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Our story begins one ass-freezing night in January 1974, in the soundproofed basement of The Wick, a splendid Grade 1-listed Georgian townhouse in Richmond, London designed in 1775 for Lady [...]

A well-known and respected name as a music photographer, Scarlet Page is celebrating 30 years in the business with a new exhibition of her work, fittingly titled '30'. Presented by [...]

More than 50 years since it opened, Soho jewellery store The Great Frog still bursts with heavy metal energy, literally and metaphorically. The walls of this narrow, three-storey shop are [...]

DECEMBER 12, 1943-APRIL 18, 2024 DICKEY BETTS WAS larger than life in both his personality and musical range. His death at age 80 on April 18 brought the full scope [...]

Formed in 1973 in Sydney, Australia by Scottish born brothers Malcolm and Angus Young, AC/DC need little in the way of introduction. There have been various lineup changes in the [...]

November 7, 1979. The Atlantic City Expressway are on stage at the Stone Pony club in Asbury Park, New Jersey, performing a cover of Bruce Springsteen's The Promised Land, when [...]

Brilliant, eccentric German guitar hero Michael Schenker debuted with the Scorpions before joining UFO in 1974, then breaking out on his own with The Michael Schenker Group. He favours a [...]

Jeff Pilson doesn't fit the mold of your typical rock star. While many musicians of his era were notorious for their reckless lifestyles and chaotic antics, Pilson, 66, has long [...]

The article offers information on the reopening of American pianist and singer-songwriter Jerry Lee Lewis' Mississippi, U.S. ranch as a public museum called The Lewis Ranch Experience, led by new owner Todd Allen Herendeen. Topics include Herendeen's personal connection to Lewis through music; the ranch's transformation into an immersive tribute to the rock legend; and the goal of celebrating Lewis' musical legacy while acknowledging the complexities of his life.

An interview with Jerry Cantrell is presented who discusses the Alice In Chains guitarist is channeling influences from his youth for his latest solo album, "I Want Blood," drawing inspiration from iconic musicians like Jeff Beck and Iron Maiden. Topics include his shift to a heavier sound compared to his last acoustic-focused album, his creative process of exploring various musical styles, and the use of guitar harmonies that reflect his admiration for classic dual-guitar bands.

The article profiles Spanish musician Charlie Hightone, reflecting on his journey from a rock'n'roll enthusiast in Segovia to an established performer with his band, Charlie Hightone & The Rock-It's. Topics include his early influences and struggles, the evolution of his band and sound, and the upcoming release of his new album, Haunted Rhythm, which marks a significant milestone in his career.

The article examines "The T.A.M.I. Show," a groundbreaking 1964 concert film that showcased a diverse lineup including James Brown and The Rolling Stones, but remains relatively obscure. Topics include the film's innovative production and high-energy performances, its historical significance in integrating Black and white artists, and its legacy in shaping modern concert films.

Lzzy Hale is too young to have been an actual 80s rock star, but she grew up dreaming of being one. When one of her favourite bands from that era, [...]

Blues guitar is a high-risk endeavour. Don't be fooled into thinking it's easy or safe just because there are fewer notes in the scale. If you want a safer pursuit, [...]

Being the biggest band in the world is overrated, reckons Black Keys frontman Dan Auerbach. Being the happiest one is where it's at, offers drummer Patrick Carney. The Ohio alt.blues [...]

The dramatic tale of Deep Purple's sixth album has rightly been etched into rock music folklore for more than half a century. Frankly, if you haven't heard it, then you're [...]

Many jurisdictions treat celebrity criminals--that is to say, criminals who were once famous for something other than crime--with leniency and mansuetude, for fear, perhaps, of alarming elites. After all, there [...]

GENERALLY, WHEN WE rock guitarists ponder adding a new technique to our arsenal, we find ourselves gravitating toward tackling a new and challenging way to negotiate the fretboard, or woodshedding [...]

Byline: Joe Berkowitz Ho-ho-holy crap, it's already Christmas, huh? Even though there's still one more Saturday Night Live on the way before the big day, this week's episode came bursting [...]

Byline: DAVID McGILLIVRAY MUSICAL COMEDY The True Story of the Coward Brothers Rock star Elvis Costello and record producer T Bone Burnett first collaborated as the Coward Brothers in 1985. [...]

R.J. Cutler had a busy 2024. He released two high-profile movies: 'Martha,' which chips away at the steely façade of Martha Stewart, and 'Elton John: Never Too Late,' which follows [...]

THIS WEEK SAS: Rogue Heroes 6 The special forces soldiers are heading for Sicily -- or is it Croatia? John Lithgow 8 The American actor is currently working for peanuts [...]

November (1) Yoshiko Sai Mangekyou LP, CD, We Want Sounds; Hackedepicciotto The Best Of (Live In Napoli) 2LP, Mute; We Are Scientists Brain Thrust Mastery 180g LP, Deluxe 180g 2LP, [...]

Read Cherie Currie's 2010 autobiography, Neon Angel, and you'll be left with mixed emotions. Born in Encino, California in 1959, she became a star overnight when she joined The Runaways, [...]

