The Rolling Stones revisit “Licked Live in NYC”
In 1964, the Rolling Stones arrived in absolute chaos for their first show in New York, following the release of their self-titled debut album. Cut to 2003, after playing the city that never sleeps multiple times in multiple venues, it was only fitting that as part of their 40th anniversary tour, they made it a […]
The great painless rock music of Nilüfer Yanya | A&E
When I phoned 26-year-old English singer-songwriter Nilüfer Yanya in early March, she had just finished a soundcheck for a concert in Belfast, and was exactly a week after the release of her terrific new album, PAINLESS. The LP – a sequel to his highly acclaimed 2019 debut Miss Universe — was so widely and immediately […]
From the Aberdeen Choir to the Rock Music Hall of Fame
Annie Lennox: From Aberdeen Choir to Rock Music Hall of Fame Schedule An icon of a desktop calendar. Cancel An icon of a circle with a diagonal line across it. Caret A right-pointing solid arrow icon. E-mail An icon of a paper envelope. Facebook An icon of Facebook’s “f” mark. Google An icon of Google’s […]
Rock Music in Utah – Eos
It’s easy to think that Utah’s sculptural red rock towers are immobile, if not immovable. Yet the rock towers twist, sway and sway imperceptibly in response to vibrations and seismic activity. Recently graduated geophysics student from the University of Utah Riley Finnegan measured the ambient vibrations of 14 large-scale structures in southern Utah, then included […]
10 banned hard rock music videos
If you’re of a certain vintage, you’ll have fond memories of music television. Entire stations were devoted to airing accompanying videos for many of the most popular new songs: from straightforward performances to those that challenged the medium with appropriate stories or imagery to accentuate the song’s themes. However, before the days of YouTube, channels […]
Legendary rock music icons The Who are hosting their tour at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis this fall
Dominique Genetti, Digital journalist April 28, 2022 INDIO, CA – OCTOBER 16: Musicians Roger Daltrey (L) and Pete Townshend of The Who perform during A Desert Trip at Empire Polo Field on October 16, 2016 in Indio, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Their music is legendary. Some may even say he […]
Noel Gallagher fears for future of rock music: ‘Where are 14-year-olds in bands now? Working-class kids can’t afford to do it’
Never afraid to have a point of view and looking increasingly at home as the statesman of rock, Noel Gallagher has bad news for the future of rock bands. rock, especially if you’re working class. There are plenty of middle class bands… who carry guitars instead of playing them. But four or five guys from […]
10 Best Movies For Rock Fans, According To Reddit
Movies and rock music go hand in hand, and the big screen is full of rock films about the genre and its many inhabitants. Rock fans have a plethora of specific tastes, and some films perfectly capture the virtuous aura of rock ‘n’ roll better than others. RELATED: 10 Horror Movies That Inspired Rock Musicians […]
Redefining the essence of rock music – AquaDog breaks the break with a dazzling new performance
AquaDog will headline the massive Mayday STOL aviation event in Wayne on Saturday May 21 the aquadog brain is Adam Manoucheri, a veteran multi-instrumentalist from northeast Nebraska. As a guitar legend from Austin, Texas once told him, “Great players come out of really flat, boring places – we had nothing else to do, so we […]
10 Hard Rock Music Bands Who Avoided The Sophomore Slump
Every new band’s worst nightmare is having to deal with the sophomore crisis. When you have your whole career to look forward to, that’s when you’re either going to become a great songwriter or burn out too quickly. When these rockers entered the studio for the second time, they were just beginning to become the […]
Mick Jagger thinks these two musicians bring “life” to today’s rock music
rolling stones leader Mick Jagger shared his thoughts on the state of rock today’s music, in particular, which he says breathes life into the genre. During a recent appearance on Swedish radio station P4, the rock veteran opened up about the state of rock ‘n’ roll. “In rock music you need energy and there haven’t […]
Mick Jagger’s Picks For Rock Music Saviors Will Surprise You
The Rolling Stones in concert – Austin, TX – Credit: WireImage Mick Jagger credited an unlikely pair of pop-punk singers with keeping the spirit of rock music alive. In a new interview with Swedish radio P4, the Rolling Stones singer – one of the greatest singers in music history – lamented the lack of rockers […]
Rock band Mr. Moto brings back the golden age of the rock genre with their authentic creations
The rock band Mr. Moto has always been phenomenal in their projects. The songs are organic and honest in every way and attract audiences with their innovative styles. (YourDigitalWall Editorial): – Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant April 23, 2022 (Issuewire.com) – Rock Band Mr Motorcycle composed his last two songs, ‘hard candy‘ and ‘stop for a minute‘. The […]
