Nobody really knows when they make an all-time classic album. Every time you walk into the studio, you always want to try and find something no one has heard before and hope it finds an audience. Once you’ve tasted that success, there’s the pressure to try to keep up withRead More →
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 oneRead More →
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,Read More →
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’Read More →
Diving Brief: Folgers, the coffee brand of JM Smucker Co., is launching a new campaign that drops its iconic jingle “The Best Part of Wakin’ Up” used since the 1980s and replaces it with “Bad Reputation”, a 1980 song by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, according to details shared withRead More →
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 HeroRead More →
Tony Rock learned a long time ago that he cannot accept the fact that he is Chris Rock’s brother. As such, he remains a motivated and hardworking performer, whether he performs in films and television projects, in stand-up comedies, or through recurring gigs like his time as a panelist onRead More →
It’s a cliché, but also a truism, this distance brings clarity. Whatever your favorite decade, the 1990s, in hindsight, proved to be a very memorable time for music. Gone are the headbands, stadium rockers, and icy detached synth bands of the 80s. Bring forth a new generation of smart, cool,Read More →
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 BayRead More →
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 into a game, all you have to do is pick up a copy of the “Rock and Roll Explorer Guide to San Francisco and theRead More →
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 BayRead More →
Mike Katz and Crispin Kott want to take you on a journey through the history of Bay Area music. If you’re into 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 coolRead More →
Rammstein rocker Richard Kruspe has spoken of the current state of the rock scene, saying “the rebellion in rock music is sort of over.” In a recent interview with Summa Inferno To discuss his new album from his project Emigrate, Kruspe reflected on what rock music means to fans, sayingRead More →
Now that the social distancing rules are loosening, it’s time to get out there and listen to some live music. BUZZ will post the occasional story on upcoming live music events: Rula Live and The Underground continue their electric collaboration with the sixth edition of Rulapalooza on November 20 whichRead More →
Culture warriors at The New York Times are again. Now, they’ve set their sights on one of America’s greatest contributions: classic rock. Opinion writer Jennifer Finney Boylan said classic rock was not “just” or “inclusive” and as such should be given up, writing: “I want to live in a worldRead More →
It is impossible to imagine the landscape of alternative music without the upheaval of the industry. Without love, which came out 30 years ago. When My Bloody Valentine burst onto the scene in the late 1980s, no one knew what to think. Their almost mystical balance of loud and etherealRead More →
For most of the past decades, opponents have deregistered rock music, claiming the genre is dead. It may not be as big as it was in its formative years, but it remains a strong and vital scene with a number of bands keeping rock alive. While rock ‘n’ roll mayRead More →
Many luminaries of the country’s music scene have moved from balcony to stage during this decade, writes David McPherson Richard Beland The Tragically Hip first gained international attention on the Massey Hall stage in the late 1980s. The following is taken from the forthcoming Massey Hall book by David McPherson,Read More →
The history of music is littered with those moments that changed the cause of its evolution. As music scholars endlessly debate the origins of this genre or movement, it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly what sparked certain trends. That said, there are those moments that are universally accepted as being groundbreakingRead More →
Determined to host this year’s Philly Music Fest, organizers have carefully considered various safety protocols, as well as vaccination and infection rates in the Philadelphia area, and will move forward with the annual music festival in non-profit made up entirely of Philly Band. Due to the ongoing pandemic, some necessaryRead More →
Savarre‘the last single’Blood under the bridge ‘ led by Shannon’s passionate voice adds dynamism to the track. It is fed by a superb rock hook. Led by Shannon Denise Evans, Savarre is the powerful new age rock band that explores the style of classic rock sound while balancing edgy hookRead More →
