Category: Music

Joan Jett Has A ‘Bad Reputation’ But Still Rocks In Spirited Documentary

Pauline Kael's first book was I Lost It At The Movies, and though I relate to that sentiment I also have learned a tone in the process. Case in point is Bad Reputation, an illuminating look at the life of Joan Jett that's now out on DVD. Running at a brisk 93 minutes, Bad Reputation … Continue reading Joan Jett Has A ‘Bad Reputation’ But Still Rocks In Spirited Documentary

Piper Hays Would “Love To Change The World” With New Video And ‘Vagablonde’

Taking on Ten Years After's seminal, guitar driven hit "I'd Love To Change The World" takes stones, especially if you're a novice singer/songwriter. Piper Hays, who releases her debut album Vagablonde on March 8, did just that in her new music video.              View this post on Instagram     … Continue reading Piper Hays Would “Love To Change The World” With New Video And ‘Vagablonde’

David Coverdale Is “Personally Thrilled” With ‘Slide It In: The Ultimate Special Edition’

Whitesnake's 1984 album Slide It In was the band's first platinum-selling album, and to date it's sold over six million copies worldwide. In celebration of its 35th anniversary Rhino and Parlophone are coming out with the seven-dsic boxed set Slide It In: The Ultimate Special Edition on March 8.  Slide It In: The Ultimate Special … Continue reading David Coverdale Is “Personally Thrilled” With ‘Slide It In: The Ultimate Special Edition’

Gin Blossoms “GoPro” It With Rousing ‘Mega Pawn King’ Video

The music video of "Mega Pawn King," a track from the Gin Blossoms' critically acclaimed album Mixed Reality has been released. If you've ever wondered if a one guy, his guitar, and a GoPro could make for a solid vid, take a look! Armed with GoPro cameras attached to his guitar, Robin Wilson shot footage … Continue reading Gin Blossoms “GoPro” It With Rousing ‘Mega Pawn King’ Video

Acclaimed Metalcore Band ‘Architects’ Debut North American Tour In Anaheim

On the heels of their recently released eighth album Holy Hell, metalcore band Architects embark on their first North American tour beginning April 26 at Anaheim, California's House of Blues. After the passing of Holly Hell co-founder Tom Searle in 2016 from cancer, it would be understandable if Architects took an extended period time away … Continue reading Acclaimed Metalcore Band ‘Architects’ Debut North American Tour In Anaheim

Tegan and Sara Memoir “High School” Readies For Fall 2019 Release Date

Tegan and Sara's memoir High School will be published in fall 2019. The book follows the personal and music journey of the identical twins from Calgary, Alberta. Before their acclaim, the pair had to start somewhere, and High School will attempt to answer an array of "complicated" questions. In a career that spans over twenty … Continue reading Tegan and Sara Memoir “High School” Readies For Fall 2019 Release Date

’80s Symphonic Takes On Classics From A-Ha, David Bowie, And Foreigner

As an aging Gen-Xer, anything related to the 1980s pop culture wise instantly grabs my attention. The upcoming 80s Symphonic takes 15 beloved tracks from the 1980s and gives them the 50-piece London Studio Orchestra treatment. A list of the songs features are below! Songs on 80s Symphonic have sold over 20 million copies and … Continue reading ’80s Symphonic Takes On Classics From A-Ha, David Bowie, And Foreigner

The Church Celebrates 30 Years Of ‘Starfish’ With U.S. Tour

  I should have used “Under The Milky Way” for the title to generate more hits, but that would do disservice to the overall brilliance of the Church’s seminal album Starfish. The outfit hits the U.S. late September for a series of dates to celebrates Starfish’s 30th anniversary. The group will perform all of the … Continue reading The Church Celebrates 30 Years Of ‘Starfish’ With U.S. Tour

Deftones Launch Dia de Los Deftones At San Diego’s Petco Park At The Park

Grammy winning alternative rock band Deftones are celebrating their first annual Dia de los Deftones on November 3rd at Petco Park at the Park. Joining them on the all ages line are Future, Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda, Rocket From the Crypt, H09909 (pronounced “horror”), Doja Cat, Voww, and Vein!. Ticket details are below!   We … Continue reading Deftones Launch Dia de Los Deftones At San Diego’s Petco Park At The Park

‘Family of the Year’ Embark On Fall U.S. Tour With Houndmouth

Los Angeles based indie rock band Family of the Year are heading on tour this fall with Houndmouth in support of their new album Goodbye Sunshine, Hello Nighttime. Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. pt. The tour starts off September 15 at Salt Lake City, Utah's Commonwealth Room. Family of the Year's breakout hit … Continue reading ‘Family of the Year’ Embark On Fall U.S. Tour With Houndmouth