Record Store Day turns 15 this weekend
Record Store Day has become nothing short of a global institution in the 15 years since its inception. Shortly after its launch, organizers of the music lover’s party proudly claimed that they had generated more traffic to independent record stores than Christmas. Not only has that boast come true for the event, regularly landing on […]
Vundabar’s Brandon Hagen on the plastic reality of making indie rock music in the TikTok era
Brandon Hagen, vocalist/guitarist for Boston-based alternative rock band Vundabar, has spent the last ten years taking ambiguous existential crises and distilling them into song lyrics. Even so, there are still things in life that are just too hard to describe. “I’ll just show you,” he said Billboard of North Hampton, Massachusetts on a Zoom call, […]
Art Rupe, founder of Specialty Records who helped shape rock music, dies at 104
Art Rupe – Credit: Michael Ochs Archives Art Rupe, founder of the avant-garde R&B label Specialized files who released early classics from artists like Little RichardSam Cooke and Lloyd Pricedied at the age of 104. The Arthur N. Rupe Foundation announcement his death on Friday, adding that Rupe died at his home in Santa Barbara, […]
10 Hard Rock Music Songs Artists Want You To Forget
It’s hard to imagine that any type of rock album isn’t a labor of love for everyone involved. It’s the kind of gig most people dream of getting, so every time in the studio is supposed to be an absolute blast, right? It may seem so, until you start to run out of ideas. When […]
Rush’s ‘Moving Pictures’ Gets The 40th Anniversary Edition Treatment
Rush’s extensive series of 40th anniversary albums continues with an expanded edition of the progressive rock band’s breakthrough 1981 release, “Moving Pictures”, cementing its status as a well-deserved classic album. The album released on April 15 is available to fans in a few separate configurations, including the Super Deluxe Edition, 5LP Deluxe Edition, and Single […]
10 Greatest Sequel Songs In Rock Music History
If we follow the logic of the film industry, you always tempt fate every time you make a sequel. Even though fans might want to watch other of their favorite characters, you still might end up having to do something that’s not as good as the first one you did. Again, there are exceptions in […]
Niagara Falls loses a legend of the local rock scene
By Don Redmond Published on April 13, 2022 at 10:44 am Niagara Falls lost a local music legend on Monday when Paul Wheeler succumbed to pancreatic cancer. (Photo by Lorne Tontegode) Niagara Falls lost prominence on the local music scene on April 11 when Paul Wheeler succumbed to stage 4 pancreatic cancer. The disease quickly […]
A brand new alt-rock music festival is coming to Atlantic City, NJ
NJ’s alternative rock scene must sometimes feel left out by tour managers and concert promoters. Unless a major headliner is coming to MetLife Stadium or the Prudential Center, your options for seeing an alt-rock concert are usually limited within the confines of the Garden State. It’s been a long time since Bamboozle. That’s what makes […]
The Five Best Rock Music Stars To Watch In 2022
If you think 2021 has been a great year for new music, wait and see what 2022 brings. Artists have had a tough time over the past year, and bands that were on the verge of a successful year have ended up pushing back tours and album releases. But in 2022, there are plenty of […]
10 Worst Performances In Rock Music History
Every rocker will tell you how important it is to smash it live. As fun as doing magic in the studio can be, it won’t mean anything if you can’t translate it to millions of fans in front of you night after night. While we don’t run out of great gigs, not all massive shows […]
10 darkest rock music albums from the 80s
It’s hard to really quantify anything that came out in the 80s as dark. As this was the decade that gave us MTV, the whole concept of rock and roll was about to get a much more scintillating makeover than what had come before. Between the neon-colored mess that’s been the better part of the […]
10 Most Unique Guitarists In Alternative Rock Music
Technical ability is not necessarily a prerequisite to be considered an accomplished guitarist. You might be able to play as fast as Eddie Van Halen, but who cares if you don’t bring anything new to the table… Innovation and originality are just as important as having in-depth knowledge of music theory. Being prolific or even […]
10 Perfect Post-Grunge Albums In Rock Music History
Of all the subgenres that have come and gone in rock music, grunge seemed to be dying a pretty ugly death. With Kurt Cobain’s death hanging like a shroud over the rest of the stage, it was time for the genre to read its last rites and regroup into something else. That didn’t mean that […]
Why is rock music still popular?
