 2021 European/U.K. ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ Dates to 2023, Citing Hip Pain from a Fall

Sir Elton John was planning to resume his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour dates in Europe and the U.K. before the new year, but on Wednesday the legendary singer/songwriter announced...

September 15, 2021

‘The Lyrics: Paul McCartney in Conversation’ Event/Live Stream with Author Paul Muldoon Set for 11/5

Sir Paul McCartney is preparing for the Nov. 2 publishing of The Lyrics 1956 to the Present, a new book spanning his entire career. The week of its release, McCartney...

September 14, 2021

Faith No More/Mr. Bungle Cancel Shows; Mike Patton Cites ‘Mental Health Reasons’ in Statement

Faith No More and Mr. Bungle were both scheduled to perform a number of upcoming concerts, but on Tuesday lead vocalist/figurehead Mike Patton announced that he will be unable to...

September 13, 2021

Out Now: ‘God is Partying’ Finds Andrew W.K. on as Euphoric, Bombastic and Mystifying a Musical Ride as Ever

It’s hard to have expectations when it comes to Andrew W.K. — because the artist that exploded onto the scene in 2001 with I Get Wet (and the anthemic, objectively...

September 13, 2021

With ‘Senjutsu,’ Iron Maiden Scores Highest-Ever Spot on the Billboard 200

It’s safe to say heavy metal fans the world over were excited about Senjutsu, the new album from Iron Maiden. Released on Sept. 3 to rapturous fanfare, the English icons‘...

September 13, 2021

A Window Into an Underappreciated Era: The Beach Boys’ ‘Feel Flows — The Sunflower and Surf’s Up Sessions’ Box Set (Bruce Johnston/Mike Love/Al Jardine Reflect)

1966’s Pet Sounds is rightfully championed as the zenith of The Beach Boys’ body of work and routinely selected in music magazines as among the top albums ever released by...

September 13, 2021

Howie Edelson Breaks Down The Beach Boys’ ‘Feel Flows — The Sunflower and Surf’s Up Sessions 1969-1971’ Box Set

Acclaimed writer/radio producer Howie Edelson is part of the three-man creative nexus that made the expansive new Beach Boys Feel Flows – The Sunflower and Surf’s Up Sessions 1969-1971 a...

September 10, 2021

Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains) Shares Lively Video for the Title Track from His Solo LP ‘Brighten’, Due Out 10/29

On Oct. 29, Jerry Cantrell, guitarist/vocalist/lyricist for Alice in Chains, will release his third solo album, Brighten. Announced in recent weeks, the record has been previewed with a few songs, the most recent being...

September 10, 2021

Brinsley Schwarz — The Man, Not the Band — is Back with Something to Say (and a New Album, ‘Tangled’)

In many ways, Brinsley Schwarz were the UK’s version of the Band. The progenitors of “pub rock” across the pond, the band, which featured Nick Lowe on bass and vocals,...

September 9, 2021

Lindsey Buckingham Addresses Fleetwood Mac Firing in L.A. Times Profile; Stevie Nicks and Irving Azoff Respond

The in-fighting and quarreling that went on in Fleetwood Mac is as much a part of the band’s legacy as the music itself — arguably a central inspiration behind some...

September 9, 2021

Eric Clapton: ‘The Lady in the Balcony: Lockdown Sessions’ LP Coming 11/21 (Preview)

It’s been an eventful past year or so for Eric Clapton, who has made headlines for his involvement with Van Morrison in the singer/songwriter’s “anti-lockdown” songs and with his own...

September 8, 2021

Thrice Shares Final Preview of New Album, ‘Horizons/East (Out 9/17) — Listen to the Shape-Shifting “Summer Set Fire to the Rain”

We’re a little over a week away from the release of Horizons/East, a new studio album from genre-defying Orange County-based band Thrice. The band’s 11th studio album to date arrives...

September 3, 2021

Iron Maiden Unleash ‘Senjutsu’: English Metal Gods Return with a Thunderous New Album (Listen)

Welcome back, Iron Maiden. Senjutsu, the English heavy metal gods‘ 17th studio album and first since 2015’s The Book of Souls, is best experienced with the volume turned up. But...

September 1, 2021

More New Lindsey Buckingham: Stream “Scream,” from New Self-Titled LP Out 9/17; Fall Tour On Now

Lindsey Buckingham is gearing up to release his new self-titled album on Sept. 17 — and on Wednesday, the heralded guitarist/longtime Fleetwood Mac icon shared another track from the record....

August 31, 2021

Dion Previews New Album with “I’ve Got To Get To You,” ft. Boz Scaggs and Joe & Mike Menza

This fall, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame icon Dion is set to release a new record. It will be the follow-up to his inspired 2020 collection Blues with Friends, an...

August 27, 2021

Out Now: New Self-Titled Album from The Immediate Family (Danny Kortchmar/Waddy Wachtel/Leland Sklar/Russ Kunkel/Steve Postell) — Listen/Buy

The Immediate Family, the esteemed and roll supergroup featuring Danny Kortchmar (guitar and vocals), Waddy Wachtel (guitar and vocals), Leland Sklar (bass), Russ Kunkel (drums) and Steve Postell (guitar and...

August 24, 2021

Rest in Peace, Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones: Legendary Drummer Passes Away at 80

Charlie Watts, longtime drummer of the Rolling Stones, has passed away at the age of 80. The news was shared by a spokesperson for the legendary drummer on Tuesday: “It...

August 24, 2021

R.E.M. Details ‘New Adventures in Hi-Fi’ 25th Anniversary 10/29; Stream Alternate Version of “Leave” (Pre-Order)

Originally released in 1996, New Adventures in Hi-Fi was the tenth studio album from rock/indie band R.E.M. — and on Oct. 19, the record will be revisited for a deluxe...

August 23, 2021

Pixies Cancel Fall Tour Dates Due to Rise in COVID-19 Cases

Due to the current situation with the Delta variant and the rise in COVID-19 cases across the country, Pixies announced on Monday that they have been forced to cancel an...

August 23, 2021

Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains) Sets Spring 2022 Tour; ‘Brighten’ Solo Album Coming 10/29

Jerry Cantrell, guitarist/vocalist/lyricist for Alice in Chains, will release his third solo album, Brighten, on Oct. 29. Cantrell’s first solo release since 2002’s Degradation Trip, he recently announced the project alongside a stark...

August 20, 2021

Queen’s Roger Taylor Releasing Solo Album ‘Outsider’ 10/1; Shares “We’re All Just Trying To Get By” ft. KT Tunstall

On Oct. 1, Roger Taylor, drummer of Queen and noted singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, will release a new solo album titled Outsider. It will be his first since 2013’s Fun on Earth and...

August 20, 2021

Out Now: ‘Solar Power,’ Lorde’s Anticipated New Album — a Soundtrack for Beachside Self-Reflection (Listen)

As its title suggests, Solar Power is a musical experience best enjoyed outside. The new album from singer/songwriter Lorde, released today, Aug. 20, is a perfect late summer soundtrack, one...

August 20, 2021

Out Now: The Joy Formidable ‘Into the Blue,’ Another Captivating, Emotionally Rapturous Album from the Alt/Experimental Trio (Listen)

Today, Aug. 20, Welsh indie/rock/experimental band The Joy Formidable returned with a new studio album, Into the Blue. It is the group’s fifth studio album to date, and the follow-up to 2018’s...

August 19, 2021

The Immediate Family (Danny Kortchmar/Waddy Wachtel/Leland Sklar/Russ Kunkel/Steve Postell) Share “Fair Warning” Video

On Aug. 27, The Immediate Family, the esteemed and roll supergroup featuring Danny Kortchmar (guitar and vocals), Waddy Wachtel (guitar and vocals), Leland Sklar (bass), Russ Kunkel (drums) and Steve Postell (guitar...

August 19, 2021

Iron Maiden Debuts “Stratego,” Another Epic Track from ‘Senjutsu’; New Album Out 9/3 (Listen/Pre-Order)

On Sept. 3, Iron Maiden will return with Senjutsu, the English heavy metal icons’ 17th studio album and first in six years, following 2015’s The Book of Souls. The band dropped “The Writing on...

August 19, 2021

New Found Glory + Less Than Jake: ‘Pop Punk’s Still Not Dead’ 2021 Tour Dates Starting 8/31

New Found Glory will embark on the Pop Punk’s Still Not Dead tour on Aug. 31, but the lineup has changed — Simple Plan, who was to co-headline with the...

August 16, 2021

Out Now: Sheryl Crow’s Career-Spanning ‘Live from the Ryman & More,’ Available on CD and 4-LP Set (Listen)

This past Friday, Aug. 13, Sheryl Crow released Live from the Ryman & More, a 27-track collection of live recordings culled from a series of performances in 2019 from the iconic...

August 12, 2021

Ann Wilson Goes on Tour With a New EP and Revisits Her Career Before Heart (The Interview)

As concert venues attempt to reopen, iconic vocalist Ann Wilson will begin an August solo tour armed with a new band and material produced during the pandemic. Fans will also...

August 12, 2021

Top 11 Falsetto Songs

For his latest Top 11 column, Frank Mastropolo looks at some of the most notable songs to utilize falsetto vocals.  “I like money. It’s fun to fold and stack and smell...

August 12, 2021

David Crosby Q&A: On His New Album ‘For Free,’ Spotify (“You’re Thieves”), Life at 80 & More

David Crosby, who turns 80 this month, is making the best music of his life right now. That’s right, the co-founder of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash (and Young)...

August 12, 2021

AEG Presents to Require Proof of Vaccination at All U.S. Events for Crew and Ticketholders

AEG Presents, one of the largest and most influential music companies in the United States, took a hardline stance regarding plans for its events as far as vaccination status is...

August 12, 2021

Ann Wilson Shares New ‘Howlen Live’ EP, Featuring Tracks from Recent Gigs in Florida

Ann Wilson has been busy the past few months releasing material, some of it remastered material predating her time with Heart — and, now, some new live tracks, recorded from...

August 11, 2021

Revisiting George Harrison’s ‘All Things Must Pass’ — The Definitive Beatles Solo Album (50th Anniversary Out Now)

George Harrison cast a masterwork with his triple-album All Things Must Pass — the record that announced him as a solo creative force, and showed everyone, John Lennon and Paul...

August 11, 2021

Stevie Nicks Cancels 2021 Festival Performances: ‘I Am Still Being Extremely Cautious’ Over COVID-19

Stevie Nicks sent out a post on social media on Tuesday announcing that she has cancelled her remaining 2021 live performances, a schedule that included festival slots at BottleRock Napa...

August 10, 2021

Witness Motörhead’s “Ace of Spades” Played on Church Bells (& Electric Guitar) During a Dutch Street Festival

Turns out, Motörhead sounds great in even the most unexpected of circumstances. On July 17, the townsfolk of Weert in the south of the Netherlands received a special surprise when...

August 6, 2021

The Doobie Brothers Share New 4-Song EP, Announce New Album ‘Liberté,’ Out 10/1 (Tour Starts 8/22)

On Oct. 1, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Doobie Brothers will release a new album, Liberté.  The record was officially announced on Friday, and will be their 15th...

August 3, 2021

Rest in Peace, Paul Cotton of the Band Poco: 1943-2021

Singer/songwriter Paul Cotton, who made a name for himself as the guitarist/singer of Los Angeles-based country rock/Americana band Poco after taking over for Jim Messina in 1970, has passed away...

August 2, 2021

The Doobie Brothers Share New Live Video of “Takin’ It to the Streets,” 50th Anniversary Tour Starts 8/22

On Aug. 22, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Doobie Brothers are scheduled to start their 50th anniversary tour, which was originally supposed to take place in 2020 prior...

July 30, 2021

The Immediate Family (Danny Kortchmar/Waddy Wachtel/Leland Sklar/Russ Kunkel/Steve Postell): Stream “Fair Warning” LP 8/2

Aug. 27 will see the release of an anticipated new full-length album from The Immediate Family, the esteemed and roll supergroup featuring Danny Kortchmar (guitar and vocals), Waddy Wachtel (guitar and vocals), Leland...

