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The 33rd annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony in Cleveland Saturday night April 14th, did not fail to disappoint. It was quite refreshing to see band members reuniting and bringing back different colors of vintage rock at the Cleveland Public Auditorium. Fans had the privilege to witness the induction of Bon Jovi, the Cars, […]

The Nude Party have signed with New West Records and are set to release their self-titled debut album on July 6, 2018. The 11-track set was produced by the band’s mentor and friend, Oakley Munson of Black Lips, and demonstrates their raw and effortless synchronicity that developed from learning how to play their instruments together […]

Joseph Arthur and Peter Buck of R.E.M. fame will release their debut album, Arthur Buck, on June 15th, 2018 via New West Records. The 11-song set was produced by Joseph Arthur and mixed by Tchad Blake (U2, Pearl Jam, The Black Keys) with all of its songs co-written by the duo. The collaboration was established […]

On September 29th and 30th, The National presents: There’s No Leaving New York; a two-day event at Forest Hills Stadium. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Future Islands, Cat Power, Cigarettes After Sex, Phoebe Bridgers, U.S. Girls, Bully, Adia Victoria are also on the bill. Tickets go on sale at 10am ET Friday, April 13th. The National have partnered with PLUS1 to […]

2018 marks the 50-year anniversary since the formation of one of rock’s all-time ground breaking supergroups, YES. And to mark this milestone, YES Featuring Anderson, Rabin, Wakeman will be celebrating by touring the world as part of ‘Quintessential YES: The 50th Anniversary Tour.’ In addition to what is promising to be truly memorable shows that […]

Groundbreaking artist Kamasi Washington’s highly anticipated sophomore album Heaven and Earth is set for release June 22 via Young Turks. Two songs from the double album debut today, listen to Earth’s “Fists of Fury” below and Heaven’s “The Space Travelers Lullaby” below as well… The long-awaited follow up to Washington’s debut The Epic, Heaven and Earth is comprised of two halves, which find Washington confronting quotidian […]

New Jersey freeform radio station WFMU is announcing the “best record shopping weekend of the year!” Attendees of the station’s annual record fair at the Brooklyn Expo April 27-29 will have the chance to luxuriate in the presence of over 200 record dealers selling vinyl and CDs! WFMU also has its own tables selling LPs, […]

In a surprising turn of events as reported by TMZ, Lindsey Buckingham will not be touring with Fleetwood Mac in what might be their final farewell tour. The statement simply reads, “Lindsey Buckingham will not be performing with the band on this tour. The band wishes Lindsey all the best.” The group has announced that Mike […]

The third annual Festival at the Farm, presented by Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs, will return to Prowse Farm in Canton, MA  this fall. Produced by Six Chair Productions, the festival will take place September 15-16, 2018. Early Bird tickets  go on sale this Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 10 AM at www.festivalatthefarm.com. Festival at the Farm is a one-of-a-kind event bringing all […]

System of a Down have announced their first US shows since 2015. This string of special dates kick off October 13 at the Glen Helen Amphitheater in San Bernardino, CA, and include a headline performance at the Aftershock Festival. The shows, which follow last year’s sold-out European tour, are listed below and ticket information can […]

Two of rock’s most notable live bands, 311 and The Offspring, announced they are teaming up for the Never-Ending Summer Tour, a fun-filled summer amphitheater outing with special guests Gym Class Heroes. The tour will also make stops at select regional events throughout the summer. See below for itinerary. The feel-good tour of the summer, produced by Live Nation, will […]

The Smiths’ guitar legend and NME Godlike Genius Award-winner, Johnny Marr, has announced a third solo album, Call The Comet to be released June 15th. From the 12-track collection, he shares “The Tracers” today, described by Rolling Stone as “propulsive.” Read his exclusive interview with the magazine here. Marr will play a handful of U.S. […]

Howlin Rain has announced the release of their fifth studio album, ‘The Alligator Bride,’ due June 8 via founding member Ethan Miller’s artist run label, Silver Current Records. A set of swampy, ragged, and unapologetic rock ‘n’ roll, Miller’s merry band of pranksters tracked the record over three days with engineer Eric “King Riff” Bauer […]

For seven seasons The Austin Film Festival’s series On Story has given audiences in-depth conversations with some of the most prominent names in the entertainment industry. Now, its eighth season is set to premiere during the month of April, and will feature interviews with some of today’s most creative voices. Some of the guests slated […]

Troubadour Phil Cook continues his journey with his second solo release, PEOPLE ARE MY DRUG, out June 1 on Psychic Hotline/Thirty Tigers. Today, Billboard premiered “Steampowered Blues,” the first track off the album. Cook reflects on the track:, ““Steampowered Blues” is the first song I wrote for PEOPLE ARE MY DRUG. I’ve long been drawn […]

The annual television festival held in Austin, Texas unveiled its lineup for this year’s festivities.

Today, Wayne Kramer, leader of Detroit’s proto-punk/hard rock band MC5, has announced 35 North American dates for “Kick Out the Jams: The 50th Anniversary Tour.” Touring with the MC50 — which includes guitarist Kim Thayil (Soundgarden), drummer Brendan Canty (Fugazi), bassist Dug Pinnick (King’s X), and frontman Marcus Durant (Zen Guerrilla) — Kramer will be […]

The stage is set for the return of THE THE, one of the most intriguing bands ever to emerge from England, armed with such classic songs as “This Is The Day,” “Uncertain Smile,” “Heartland,” “Love Is Stronger Than Death,” “Armageddon Days (Are Here Again)” and “Dogs of Lust,” from albums released between the early 1980’s […]

Another Planet Entertainment, Superfly and Starr Hill have unveiled the lineup for Outside Lands 2018. Now in its 11th year, the festival will return to San Francisco’s historic Golden Gate Park on August 10-12th, once again showcasing a world class music, art and comedy lineup alongside the best of the Bay Area’s food, wine and […]

This morning, Alison Krauss announces her extensive 50-date tour which will begin on May 16th in Tulsa, OK. The tour will find the accomplished bluegrass-country singer and musician performing headlining dates in cities including Memphis, Toronto, Austin, & New Orleans. Tickets for most dates will go on sale here on April 6th at 10 AM […]