Determined to host this year’s Philly Music Fest, organizers have carefully considered various safety protocols, as well as vaccination and infection rates in the Philadelphia area, and will move forward with the annual music festival in non-profit made up entirely of Philly Band. Due to the ongoing pandemic, some necessaryRead More →
Last month marked the 30th anniversary of not only the greatest metal release in history, but also one of the best-selling albums of all time in Metallica’s eponymous 1991 LP, commonly referred to as “The Black Album “. Now, the Bay Area-based hard rock titans are celebrating this Friday withRead More →
ALPINE, Wyo. – If you haven’t been dancing outside to surf to reggae music while surrounded by mountain views, you are missing out on one of the best experiences the area has to offer. Get your concert tickets now for Reggae in the Rockies – an intimate, open-air reggae musicRead More →
Pandora today announced the expansion of its ‘Billionaires’ Signature Artist program with the launch of programming highlighting the most broadcast acts on Pandora across key genres. Available now, Pandora launched eight new Pop, Country, Hip Hop, Alternative, Dance, Classic Rock, R&B and Hard Rock stations that feature music from artistsRead More →
The new festival’s two-day rock’n’roll assault at Grand Rapids Park comes in the form of regional acts as “surreal and incredibly exciting.” The history and program of Local Spins. Ready to “leave it all on stage” Saturday: Michigan’s Heartsick. (Courtesy photo) Grand Rapids Rockers Legal immigrants call “an honor” toRead More →
Bringing together 20 artists from Poland and the UK, anti-racism rock album One race – Human race. Music Against Racism: Part 2 just released for the first time on vinyl. Originally distributed in 1998 by the independent Polish label QQRYQ Productions, the compilation was initiated by Marcin Kornak (1968-2014): aRead More →
Best known as the drummer for the legendary rock band and rock and roll Hall of Fame inductee Def Leppard, Rick Allen has also become an accomplished painter in recent years. This weekend, he made two appearances in the region to celebrate his latest creations. Allen, drummer on Def LepRead More →
Best known as the drummer for the legendary rock band and rock and roll Hall of Fame inductee Def Leppard, Rick Allen has also become an accomplished painter in recent years. This weekend, he made two appearances in the region to celebrate his latest creations. Allen, drummer on Def LepRead More →
Best known as the drummer for the legendary rock band and rock and roll Hall of Fame inductee Def Leppard, Rick Allen has also become an accomplished painter in recent years. This weekend, he made two appearances in the region to celebrate his latest creations. Allen, drummer on Def LepRead More →
Earlier this week, the US Senate voted unanimously to make Juneteenth National Independence Day a federal holiday on June 19 each year to celebrate the end of slavery in the country. The date has grown in prominence in recent years and has been recognized by many companies and institutions, includingRead More →
Earlier this week, the United States Senate voted unanimously to make National Independence Day June 19 a federal holiday on June 19 of each year to celebrate the end of slavery in the country. The date has grown in importance in recent years and has been recognized by many companiesRead More →
Earlier this week, the United States Senate voted unanimously to make National Independence Day June 19 a federal holiday on June 19 of each year to celebrate the end of slavery in the country. The date has grown in importance in recent years and has been recognized by many companiesRead More →
Inhaling Radio gives Cincinnati what it lacks.Photo: Abe B. Ryokan At the lowest point of the Cincinnati music scene just a few years ago, there was no radio arena that featured independent music performers and local performers. But then Inhailer Radio came along to bring underground indie music to CincinnatiRead More →
Black Music Month kicks off this month and features reissues of classics from some of the world’s greatest artists including Charles Mingus, Curtis Mayfield, Milt Jackson & Ray Charles, Zapp & Roger, The Drifters, The Time and Miles’ unreleased music. Davis and Roberta Flack. Influential black artists paved the musicalRead More →
Which is better: UK rock music or US rock music? Continuing our examination of musical genres, the answer to this question, provided at the end of today’s episode, is already known to astute readers familiar with previous Music Historicity columns. Much like the question of CDs versus vinyl albums, aRead More →