July 30, 2021

Out Now: Los Lobos’ New Album ‘Native Sons,’ a Covers Set Honoring Their Hometown of Los Angeles (Listen)

Today, Los Lobos returned with a new covers album, Native Sons, which is billed as a “love letter to Los Angeles,” the hometown of the legendary rock/Tex-Mex/Latin rock band that has...

July 30, 2021

Out Now: Billie Eilish Returns with Powerful, Subdued Sophomore Album, ‘Happier Than Ever’ (Listen)

Billie Eilish and her co-songwriter/producer/brother FINNEAS had an impossible task at hand — how to follow up a groundbreaking debut, 2019’s When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? The...

July 29, 2021

Happy 68th Birthday to Rush Bassist/Vocalist and All-Around Icon, Geddy Lee!

This post first ran in July 2020 to commemorate the 67th birthday of Geddy Lee. It’s been updated now for 2021. Rush made a lot of noise with just three...

July 28, 2021

Jackson Browne Shares Lively Rendition of “My Cleveland Heart,” Tour with James Taylor Launches 7/29

One of the most immediate songs featured on Downhill from Everywhere, the great new album from iconic singer/songwriter Jackson Browne, is the energetic “My Cleveland Heart,” and on Wednesday Browne...

July 27, 2021

‘The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains’ Touring Museum Exhibit Launches in Los Angeles 9/3 (Updated)

Due to global freight delays, The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains, originally scheduled to open at Vogue Multicultural Museum in Los Angeles on Aug. 3, will now open a...

July 23, 2021

The Joy Formidable Previews New Album ‘Into the Blue’ with Engaging New Track “Interval”

On Aug. 20, Welsh indie/rock/experimental band The Joy Formidable will release a new studio album, Into the Blue. It will be the group’s fifth studio album to date, and the follow-up to 2018’s AAARTH. At...

July 22, 2021

The War on Drugs Announce New Album Out 10/29, Detail 2022 Tour, Share Video for “Living Proof”

This week brought big news from The War on Drugs, as the Philadelphia-based indie band will release I Don’t Live Here Anymore, its first studio album in four years, on...

July 22, 2021

Live Nation Celebrating ‘Return to Live’ with $20 All-In Tickets to Big Summer Tours, Starting 7/28

With the live music world slowly getting back to business, ramping up in the coming weeks with a number of notable tours from major artists set to start around the...

July 22, 2021

New from Lindsey Buckingham: Stream “On the Wrong Side,” New Self-Titled LP Out 9/17 Ahead of Fall Tour

On Thursday, Lindsey Buckingham dropped another preview of his upcoming self-titled studio album, which will be released on Sept. 17 as his first solo album in a decade (since 2011’s Seeds...

July 21, 2021

Lorde Shares “Stoned at the Nail Salon,” Ahead of ‘Solar Power’ Album (Out 8/20), 2022 Tour Dates

Lorde has debuted another song from her upcoming album, Solar Power, which is set for release on Aug. 20 and comes with feverish anticipation. Premiered on Wednesday, “Stoned at the...

July 20, 2021

Thrice Debuts New Track “Scavengers,” New Album ‘Horizons/East’ Out 9/17

Orange County-based rock/experimental band Thrice will release a new studio album, Horizons/East, on Sept. 17. The band’s 11th studio album to date, it was previewed on Tuesday with a track...

July 20, 2021

Iron Maiden: ‘Senjutsu,’ New Double Album (and Band’s 17th) Set for 9/3 Release (Pre-Order)

On Sept. 3, Iron Maiden will return with Sentjutsu, the English heavy metal gods‘ 17th studio album and first in six years, following 2015’s The Book of Souls. The news...

July 14, 2021

Jerome Brunet ‘Into the Light’ Book Giveaway Terms & Conditions

Jerome Brunet ‘Into the Light’ Book Giveaway ” Official Rules NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS CONTEST. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING....

July 13, 2021

Khruangbin Sets Fall U.S. Tour Dates (Including Many Sold-Out Ones) Supporting 2020’s ‘Mordechai’

Houston-based three-piece Khruangbin soared in 2020, even amid a global pandemic. In June of that year, the genre-defying band released its latest studio album, Mordechai, an engaging set of internationally-influenced...

July 13, 2021

Top 11 Songs About Sweets

For his latest Top 11 column, Frank Mastropolo looks at some of the most notable songs based on sweets.  I like to serve chocolate cake, because it doesn’t show the...

July 13, 2021

I’m Still Standing: Rich Williams of Kansas on ‘Point of Know Return Live & Beyond’ & the Signature Kansas Sound

It is sad to report that Kansas founder and violinist Robby Steinhardt has passed away. Steinhardt was the original violinist and vocalist on “Dust in the Wind,” “Point of No...

July 12, 2021

CHVRCHES Debut New Song “Good Girls,” from ‘Screen Violence’ LP Coming 8/27

Scottish indie/pop band CHVRCHES has been previewing its new album, Screen Violence, in recent weeks with a handful of intriguing tracks. The latest is “Good Girls,” which hit digital streaming...

July 9, 2021

Jakob Dylan and The Wallflowers Return with ‘Exit Wounds,’ a Unifying Message of Hope (Listen)

Nine years between albums is a long time, but rest assured: There’s very little rust evident on Exit Wounds, the new album from Jakob Dylan and The Wallflowers, released on...

July 8, 2021

Nancy Wilson Debuts Powerful Music Video for “Walk Away,” from ‘You and Me’ Solo LP

You and Me, the new solo album from Heart‘s Nancy Wilson that marked her very first such release in her amazing career, is an especially personal collection of songs, borne...

July 8, 2021

Los Lobos Cover Jackson Browne’s “Jamaica Say You Will,” from ‘Native Sons’ LP Honoring Los Angeles (Out 7/30)

On July 30, Los Lobos will return with a new covers album, Native Sons, which is billed as a “love letter to Los Angeles,” the hometown of the legendary rock/Tex-Mex/Latin rock band that...

July 8, 2021

Japanese Breakfast Performs “Paprika” on ‘Kimmel,’ Adds Tour Dates to Sold-Out Fall 2021 Run

It’s been a big few months for Japanese Breakfast, the indie project alter ego of singer/songwriter/author Michelle Zauner. Zauner released a new album, Jubilee, in early June, and it’s one...

July 7, 2021

The Wallflowers Set 2021 Tour Dates; ‘Exit Wounds’ LP Out 7/9

On Friday, July 9, Jakob Dylan will return with a new Wallflowers album, Exit Wounds. The first album from Dylan and his band mates since 2012’s Glad All Over, Exit...

July 6, 2021

Colin Hay to Launch Summer 2021 Tour in Connection with New Covers LP, ‘I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself’

On Aug. 6, Colin Hay, the prolific singer/songwriter known for his solo career in addition to years fronting the Australian group Men at Work, will release a new album titled I Just Don’t Know...

July 1, 2021

Behind the Lens: Music Photographer Jérôme Brunet — Licensed to Shoot (Q&A)

Jérôme Brunet is arguably to music photography what James Bond is to espionage. Like 007, Brunet has a great eye for taking aim. But instead of armed with a Beretta...

June 30, 2021

Tony Marsico Resurrects LA’s Cruzados — New Album ‘She’s Automatic’ Due 8/13

Celebrated 1980s rock band Cruzados — best known for such songs as “Motorcycle Girl,” “Just Like Roses” and “Flor de Mal” — makes a surprise return this summer with She’s...

June 29, 2021

Out Now: Stream Faye Webster’s Endearingly Eclectic New Album ‘I Know I’m Funny haha’; Fall/Winter Tour Info

I Know I’m Funny haha is the title of the fourth studio album from singer/songwriter Faye Webster, released just last week on June 25 via Secretly Canadian Records. It’s the...

June 29, 2021

With its Grungy, Aggressive New Anthem “1% Milk”, Holy Wars Asks: ‘What About The Other 99?”

“1% Milk” is the name of a new single from Los Angeles-based “dark pop” band Holy Wars, comprised of vocalist Kat Leon, guitarist/producer Nic Perez and drummer Greg Garman. The...

June 29, 2021

The Immediate Family (Danny Kortchmar/Waddy Wachtel/Leland Sklar/Russ Kunkel/Steve Postell): Self-Titled Album Out 8/27, Fall Tour Dates

Aug. 27 will see the release of an anticipated new full-length album from The Immediate Family, the esteemed and roll supergroup featuring Danny Kortchmar (guitar and vocals), Waddy Wachtel (guitar and...

June 29, 2021

Ronnie James Dio: Birthday Tribute Live Stream/Fundraiser 7/10 ft. Rob Halford, Sammy Hagar, Tenacious D, Tony Iommi, Lizzy Hale, Sebastian Bach, More

On Saturday, July 10, a host of heavy metal icons spanning decades and generations will gather — virtually — for a tribute concert streaming event/fundraiser paying homage to the late,...

June 28, 2021

Ringo Starr Wants You to Help Spread Peace & Love for His 81st Birthday on July 7

Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney share more in common than simply being one-half of the most celebrated musical groups to ever exist: They’re also linked with birthdays, as Sir Paul’s...

June 25, 2021

Out Now: Motörhead Unleashes 40th Anniversary Edition of 1981’s ‘No Sleep‘ til Hammersmith’ (Listen)

Today, June 25, Motörhead has released a special 40th anniversary edition of No Sleep ’til Hammersmith, an expanded edition of a live album capturing the blistering magic of a gig...

June 25, 2021

Out Now: Modest Mouse Adds to its Established Indie Legacy with New Album ‘The Golden Casket’ (Listen)

The Golden Casket is the new studio album from Modest Mouse, the long-running indie/rock band‘s new album and first since 2015. At its essence is a core theme of ruminating...

June 25, 2021

Styx Shares Lyric Video for “Reveries,” from New Album ‘Crash of the Crown’ (Out Now)

Back on June 18, Styx released Crash of the Crown, an album of unique depth and uplift, a strong accomplishment from the long-running band despite its conception and recording during...

June 25, 2021

Roger Daltrey Cancels 2021 ‘Live and Kicking’ North American Solo Tour

The Who‘s Roger Daltrey had planned to play a handful of solo tour dates in the United States later this summer, but this week the legendary singer announce he has...

June 25, 2021

Out Now: Lucy Dacus Releases Emotionally Heavy New Album ‘Home Video’ — (Watch Her ‘Kimmel’ Performance)

Home Video is the title of the new studio album from Lucy Dacus, a raw, reflective and emotionally complex record from the singer/songwriter/member of boygenius alongside Julien Baker and Phoebe Bridgers. The lyrically...

June 24, 2021

Journey Returns: Hear “The Way We Used To Be,” Band’s First New Music Since 2011

Can we get back to “The Way We Used To Be”? That’s at the core of a brand new song from Journey, previewed earlier this week on social media and...

June 23, 2021

Ann Wilson Announces Solo Tour Dates, Promising ‘A Handful of Songs That I’ve Never Sung Live Before’

Ann Wilson of Heart and her backing band are preparing to play a handful of shows in Florida this week. In addition to that activity, the iconic singer/songwriter also has...

June 23, 2021

beabadoobee Releases ‘Our Extended Play’ EP, Co-Written with The 1975; U.S. Headlining Tour This Fall

beabadoobee, the buzzworthy singer/songwriter (real name: Bea Kristi) who unleashed her dynamic debut album, Fake It Flowers, last fall, returned this week with Our Extended Play, a new EP featuring four new...

June 22, 2021

Todd Rundgren Announces ‘The Individualist, A True Star’ Tour — 29 Dates, Starting in Oct. 2021

SiriusXM Presents Todd Rundgren – The Individualist, A True Star is the official title of a new 29-date tour produced by Live Nation that the power pop mastermind detailed today,...

June 21, 2021

Modest Mouse: Stream “The Sun Hasn’t Left,” New Album ‘The Golden Casket’ Out 6/25

Indie/rock veterans Modest Mouse have been sharing a number of tracks in recent weeks from The Golden Casket, the group’s new album that will be released this upcoming Friday, June...

June 21, 2021

AFI Announce 2022 Tour Supporting New Album ‘Bodies,’ with Special Guest Cold Cave

On June 11, AFI returned with Bodies, the alt/punk band‘s 11th studio album and first since 2017. A dark, moody album featuring some of the band’s strongest work in a...

