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Swerve Release New Single 'I Wanna Be Adored' (The Stone Roses Cover)'
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2024 Los Angeles-based band Swerve has shared their new single, a cover of The Stone Roses' iconic track “I Wanna Be Adored.” The band's reworked version of the classic song debuted at Glide Magazine and is now available on all digital platforms for playlist shares. “I Wanna Be Adored” is featured on Swe...
Frank Zappa's Unreleased 'America Drinks & Goes Home' From Forthcoming Collection Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2024 Originally released on Absolutely Free in 1967, the track shows off the quick wit and crooning style of the wonderful singer Ray Collins. The song, played in the first of the three sets that night, was written as a parody of the days when Zappa played the Calif. bar circuit in the early ‘60s. This r...
New Album from BABYLON A.D. 'Rome Wasn't Built In A Day' Is Out Now
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2024 The 11 track album is classic Babylon A.D. firing on all cylinders, showcasing great songwriting talent, performances and the hard rock sound the band is known for. The band is currently booking and playing select live shows across the states in support of the new album. Listen to the album now!...
Elton John and Bernie Taupin to Receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
by Stephi Wild - January 30, 2024 Elton John and Bernie Taupin, one of the great songwriting duos of all time, will be the 2024 recipients of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song....
These Immortal Souls Announce Reissues Of 'Get Lost (Don't Lie)', 'I'm Never Gonna Die Again' & New Live & Rarities Collection 'EXTRA'
by Michael Major - January 24, 2024 A long-awaited remastered reissue of These Immortal Souls' two studio albums, Get Lost (Don't Lie!) (1987) and I'm Never Gonna Die Again (1992) have been announced. These two post-punk gems, remastered from the original tapes at Birdland Studio by Lindsay Gravina, with Harry Howard and Genevieve McG...
Philip Sayce Unveils New Single 'Lady Love Divine' Off Of Forthcoming Album
by Blair Ingenthron - November 12, 2023 Rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter Philip Sayce has announced the release of his new single, 'Lady Love Divine.' This track is the second single off his highly anticipated new album, The Wolves are Coming (Atomic Gemini / Forty Below Records), and will be released on Friday, February 2...
The Illusion Inducted Into LIMEHOF
by Michael Major - October 17, 2023 THE ILLUSION, a Long Island rock band, has been inducted into the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame after performing on stage for the first time in over 51 years. The Illusion band members from West Hempstead and Franklin Square (Western Nassau) include John Vinci, Mike Maniscalco, Rich...
Burner Herzog (NYC) Releases Anthemic New Psych-Pop Album 'Random Person'
by Michael Major - October 09, 2023 Burner Herzog (NYC) releases their new psych-pop album 'Random Person' on October 6th. The album features catchy tunes with big hooks and anthemic refrains. Check out the video for their track 'Metric Halo.'...
The Illusion to be Inducted into LIMEHOF in October
by Michael Major - September 05, 2023 The Illusion; one of the original bands that helped create what would become known as “the Long Island sound”, and the band that kicked the door open (paving the way for so many Long Island entertainers), are being inducted to the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF)....
Ministry Announces 16th Album 'HOPIUMFORTHEMASSES'
by Michael Major - August 17, 2023 As the world continues hanging on by a thread through pandemics, wildfires, climate change, social-political chaos and social media-fueled conspiracy theories, at least there’s Ministry to get us through. Industrial provocateur Al Jourgensen is ready to unleash his latest missives with Ministry’s gr...
Two Classic Albums by Rock Pioneer Genya Ravan Set CD & Vinyl Release
by Michael Major - August 15, 2023 Urban Desire, on black vinyl, red vinyl and CD, plus …And I Mean It, on black vinyl, pink vinyl and CD, display a rare pedigree of rock’n’roll smarts from New Wave, Soul, and Blues to Pop and Classic Rock’n’Roll. No one ever covered The Supremes (“Back In My Arms Again”) or John Cale (“Darling I Nee...
Alice Cooper Shares New Single 'White Frankenstein' & Announces New Tour Dates
by Michael Major - July 19, 2023 Alice Cooper releases his new single “White Line Frankenstein” from his upcoming album Road on earMUSIC. Produced by Bob Ezrin, the album hit worldwide top positions on Amazon within 24 hours of the announcement. “White Line Frankenstein” is built on a rocking riff as it goes into a memorable chorus...
Alice Cooper Announces New Album 'Road' & Shares First Single
by Michael Major - June 14, 2023 Produced by longtime collaborator Bob Ezrin, it’s written, composed and recorded with his trusted, longtime bandmates – Ryan Roxie [guitar], Chuck Garric [bass], Tommy Henrikson [guitar], Glen Sobel [drums], and Nita Strauss [guitar]. Road channels the spirit of old school Alice with instantly recog...
COP International Records Announces The Signing Of BEASTO BLANCO
by Michael Major - June 06, 2023 COP International has signed Nashville rock act Beasto Blanco to its growing artist roster, and will exclusively release two new singles from the band in 2023 followed by a full-length album in 2024, supported by upcoming tour dates....