The popularity of rock plays a very important role in the development of this direction. If rock weren’t so popular, then such music would hardly play through our headphones, through the speakers of our favorite car or computer. Many people like to listen to such music, although for some reason they themselves do not consider […]
Foo Fighters Sweep Rock Music Category
Foo Fighters swept the rock category at the 2022 Grammy Awards, winning Best Rock Performance (“Making a Fire”), Best Rock Song (“Waiting on a War”) and Best Rock Album (medicine at midnight). The awards come just days after the tragic and sudden death of the band’s longtime drummer, Taylor Hawkins. The band beat AC/DC (“Shot […]
Emo rock music is making a comeback online, but is the genre here to stay? |
It’s safe to say that we’ve all gone through an emo stage. At some point we’ve all probably incorporated the standard dark eyeliner, dark clothes, chains, maybe a neon hair shape/out of the ordinary haircut, or at least listened to hits like “Sk8er Boi”. With emo fashion and artists like Avril Lavigne and Fefe Dobson […]
10 Weirdest Covers In Rock Music History
Since the dawn of rock and roll, no one has really lacked a steady supply of covers. Since people know the 12 bar blues, they cover each other for years and achieve great success with it. However, every once in a while you get a reshoot that feels like the polar opposite of what the […]
Ouch, my ears! These are the 10 weirdest rock music covers of all time
Earlier this month, Dolly Parton surprised many by asking to have her name removed from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination ballot, saying she shouldn’t be considered because she has yet to produce a rock album. Unlike the beloved country star, a number of performers with no rock music experience have made strange […]
Book explores history of South African rock music
In 1972 two budding young musicians, Danny de Wet and Lucien Windrich, met at school in Boksburg, formed a band and then spent hours and hours in a rehearsal room in Brenthurst, Brakpan. Years later, this band became one of South Africa’s most iconic bands of the 80s, éVOID – which had two mega-hits with […]
The first documentary on the police is “restored and extended”
It’s been pretty quiet on the policing front since the British trio shamelessly cashed in on their heritage with sky-high ticket costs on a reunion jaunt in 2007-08. Now they’re looking in the rearview mirror again with a re-release of the 1982 documentary “The Police: Around the World,” first appearing on DVD and Blu-ray with […]
10 Rock Bands Who Peaked With Their Debut Album
The rock music landscape is filled with great bands releasing great albums with great songs. Well, that’s what we’d all like to hope for, at least, because unfortunately there are other bands that just can’t help but release dross after dross. Yet when it comes to great albums, some bands grow and mature with each […]
York Copmanthorpe Schools and St Paul Rock Music Events
MORE than a thousand children from schools across York skipped regular lessons for a day and were able to ‘let off steam’ instead. Just under 400 pupils from Copmanthorpe School, along with 200 from St Paul’s CE, 150 from Lord Deramore’s and 440 from Poppleton Ousebank were all visited by Rock Kidz On Tour. The […]
Jack White wants major labels to build vinyl pressing factories
Former White Stripe Jack White has a lot on his plate right now. A new record, “Fear of the Dawn”, is coming in three weeks. Then another, “Entering Heaven Alive,” hits shelves in mid-July. And, he just announced a North American and European tour that will run from April to August. It would make sense […]
Gustavo Santaolalla’s unlikely path to Oscar gold
Gustavo Santaolalla is perhaps the only Oscar-winning film composer to have been in prison. Before moving to Los Angeles in the late 1970s, Santaolalla was a Latin rock musician in his native Argentina, which was engulfed in what became known as “the dirty war”. Dissidents, artists and many opponents of the military dictatorship have been […]
10 Biggest Love/Hate Albums In Rock Music History
There are plenty of musicians and bands in the world of popular music that polarize opinion. Certain acts are always going to sow discord, especially those that settle on the edges. Extreme metal, minimalist ambient, and free jazz are three good examples of genres that people seem to either love or hate. Opinions can also […]
How Rock Music Survived
Nothing could have prepared musicians and others in the music industry for the arrival of COVID-19 in March 2020. After the World Health Organization declared a pandemic on March 11, 2020, the industry, like everything else, was forced to accept a harsh reality: things weren’t going to be the same for a long time, maybe […]
The Go-Go’s Beauty and the Beat changed rock music forever
During the induction of the Go-Go’s at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on October 30, 2021, actress Drew Barrymore spilled a secret: the new wave band’s 1981 album, The beauty and the Beastchanged her life when she heard it at the age of 6. She told the crowd that she “spent hours watching […]
Bach to Rock Music School Announces Franchisee Spotlight Campaign
By: From Bach to Rock | 0 shares 138 readings Top franchise owners share expert tips for success in 4-part series March 11, 2022 // Franchising.com // Bethesda, MD – Bach to Rock today announces the launch of its Franchise Pitch Campaign, which will feature top Bach to Rock music school owners sharing their tips […]
Bach to Rock Music School Announces Franchisee Advocacy Campaign | News
BETHESDA, MD., March 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Bach to rockAmerica’s music school for students of all ages, today announces the launch of its franchisee pitch campaign, which will showcase the finest Bach to rock music school owners sharing their tips for successfully starting, owning and operating a Bach at rock franchise. The 4-part series starts […]
Why rock music is so popular with slot machines