June 21, 2021

Lorde: ‘Solar Power’ Album Coming 8/20; 2022 World Tour Dates Announced, On Sale 6/25

Back on June 10, Lorde returned with “Solar Power,” a soaring new anthem of indie/pop that served as her first bit of new music in four years and a preview...

June 18, 2021

Foreigner Launching 121-Date World Tour 6/24, Visiting 71 Cities in 42 U.S. States

Iconic rock band Foreigner will get back after it in a huge way on June 24 when the group launches a 121-date tour that will carry the band through 16...

June 17, 2021

Out Now: Styx Unleashes New Album, ‘Crash of the Crown’ — an Exercise in Positivity, Recorded Before/During the Pandemic (Listen)

Crash of the Crown is a new studio album from Styx, the long-running band’s 17th overall and first since 2017’s The Mission. Its recording process began before the COVID-19 pandemic...

June 17, 2021

Peter Jackson’s ‘The Beatles: Get Back’ Documentary to Premiere on Disney+ as Three-Part Series on Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, Peter Jackson’s awaited The Beatles: Get Back documentary will premiere on Disney+ as a three-part series, debuting on Nov. 25, 26, and 27, each episode with an approximate...

June 16, 2021

Andrew McMahon: ‘Three Pianos Tour’ On Sale Friday 6/18, Promising ‘Songs and Stories from a Life Set to Music’

Over the years, signer/songwriter/storyteller Andrew McMahon has carved his own spot in the music scene, showcasing resilience and versatility throughout. From his early days in the pop-punk outfit Something Corporate...

June 16, 2021

Watch Clips from the Foo Fighters’ 100%-Capacity Club Gig in Los Angeles (and its Excited Audience)

On Tuesday night, the day California reopened its economy, the Foo Fighters played an intimate show at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, Calif. — a warm-up gig before Dave...

June 15, 2021

Angels & Airwaves Share “Restless Souls,” Announce New Album ‘LIFEFORMS’ (Out 9/24), 2011-’22 Tour Dates

LIFEFORMS is the title of the upcoming coming album from Angels & Airwaves, the project spearheaded by Tom DeLonge, former lead guitarist/singer of Blink-182. The album was officially detailed on...

June 14, 2021

Cheap Trick’s Tom Petersson on ‘In Another World,’ the Band’s Work Ethic and Beyond

Cheap Trick is one of the hardest working bands in rock and roll. Almost 50 years since they formed in Rockford, Illinois, Cheap Trick achieved everything the hard way. No...

June 14, 2021

Van Morrison Announces 2021-2022 U.S. Tour Dates Supporting ‘Latest Record Project: Volume 1’

Riding a wave of attention given to him in recent months due to his series of outspoken “anti-lockdown” songs and similarly feisty double-album Latest Record Project: Volume 1, Van Morrison...

June 14, 2021

Eric Clapton Announces Run of U.S. Concerts in September 2021 ft. Special Guest Jimmie Vaughan

This September, Eric Clapton will return to the road for a string of concert dates across North America, the guitar icon announced early Monday. Featuring special guest Jimmie Vaughan, each...

June 11, 2021

Out Now: Danny Elfman Adds to His Legacy with the Truly Unique ‘Big Mess’ (Listen)

Don’t let the words repeated in increasingly unsettling ways on “Sorry” fool you — Danny Elfman isn’t sorry. The renowned composer/songwriter/music icon returned today, June 11, with Big Mess, his...

June 8, 2021

Stream a Cover of U2’s “Love is Blindness” from Colin Devlin & Poco’s Rusty Young (Young’s Final Studio Recording)

In mid-April, singer/songwriter Rusty Young of the band Poco passed away at the age of 75, it was reported by Young’s representatives and Blue Elan Records. Among the very last...

June 8, 2021

Lucy Dacus Shares “Brando,” New Album ‘Home Video’ Out 6/25 (Tour On Sale Now)

Lucy Dacus is preparing to release her awaited new studio album, Home Video, on June 25. The singer/songwriter/member of boygenius alongside Julien Baker and Phoebe Bridgers has been previewing the...

June 8, 2021

Lindsey Buckingham Announces New Self-Titled Album, Shares “I Don’t Mind” & Reveals 2021 Tour Dates

Welcome back, Lindsey Buckingham. On Tuesday, the esteemed guitarist/longtime Fleetwood Mac icon dropped some big news: His new self-titled album will be released on Sept. 17, and will be his...

June 7, 2021

Out Now: Wolf Alice Re-Emerges Focused and Excitingly Unpredictable with New Album ‘Blue Weekend’ (Listen)

There’s only one Wolf Alice, and the English alt/rock band returned this past Friday, June 4, with Blue Weekend — its third full-length album and the anticipated follow-up to 2017’s...

June 7, 2021

King Crimson Announce Rescheduled ‘Music Is Our Friend’ 2021 North American Tour with The Zappa Band

Get ready, because Robert Fripp and his legendary prog ensemble King Crimson is back in action — and will embark on a big North American run of tour dates beginning...

June 4, 2021

Out Now: ‘Jubilee,’ the Anticipated — and Worth the Wait — New Album from Japanese Breakfast (Listen)

It’s a big year for Michelle Zauner. The singer/songwriter behind Japanese Breakfast is a New York Times Bestseller with her new memoir, Crying in H Mart, and today, June 4,...

June 4, 2021

Gary Numan Touring North America This Fall in Support of New Album ‘Intruder’ (Tix On Sale Now)

This fall, English dark wave legend Gary Numan will embark on a North American headlining tour supporting his new album, Intruder, which was released on May 22. Announced on Friday,...

June 3, 2021

Modest Mouse Shares Music Video for “We Are Between,” from New Album ‘The Golden Casket’ Out 6/25

We’re two weeks away from the release of The Golden Casket, the awaited new album from indie/rock institution Modest Mouse, the band’s first new album in six years. The first...

June 3, 2021

Wolf Alice Shares “How Can I Make It OK?” Ahead of New Album ‘Blue Weekend’ 6/4; Announces U.S. Fall Tour Dates

This Friday, June 4, acclaimed English indie/rock band Wolf Alice will now release its new studio album, Blue Weekend. As one last bit of promotional material ahead of the album showing up on...

June 3, 2021

CHVRCHES Debut Music Video for “How Not To Drown” ft. Robert Smith; Announce U.S. Tour Dates

On Aug. 27, CHVRCHES will release a new album, Screen Violence, the Scottish indie/pop band’s first album since 2018. Its latest preview is “How Not to Drown,” a song debuted...

June 2, 2021

The Psychedelic Furs Announce Fall 2021 Tour Dates, Supporting ‘Made of Rain’

In Late July 2020, The Psychedelic Furs returned with Made of Rain, the heralded English band’s first new record in 29 years (click here to read our feature chat with...

June 2, 2021

New Billie Eilish: Watch Her Self-Directed Music Video for “Lost Cause,” from ‘Happier Than Ever’ Out 7/30 (Pre-Order)

2021 is shaping up to be another huge year for Billie Eilish, who will release her highly anticipated second full-length album, Happier Than Ever, on July 30. On Wednesday, the...

May 27, 2021

Rod Stewart ‘1975-1978’ LP Box Set Giveaway Terms & Conditions

‘Rod Stewart ‘1975-1978’ LP Box Set Giveaway ” Official Rules NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS CONTEST. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING....

May 27, 2021

St. Vincent Plots Massive U.S. Tour in Support of Ambitious New Album ‘Daddy’s Home’

On May 13, St. Vincent added to her unpredictable and fiercely original catalog of music with Daddy’s Home, a heavily themed new album. It’s one of the year’s biggest releases...

May 27, 2021

Sheryl Crow: ‘Live from the Ryman & More’ 2-CD, 4-LP Set Coming 8/13; Stream “Everyday is a Winding Road”

On Aug. 13, Sheryl Crow will release Live from the Ryman & More, a 27-track collection of live recordings culled from a series of performances in 2019 from the iconic...

May 27, 2021

Beatles 4-Piece Canvas Print Giveaway Terms & Conditions

‘Beatles 4-Piece Canvas Print Giveaway ” Official Rules NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS CONTEST. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Rock Cellar...

May 27, 2021

America (ft. Co-Founders Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell) to Resume 50th Anniversary Tour in August

America co-founders Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell are looking forward to getting back on the road beginning in August, resuming their 50th anniversary festivities that were interrupted back in March...

May 26, 2021

Jimi Hendrix Experience 8-LP Box Set Giveaway Terms & Conditions

‘Jimi Hendrix Experience 8-LP Box Set Giveaway” Official Rules NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS CONTEST. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Rock...

May 26, 2021

Greta Van Fleet Add Additional Shows to Special ‘Strange Horizons’ Live Dates for 2021

Released back on April 15, The Battle at Garden’s Gate reaffirmed that Greta Van Fleet are very much a force to be reckoned with in the contemporary rock and roll...

May 26, 2021

‘John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band’ Box Set Giveaway Terms & Conditions

‘John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band’ Box Set Giveaway” Official Rules NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS CONTEST. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Rock...

May 25, 2021

Watch Dave Grohl Co-Host ‘The Tonight Show’ with Jimmy Fallon and Get Into Some Serious Shenanigans

On Monday night, Jimmy Fallon co-hosted The Tonight Show with Dave Grohl, the Foo Fighters mastermind/film director/all-around insatiably busy living legend — and the pair got into some supreme silliness...

May 25, 2021

Modest Mouse Shares “Leave a Light On” from New Album ‘The Golden Casket’; 2021 Tour Dates

On June 25, long-running indie/rock band Modest Mouse will return with its first new album in six years, The Golden Casket, via Epic Records. The latest song shared from the album landed on Monday...

May 20, 2021

Gary Numan on His Dark New Album, ‘Intruder’: “If the Earth Could Speak, How Would it Talk About the Way it Feels at the Moment?”

Gary Numan is a dark wave music progenitor who took the British music scene by storm in the late 1970s and early ‘80s. During a three-year period, the London native...

May 19, 2021

Lucy Dacus Shares Animated Video for “VBS,” New Album ‘Home Video’ Coming 6/25

Singer/songwriter Lucy Dacus will release a new studio album, Home Video, on June 25 via Matador Records. On Wednesday, she premiered a new song, “VBS,” in the form of an animated music video...

May 19, 2021

New Japanese Breakfast: Watch “Savage Good Boy,” ft. Michael Imperioli from ‘The Sopranos’ (Also: Tour Dates)

“Savage Good Boy” is the name of another new song from Japanese Breakfast, a.k.a. singer/songwriter/author Michelle Zauner. It’s a preview of her upcoming album, Jubilee, which will be released on...

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 17, 2021

Alice Cooper Announces Fall Tour with Special Guest Ace Frehley (Tix On Sale 5/21)

Alice Cooper hit it big back in March with his new album, Detroit Stories, which landed in the Top 5 in major markets worldwide — and he’ll celebrate it with...

May 14, 2021

Pete Townshend Tells the Story Behind ‘The Who Sell Out’ and Why He Never Got a Tattoo (The Interview)

Join us for a conversation with Pete Townshend for a look at the story behind of The Who Sell Out, which was recently celebrated with a massive Super Deluxe edition....

May 13, 2021

Peter Frampton Discusses His New Cover of Stevie Wonder’s “I Don’t Know Why” in New Video (Shared on Wonder’s Birthday)

One of the songs reimagined on Frampton Forgets the Words, the recent instrumental covers album from guitar legend Peter Frampton, is “I Don’t Know Why,” originally from Stevie Wonder’s 1968...

May 13, 2021

Dead & Company Announce 31-Date U.S. Tour Starting in August (Tix On Sale 5/21)

Another major music act has unveiled plans to return to the live stage in 2021, and it’s a big one: Dead & Company will embark on a U.S. run beginning...

May 11, 2021

Phish Details Summer & Fall Tour, Starting 7/28 (Including Rescheduled 2020 Shows)

Trey Anastasio and Phish will get back after it with a run of tour dates beginning in July, carrying through a five-night run in Las Vegas that ends on Halloween....

May 10, 2021

Alex Van Halen Toasts Late Brother Eddie: ‘The View from My Drum Set Will Never Be the Same’

This past Saturday, May 8, marked the 68th birthday of drummer Alex Van Halen — and he took the time out to send a special birthday dedication to his dearly...