[Photos via YouTube] Even though we are always on the lookout for new things, covers old songs from our favorite artists are always gifts welcomed with open arms. There’s something about a cover that’s always exciting, especially when it’s other musicians showing off their karaoke skills. It’s cool to seeRead More →
From live concerts to film music, we have seen how rock music has become a part of today’s pop culture in India. But where did it start and how was rock music popularized in India? Abhimanyu Kukreja retraces the journey of rock music in India through his documentary titled RockumentaryRead More →
Mélanie Gasmen / THE REVIEWTishoumaren (known as desert blues outside of Africa) is a genre made up of traditional hymns of nomadic Berber tribes steeped in western blues and rock music. THROUGH GERSHOM SHAHID Journalist Rock’n’roll has always been a staple in the Western world and remains one of theRead More →
“But rock has its own subculture,” he continues on Zoom. “There’s a level of passion that you don’t see in any other genre. Things like moshing, crowdsurfing, wall of death… they’re unique to rock, which makes it fascinating to me. When it comes to the hip-hop versus rock debate, McHughRead More →
Bordeaux 5 frontman Adam Levine is best known for his role as judge on The voice lately, you’d think he’d know what’s going on in the music business, but according to him, there aren’t any rock bands. Oh really? Advertising. Scroll down to continue reading. Speaking to Zane Lowe ofRead More →
Mfinely using contrasting sound elements to organize his melodic line, an artist who greatly shapes the rock genre with his unique, nostalgic and powerful sound is STEVE MOFFITT. the Victoria rock music artist embraces a deep passion for the rock scene and draws its influence from blues, rock, soul andRead More →
Recent sales data has shown that classic rock is still the most divisive of the genre. John Swanson | Courtesy photoThe weight of physical copies of albums compared to streaming makes a big difference. While a large portion of today’s young people think rock music is a thing of theRead More →
In an era that was beginning to see a sharp decline in popular rock acts, the rhythm-based genre of gaming brought fading music to life. I still remember the first time I played a Guitar hero game pretty good. I couldn’t be more than 11 years old; I was atRead More →
Most of the biggest rock albums of the year were hit collections. According to a recent report by MRC Data (formerly Nielsen Music), R & B / hip-hop remains the most popular musical genre in the United States. In 2020, R & B / hip-hop accounted for 28.2% of theRead More →
NASHVILLE, TN – OCTOBER 27: Musician Chris Cornell performs at the Ryman Auditorium on October 27, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Rick Diamond / Getty Images) Miley Cyrus’ interpretation of “Zombies” from Cranberries2020 was the year of Rock and Roll for Miley Cyrus. She has covered a large majorityRead More →
Jacques Blanc. Shots. Foo Fighters – this lineup of “Saturday Night Live” musical guests could easily be from 2002 instead of 2020… and in fact, all three of these artists performed on the show that year or in 2003 (with White as frontman of White stripes). For a show thatRead More →
The list below of the 30 best American classic rock bands of the 90s reflects a decade of transition and evolution in music. Many of the bands in attendance are leftovers – bands that reached business heights in the 1980s and continued to ride that wave of success over theRead More →
While Korean rock music has been largely overshadowed in recent years by the vibrant world of K-pop idols and the burgeoning Korean hip-hop scene, that’s not to say the genre has little to offer in comparison. In fact, there are many hidden (as well as not so hidden) gems inRead More →
The United States has funded rock groups in Venezuela to record songs promoting democracy – and undermining Hugo Chávez’s rule – according to documents released following a Freedom of Information Act request. More than 10 groups were hired in 2011 to produce new songs promoting free speech in this oil-richRead More →
Like it or not, rock music nearly died in the 2010s. Metal, punk and hard rock were pushed underground by the music industry, losing popularity faster than ever. The only bands that still play are those dating back to the 80s and 90s, but even they have lost a largeRead More →
The era of Rock n’ Roll supremacy is over. Today’s airwaves are dominated by rap, hip-hop and pop artists, with occasional EDM songs. However, just because rock is no longer the preeminent category doesn’t mean capable artists aren’t honing their craft anymore. In fact, many underrated artists continue to releaseRead More →