Online slot machines are one of the most popular casino games, they are fun, quick to play and require little skill. There is a wide range of Slot machines on the internet, each with different themes to meet a wide audience with different internets. One type of slot that is becoming increasingly popular with players […]
Noel Gallagher says rock music is too middle class for another Oasis to break out | Entertainment News
Noel Gallagher thinks rock music is too bourgeois to find another Oasis. The ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’ hitmaker and his brother Liam grew up in Burnage, Manchester and he insisted ‘working class kids’ would find it hard to break into music these days in because of the costs associated with the creation of a […]
Noel Gallagher says rock music is too middle class for another Oasis to break out | People
Noel Gallagher thinks rock music is too bourgeois to find another Oasis. The ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’ hitmaker and his brother Liam grew up in Burnage, Manchester and he insisted ‘working class kids’ would find it hard to break into music these days in because of the costs associated with the creation of a […]
Tara Who? Bring back the lost glory of organic rock music with their song ‘Asian Blood’
Released March 4 Tara Who? offers ‘Asian blood‘. The song is compelling for its bold lyricism, sublime subject matter, and metallic instrumental arrangement. Tara Who? is a new-age rock music enthusiast who came up with the latest track ‘Asian blood.‘ The track is inspired by the feminist punk movement Riot grrrl, initiated in the 1990s. […]
Noel Gallagher says rock music is too middle class for another Oasis to break out | Community
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New Study Reveals Rock Music’s 3 Most Controversial Personalities
Musicians are just human like the rest of us, but sometimes it might be necessary to draw a line regarding which of them you choose to support as a fan. A new study by Tick found the three most controversial figures in rock music, in which their fans actually chose to stop supporting them. For […]
Olivia Rodrigo says there’s ‘not enough’ female rock music shown in the media
March 8, 2022, 4:44 PM Olivia Rodrigo takes her all-female rock band on her upcoming Sour Tour. Olivia Rodrigo spoke about working with an all-female band and called on the media to overlook women in rock. Olivia Rodrigo fans will know that the 19-year-old has an all-female band. Shortly after Olivia’s iconic debut single, “driver’s […]
Editor’s Pick of the South Minn Scene: Rock Music and St. Patrick’s Day | South Minn Scene
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Winter Jam Tour Brings Christian Rock Music to Penn State
Photo provided Skillet doesn’t seem to soften with age. Over a 15-year recording career that includes 10 previous studio albums, the Christian crossover band have firmly established themselves in the alternative metal/rock universe. The band’s 10th album, 2019’s release “Victorious,” gave a grungy, industrial edge to aggressive rockers like “You Ain’t Ready,” “Never Going Back,” […]
The place that changed rock music forever
Frank Mastropolo’s new book, Fillmore East: the place that changed rock music forever returns to the legendary and ephemeral place in New York. Mastropolo – journalist, photographer and former producer of ABC News 20/20 – interviewed more than 90 musicians and former crew members for an oral history that compiles more than 200 performance photos, […]
From Kahoot quiz to alternative rock music in the background: Singapore youths share their ‘dream burials’, Singapore News
If you are asked to provide a list of words to associate with “funeral”, what immediately comes to mind? For many, the discomfort would seep in before a word was even formed. This is likely due to the individual’s refusal to think of the “d” word – death. This could easily put someone down a […]
Jujubee loves his hard rock music
Jujubee’s Kentucky Futurity victory celebration (photo by Amanada Stephens) Hightstown, New Jersey— It’s not uncommon for music to be part of an athlete’s daily training routine. Even when the athlete is a horse. In this case, the trotter of the year 2021, Jujubee. “He likes hard rock,” Jujubee keeper Mike Tabasco said. “We play (Ted) […]
EDGEOUT RECORDS PRESENTS THE FUTURE OF ROCK MUSIC AT #HAPPENS
EDGEOUT RECORDS PRESENTS THE FUTURE OF ROCK MUSIC AT #HAPPENS @ THE BARBERSHOP (LAS VEGAS SPEAKEASY) Tweet that Bluphoria has completed its development phase. The group entered East Iris Studios at Nashville last January to record their first album with a GRAMMY®-winning and 11-time GRAMMY®-nominated mixer/producer Mark Needham (MacFleetwood, The Killers, P!nk, Imagine Dragons). The […]
GUNS N’ ROSES guitarist SLASH on the current state of rock music – “Not everyone is really plugged in that there’s this massive movement going on, but it’s definitely here”
Slash joins Travis Mills on Apple Music 1 to discuss the release of 4 (with Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators), his experience working with Spatial Audio, the current state of rock, embracing TikTok, being the very first release on the new Gibson label, and more. Read an excerpt below (courtesy of Travis Mills on Apple […]
Rock music legends pay tribute to singer Mark Lanegan after his death in Killarney, Co Kerry
Some of rock music’s biggest names have paid tribute to Screaming Trees frontman Mark Lanegan after his sudden death at his Killarney home on Tuesday morning. he grunge star (57) who was also a member of rock bands Queens of the Stone Age and The Gutter Twins, and collaborated with artists such as Nirvana’s Kurt […]
Penny Arcade was one of Rochester NY’s most revered rock clubs
The Penny Arcade was one of the most revered rock music clubs in Rochester history. The bar was on the northernmost part of Lake Avenue in Charlotte and one of the oldest clubs in the area. Musicians like Bon Jovi, Foghat, Bad Company, Gregg Allman and Joan Jett have played at the Arcade, but the […]
Where is rock music in Britain today?
