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Signing Story: The Jacks
It seems like we’re constantly being told that rock is dead. That’s what they want you to believe. But, as is usually the case, the ... -
Rock & Classic Rock Music Needed ASAP for TV Series
British Columbia-based music licensing company is seeking rock and classic rock music and/or bands immediately for a TV series starting at the end of October. ... -
Shinedown at FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine, CA
Shinedown returns to Southern California’s FivePoint Amphitheatre with their “Attention, Attention World Tour” along with local band Badflower and UK natives Dinosaur Pile-Up and Broken ... -
Hootie and the Blowfish and Barenaked Ladies at the Hollywood Bowl
Hootie and the Blowfish and Barenaked Ladies brought their Group Therapy tour to the Hollywood Bowl on June 25. Both groups have a 30 plus ... -
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New Music Critique: Dream
Solo artist Dream has a knack for writing solid material that is downbeat and dramatic. She has enlisted players, particularly her guitarist, who deliver beautiful, ... -
Sonic Temple Festival Finds Welcome Home in Columbus, OH
The inaugural Sonic Temple Festival took place in Columbus, Ohio from May 17-19 and lived up to every bit of the hype! Last fall when ... -
ALBUM REVIEW: NO CONTROL BY SUZI QUATRO (8/10)
"Quatro proves she’s lost none of her musical bravado or spunk." Before there was Pat Benatar, Joan Jett or Lita Ford there was Suzi Quatro. She was ... -
Album Review: Native Tongue by Switchfoot (7/10)
WHAT A SOLID ROCK ALBUM. Yes, all of the songs are in caps, showing great enthusiasm, urgency and commitment to aesthetic. The band brings a ... -
Album Review: From Michigan With Love by Quinn XCII (8/10)
From Michigan With Love is a fitting followup album to the debut release by Quinn XCII. This time around, the Detroit native has added more ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Redamancy
Denver’s Redamancy (look it up) are led by Bella Musser, whose alluring voice is extremely well recorded and mixed to enhance her moody monologues about ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: David Gerald
Detroit-based David Gerald is a solid blues-rocker whose superior musicianship outshines his ability to craft songs that really catch fire. “Don’t Wanna Fall In Love” ... -
Book Review: "Rock Stars at Home"
This entertaining new book takes readers on pri- vate home tours of icons such as Elvis, Ozzy, Rod Stewart, Prince and even the Beatles. With ... -
Eric Church: So Much More Than Your Typical Outlaw
Country singer-songwriter Eric Church isn’t keen on the much-overused tag “outlaw,” but sometimes the dusty trucker cap fits, so it’s best to grin and wear ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Good Luck, Ugly!
Punk-rock trio Good Luck, Ugly! is incredibly tight, handling both the intensity and the dynamics of these brisk, solidly crafted tunes. The lo-fi style is ... -
Book Review: Rock Critic Law
Straight out of his Twitter feed, @RockCriticLaw, acclaimed rock journalist and author of the classic books Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana and ... -
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New Music Critique: Paul Childers
Any show booker on the lookout for an immediately likable artist whose music conjures a smooth and abiding optimism will find these recordings by Paul ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Initial Mass
Strident, soul-searching lyrics amid apocalyptic auras, tricky time signatures and a profusion of triplet note clusters tells the listener he’s in the realm of progressive ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Straw
Something of a novelty (at least in the U.S.) Straw is a family band from Scandinavia featuring Mom and two daughters at the mic, with ... -
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New Music Critique: PARASONA
Toronto duo PARASONA exhibit the kind of catchy songcraft and performance confidence that’s made stars of Twenty-One Pilots. What’s distinctive about PARASONA is that their ... -
Vans Warped Tour, Presented By Journeys, Reveals Final 2018 Lineup
The entire lineup for 2018's Vans Warped Tour, presented by Journeys, has been revealed today via a special announcement video, which can be viewed now ...