Special report September 24, 2019 10:58 a.m. Last update: March 13, 2020 2:41 p.m. While types of music such as hip hop and pop have become increasingly popular in recent years, rock music remains extremely popular. Since the 1950s, music fans have been drawn to the energy and rebellious identityRead More →
Historically, the world of music has always been driven by trends. From fake Madonnas to hip-hop opportunists to the entire metalcore section next to the plumbing supplies at Home Depot, someone always jumps on someone else’s train. Thanks to a new awareness and the advent of playlist culture, there hasRead More →
After surviving a retro label on her previous efforts, Hollis Brown entered the new album Ozone park – released on June 7 and featured exclusively below – with a mission. “I think we wanted to make a statement that rock music can still be played in a modern way, butRead More →
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SEATTLE, WA – AUG 31: Jason Victor, Steve Wynn and Mark Walton of The Dream Syndicate … [+] performs at the Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival on August 31, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Suzi Pratt / FilmMagic) MovieMagic The Dream Syndicate, the alternative rock band associated with LosRead More →
He is considered one of the last defenders of rock’n’roll: showman, icon, innovator. But musician Nick Cave has cast criticism on the future of the beleaguered genre as he faces a post-#MeToo reckoning with his legacy of bad behavior. A fan wrote on Cave’s website, red hand filesto ask whatRead More →
The leader and rock icon of the Foo Fighters had his say in the state of the modern rock scene. Rock music is undeniably in a strange place right now and for quite some time. The recent Grammys only offered further proof when controversial group Greta Van Fleet won theRead More →
Photo: Pedro Fiuza / NurPhoto via Getty Images “Headphones connect to iPhone / iPhone connected to Internet / Connected to Google / Connected to government,” MIA raps on “The Message”, the introductory track of his 2010 LP Λ O Λ (pronounced “Maya”). At the time, the provocative lyrics sounded ridiculous,Read More →
Rthe leakage of ock into gravity in the 1970s had many detrimental effects. There was progressive rock, jam, no singles – and the idea that the two decades since Elvis had produced enough music of sufficient value to produce canon. In 1974, as a college English department sending out aRead More →
It’s no secret that traditional modern rock bands have struggled in recent years. If you know where to look, you’ll always find a seemingly endless amount of great music, but if you haven’t done your due diligence, you might just feel like the genre is lacking air. Bands like ImagineRead More →
When the line-up for Coachella 2018 was announced in January, a lot of people wondered where all the rock bands were. Even Louis Tomlinson, perhaps one of the least rock n ‘roll musicians alive, was confused. Unlike previous Coachella Bills, which often featured prominent bands like Radiohead and used toRead More →
Special report April 6, 2018 13:49 Last update: January 12, 2020 at 1:41 am Rock and roll has been a huge cultural force since it first appeared on the music scene in the 1950s. Not only has it radically altered the evolution of popular music, but it has also influencedRead More →
As rock ‘n’ roll declines, Imagine Dragons continues to rise. Thanks to a freak 2017, in which the Las Vegas quartet won best-selling rock album of the year with their third release, To evolve, and the best rock singles No. 1 and No. 2 with their songs Believer and thunderImagineRead More →
Today (July 13), the nation’s most popular streaming service shared rankings by genre that audiences normally don’t have access to – Spotify’s most popular rock bands. The occasion is International Rock n Roll Day (centered around the anniversary of the 1985 Live Aid concert) and the big reveal features theRead More →
Dawes. Photo: Courtesy of Dawes Young rock groups die hard. Such a long and rich history precedes them that it can easily feel like they are standing in someone else’s shadow. It doesn’t help that hip-hop and avant-pop overwhelm both the charts and the conversation, making a lot of guitar-basedRead More →
When the KROQ Weenie Roast made its Los Angeles debut in the summer of 1993, the advantage was obvious: Foreign tastes were quickly gaining commercial ground and radio stations could capitalize on it. Billboard had launched its “Modern Rock” chart five years ago in an attempt to quantify the broodingRead More →
Two days before the headliner of Forecastle, one of the biggest music festivals of the summer, Akron, Ohio, duo The black keys will stop in Raleigh to do what very few young rock bands have done in the last decade: they will headline the Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion inRead More →