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Chess Records celebrates 75th anniversary
The July 2, 2025 Wall Street Journal featured a story on the legendary Chess Records by John Edward Hasse. He touted the label as the “Birthplace of an Alternative American ... -
Decca Reissues Marianne Faithfull's Complete Catalog on Vinyl, CD and Digital Formats
Singer, actress, author and performer Marianne Faithfull’s complete UK Decca catalog has been reissued on LP, CD and streaming. Before her passing on January 30 this year, Marianne completed work ... -
Sunday Best Documentary on Ed Sullivan Premieres on Netflix
Sunday Best, a new documentary from director Sacha Jenkins just premiered exclusively on Netflix, July 21st. Sunday Best uncovers the untold story of The Ed Sullivan Show’s legacy in amplifying Black music and culture. ... -
Honoring Michael Ochs
Michael Ochs, music journalist, author, record label publicist and the preeminent music photo archivist of all time, died on July 23, 2025, at his home in Venice Beach, Calif. He ... -
July 25, 1965: Bob Dylan Newport Folk Festival
“One of the greatest things about Dylan's artistic personality is the way he turns it like a Rubik's Cube, turns it and turns it and--voila!--some new aspect that was secretly ... -
'Cheaper Than Cheep' Concert Film By Frank Zappa and the Mothers Of Invention Released
Cheaper Than Cheep, a never-before-seen concert film by Frank Zappa and The Mothers of Invention, filmed in their Hollywood rehearsal space on June 21, 1974, was released June 27 via Zappa Records/UMe. Cheaper Than Cheep was directed ... -
Fleetwood Mac celebrates 50th Anniversary of Self-Titled Album
On the 50th anniversary of its original release, the self-titled Fleetwood Mac album has been certified 9x platinum by the RIAA. In celebration, Rhino announces two new premium audio editions ... -
RCA to release "Sunset Boulevard" Elvis Presley collection in August
Elvis Presley will be the subject of a comprehensive collection, Sunset Boulevard, chronicling his 1970-1975 recording sessions and rehearsals at RCA’s landmark Los Angeles studios. The facility was located in Hollywood ... -
The Byrds' "Sweetheart of The Radio" leaves its legacy
In the summer of 2005 Sony Entertainment/Columbia/Legacy record label issued an expanded Byrds’ Sweetheart Of The Rodeo, the 1968 released album that now contains six non-LP tracks with Gram Parsons, ... -
The Monterey International Pop Festival 58th Anniversary June 16th-18th 2022
(Michelle Phillips and Mama Cass) The Monterey International Pop Festival was held on June 16-17-18, 1967, in Monterey, California. Record producer and Ode Records owner Lou Adler, along with songwriter ... -
Reflections of Brian Wilson
I first met Brian Wilson in early 1962 at a record shop in Culver City when the Beach Boys were doing an in store appearance to promote their record “Surfin’” ... -
Vinyl Minded with Otis Redding
Otis Redding Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul (Rhino Records Reserve collection) 180 Black Vinyl Re-Release Between 1962 and 1967, Otis Redding was a creative dynamo, recording frequently at Stax Records ... -
Happy Birthday Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan’s 2025 tour continues on May 16th at The Hollywood Bowl, followed by dates on May 20th Nampa, Idaho Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater, May 22nd Spokane, Washington ONE Spokane ... -
Steely Dan’s "The Royal Scam" Returns To Vinyl On June 6th
Steely Dan was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame as part of its 2024 inductees with Donald Fagen and Walter Becker joining R.E.M. and Timbaland. The ceremony happened last ... -
Queen Debut Album "Queen I" Gets Special Limited Edition Dolby Atmos Audiophile Blu-ray Release Arriving June 1
Queen has announced the release of a brand new, limited edition immersive Dolby Atmos release of the album, set to be available on Audiophile Blu-ray on June 13. This release arrives in ... -
Elvis Costello Announces New Tour - Radio Soul!: The Early Songs of Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton. Elvis Costello has confirmed 2025 tour dates for Radio Soul!: The Early Songs of Elvis Costello. I look forward to the two Los ... -
"SMiLE: The Rise, Fall and Resurrection of Brian Wilson," From Omnibus Press
In SMiLE: The Rise, Fall and Resurrection of Brian Wilson, author and documentarian David Leaf delivers an unparalleled oral history of the album’s journey from creation to near-oblivion and triumphant ... -
Memories of Wink Martindale
Wink Martindale, a radio, television entertainer, and recording artist has died at age 91. Martindale passed away in Rancho Mirage, California. Martindale, a legendary radio DJ, TV game show host, ... -
Clem Burke, the longtime drummer for Blondie, Pete Townshend, Iggy Pop, and Bob Dylan, died ...
"It is with profound sadness that we relay news of the passing of our beloved friend and bandmate Clem Burke following a private battle with cancer," the band wrote in ... -
Cypress Hill and the London Symphony Orchestra: "Black Sunday Live at the Royal Albert Hall," ...
Cypress Hill celebrates the highest of high honors of its storied career with Black Sunday Live at the Royal Albert Hall, a three-day theatrical event and live album both immortalizing ...