May 7, 2021

Out Now: ‘You and Me,’ the Awaited Solo Debut Album from Heart’s Nancy Wilson (Listen)

“I do get to feel like a boss, I do love that feeling. I know how to delegate when I’m inside a power structure like Heart. But I do enjoy...

May 6, 2021

Andrew W.K. Adds to the Mystique with the Dark, Pummeling New Video for “I’m In Heaven”; New LP ‘God is Partying’ Out 9/10

There’s a great deal of subtle imagery in the new music video from Andrew W.K. for “I’m In Heaven.” The enigmatic singer/songwriter known globally for his breakthrough 2001 album I...

May 5, 2021

‘The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains’ Touring Museum Exhibit Launches in U.S. 8/3 (in Los Angeles)

The Pink Floyd Exhibition: Their Mortal Remains, a touring museum exhibit exploring the unique path, career trajectory, and influence of the groundbreaking English group will head to the United States...

May 5, 2021

Los Lobos: New Covers Album ‘Native Sons,’ a Love Letter to Los Angeles, Out 7/30; Stream Two Songs

On July 30, Los Lobos will return with a new covers album, Native Sons, which is billed as a “love letter to Los Angeles,” the hometown of the legendary rock/Tex-Mex/Latin...

May 4, 2021

José González Shares “Visions” Music Video, Announces Tour with Rufus Wainwright

“Visions” is the name of a new single from acclaimed singer/songwriter José González, a preview of his upcoming fourth full-length album, Local Valley, which will be released on Sept. 17 via...

May 4, 2021

Glass Animals Detail ‘Dreamland’ North American Tour Dates for Fall 2021

English indie/pop band Glass Animals will embark on a North American run of dates this fall on the Dreamland Tour, named after the group’s 2020 album Dreamland. The third official...

May 3, 2021

Michael Nesmith & Micky Dolenz Announce The Monkees Farewell Tour Dates for Fall 2021 (Tix Onsale 5/7)

Michael Nesmith and Micky Dolenz, the two remaining members of the Monkees, will now embark on a special Farewell Tour in Fall 2021. The news was reported by numerous outlets...

April 30, 2021

Out Now: Rising Indie/Pop Star girl in red Takes a Leap Forward with Debut LP ‘if i could make it go quiet’ (Listen)

A few years of EPs and early releases put girl in red on many folks’ radar, and today, the 22-year-old Norwegian singer/songwriter born Marie Ulven released her debut full-length album, if...

April 29, 2021

Billie Eilish Debuts “Your Power” Music Video; Anticipated New Album ‘Happier Than Ever’ Out 7/30 (Pre-Order)

Few musical acts achieve the acclaim and global superstardom (and Grammy Awards) that Billie Eilish has in just a few short years, and now she’s gearing up for more. On...

April 27, 2021

Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival Reveals Daily Lineup; 2021 Passes Sold Out (Single-Day Tix On Sale 4/29)

San Francisco’s Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival was among the many cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the festival went ahead and detailed its 2021 show in its place before...

April 26, 2021

Ronnie Wood Reveals Recent Lockdown Battle with Cancer: ‘I Came Through with the All-Clear’

In a recent interview with the U.K. tabloid The Sun, Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood opened up regarding a recent medical issue that he dealt with at a point during...

April 23, 2021

Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band ‘Live Bullet’ 2-LP Reissue Out 6/11 for 45th Anniversary (Pre-Order)

Live Bullet is widely considered one of the greatest live albums ever released. The set, originally debuted in April 1976 and capturing a gig from Cobo Hall in Detroit, MI,...

April 22, 2021

Out Now: ‘The Who Sell Out’ Super Deluxe Edition, a Massive Revisiting of the Ambitious 1967 Album (Listen/Buy)

Today, April 23, brings with it the release of a new Super Deluxe revisiting of The Who Sell Out, the English rock legends‘ classic 1967 studio album. The band’s third studio album, The...

April 22, 2021

Out Now: Dinosaur Jr. Returns with New Album ‘Sweep It Into Space’ (Listen)

Groundbreaking and revered alt/indie band Dinosaur Jr. is approaching its fourth decade(!) of activity, but J. Mascis and his band mates are showing no signs of slowing down. Sweep It...

April 22, 2021

New from Dinosaur Jr.: Stream “Take It Back,” New LP ‘Sweep It Into Space’ Out 4/23

This Friday, April 23, Dinosaur Jr. will return with a new album, Sweep It Into Space, released via Jagjaguwar. It’ll be the influential alt/indie band’s 12th studio album and the first since 2016’s Give...

April 19, 2021

Remembering Poco’s Rusty Young (Unpublished 2017 Interview with the Late Guitarist/Songwriter)

Guitarist, songwriter and co-founder of Poco Rusty Young was a valued friend of Rock Cellar for many years. We’ve had the pleasure of interviewing him often, and he was generous with...

April 19, 2021

Cheap Trick Scores First-Ever No. 1 Album with ‘In Another World’ — Out Now!

The heights reached by power-pop kings Cheap Trick over the years are endless. They’re pretty much the definition of the term, their songs casing an untouchable legacy that led them...

April 16, 2021

Michael McDonald Hosting Mother’s Day Weekend “Home Alone 3: Yo Mama Be There” Live Stream Event

Renowned singer/songwriter/recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Michael McDonald has staged a handful of entertaining solo live stream concert events over the past few months, and his next one is...

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...

April 15, 2021

Out Now: O.C. Punks The Offspring Unleash ‘Let The Bad Times Roll,’ Their First Album Since 2012 (Listen/Review)

Nine years is quite a while between albums for active groups, so Let The Bad Times Roll comes with a special kind of anticipation among fans of The Offspring. Despite...

April 15, 2021

Rest in Peace, Rusty Young of the Band Poco: 1946-2021

Rusty Young, the California-based musician/guitarist known as a co-founder of the country rock/Americana band Poco, has died at the age of 75 after suffering a heart attack on Wednesday night....

April 15, 2021

Watch Greta Van Fleet Play “Heat Above” on ‘Kimmel’; New LP ‘The Battle at Garden’s Gate’ Out Tomorrow 4/16

Arriving with much anticipation this Friday, April 16, is The Battle at Garden’s Gate, the new studio album from young rockers Greta Van Fleet. The band has previewed it in...

April 14, 2021

Weezer Shares New Video for ‘Grapes of Wrath,’ Special ‘OK Human’ Live Stream Gigs 4/16-4/17

Rivers Cuomo and Weezer have premiered a new music video for “Grapes of Wrath,” one of the songs featured on the alt/rock kings‘ new studio album, OK Human, which was...

April 13, 2021

Lucy Dacus Premieres ‘Hot & Heavy,’ Announces New Album ‘Home Video,’ North American Tour

Singer/songwriter Lucy Dacus will release a new studio album, Home Video, on June 25 via Matador Records. The news was announced on Tuesday, accompanied by the premiere of a new...

April 12, 2021

Barenaked Ladies Debut ‘Flip’ Music Video, Announce ‘Detour de Force’ Album, Global Streaming Event 4/16

Barenaked Ladies returned on Monday with their first new music in four years, a song called “Flip.” It’s a preview of the long-running Canadian group‘s new album, Detour de Force....

April 12, 2021

Danny Elfman: ‘Big Mess,’ His First Solo Album in 37 Years, Out 6/11; Debuts Unsettling Video for ‘True’

The past few weeks have seen legendary composer/songwriter Danny Elfman unleash some musical madness on the masses — and it’s all attached to a new studio album, Big Mess, due...

April 12, 2021

Arlo Parks Maps Out North American Tour Dates for Fall 2021 Supporting Debut LP ‘Collapsed in Sunbeams’

In late January, 20-year-old English singer/songwriter Arlo Parks released Collapsed in Sunbeams, her full-length debut album. A revelatory and emotionally nuanced collection of melancholy indie/pop, the album came with much anticipation, especially after Parks...

April 9, 2021

‘TV Dinner’ is a Stylish, Twisted Takedown of Consumerism and Americana from LA’s Holy Wars (Watch)

Holy Wars is a Los Angeles-based “dark pop” band comprised of vocalist Kat Leon, guitarist/producer Nic Perez and drummer Greg Garman — and today, the band unleashed a little slice...

April 9, 2021

Out Now: Power-Pop Legends Cheap Trick Return with Confident New Album ‘In Another World’ (Listen)

Cheap Trick, the power-pop icons and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame act with the respect of millions for decades’ worth of hard work, are back. In Another World is...

April 8, 2021

Ed Asner & Navah Paskowitz-Asner on Charitable Giving and the Efforts of The Ed Asner Family Center

“To those who have been given much, much is expected.” Jesus, Luke 12:48 In our celebrity-worshipping society, some public figures who have attained fame, wealth and power use their privileged position...

April 8, 2021

Japanese Breakfast Shares New Video for ‘Posing in Bondage,’ Announces Summer/Fall Tour Dates

Japanese Breakfast, the indie/rock project helmed by singer/songwriter Michelle Zauner, will return in June with a new album titled Jubilee. It’ll be the third full-length from Zauner, and the follow-up to...

April 8, 2021

Julien Baker Details 2021-’22 North American, European Tour Dates; Plays ‘Favor’ on ‘Late Late Show’

With a glimmer of hope at the end of the tunnel regarding the returning of live concerts, acts have slowly begun scheduling plans for the coming year or so —...

April 7, 2021

Watch Buzzworthy Singer/Songwriter Arlo Parks Perform ‘Hope’ on ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’

In late January, 20-year-old English singer/songwriter Arlo Parks released Collapsed in Sunbeams, her full-length debut album. A revelatory and emotionally nuanced collection of melancholy indie/pop, the album came with much anticipation, especially after...

April 7, 2021

Nandi Bushell Shares a Looping Cover of Pixies’ ‘Where is My Mind,’ Earns Pixies’ Seal of Approval

In the annals of 1990s music history, “Where Is My Mind” by Pixies has to be considered among the most memorable alt/rock anthems of the era. The song, a signature...

April 5, 2021

Out Now: Richie Furay ’50th Anniversary Return to the Troubadour’ Live CD/DVD

50th Anniversary Return to the Troubadour is a special new release from singer/songwriter Richie Furay commemorating his work with Poco, Buffalo Springfield, The Souther Hillman Furay Band — and recreating Poco’s...

April 2, 2021

The Offspring Busts Out a Horn Section to Lament that ‘We Never Have Sex Anymore’ (Listen)

Orange County alt/punk veterans The Offspring are pretty much known for two things — high-energy punk anthems with singalong choruses and lighter fare that can dabble in other genres and...

April 2, 2021

Preview ‘The Who Sell Out’ Super Deluxe Set with ‘The Stereo Bonus Tracks’ EP

We’re just three weeks away from the April 23 release of a Super Deluxe edition of The Who Sell Out, the English band’s classic 1967 concept record — and Friday...

April 1, 2021

The Who ‘Classic Albums’ Episode ‘The Who Sell Out’ Streaming on Nugs.net 4/22 Ahead of Album Reissue

April 23 will see the release of a new Super Deluxe revisiting of The Who Sell Out, the English rock legends‘ classic 1967 studio album, and the day before the big release Nugs.net...

March 31, 2021

Dinosaur Jr. Shares New Song/Video ‘Garden,’ Hosting Album Release Live Stream Gig 5/1

On April 23, Dinosaur Jr. will return with a new album, Sweep It Into Space, released via Jagjaguwar. It’ll be the influential alt/indie band’s 12th studio album and the first since 2016’s Give a...

March 31, 2021

Bonnaroo 2021 Announced: Foo Fighters, Tame Impala, Megan Thee Stallion, Lizzo, Lana Del Rey and More

We are gradually progressing to a time in which music festival lineup announcements may come roaring back — and they’ve already begun, now that organizers of the Bonnaroo Music &...

March 30, 2021

On Display Now: Morrison Hotel Gallery’s Latest Online Exhibit, ‘One Woman Show: Tina Turner’

One Woman Show is a new online exhibition from the Morrison Hotel Gallery paying homage to legendary singer and 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction nominee Tina Turner....

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 —...