During the 2022 BRIT Awards red carpet, it was revealed that Ed Sheeran would open the show with ‘Bad Habits’, the hit single from his album Equals (=). The announcement came as no surprise, as starting Britain’s biggest music event of the year with the country’s biggest star performing one of his hit songs is […]
“They are the pinnacle of rock music”
Queen guitarist Brian May praised one of rock’s pioneers The Beatles and admitted they are the pinnacle of rock writing and music. Brian May is known for being the guitarist and keyboardist of his co-founded rock band Queen. The legendary musician’s huge impact on his band Queen made them one of the greatest rock bands […]
The relationship between casinos and rock music
The worlds of rock music and casinos have more in common than you might think. Let’s take a look at some of the ways these two popular aspects of the entertainment industry have come together over the years. Strip based casino games One of the first things a casino fan will notice when looking online […]
10 Perfect Rock Music Albums of the 2010s
Anyone who still says rock has been dead since the mid-2000s needs to seriously get their ears checked. Over the past decade, we’ve seen some of the greatest rock music the world has ever produced come to fruition. It’s just not the way you expected it to be. Of course, this is not necessarily the […]
The former Springfield resident is part of rock music history
Dave Grohl grew up in Springfield, honed his rock sound at local venues, and hit it hard. Now he’s also an author. Former Springfield resident Dave Grohl rose to prominence as a rocker with the Foo Fighters in the 1990s and now, 31 years later, he still tops the charts. Grohl’s most recent bestseller, “The […]
10 Greatest Anti-Love Songs In Rock Music History
No genre of music will soon run out of love songs. Considering it’s probably the most universal emotion when it comes to songwriting, there’s always going to be someone out there trying to tug on that extra heartstring and make you fall head over heels in love with their music. But what happens when you […]
10 Greatest Love Songs in Rock Music History
When rock and roll came out, it wasn’t necessarily considered the most heartfelt music in the world. While someone like Little Richard or Jerry Lee Lewis may have lit the scene at the time, it can’t really be said that the songs exactly came from a personal place or anything. After Elvis Presley came along […]
Augustus Pablo’s catalog acquired by Mill Rock Music
Augustus Pablo by Howard Campbell [NEW YORK] – Although he is one of the visionaries who defines roots-reggae, the music of Augustus Pablo does not create a buzz in contemporary reggae. Mill Rock Music Publishing Group LLC executives are determined that a publishing deal they signed with the artist’s family will introduce new fans to […]
Slash explains how technology changed the soul of rock music
Technology these days makes a lot of things really easy to do, including making music. But for artists who have been playing instruments for decades and are used to making old-school records, this may not be viewed so positively. Slash explains how technology has changed the “soul” of rock ‘n’ roll. The guitar hero opened […]
10 Rock Music Albums That Have Critics Divided
Hindsight is a virtue, especially in the case of changing public opinion over time. Things that were once fondly remembered are now considered archaic, even embarrassing. The reverse is also true. There are a host of albums, now considered classics in their field, that were viewed far less favorably when they first hit shelves. We […]
Pere Ubu’s David Thomas: “I expect rock music to be smart” | Music
‘I‘ve been dead twice,” smiled David Thomas of Pere Ubu, on Zoom from his flat in Hove. “Death is very overrated. It was like sleeping. Once I was taken back by the ambulance team. My wife said, ‘These guys worked like hell on you.’ The other time I woke up in intensive care with all […]
Demi Lovato Says Their New Rock Music Is Even “Better” Than Their First Two Rock Albums
February 7, 2022, 3:20 p.m. “It’s a new era reminiscent of my first era. I’m going back to my roots.” Demi Lovato has opened up about what their new “rocky emo” music will sound like and why they’re going back to their roots. Last month (January 20), Demi Lovato surprised fans by announcing her return […]
John Frusciante discusses the challenges of returning to rock music with RHCP
“I was sitting there with the guitar thinking I hadn’t written rock music in so long. Could I still do this?” Published on February 07, 2022 John Frusciante is back! With Red Hot Chili Peppers having released the pirate-influenced single “Black Summer” ahead of the new album Unlimited lovethe band shed light on the guitarist’s […]
10 Greatest Diss Tracks In Rock Music History