Forming as pop-crazed Californian teens in the late 70s, vowing to be 'the heavy-duty, punk-rock Osmonds', Jeff and Steven McDonald set off on one of indie rock's more colourful career [...]

Byline: Paul Elliott If ever an artist stuck it to The Man, it was Boston's leader Tom Scholz In August 1976, Epic Records launched Boston's self-titled debut album with a [...]

Byline: Jonathan Horsley His first guitar, his favourite Yes song, and much more... In the 1970s, Steve Howe became a hugely influential figure as the guitarist for progressive rock giants [...]

Dans ce numéro / UN BILAN À L’AUBE DE SES 60 ANS Sylvain Marcel «J’AURAIS VOULU ÊTRE UNE ROCK STAR» Alors que Sylvain Marcel s’apprête à célébrer son 60e anniversaire, [...]

ENCOUNTERS DIARY ENCOUNTERS By Jonathan Wright and Danny Bird DIARY HISTORY COOKBOOK Victorian Christmas pudding CITIES Delhi, India FILM A child's war When the Luftwaffe targeted Britain's cities, it was [...]

You Will Never Work In Television Again/The Smoke (XL Recordings, no cat no, 7', UK, 2022) 250 [pounds sterling] If it's good enough for school fairs, it's good enough for [...]

BY KENNY MARTIN Washington’s wine industry can draw some big names, whether it’s actor and vintner Kyle MacLachlan or winemaking rock star Christophe Baron. Both pitched in to raise money [...]

ACTUALITÉ MELANIA TRUMP ELLE AUSSI VEUT GAGNER Un miraculé et une revenante, acclamés comme des rock stars. Au terme d’une course à la présidence au coude-à-coude, Donald Trump a déployé [...]

Byline: Paul Elliott It wasn't easy being the high priests of conceptual rock On this day (29 October) in 1978, the sixth studio album by Rush was released. Its title [...]

(https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/n12OBlcHx9E?rel=0&autoplay=0&showinfo=0&enablejsapi=0) https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/n12OBlcHx9E?rel=0&autoplay=0&showinfo=0&enablejsapi=0 Matthew Sweet, best known for the 1990s power-pop hit 'Girlfriend,' was in Toronto, on tour with Hanson this month when he (https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-matthew-sweets-stroke-recovery) suffered a debilitating stroke -- and, [...]

Grand Junction, Colo. Voting machine politics: Former Mesa County elections chief Tina Peters was sentenced to nine years in prison for tampering with voting machines in the 2020 election, by [...]

As we reach the end of the (https://www.cinemablend.com/movies/upcoming-movies-in-2024-new-movie-release-dates) 2024 movie schedule, some may be wondering what lies beyond it. Thats understandable, as theres plenty to look forward to, including a [...]

Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Jake E. Lee was shot multiple times in Las Vegas while walking his dog early Tuesday, TheWrap has learned. Representatives for the renowned rock musician, also known [...]

This article was co-authored by https://www.linkedin.com/in/kira-kessel/, Associate at Metis Strategy. You’ve seen the virtues of transforming from a https://www.cio.com/article/193401/crossing-the-project-to-product-chasm.html model: value-driven work, delivered by dedicated teams rather than through projects [...]

After years of contentious negotiations and in-fighting, Pink Floyd has sold the rights to their entire music catalogue, name, and likeness to Sony Music for a reported $400M. The landmark [...]

WHEN WARNER Records, home to such artists as Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dua Lipa, Green Day and Los Angeles cover star Benson Boone, announced it was moving its headquarters to [...]

Editorial & News / Shorts Philosophy Shorts by Matt Qvortrup [I.‘More songs about Buildings and Food’ was the title of a 1978 album by the rock band Talking Heads. It [...]

BY SHANDA DEZIEL A CURATED COLLECTION OF NOSTALGIA AND THE LATEST POP CULTURE BUZZ The band did one last cross-country tour in 2016 after Gord Downie’s cancer diagnosis Rock stars [...]

Byline: Adgully Bureau This Durga Puja, Bingo! Tedhe Medhe pays a heartfelt tribute to 50 glorious years of Bengali rock music. The brand released the 'Rockanjali' song, composed and performed [...]

IN THIS ISSUE ON THE BBC THIS MONTH Brian May: The badgers, the farmers and me Follow the rock star’s ten-year campaign to stop the controversial badger cull and uncover [...]

The author shares his reflections about the song "Wyoming" by the rock band Water Liars. Topics discussed include the song's representation of people choking on loneliness, the author's teaching of "Wyoming" alongside Mark Strand and Rita Dove's poems, and Water Liars vocalist and songwriter Justin Peter Kinkel-Schuster's views about the song.

Tony Banks, the keyboard player for Genesis, has released a box set of his solo orchestral works titled "18 Pieces For Orchestra: 7-6-5." In an interview, Banks discusses his transition from rock music to classical composition and the challenges he faced in the classical world. He talks about his experiences working with orchestras and the process of creating his three classical works. Banks reflects on the reception of his most recent album, "Five," and contemplates whether he will continue to compose classical music in the future. [Extracted from the article]