March 29, 2021

Out Now: Neil Young’s ‘Young Shakespeare,’ a 1971 Solo LP/Film Featuring His Earliest Live Footage Known to Exist

Neil Young has reopened the vaults once again with Young Shakespeare, a previously unreleased 1971 live album/concert film depicting an intimate performance from Young in Stratford, Ct. — which includes the...

March 29, 2021

Queen Continues ‘The Greatest’ YouTube Series with Episode 2: ‘Live At The Rainbow – London, 1974’ (Watch)

Queen recently launched a special archival YouTube series commemorating the band’s 50th anniversary, and Queen — the Greatest promises a number of incredible trips through memory lane, so to speak,...

March 26, 2021

Out Now: Evanescence Soars Once Again with the Powerful, Emotional New Album ‘The Bitter Truth’

When diving into an album from Evanescence, you normally expect two distinct qualities: The soaring, incredible vocal feats of singer Amy Lee, and thunderously heavy guitar riffs. That’s the precedent...

March 25, 2021

Watch The Offspring’s New Music Video for ‘Let the Bad Times Roll,’ New Album Out 4/16

Southern California punk/rock vets The Offspring recently debuted a new single, “Let The Bad Times Roll,” which packs in all the requisite Offspring radio anthem trademarks, from front man Dexter Holland’s high-pitched...

March 25, 2021

Weezer to Play ‘OK Human Live’ Streaming Concert Event with Los Angeles Philharmonic & YOLA 4/16 & 4/17

On January 28, alt/rock kings Weezer released OK Human, a new studio album that exchanged the band’s customary electric guitar riffs for pianos, strings and intimate compositions; it was a...

March 24, 2021

Out 4/16: Freda Payne ‘Let There Be Love,’ a Jazz Duets Album ft. Johnny Mathis, Dee Dee Bridgewater and More

Next month, renowned singer/actress Freda Payne (best known musically for 1970’s “Band of Gold”) will release Let There Be Love, a traditional jazz album. It will be her first album...

March 24, 2021

Singer B.J. Thomas Reveals Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis, Undergoing Treatment in Texas

BJ Thomas, whose hit songs of the 1960s and 70s made him a household name among various musical genres, announced on Monday that he has been diagnosed with stage 4...

March 23, 2021

Yeti Roadie 24 Hard Cooler Giveaway Terms & Conditions (May 2021)

“Yeti Roadie 24 Hard Cooler Giveaway” Official Rules NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS CONTEST. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Rock Cellar...

March 23, 2021

Bob Marley ‘Complete Island Recordings’ Box Set Giveaway Terms & Conditions

Bob Marley ‘Complete Island Recordings’ Box Set Giveaway Official Rules NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS CONTEST. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING....

March 23, 2021

Tom Petty ‘Live Anthology’ Box Set Giveaway Terms & Conditions

“Tom Petty ‘Live Anthology’ Box Set” Giveaway Official Rules NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS CONTEST. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Rock...

March 22, 2021

Audio-Technica Turntable Giveaway Terms & Conditions

“Audio-Technica Turntable” Giveaway Official Rules NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS CONTEST. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Rock Cellar Magazine “Audio-Technica Turntable...

March 22, 2021

Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet Giveaway Terms & Conditions

“Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet ” Official Rules NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS CONTEST. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Rock Cellar...

March 22, 2021

Watch John Oates and ‘Saxsquatch’ — Yes, He’s Real — Team Up for a Reinvented ‘Maneater’ Music Video

You’ve heard of Sasquatch, the mythical hairy beast said to lurk in the forest — but have you heard of Saxsquatch? Let this be your introduction … and what an...

March 19, 2021

The Who: Stream ‘The Sell Out Jingles,’ a New Digital EP Preview of ‘The Who Sell Out’ Deluxe Reissue Out 4/23

April 23 will see the release of a new Super Deluxe revisiting of The Who Sell Out, the English rock legends‘ classic 1967 studio album. The band’s third studio album, The...

March 18, 2021

Sat. 3/20: ‘All Together Now –LA2’ Online Charity Concert Event to Premiere The Tribe’s ‘Get Together’ Music Video Featuring Jesse Colin Young

This coming Saturday, March 20, a host of celebrities, musicians, entertainers, and more will join forces for All Together Now – LA2, a very special online all-star concert event and telethon...

March 18, 2021

Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival Moving from October 2021 to April 2022, Per ‘Variety’ Report

After a 2020 that came with delays and cancellations — and the various headaches associated with refunds and those who had already purchased tickets — organizers of the Coachella Valley...

March 16, 2021

10-Year-Old Nandi Bushell Covers Muse’s ‘Plug-In Baby,’ Impresses Muse with Her Effort

For her latest musical exploit, 10-year-old music prodigy/multi-instrumentalist Nandi Bushell tackled a complex song from English rock/experimental pioneers Muse — but not one of their breakthrough songs that helped the...

March 11, 2021

Paul Stanley: On His New Album with Soul Station and the ‘Perfect Imperfection’ of Soul/R&B (The Interview)

Paul Stanley gets “souled out” with his spectacular 15-piece band Soul Station on their debut album Now and Then, which is out on March 19. While it may come as...

March 11, 2021

I’m Still Standing: America’s Gerry Beckley Looks Forward and Back on His New Solo Set, ‘Keeping the Light On’

Singer-songwriter Gerry Beckley of the band America has hardly slowed down during the pandemic. He and Dewey Bunnell celebrated America’s 50th anniversary in 2020 with an eight-disc box set (click...

March 11, 2021

Turn Me On: Hearty Har’s Shane & Tyler Fogerty on Dad’s Legacy & Forging Their Own Path with ‘Radio Astro’

Hearty Har — the Los Angeles-band fronted by Tyler and Shane Fogerty — cut its collective teeth on the Southern California club circuit over the past decade. But the project’s...

March 11, 2021

Andra Day Q&A: Golden Globes, ‘The United States vs. Billie Holiday,’ David Bowie, Diana Ross and Beyond

The career trajectory of Andra Day since 2005 has been astonishing.  Day broke onto the R&B and pop music scenes with her monster 2015 song “Rise Up,” after being mentored...

March 8, 2021

Keith Goodwin, Zac Brown, Jason Mraz & KT Tunstall Team Up on ‘I Know What Love Is (Because of You)’ for MusiCares

“I Know What Love Is (Because of You)” is a new collaborative single supporting MusiCares and featuring the combined talents of Keith Goodwin (of Good Old War), Zac Brown, Jason...

March 4, 2021

Out Now: ‘Seven,’ an Intriguing New ‘Thrash-Jazz’ Album from Pianist/Songwriter/Heavy Metal Fan Cameron Graves

Seven is the title of a new album from Cameron Graves, a pianist/composer/songwriter/heavy metal enthusiast with a self-described style of “thrash-jazz.” It was released on Feb. 19 via Artistry Music/Mack...

March 4, 2021

3/5: Watch ‘The Official Keith Emerson Tribute Concert’ Pre-Release Online Reunion

On Friday, March 5, beginning at 12 p.m. PST/8 p.m. GMT, some of the artists who performed at El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles in May of 2016 in celebration...

March 3, 2021

Joe Bonamassa to Play Fan-Curated Live Stream Gig at Austin City Limits Live on 4/1 (Tickets On Sale Now)

Celebrated blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa is hosting a pay-per-view live stream concert event from Austin City Limits Live on April 1, but this is more than just another live stream...

March 3, 2021

For Whom the Bell Tolls: Filmmakers Ken Burns & Lynn Novick, Co-Directors of ‘Hemingway,’ On Charitable Giving

NOTE:  Ken Burns and Lynn Novick’s Hemingway airs starting Monday April 5th on PBS.  Check your local listings or pbs.org “To those who have been given much, much is expected.”...

March 1, 2021

Richie Furay Previews New ‘Return to the Troubadour’ Live CD/DVD (Out 4/2) with a Performance of ‘C’mon’

On April 2, Richie Furay will commemorate his legacy with Poco, Buffalo Springfield, The Souther Hillman Furay Band and beyond when the singer/songwriter releases 50th Anniversary Return to the Troubadour, a special...

February 26, 2021

‘The Who Sell Out’ Super Deluxe Edition Coming 4/23; Stream Pete Townshend Demos (Pre-Order)

On Friday, The Who announced big plans for a Super Deluxe revisiting of the English rock legends‘ classic 1967 studio album The Who Sell Out, and it packs quite a...

February 26, 2021

Premiere: Jefferson Starship Debuts ‘Setting Sun’ Music Video (& a Chat with David Freiberg)

Fans of Jefferson Starship agreed it was worth the wait when the band released Mother of the Sun in August 2020. The new EP is Jefferson Starship’s first collection of...

February 24, 2021

The Offspring Debut ‘Let The Bad Times Roll’ from New Album Out 4/16 (Pre-Order)

Southern California punk/rock vets The Offspring will get back after it on April 16 with Let The Bad Times Roll, a new album and the band’s tenth overall (and first...

February 23, 2021

Preview ‘Tina,’ the New Tina Turner Documentary Film Premiering on HBO Max 3/27

Beginning on March 27, a new documentary film telling the inspirational story of legendary singer (and 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction nominee as a solo artist) Tina...

February 15, 2021

Out Now: Teenage Wrist Embraces a New Era, Exploring the Beauty of Melancholy with New Album ‘Earth is a Black Hole’

Los Angeles-based band Teenage Wrist arrived in 2018 with Chrome Neon Jesus, a neo/grunge-by-way-of-shoegaze debut album released on Epitaph Records that made waves in the “scene,” the band’s ability to blend...

February 12, 2021

Neil Young: 1971 Solo Live Album/Film ‘Young Shakespeare’ Coming 3/26; Preview with ‘Tell Me Why’

On March 26, Neil Young will head back to the vaults once again for the release of Young Shakespeare, a previously unreleased 1971 live album/concert film depicting an intimate performance...

February 12, 2021

What to Watch This Weekend 2/12-2/14: Michael McDonald, ‘Food for Love’ ft. David Byrne, Bob Weir & Wolf Bros., Jimmy Eat World, ‘Bleeding Audio’ at Slamdance 2021

This weekend, Feb. 12-14, brings with it a handful of especially notable streaming concert events — some of them live, some pre-recorded, and one an intriguing new documentary about one...

February 11, 2021

(GIVEAWAY CLOSED): Enter for a Chance to Win a The Police ‘Every Move You Make: The Studio Recordings’ Vinyl Box Set

The entry period is now closed. Thank you! The music of The Police defied genre, style and expectation. Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers forged their own place in music...

February 11, 2021

I’m Still Standing: Jon Anderson Unearths Garage Stash for ‘1000 Hands: Chapter One’ (& Dreams of Yes Reunion)

As a founding member of Yes, Jon Anderson co-wrote many of the prog rock group’s classic songs, including “Owner Of A Lonely Heart,” “Roundabout,” “Your Move,” and “I’ve Seen All...

February 11, 2021

Q&A: Jorma Kaukonen on Pandemic Concerts and His New Album with John Hurlbut, ‘The River Flows’ 

Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna guitarist  Jorma Kaukonen on life during the pandemic, the greatest ’60s SF bands, and Ike Turner Stay-at-home orders during the pandemic may have slowed but...

February 11, 2021

CSNY ‘Deja Vu’ 50th Anniversary Box Set Giveaway Terms & Conditions

“CSNY ‘Deja Vu’ 50th Anniversary Box Set Giveaway” Official Rules NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS CONTEST. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING....

February 9, 2021

(GIVEAWAY CLOSED): Enter for a Chance to Win a Three-Piece Acoustic Guitar Canvas Wall Print

The giveaway entry period is now closed. Thank you! Who doesn’t need more decorations around the house? Maybe you have extra wall space above the TV or in the hallway....

February 6, 2021

Phoebe Bridgers Makes Her ‘SNL’ Debut with ‘Kyoto’ & ‘I Know the End’ (and a Guitar Smash!)

Phoebe Bridgers has enjoyed an abundance of attention over the past few years, with her acclaimed (and especially well deserving) 2020 album Punisher increasing the Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter‘s profile a...

February 4, 2021

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February 2, 2021

Unforgettable Jimi Hendrix Stories from Musicians Lucky Enough to Watch Him Play

Jimi Hendrix is a near-mythical figure … but he was very much a human being, just like the rest of us. The difference, of course, lies in his otherworldly guitar...