When you’re trying to write a song, inspiration can come from anywhere. I mean, in addition to the habits of some bands who write about the wonders of drug use, there are often real people who are behind some of the most classic bits of history. This does not necessarily mean that they are all […]
Farewell to Glenn Wheatley: Australia’s rock music maverick
Glenn Wheatley, a legendary actor in the Australian music industry for over 50 years, has died of complications from COVID-19. He was 74 years old. After playing bass guitar with Master Apprentices in the 1960s, Wheatley continued to to become one of the greatest managers and talent scouts the Australian music industry has ever seen […]
10 80s albums that changed rock music
The 80s were a time when rock music leapfrogged in a multitude of directions. Most of the 70s was very similar to what had come before. The mainstream was filled with extended guitar solos and rock star showboating – that was until punk came along to wipe the slate clean. As the 80s rolled around […]
What to stream: 2 very different projects about rock music personalities | Entertainment
This week, two projects revolving around legendary 20th-century rock figures were streamed, though the topics and projects couldn’t be more different. First, the documentary “Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliche” will be in theaters nationwide on Wednesday for a one-night-only big-screen event before becoming available for digital rental on Friday. Pioneering punk princess Poly Styrene, […]
10 Greatest Instrumental Rock Music Albums of All Time
The heyday of the instrumental rock album may be over, at least in terms of release numbers, but there are still wonderful, inventive bands out there who create wordless music that continues to inspire and entertain. With no words to distract and no leader to carry the burden of attention, instrumental albums offer both a […]
10 rock music albums expected in 2022
As we slowly recover from the Coronavirus hangover, life is getting more enjoyable day by day. Last year we saw a moderate return to normalcy, with concert halls reopening and music festivals dispersing. With Glastonbury returning this year, after a two-year hiatus, we can look forward to the triumphant return of music’s most treasured time: […]
10 best selling rock music albums of all time
The whole recording industry normally comes down to raw numbers at the end of the day. No matter how many artists try to go above and beyond for the sake of their art, there is nothing that matters more than serving the company’s bottom line. Yet, on the rarest of occasions, the general public agrees […]
10 Darkest Rock Music Masterpieces
When did rock music embrace darkness? It’s an intriguing question. Folk music, of course, has long recorded both the joys and sorrows of life, triumphs and tragedies, but it was arguably not until the 1960s when the reach of popular music widened. is expanded through such high-profile artists and bands as Bob Dylan and the […]
From rock carvings to rock music – the prevalence of bees in art throughout human history
With a threat biodiversity crisis and concerns about food security and sustainabilitybees frequently make news headlines. The importance of bees in our society as pollinators and producers of honey seems to have led to their growing popularity in many artistic pursuits, such as film, social media, games, and contemporary art. Is this new fascination with […]
The musical Del Norte High revolves around 80s rock music
Take a musical journey to the late 80s when Del Norte High presents “Rock of Ages: High School Edition.” The show centers on Sherrie, a small-town Kansas girl who arrives in Hollywood with big dreams of becoming a star. She meets Drew, who, like other young adults, is trying to launch his career at places […]
10 Alternative Rock Music Videos You’ve Never Seen
How else to seduce young music fans than with a catchy video? If we’re being frank, that’s the point of a music video. When MTV launched in 1981, having a visual aid for rehearsing a song was a surefire way to break into the mainstream. It was another way to reach the public, but in […]
10 Greatest Rock Music Leaders of the 60s
The 60s are often over-romanticized by those who remember it and those who want it. While they may not have been flower heaven, some would suggest, however, the decade-long period produced undeniably superb music that still influences and sounds amazing today. It took many attributes to make them a top rock band. The songs, of […]
Joey B. Goode and Money Mac Rock Music City to put Bengals in AFC title game
Bengal rookie Evan McPherson (Bengal file photo) through Geoff Hobson as reported by bengals.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Bengals enter next Sunday’s AFC title game on rookie Evan McPherson’s 52-yard field goal that downed the Titans, 19-16 After stuffing fourth-and-first Derrick Henry, Bengals center linebacker Logan Wilson caught cornerback Eli Apple’s deflected pass with 20 […]