Westport Library Breaks Ground With Record Label & Vinyl Release
by Michael Major - May 08, 2023 Verso Studios collaborations and events have featured three Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famers in Dennis Dunaway (Alice Cooper Group), Chris Frantz (Talking Heads), and Mark Naftalin (Paul Butterfield Blues Band), as well as renowned producer Steve Lillywhite, hip hop originators Tony Tone (Cold Crush Bro...
Video: Supergroup Hellings Drops New Single "A Fool In Love"
by A.A. Cristi - April 17, 2023 Hellings, the all-star supergroup featuring Brett Hellings; Richard Fortus (Guns N' Roses), Tommy Henriksen (Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires, Warlock, Lady Gaga, Meat Loaf), Buck Johnson (Aerosmith, Hollywood Vampires), Billy Sheehan (David Lee Roth, Mr. Big, Steve Vai), and Kenny Aronoff (J...
Thunderflix Launches as First All-Metal App
by Michael Major - April 10, 2023 THUNDERFLIX will be granting subscribers with 'Making Ofs' with Iron Maiden, directorial debuts of short films featuring Watain, and legendary documentaries on the shock-rock king himself Alice Cooper. This is just a small dip into the massive library of this powerhouse app. Out now, it's time for f...
Dustin Douglas & the Electric Gentlemen Release New Single 'Why Would You Say Such a Thing' From Forthcoming 'Black Leather Blues' Album
by Michael Major - February 27, 2023 BLACK LEATHER BLUES was recorded in Northumberland, PA by Paul Smith who engineered and co-produced the album with Douglas. It was mixed by Brian Moncarz (Alice Cooper, Our Lady Peace, Phillip Sayce) and mastered by Brian Lucey (Black Keys, Royal Blood, Arctic Monkeys, Buddy Guy, Doyle Bramhall II, ...
Ministry Announces 2023 Headline Tour Dates With Direct Support From Gary Numan & Front Line Assembly
by Michael Major - February 06, 2023 Songs each night of the tour will include selects from across the span of Ministry’s full catalog including the latest works from 2021 album Moral Hygiene, which was added to many “best of the year” lists, including Loudwire, Consequence Of Sound, Punk News and XS Rock (where it was ranked the #1 al...
poptropicaslutz! Release New Single 'Sierra Echo X-Ray'
by Michael Major - January 11, 2023 New York duo poptropicaslutz! enter 2023 with a bang and their brand-new single “Sierra Echo X-Ray'. Produced and co-written by Chris Lyon, (Chainsmokers, Rina Sawayama, Carly Rae Jepsen) together they built a whimsical soundscape of pulsating synths and glitchy transitions contrasted by dynamic dru...
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Taylor Swift & More Vote on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
by Michael Major - December 20, 2022 The list is voted on by both classic and contemporary artists, including Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Stevie Nicks, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Nile Rodgers, Questlove, Finneas, The Edge and Adam Clayton of U2, Alice Cooper, Big Boi, Gene Simmons, H.E.R., Hanson, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Marcus King. Pre-order the n...
poptropicaslutz! & Magnolia Park Collab On New Single 'catastrophe'
by Michael Major - November 29, 2022 poptropicaslutz!, share a new single titled “catastrophe” with Epitaph labelmates Magnolia Park. Produced by Lucky West (DREAMERS, Weathers) and Morgoth (Polyphia, JuiceWrld), the Gen-Z musicians come together for an intersection of hyper-pop and easy-core, supported by a shared pop sensibility....
VIDEO: HBO Releases 2022 ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY Special Trailer
by Michael Major - November 10, 2022 The live event took place on November 5 in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater. The special will feature performances from Sara Bareilles, Olivia Rodrigo, Ed Sheeran, Sheryl Crow, Dave Growl, P!nk, Brandi Carlile, Sheryl Crow, and Zac Brown Band. Watch the video trailer for the new special now!...
Billie Eilish, Doja Cat & More Join Audible's New Original Series 'Origins'
by Michael Major - October 26, 2022 Academy and multi-Grammy Award winner Billie Eilish, Grammy winner Doja Cat, multi Latin Grammy winner Camilo, the youngest recipient of the Best Reggae Album Grammy award, Koffee, emerging audio-visual artist and rap pioneer Tobe Nwigwe, pop sensation King Princess and Grammy-nominated country musi...
Virtuoso Guitarist Vinnie Moore To Release New Album 'Double Exposure' With Guest Vocalists
by Michael Major - October 11, 2022 Vinnie is joined by singers Ed Terry (Rage And Beyond, American Mafia), Keith Slack (MSG, Mother Road), Mike DiMeo (Riot) and Brian Stephenson (Old James) on this album. Band members include Richie Monica (Billy Cox, Papa Chubby, Tantric) on drums, Michael Bean and Pete Griffin (Steve Vai, Dweezil Z... |