January 29, 2021

Jimmy Eat World: ‘Phoenix Sessions’ Album Performance Streams Are a Must-Watch (‘Futures’ This Weekend, ‘Clarity’ Up Next)

Arizona-based alt/rock/indie band Jimmy Eat World amassed significant attention in the early 2000s with a string of solid albums, relentless touring and the earworm that was “The Middle” (from 2001’s...

January 29, 2021

Turn Me On: Rising Three-Piece Band Levara is Ready to Make a Splash with Debut Album

Levara is a three-piece rock band with some serious rock and roll resumes. Guitarist Trev Lukather is the son of Steve Lukather of Toto fame, while drummer Josh Devine was...

January 28, 2021

Richie Furay: 50th Anniversary ‘Return to the Troubadour’ Live Album/DVD Out 4/2 (Preview)

On April 2, Richie Furay will commemorate his legacy with Poco, Buffalo Springfield, The Souther Hillman Furay Band and beyond when the singer/songwriter releases 50th Anniversary Return to the Troubadour,...

January 28, 2021

New from Cheap Trick: Stream the Raucous ‘Light Up the Fire’; Pre-Order New Album ‘In Another World’

Rock Roll Hall of Famers Cheap Trick premiered a new song on Thursday, a preview of the classic power-pop/rock band‘s 20th studio album. In Another World will be released on...

January 26, 2021

Enjoy This Stop-Motion Video of a Jawa (from ‘Star Wars’) Shredding ‘Eruption’ in Tribute to Eddie Van Halen

Jawas are among the fiercest, most relentless pirates of the Star Wars universe. If you find yourself near a sandcrawler during your intergalactic travels, well, you’d better find a way...

January 21, 2021

The Kinks: ‘The Moneygoround’ One-Man Show Live Stream Set for 1/29 on YouTube

On Jan. 29, The Kinks will share a special, one-time-only live stream event on the classic English band‘s official YouTube channel. Titled The Moneygoround, the one-man-show is a 45-minute play...

January 21, 2021

Watch the Foo Fighters Dedicate ‘Times Like These’ to the ‘Unshakeable’ Teachers of the U.S. in Inauguration Day’s ‘Celebrating America’

On Wednesday night, Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters took part in Celebrating America, the primetime special hosted by Tom Hanks and featuring a number of music icons performing from...

January 19, 2021

Watch The Immediate Family’s Russ Kunkel + Leland Sklar Talk Shop in a Three-Part Interview Hosted by Don Lombardi of DrumChannel.com

Russ Kunkel and Leland Sklar, both of the rock and roll supergroup The Immediate Family, took part in a new, three-part video series that premiered on DrumChannel.com this week. Hosted...

January 18, 2021

Weezer: New Album ‘OK Human’ Coming 1/29, Single ‘All My Favorite Songs’ Premiering 1/21

The prolific streak of albums from Rivers Cuomo and Weezer will add a new entry later this month — as the alt/rock/pop band snuck up on fans with OK Human,...

January 18, 2021

grandson Adds Openers & Second L.A. Date to 2022 North American Headlining Tour (Starting 2/26)

2021 was a breakout year for grandson, the project helmed by genre-hopping musician/songwriter Jordan Benjamin. After some online EPs ramped up anticipation for a full-length album with incendiary live shows...

January 15, 2021

Paul Stanley’s Soul Station Releasing ‘Now and Then’ Album 3/19, Covering Soul & Motown Classics

Separate from his decades of iconic rock and roll madness with KISS, Paul Stanley has maintained a strong affinity for soul — and on March 19, his side project Soul...

January 11, 2021

Danny Elfman Starts 2021 with a Deeply Nightmarish New Song/Video for ‘Sorry’

Back in late October, Danny Elfman, the renowned composer/musician with a particular penchant for the irreverent, shared a new song titled “Happy.” It was … exceedingly strange and perfectly timed...

January 8, 2021

Out Now: Barry Gibb’s ‘Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook, Vol. 1,’ a Lifelong Dream Realized (Listen/Buy)

Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook, Vol. 1 is a new album from the legendary Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees, and it’s available now. A lifelong dream realized, Greenfields is...

January 8, 2021

Celebrate David Bowie’s 74th Birthday with Unreleased Bob Dylan & John Lennon Covers from the ’90s

Today, Jan. 8, would have been the 74th birthday of David Bowie — and his estate is commemorating the occasion by dipping into the vaults for a pair of previously...

January 7, 2021

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Giveaway May 2021 Terms/Conditions

“Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Giveaway” Official Rules NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS CONTEST. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Rock Cellar Magazine...

January 6, 2021

Michael McDonald Playing ‘Home Alone 2 – Birthday Bash: A Party of One’ Live Stream Concert 2/12 (Tickets/Info)

On Feb. 12, renowned singer/songwriter/recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Michael McDonald will throw himself a lavish 69th birthday party with Home Alone 2 — Birthday Bash: A...

January 4, 2021

Nandi Bushell Covers Blur’s ‘Song 2,’ Earning the Approval of Graham Coxon

10-year-old music prodigy Nandi Bushell maintained an especially hectic 2020, at least as far as high-profile drum battles with Dave Grohl are concerned. Bushell has elevated her profile with a...

January 4, 2021

‘Mike Garson’s A Bowie Celebration’: Special David Bowie Global Live Stream Tribute Event Set for 1/8

This coming Friday, Jan. 8, marks what would have been the 74th birthday of David Bowie. Two days later, Jan. 10, marks the fifth anniversary of Bowie’ death in 2016...

January 4, 2021

Barry Gibb Previews ‘Greenfields’ LP (Out 1/8) with Appearance on ‘CBS Sunday Morning’ (Watch)

This coming Friday, January 8, the legendary  Barry Gibb will release Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers Songbook, Vol. 1, a collaborative album Gibb recorded with the assistance of super-producer Dave Cobb...

December 30, 2020

Bob Seger Honors Alto Reed After Longtime Saxophonist Dies at 72 of Colon Cancer

Saxophonist Alto Reed, esteemed for his decades of work alongside Bob Seger in the Silver Bullet Band, has died at age 72 after a battle with stage four colon cancer....

December 23, 2020

Twitter Phenomenon Dionne Warwick Has Her Own Billboard in NYC, Offering Sage Advice for 2021

It’s a simple message, put out to the world by the incomparable Dionne Warwick in mid-December. The 80-year-old singer/entertainer/legend has had an official Twitter account for years, but a recent...

December 22, 2020

A Look Back at Musicians/Entertainers Who Died in 2020

The year is drawing to a close. As we all look ahead to 2021 (and hopefully a return to our “normal” way of life that the COVID-19 pandemic made impossible...

December 21, 2020

The Band: 50th Anniversary Edition of ‘Stage Fright’ Coming in 2021; Stream ‘The Shape I’m In (2020 Remix)’

Stage Fright, the third studio album from The Band released in 1970, will be revisited by Capitol/UMe on Feb. 12, 2021 to commemorate the record’s 50th anniversary. The record featured...

December 21, 2020

Watch a Six-Minute Sneak Peek of Peter Jackson’s Anticipated ‘The Beatles: Get Back’ Documentary

It’s Christmas week, and with it comes a special treat for fans of John, Paul, George, and Ringo — and anybody looking forward to  The Beatles: Get Back, the anticipated...

December 17, 2020

And Now, a Warm Season’s Greetings Video from Alan Parsons

The legendary Alan Parsons sent out a personal message to his fans this week, via his Facebook page. In the clip, Parsons makes note of the difficulties of 2020 —...

December 17, 2020

Watch Phoebe Bridgers Sing ‘Kyoto’ from Her Bed for ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’

On “I Know the End,” the rousing closing track on Phoebe Bridgers‘ excellent 2020 album Punisher, she says When I get back I’ll lay around/And I’ll get up and lay...

December 16, 2020

12/18: Barenaked Ladies Hosting ‘A Very Virtual Christmas’ Live Stream Concert Event

This Friday, Dec. 18, long-running Canadian rock/pop band Barenaked Ladies will host a special holiday-themed A Very Virtual Christmas live stream event. The show will go live at 9 p.m....

December 16, 2020

Jimmy Eat World: Full-Album ‘Phoenix Sessions’ Live Stream Shows Coming in January

Jimmy Eat World will host a series of special live stream performances in early 2021 called the Phoenix Sessions. The global stream performance series is the result of a collaboration...

December 16, 2020

Tonight 12/16: Don’t Miss the ‘CMT Remembers Charley Pride’ Special (Premiering 8 p.m. ET)

On Dec. 12, the country music community mourned the passing of Charley Pride. The 86-year-old trailblazer and first Black member of the Country Music Hall of Fame passed away due...

December 15, 2020

Last-Minute Music/Box Set Gift Guide for the Holiday Season (ft. U2, Tom Petty, Elvis, Johnny Cash & More)

If there’s a rock, alternative or country music enthusiast on your holiday shopping list, we’ve got you covered with a last-minute gift guide including some noteworthy box sets and classic...

December 14, 2020

‘CMT Remembers Charley Pride’ Special to Air 12/16 in Tribute to Late Country Legend

This past weekend’s news that country legend Charley Pride passed away at 86 due to complications from the coronavirus hit the music community hard. In recognition of Pride’s influence, impact...

December 14, 2020

Behind the Curtain: Interviewing Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson in 1975

For his latest Behind the Curtain entry, rock journalist Steve Rosen recalls his admiration of Jethro Tull and Ian Anderson — and the particular challenge that interviewing Anderson in 1975 presented.  OK,...

December 7, 2020

Jon Bon Jovi Drops Surprise ‘Jon Bon Jovi Christmas’ EP — Listen

Jon Bon Jovi has a special holiday season treat for you: A new, three-song EP that he surprise-released to digital streaming platforms on Monday: An early gift from me to...

December 4, 2020

Green Day Revives the Network with 25-Track Opus, ‘Money Money 2020 Pt. II: We Told You So!’ (Listen)

Like a blip of activity on a long-dormant radar, The Network came back to life in recent weeks. It’s the irreverent New Wave side project of Green Day‘s Billie Joe...

December 4, 2020

Live Stream Concerts to Watch Dec. 4-6: Lindsey Buckingham, CatSong Festival (Yusuf/Cat Stevens Virtual Event), Liam Gallagher, Darlene Love, More

This weekend, Dec. 4 – 6, brings with it more music live stream concerts that ought to be of interest to fans of multiple genres and eras, so with COVID-19...

December 2, 2020

Watch Styx’s New Video for ‘Too Much Time On My Hands,’ Premiered in Time for Wednesday’s Steelers Game

On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens battled it out in an NFL game that was postponed on Thanksgiving due to several players testing positive for COVID-19.  The delay...

November 23, 2020

Bon Jovi Streaming Special ‘On A Night Like This’ Concert Film on Facebook 11/27

This upcoming Friday, Nov. 27, unwind after the Thanksgiving holiday — safely — by staying in and watching On a Night Like This – Bon Jovi 2020, a special new...

November 20, 2020

New Wave Band The Network (Definitely *Not* Green Day in Masks) Re-Emerge with New EP Ahead of LP Next Month

As expected after a series of hints on social media, The Network — the New Wave side project of Billie Joe Armstrong, Tre Cool and Mike Dirnt of Green Day...

November 20, 2020

Stream ‘Ride On Josephine,’ from the New George Thorogood and the Destroyers’ ‘Live in Boston, 1982’ Set Out 12/18

On Dec. 18, Live in Boston, 1982: The Complete Concert will be reissued by George Thorogood & the Destroyers, bringing together 27 songs from the legendary band‘s iconic performance, 12...

November 19, 2020

Mike Campbell Q&A: On the Dirty Knobs’ ‘Wreckless Abandon,’ Songwriting and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers’ Legacy

For decades, Mike Campbell dutifully served as Tom Petty’s right hand man in the Heartbreakers, laying down scorching licks and co-writing some of the band’s most popular songs, namely “Refugee”...

November 19, 2020

Rapper Nelly to Play Chuck Berry in New Buddy Holly Biopic ‘Clear Lake,’ Alongside Colin Hanks, More

Rapper Nelly is set to bring Chuck Berry to life in an upcoming Buddy Holly biopic titled Clear Lake, it was reported on Wednesday. Irish actor Ruairi O’Connor is set...