Meat Loaf obituary: How Marvin Lee Aday became ‘one of rock music’s all-time greats’
Tributes to Meat Loaf continued to pour in after the Grammy-winning rock star died at the age of 74. Artists described the singer as lively and ‘full of madness’ as the music world mourned the man behind 1977’s hit album Bat Out Of Hell. Queen guitarist Brian May, who worked with Meat Loaf, said he […]
Demi Lovato ends her pop career and returns to rock
21 January 2022, 11:26 The ‘La La Land’ Demi Lovato era is back and their new music sounds iconic. Demi Lovato officially announced a funeral for their pop music and teased an imminent return to their rock music roots. Demi Lovato may be best known for pop anthems like “Skyscraper,” “Cool for the Summer” and […]
“I don’t really like rock music”
Today in Old White Guy Opinions: Elvis Costello doesn’t care much about rock music these days. The 67-year-old pop rock legend – who has just released his 32nd studio album, The boy named if – said in a recent interview that he thinks modern rock has lost its spark. “I don’t like rock music very […]
Elvis Costello says he doesn’t like modern rock music
Elvis Costello has revealed that he “Like” modern rock music. He claims that the “The rhythm is so square”. Talk to rolling stoneElvis Costello admitted that if you lose the “Rock n’ Roll” rollout, then it’s very easy to lose the fun. “I don’t really like rock music. I like rock ‘ n’roll. I […]
10 Forgotten 80s Rock Music Gems You Need To Rediscover
It’s time we all agreed that the 80s tended to be a little corny. Who are we laughing at ? With the amount of over-the-top music videos floating around, it’s no wonder the grunge revolution took the exact opposite direction for the next few years. That doesn’t mean you should dismiss the rest of the […]
Elvis Costello not a fan of modern rock – Music News
Elvis Costello thinks a lot of modern music is “square”. The ‘Pump It Up’ hitmaker has admitted that he ‘doesn’t like rock music very much’ and finds it hard to single out any record from the last 30 years that he might count among his favorites because he doesn’t think not that there’s anything exciting […]
The best video games for rock music fans
Ever since rock greats Journey and ’80s arcade giants Bally Midway came together to create a video game named after the band, the genres of music and gaming have become near perfect. Rock giants like Mötley Crüe and Aerosmith have since followed suit, inspired by Journey before them, the latter releasing its video game collaboration […]
10 Greatest Guitar Duos In Rock Music History
No casual rock fan will argue that the most important instrument is the guitar. No matter how many people like Sting or Elton John become famous playing another instrument, the reason we remember icons like Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen is because they have a six-string in their hand. . For mere mortals though, […]
10 Most Groundbreaking Rock Music Videos
Since the dawn of MTV in 1981, music videos have played an increasingly important role in the industry. Artists and record companies are, of course, always looking for new ways to market their work. For years, musicians have visually enriched their live shows with elaborate costumes, sets and designer lighting. Video support seemed perfectly suited […]
Houston’s Hyro the Hero brings a mixtape mentality to rock music
Houston rapper Hyro the Hero isn’t much of a rapper. His music is inspired by hard rock as well as hip-hop. He has collaborated with Disturbed, Hellyeah and Atreyu and has Slipknot at the top of his list of dream collaborators. Photo: José Cantu / José Cantu Hyro The Hero grew up in Southeast Houston […]
9th Circumscription Reverse class cert. In Rock Music Fight
By Tiffany Hu (January 4, 2022, 4:42 PM EST) – The Ninth Circuit reversed a lower court’s decision to certify two categories of artists and musicians who sued Wolfgang’s Vault online concert archive for alleged infringement of copyright, concluding that individual problems predominate over those affecting the proposed classes. In an unpublished opinion on Monday, […]
New Years Resolutions for Britney, Wolfgang, Clapton and more – Delco Times
Eric clapton By Michael Christophe Columnist on the rock music menu Welcome to this year’s edition of Rock Music Menu’s “New Year’s Resolutions for Rockers in Need”, where we help often busy musicians set goals for the next 12 months. It is not an easy job, but it must be done. Just like you and […]
Emerging into the Hard Rock Ranks: Introducing John Lowman to the Masses
With a significant number of tracks released as albums and singles and a dozen more in preparation for future release, up-and-coming artist John Lowman is set to make his way into the music world. Emerging artist John Lowman is a massive force to be reckoned with in the music world. With particular expertise in the […]
