2012

Torche: Harmonicraft

Shawn Donohue April 30, 2012 No Comments

Harmonicraft isn’t paint by numbers hard rock, but it also isn’t breathing life into arena rock at the moment.

Brad: United We Stand

Dan Berthiaume April 30, 2012 No Comments

While Pearl Jam has always had a strong pop sensibility to its arena-ready hard rock sound, Brad, the side project co-founded by Pearl Jam rhythm guitarist Stone Gossard, delivers full-on pop music, albeit with an intelligent, psychedelic edg

Steve Morse – Deep Purple and Flying Colors (INTERVIEW)

Leslie Michele Derrough April 30, 2012 No Comments

Most know guitarist Steve Morse as the lead guitarist for Deep Purple since 1994, replacing the legendary Ritchie Blackmore. However most recently, Morse has joined forces with ex-Dream Theater drum hero Mike Portnoy, vocalist Casey McPherson, multi-instrumentalist Neal Morse and bass player Dave LaRue to record an eclectic new CD with a band they have dubbed Flying Colors.

My Bloody Valentine Releasing New Album & EP

April 30, 2012 No Comments

My Bloody Valentine are set to release a new album and EP this year, according to Kevin Shields. The band’s feted third album, which was originally begun in the mid-1990s

My Morning Jacket Plans Summer Tour with Band of Horses

April 30, 2012 No Comments

Shortly after completing their back to back tours in Japan and Australia, My Morning Jacket are taking their celebrated, exhilarating live show back on the road this August with the

Rufus Wainwright: Out Of The Game

Peter Zimmerman April 30, 2012 No Comments

Call him over the top, call him excessive or even arrogant, but one cannot fault Rufus Wainwright for not trying hard enough and delivering with musical aplomb. The difference with Out Of The Game, however, is that he’s provided a cohesive work that exemplifies his talents, for the most part excises his overindulgence, highlights his sharp wit and exceptional musical skill.