November 17, 2020

12/11: Fourth Annual Allman Family Revival Concert for Gregg Allman’s Birthday (Live Stream Details)

On Dec. 11, members of the Allman Betts Band will gather at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville for the fourth annual Allman Family Revival, a loving musical tribute to...

November 17, 2020

Guitar Center to Officially File for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Restructure Debt

Beloved retailer Guitar Center, which has been a principal player in the music community with more than 250 locations spread across the United States after being founded in 1959, recently...

November 16, 2020

Watch a New Stop-Motion Video for ‘Irish Girl,’ from Mike Campbell & the Dirty Knobs (LP Out This Friday 11/20)

This Friday, Mike Campbell & the Dirty Knobs will release Wreckless Abandon, their debut full-length album that’s been in the works for a while and saw its initial Spring 2020...

November 13, 2020

Billy Corgan Dabbles in the Occult in the New Smashing Pumpkins’ Video for ‘Wyttch’; Double-LP ‘Cyr’ Out 11/27

We’re a mere two weeks away from the release of Cyr, an ambitious new double-album from The Smashing Pumpkins, who have been promoting it pretty aggressively in recent weeks. On...

November 13, 2020

The Doors Launch Weekly YouTube Series of Unseen Archival Videos, a Fundraiser for NIVA & #SaveOurStages

The Doors wouldn’t have become The Doors — the esteemed Los Angeles psychedelic/rock outfit that earned its stripes playing infamous venues up and down the Sunset Strip — without those...

November 13, 2020

November 2020 Issue

Click the links below to enjoy our November 2020 features. Peter Frampton: On His New Memoir, Twitter, Coping with Inclusion Body Myositis and More (The Interview) Reappraising Paul Weller’s The...

November 13, 2020

I’m Still Standing: Carl Palmer — from ELP to ELP Legacy, Art, Documentaries, a Book and More

“Welcome back, my friends, to the show that never ends.” Rock Cellar’s newest column, I’m Still Standing, continues with our interview with Emerson, Lake & Palmer drummer Carl Palmer. Each month,...

November 13, 2020

Top 11 Songs About Growing Old

For our latest Top 11 list, writer Frank Mastropolo selects some of the most notable songs about that inevitability of life: growing old.  Older people shouldn’t eat health food, they need...

November 10, 2020

Watch Dave Grohl (Finally) Meet His 10-Year-Old Drum Battle ‘Rival’ Nandi Bushell via Video Chat

The epic back-and-forth between Dave Grohl, band leader of the Foo Fighters and bona fide rock star, and Nandi Bushell, a 10-year-old music phenom whose series of YouTube performance videos...

November 10, 2020

Mike Campbell & the Dirty Knobs Playing Live Stream from the Troubadour 11/20, a Benefit for NIVA

On Nov. 20, Mike Campbell & the Dirty Knobs will release their awaited debut full-length album, Wreckless Abandon. The band was originally planning to release the record in March 2020. That,...

November 6, 2020

Green Day’s Super-Secret New Wave Side Band The Network is Back with ‘Ivankkka is a Nazi’

The Network is the New Wave-inspired side project from Billie Joe Armstrong, Tre Cool and Mike Dirnt of Green Day — though they won’t admit that outright. For years, the...

November 4, 2020

Keurig K-Cafe Coffee Maker May 2021 Giveaway Terms/Conditions

“Keurig K-Classic 2021 Giveaway ” Official Rules NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS CONTEST. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Rock Cellar Magazine...

November 4, 2020

Stevie Wonder’s Election Day 2020 Message: ‘The Universe Is Watching Us — What Happens Next …’

While we still don’t know who won the Nov. 3 Presidential Election (as results will take a few days, at least, to fully calculate), there’s no denying the importance of...

October 31, 2020

Rest in Peace Sir Sean Connery, the First Actor to Bring James Bond to the Big Screen: 1930-2020

On Saturday morning, the BBC sent along the unfortunate news that beloved Scottish actor Sean Connery has passed away at the age of 90. The BBC noted that Connery passed...

October 30, 2020

Out Now: Stream Stevie Nicks’ ’24 Karat Gold the Concert’ Live Album; Video On-Demand Through 11/5

Live in Concert: The 24 Karat Gold Tour, a new live album from Stevie Nicks capturing some of the magic of the legendary singer/songwriter‘s 2017-2018 solo tour, was made available...

October 29, 2020

Watch the Trailer for ‘Stardust,’ a New, Unauthorized David Bowie Biopic Starring Johnny Flynn

A major challenge for any music biopic telling the tale of an entertainment legend is securing the rights to the artists’ music. Not having the actual music of the performer/band...

October 27, 2020

Judgment Day: Should the Number of Judges on the Supreme Court Be Increased?

“I’ve looked at life from both sides now From win and lose and still somehow It’s life’s illusions I recall I really don’t know life at all” — Joni Mitchell...

October 27, 2020

Joni Mitchell Talks ‘Archives’ Release, Brain Aneurysm Recovery in Chat with Cameron Crowe (‘The Walking I’m Still Struggling With’)

It’s a long, tough road back from a brain aneurysm — and that’s exactly the challenge that Joni Mitchell faced after the legendary singer/songwriter sustained an aneurysm back in 2015....

October 26, 2020

Mike Campbell & the Dirty Knobs Share New Music Video for ‘F*** That Guy,’ Co-Written by Chris Stapleton

The Dirty Knobs, the musical ensemble featuring Mike Campbell of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers fame, shot a music video just last month for a song called “F*** That Guy,”...

October 26, 2020

jackiO (Ira Ingber, David Raven, Steve Bartek and John Avila) Revive Oingo Boingo’s ‘Dead Man’s Party’ (Listen)

“Dead Man’s Party,” the 1986 single from Oingo Boingo, is arguably the most enduring song from the New Wave group fronted by Danny Elfman — and an appropriate song to...

October 25, 2020

Reappraising Paul Weller’s The Style Council (New Best-Of and Sky Arts Documentary Out Now)

“When I do look back, that was the most fun I ever had in my career,” Paul Weller told me earlier this spring about his days in the Style Council,...

October 13, 2020

Stevie Wonder Shares Two New Songs: Stream ‘Can’t Put It in The Hands of Fate’ and ‘Where Is Our Love Song’

On Tuesday, Stevie Wonder premiered two brand new songs — and they’re very much a reflection of life in 2020 and a reaction from the legendary singer/songwriter to what’s transpired...

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 12, 2020

Top 11 Songs About (or Dedicated to) Children

For our latest Top 11 list, writer Frank Mastropolo selects some of the most notable songs about — or dedicated to — children to be released over the years.  “Be...

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...

October 9, 2020

John Lennon, Remembered at 80: Former Beatle as Fascinating and Relevant as Ever

Sean Lennon performed his father’s song “Isolation” on last night’s The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and the Empire State Building was lit up in blue and white to celebrate...

October 8, 2020

Sammy Hagar: Eddie Van Halen’s Death ‘Was Like Getting Hit By a Freaking Mack Truck’

On Thursday, Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony — former members of Van Halen and band mates of Eddie Van Halen — expressed their condolences regarding the guitarist‘s death in a...

October 8, 2020

Hear Dozens of Musicians Join Together for ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps,’ Benefiting Music Education in Public Schools

“While My Guitar Gently Weeps” is largely considered one of the best and most beloved songs The Beatles ever released — and it’s the focus of a new charitable endeavor...

October 8, 2020

Alex Van Halen Remembers Brother Eddie with Heartfelt Message, Childhood Photo

Tuesday’s news of the passing of legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen was met with shock and sadness among the music community — and on Thursday morning, Eddie’s brother and band...

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...

October 6, 2020

Behind the Curtain: Jamming with Eddie Van Halen (A Tribute to the Late Guitar Legend)

This entry from Steve Rosen in our Behind the Curtain section originally ran in 2014 and was buried in the Rock Cellar archives. With Eddie Van Halen having recently passed...

October 6, 2020

The Electoral College: Save it or Dump It?

“I’ve looked at life from both sides nowFrom win and lose and still somehowIt’s life’s illusions I recallI really don’t know life at all”— Joni Mitchell “Both Sides Now” –...

October 6, 2020

Bob Marley ‘Uprising Live’ (Final Tour Before His Death in 1981) to Be Released as a 3-LP Set on 11/13 (Pre-Order)

2020 marks the 75th birthday anniversary of reggae/cultural legend Bob Marley, and his estate will continue its celebration with a special 3-LP release of Uprising Live, available on Nov. 13....

October 6, 2020

The White Stripes Releasing First Greatest Hits Album, 12/4 — Preview with ‘Ball and Biscuit’ from 2003 (Pre-Order)

Jack White and Meg White caused quite a ruckus as The White Stripes, their two-piece garage/rock stylings leaving a mark on the music scene two decades ago, before Jack forged...

October 2, 2020

Live Stream Concerts to Watch This Weekend 10/2-10/4: Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Guitar.com Live, Democracy Comes Alive, Bruce Hornsby, Corey Taylor, Joan Osborne

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 2, 2020

Out Now: Bon Jovi Returns with Timely New Album ‘2020,’ a Reactionary Response to a Year of Chaos (Listen/Buy)

2020 has been a year of frustration, confusion and tumult — and it’s sparked a creative burst from Bon Jovi, which returned on Friday with a new album titled, simply...

September 30, 2020

Watch Phoebe Bridgers’ Impressive, One-Take Performance of ‘I Know the End’ on ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’

“I Know the End” is the enthralling closing track to Punisher, the excellent 2020 album from singer/songwriter Phoebe Bridgers that was released in June to (deserving) rapturous acclaim. The song,...

September 29, 2020

Willie Nelson Reminds Us All: ‘If You Don’t Like Who’s In There, Vote ‘Em Out’ with Timely New Song/Video

“The biggest gun we’ve got is called the ballot box,” says Willie Nelson in his brand new music video for “Vote ‘Em Out,” an anthem urging us all to keep...

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...

September 28, 2020

Teenage Cancer Trust Unseen to Stream Previously Unseen Performances from The Who, The Cure, Ed Sheeran, Paul McCartney, Muse, Them Crooked Vultures + More

The temporary closure of the Royal Albert Hall in London due to the COVID-19 pandemic meant that there would be no Teenage Cancer Trust benefit concerts in 2020 — but...

September 25, 2020

Chris Stapleton Shares ‘Cold,’ from New Solo Album ‘Starting Over’ Out 11/13 (Listen/Pre-Order)

Acclaimed country/roots singer/songwriter Chris Stapleton will release a new solo album, Starting Over, on Nov. 13. It will be his fourth full-length album and was completed in February, shortly before...

September 24, 2020

Seeing Red

Released in February 2020, CYNICS’ debut Ep ’Seeing Red’ features three, contrasting tracks. The lyrics talk about the challenges of growing up in todays society, and is definitely a very honest narrative. A combination of catchy melodies and heavy instrumentals come to life when played on stage. CYNICS hope that one day their music may help other people in the same way their favourite bands have helped them through times of difficulty.

September 23, 2020

Nick Mason Q&A: Unearthing Early-Era Pink Floyd with His Saucerful of Secrets, Meeting the Beatles in 1967 & More

Dark Side of The Moon is the album that ushered Pink Floyd into superstardom in America and their early work, with songs recorded by the first incarnation of the band...

September 23, 2020

Watch the New Trailer for ‘David Byrne’s American Utopia,’ Directed by Spike Lee — Premiering on HBO Max 10/17

David Byrne’s American Utopia is the film version of the Broadway play from Talking Heads mastermind David Byrne. Directed by Spike Lee, the film will premiere on HBO and HBO...

September 22, 2020

Out Now: John Oates & the Good Road Band ‘Live in Nashville,’ Recorded in January 2020 (Listen)

In 2018, John Oates released the album Arkansas, a collection of original compositions from Oates as well as classic tunes made popular by Mississippi John Hurt, Jimmy Rodgers and Don...

September 22, 2020

Mike Campbell’s The Dirty Knobs Share ‘Lockdown Part II’ Video; Debut Album Due Out 11/20

2020 hasn’t gone as planned for anyone — that much is true, to say the least — and it’s definitely altered the plans of The Dirty Knobs, the band led...