Bernardeschi is a man of many passions – Juvefc.com
After his revival in recent weeks, Federico Bernardeschi has become the darling of the city of Turin. The Juventus winger ended his year leaving the pitch with a standing ovation from the Allianz Stadium crowd after contributing a goal and an assist in his side’s 2-0 win over Cagliari. The Gazzetta dello Sport gave us […]
The Best Boxes – Delco Times
By Michel Christophe Rock Music Menu Columnist It’s beyond last minute to find a gift for the music lover in your life, but don’t panic; Rock Music Menu is here with the annual holiday gift guide to help the desperate. This week we take a look at 10 of the best rock and roll box […]
Gerard Way on the resurgence of rock: “People missed the sound of the guitar”
As some proclaim the death of rock and roll – including Gene Simmons, who felt last year that new bands “haven’t taken the time to create glamor, excitement and epic stuff” – others have much more hope for the future of guitar music. Take Alice Cooper, for example, who reminded the Kiss bassist earlier this […]
Gerard Way speaks out on the revival of rock music
The frontman of My Chemical Romance Gerard Road spoke about the resurgence of rock music in pop culture, saying that people “miss the sound of the guitar”. In a new interview, Way discussed the perennial arguments that rock is dead, his love for the band Nirvana, and his opinions on why rock music is once […]
Motorcycles, rock music and … engineering
Emilie Weaving is not your usual Stem ambassador Many 10-year-old girls write letters to themselves as adults. Few say that when they are older they will be the team manager of Italian motorcycle rider Valentino Rossi. Almost 20 years later, mechanical engineer Emilie Weaving is still chasing her dream, fingers tightly wrapped around the throttle. […]
New rock music | Stereophile.com
My column as we see it in the November 2021 issue of Stereophile was a sincere expression of regret for my inability to connect with current rock music. It ended with a request for recommendations. I have them. Additionally, most (but not quite) of those who responded found themselves in the same situation: they too […]
Books about Van Halen, McCartney lyrics, The Doors and more
The shopping season is pretty much over this year and if you’re struggling to find something to attract the music lover into your life, Rock Music Menu is here with the annual holiday gift guide to help you out. This week, we take a look at 10 of the best 2021 books on rock and […]
Leo Gozbekian Chronicles 50 years of rock music photography in a new book
NEWS | CHARACTERISTICS | OVERVIEW | EVENTS originally published: 12/11/2021 Leon Gozbekian, a music industry photographer presented his first book, “All Access Concert & Backstage Photos, a Photo Essay of my Journey as a Music Photographer”. A great addition to the coffee table, the book features over 600 photographs across 200 pages and includes plenty […]
Is listening to rock music still popular in the 21st century?
Do people still listen to rock music? Rock music is loved by many people for various reasons, the love for alternative rock music is a major factor in this regard and those who love rock music are drawn to it because it offers an alternative way to escape from the city. dreary world of the […]
Castoro Cellars & Whale Rock Music & Arts Festival donate over $ 31,000 to Templeton High School Band
Advertising The Udsen family of Castoro Cellars donates yet another part of the Whale Rock Music and Arts festival proceeds to TIMBA. December 6, 2021 (Templeton, CA) December 8 – Whale Rock 2021 was the 8th edition of music and the arts festival orchestrated by the Udsen family from Castoro Caves, this year’s event brought […]
10 most important acts that shaped punk rock music
Punk has become emblematic of everything rebellious. If rock is the genre that gives authority to the middle finger, then punk hits authority in the jaw and spits in his bruised face. Punk has its roots in the early 1960s, with bands primarily from the Detroit music scene rejecting popular conventions of mainstream rock. Bands […]
IP forecast: 9th Circ. For Eye Class Cert. In Rock Music Fight
By Andrew Karpan (December 2, 2021, 8:56 PM EST) – A Ninth Circuit panel will next week consider whether a California federal court wrongly certified classes of rock musicians and songwriters accusing a website of marketing recordings unauthorized rock concerts. The alleged owners of an online concert archive called Wolfgang’s Vault want the Ninth Circuit […]
Embark on a Guided Tour Through Bay Area Rock Music History | Books
SAN JOSE, Calif .– Mike Katz and Crispin Kott want to take you on a journey through the history of Bay Area music. If you’re a game, all you have to do is pick up a copy of the “Rock and Roll Explorer Guide to San Francisco and the Bay Area,” their cool new book […]