The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced the nominees for the class of 2021 and it’s notably the Hall’s most diverse lineup of nominees yet. Artists on this year’s shortlist include the New York Dolls, Carole King, Todd Rundgren, Iron Maiden, Foo Fighters, Devo, Tina Turner, The Go-Gos, Rage Against the Machine, Dionne … Continue reading Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Announces 2021 Nominees →

Alice Cooper celebrated his 73rd birthday with the release of a new single, “Social Debris”. The shock rocker offered the song as a free download for one day only, but you can still listen and watch the music video in the player below. The song is the latest offering from his forthcoming album Detroit Stories. … Continue reading Alice Cooper Releases New Single and Video “Social Debris” →

Thirty-seven years ago, a phenomenal cast of superstars banded together to raise money for humanitarian aid efforts in Africa and the U.S. And thirty-seven years later, “We Are The World” still gives us chills. Written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and produced by Quincy Jones, the charity single was recorded on this day in … Continue reading We Are The World: In Order of Appearance →

Sammy Hagar & The Circle have released a new, official music video for the group’s cover of David Bowie’s “Heroes”. The track is the first single from their new album Lockdown 2020. Proceeds from the song will be donated to food banks across America. You can watch “Heroes” in the player below. “David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’ … Continue reading Sammy Hagar & The Circle Release New Video for David Bowie Cover “Heroes” →

Roger Waters has shared a new version of the Pink Floyd song “The Gunner’s Dream”. The song was shared via YouTube on Monday to mark Martin Luther King Jr Day in the United States. You can watch and listen to “The Gunner’s Dream” in the player below. In a statement posted with the video, Rogers … Continue reading Roger Waters Shares New Version of “The Gunner’s Dream” →

Convicted murderer and revolutionary producer Phil Spector died Saturday at the age of 81. Spector was known for producing a massive collection of hit records beginning in the 1960’s and for his groundbreaking “wall of sound” technique. He was serving his sentence for the 2003 murder of actress Lana Clarkson at the time of his … Continue reading Record Producer, Convicted Murderer Phil Spector Dies at 81 →

Janis Joplin’s Pearl, the final studio album recorded by the iconic singer, turns 50 years old this year. Columbia Records, Legacy Recordings and the Janis Joplin Estate today announced a number of plans to celebrate the album throughout 2021 including a limited vinyl edition release, a 50th anniversary edition. a special exhibit at the Rock … Continue reading Janis Joplin’s Pearl Album Gets 50th Anniversary Treatment →

John Fogerty is helping to usher out President Donald Trump with his new song and video “Weeping in the Promised Land”. The politically-charged track marks the former Creedence Clearwater Revival frontman’s first new song since 2018. You can hear it now in the player below. The somber lyrics for “Weeping in the Promised Land” touch … Continue reading Hear John Fogerty’s New Song “Weeping in the Promised Land” →

Organizers of the Grammy Awards today announced that this year’s show will be postponed until March 14th due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles and the state of California. The ceremony was originally set to air on January 31st. “The deteriorating COVID situation in Los Angeles, with hospital services being overwhelmed, ICUs … Continue reading Grammy Awards Postponed Due to COVID-19 →

The Foo Fighters celebrated the start of 2021 with the release of a “No Son of Mine”. The track is the second single to be released from their forthcoming album Medicine at Midnight due out February 5th. You can hear the new song now in the player below. “This is the kind of song that … Continue reading Foo Fighters Release New Song “No Son of Mine” – Listen Now →

From the pandemic to the election to the lockdowns and so much more, what a helluva year 2020 has been – and not in a good way! Sadly, this year has also taken away too many of our shining rock n’ roll stars. Here is a look back at some of the people who shaped … Continue reading Remembering Rockers We Lost in 2020 →

Vinyl LP sales in the United States hit a record high the week prior to Christmas, according to data from Nielsen Music/MRC Data, which has been tracking music sales electronically since 1991. The period ending December 24th, which is typically the busiest shopping week of the year, saw sales of 1.842 million vinyl albums in … Continue reading Vinyl Sales in U.S. Reached Record High This Holiday Season →