September 21, 2020

Mad Love

Drawing on multiple influences throughout his musical career, Clemon suffuses his debut album, Mad Love, with rock, pop, soul, jazz, reggae and folk and accordingly counts such diverse talents as Bob Marley, Prince, James Taylor, Richie Havens, Aerosmith, Frank Sinatra and Bill Withers as impacting his eclectic mix of songs. World Music indeed!

September 21, 2020

Chris Stapleton Shares ‘Starting Over’ Music Video from New Album Out 11/13 (Pre-Order)

On Nov. 13, acclaimed and award-winning country singer/songwriter Chris Stapleton will release a new solo album, Starting Over. The record was announced earlier this month. (Click here to pre-order Starting Over on...

September 21, 2020

English Pop-Punk Band Boston Manor Staging Special Live Stream Gig 10/15 from Blackpool Tower

Back on May 1, English pop-punk/rock band Boston Manor released Glue, its third full-length album, via Pure Noise Records. The record marked a new stylistic approach from the group, which...

September 21, 2020

Celebrate the 21st Night of September with Earth, Wind & Fire’s Classic Song, an Amazing Tribute Video and a ‘Virtual Party’ Tonight 9/21

It’s 21st day/night of September — a time for everybody to come together and celebrate the enduring Earth, Wind & Fire classic. Here’s a video from comedian/writer Demi Adejuyigbe, a...

September 20, 2020

The Long Ryders release “Down to the Well” single

In the late 1980s The Long Ryders were in the center of Los Angeles’ “Paisley Underground” scene – a 1960s-influenced jangle-rock era that included The Bangles, The Dream Syndicate, The...

September 17, 2020

Live Stream Concerts to Watch This Weekend 9/18-9/20: Sheryl Crow, Joe Bonamassa, Jeff Tweedy, Alicia Keys, Lamb of God, Perfume Genius and 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...

September 17, 2020

Rest in Peace, Renowned Music Photographer Alan Kozlowski: 1948-2020

Alan Kozlowski, an acclaimed musician/photographer/cinematographer whose career spanned decades and earned him esteem throughout the artistic community, has passed away at the age of 72. His work adorns the walls...

September 17, 2020

Tonight 9/17: Watch the ‘Six String Salute’ Virtual Concert Benefiting Crew Nation (ft. Steve Vai, Joel Hoekstra, Halestorm, Nita Strauss and More)

Tonight, Sept. 17, a gathering of some of the best guitarists currently making music will join forces for a virtual concert benefiting Crew Nation, Live Nation’s global relief fund for...

September 16, 2020

The Beatles Announce ‘Get Back’ Book to Accompany New Peter Jackson-Directed Documentary in August 2021

Director Peter Jackson’s highly anticipated feature-length documentary film, The Beatles: Get Back, is currently scheduled for release on Aug. 27, 2021 — and a companion book has now been announced...

September 15, 2020

Behind the Curtain: Arthur Lee of Love and the Bonds We Make with the Music That Moves Us

For his latest Behind the Curtain entry, rock journalist Steve Rosen recalls meeting one of his heroes, Arthur Lee of Love, for a Rolling Stone interview in 1975 — and what...

September 15, 2020

I’m Still Standing: Guitarist Steve Hackett Forges Ahead with Autobiography, Live Album and More on the Way

Introducing Rock Cellar’s newest column, I’m Still Standing. Each month, we’ll visit with a veteran artist that you may not previously have known is still producing vibrant, new music and...

September 15, 2020

Top 11 Songs by Bands/Artists With the Best, Most Iconic Nicknames

What’s in a (nick)name? Some of the biggest artists music history also had the best, most unforgettable nicknames.  “Alexander the Great, who said on his wedding night, ‘It’s only a...

September 14, 2020

Dave Grohl Wrote a Superhero Theme Song for 10-Year-Old Drummer Nandi Bushell, His ‘Drum Battle’ Opponent

The ongoing ‘drum battle’ challenge between Dave Grohl and 10-year-old musical prodigy Nandi Bushell has hit a new level, as on Monday the Foo Fighters band leader shared a brand...

September 11, 2020

Out Now: Delta Spirit Shakes Off the Rust with Sprawling, Thoughtful New Album ‘What Is There’ (Listen/Buy)

Six years is a long time between records, but California indie/rock band Delta Spirit didn’t lose any of its magic between its latest album, What Is There, and its earlier...

September 11, 2020

Watch Joan Jett & the Blackhearts Play ‘Jeepster’ for James Corden (from the New Marc Bolan/T. Rex Tribute Album)

On Sept. 4, a star-studded new tribute album honoring the late Marc Bolan and T. Rex was released — and Angelheaded Hipster: The Songs of Marc Bolan and T. Rex...

September 10, 2020

Watch Phoebe Bridgers + Friends Play an ‘NPR Tiny Desk (Home) Concert from the Oval Office (Kind Of)

Phoebe Bridgers has lived large in 2020 so far — releasing one of the year’s best albums in her sophomore record, Punisher, amassing near-unanimous acclaim in the process. (Click here...

September 3, 2020

The Life of a Match: Preview ‘Bleeding Audio,’ a New Doc Chronicling the Rise and Fall of Mid-2000s Band The Matches

The Matches are a four-piece band out of Northern California that emerged in the early 2000s with an offbeat style of pop/punk that landed them a deal with Epitaph Records...

September 1, 2020

Farm Aid 2020 ‘On the Road’: Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, Bonnie Raitt and More – Streaming Online 9/26

The COVID-19 pandemic may have ruined everybody’s plans for in-person live concert events for basically all of 2020 and the forseeable future — but Farm Aid must go on, and...

August 31, 2020

New Music Out This Week 9/4: Fleetwood Mac Reissues, Rolling Stones ‘Goats Head Soup’ Reissue, Marc Bolan/T.Rex Tribute

This upcoming Friday, Sept. 4 brings with it a handful of notable reissues, as well as a curated musical tribute to a late rock and roll icon. Below is our...

August 28, 2020

What to Stream Aug. 28-30: Outside Lands ‘Inside Lands’ Virtual Festival, The Who, Seether, The Avett Brothers, Angel Olsen, TEARS (The Event Against Racism and Stereotyping)

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 — which is so important these days,...

August 27, 2020

Chris Stapleton Shares ‘Starting Over,’ the Title Track from His New Album Out 11/13 (Stream/Pre-Order)

Starting Over is the title of the new album from Chris Stapleton, the acclaimed singer/songwriter whose career spans styles, genres and eras — all rooted in country/rock. The album will...

August 27, 2020

Elton John Stresses the Need to Save Independent Music Venues like the Troubadour, a Crucial Stop in His Career

Earlier this week saw the 50th anniversary of the day a young, hungry musician named Elton John took the stage at the Troubadour in West Hollywood, Calif. for what would...

August 25, 2020

Watch a Masked Jon Bon Jovi Wander an Empty, COVID-19 Affected NYC in Bon Jovi’s New ‘Do What You Can’ Video

These are trying times, to say the least, the entire country still very much wrapped up in the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions it’s placed on everything — but there’s...

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...

August 24, 2020

Watch a Teaser Trailer for ‘David Byrne’s American Utopia,’ Directed by Spike Lee — Premiering on HBO/HBO Max 10/17

Anybody who witnessed the live concert experience that David Byrne put together in 2018 knows how magical an evening it was — and the Talking Heads icon’s groundbreaking live presentation was turned into a hit Broadway...

August 21, 2020

Out Now: Old 97’s Celebrate Nearly Three Decades Together with Rousing New Album, ‘Twelfth’ (Listen)

27 years as a band with the same core lineup of musicians is just about unheard of — but for Rhett Miller and Old 97’s, it’s reality. For almost three...

August 18, 2020

Q&A: Acclaimed Songwriters Franke Previte and Pamela Phillips Oland Discuss ‘One World,’ Their 1989 Peace Anthem Updated for the COVID-19 Era

Franke Previte is an acclaimed singer/songwriter whose work with Franke and the Knockouts achieved success in the 1980s before he co-wrote the Dirty Dancing anthems “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life,” “Hungry Eyes,” which...

August 17, 2020

Two Men Arrested in Connection to 2002 Shooting Death of Jam Master Jay of Run-DMC

In 2002, Jam Master Jay, one-third of the seminal, groundbreaking hip/hop trio Run-DMC, was shot to death at his studio in Queens, New York — and nobody was arrested in...

August 17, 2020

Metallica Streaming Yankee Stadium Gig from 2011 for #MetallicaMondays — Tonight 8/17 on YouTube

Metallica is doing what it can to keep the masses entertained — and tonight, Aug. 17, the thrash/metal kings will stream another archival concert on YouTube as part of the...

August 14, 2020

GoPro Hero5 Black Giveaway Terms/Conditions

“GoPro Hero5 Black Giveaway” Official Rules NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS CONTEST. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Rock Cellar Magazine “GoPro...

August 13, 2020

KISS Announces Rescheduled ‘End of the Road’ North American Tour Dates with David Lee Roth

Back in late 2019, KISS announced a new batch of tour dates for its live tour farewell, the End of the Road Tour, with special guest David Lee Roth. The...

July 31, 2020

Out Now: Stream ‘1000 Hands,’ the New Album from Jon Anderson of Yes (A Project Three Decades in the Making)

Jon Anderson, co-founder of prog-rock icons Yes and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, released a new album, 1000 Hands, on Friday. (Click here to purchase...

July 31, 2020

Out Now: Trey Anastasio (Phish) Releases ‘Lonely Trip’ LP Written/Record in Lockdown

Trey Anastasio has been on quite a Lonely Trip lately, and on Friday, July 31, the jam band guitarist/icon known as the front man and co-founder of Phish will release...

July 30, 2020

The Portland Protests: Fighting Fascism? Or Malicious Mayhem?

A Note from Rock Cellar Magazine:  Rock Cellar has always been about bringing you the latest news and information that’s going on in the world (and not just the rock...

July 30, 2020

Legendary Guitarist Steve Howe Explores What ‘Love Is’ with Sprawling New Album (Q&A)

Breaking big in the States in the early ‘70s with The Yes Album, music fans first became acquainted with the exceptional six string gifts of Steve Howe on tracks like...

July 29, 2020

Lou Reed’s ‘New York’ Album Receiving 30th Anniversary Reissue via Rhino Records; Out 9/25

In 1989, Lou Reed released New York, a record that would go on to be considered one of his strongest releases as a solo artist. (Click here to pre-order Lou...

July 28, 2020

Sunday 8/2: Watch a Re-Broadcast of a Live Stream Gig from the Immediate Family (Danny Kortchmar/Waddy Wachtel/Leland Sklar/Russ Kunkel/Steve Postell)

About a month ago, The Immediate Family — a who’s-who of music industry legends involving Danny Kortchmar (guitar and vocals), Waddy Wachtel (guitar and vocals), Leland Sklar (bass), Russ Kunkel (drums)...

July 28, 2020

The Psychedelic Furs Return: Richard Butler on Early-Era MTV, Post-Punk and ‘Made of Rain,’ the Furs’ First Album in 29 Years (Q&A)

The Psychedelic Furs were gods of the MTV era. But after a ten-year run, and a string of hit songs, albums, and era-defining videos – not to mention having a...

July 28, 2020

Hear Korn + Yelawolf’s Cover of ‘The Devil Went Down to Georgia,’ a Tribute to Charlie Daniels Premiered as a Charity Single Benefiting Awakening Youth

As far as unexpected covers are concerned, this one’s up there. On Tuesday, Korn and Yelawolf premiered a new collaboration, a tribute to country legend/Hall of Famer Charlie Daniels, who...

July 27, 2020

Talkin’ ‘Bout This Generation: Filmmaker Bob Rose Explores How Today’s Musicians Find Success in ‘InstaBAND’

Since The Who burst upon the global stage more than half a century ago singing “My Generation,” the music scene — and how to succeed in it — has undergone...

July 25, 2020

Rest in Peace, Fleetwood Mac Co-Founder Peter Green: 1946-2020

Peter Green, acclaimed musician, co-founder of Fleetwood Mac and an integral part of the band’s early era, has passed away at the age of 73. The BBC published a statement...