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Morrissey releases I Am Not a Dog on a Chain - Photo by Dominique Houcmant
Musicians

Review: Morrissey Refuses to be Confined with New Album ‘I Am Not a Dog on a Chain’

March 31, 2020 News Comments Off on Review: Morrissey Refuses to be Confined with New Album ‘I Am Not a Dog on a Chain’

By DAN MACINTOSH You can sometimes recognize a Morrissey album before you even hear a single note. His latest album is titled I Am Not a Dog on a Chain, but not — mind you […]

Causes

‘Buckaroo Banzai’ Was Rock Star and Surgeon But Real Hero Healthcare Workers Need Help

March 30, 2020 News Comments Off on ‘Buckaroo Banzai’ Was Rock Star and Surgeon But Real Hero Healthcare Workers Need Help

Donations Needed at Hospitals Across the United States By DONNA BALANCIA Actor Peter Weller portrayed the first rock star and healthcare worker to come on the scene as brain surgeon-rocker Dr. Buckaroo Banzai in the […]

The Latest

The Best Italian Rockers Produce Video to Raise Money for COVID-19 Equipment

March 30, 2020 News Comments Off on The Best Italian Rockers Produce Video to Raise Money for COVID-19 Equipment

Edited by DONNA BALANCIA Some of Italy’s most well-known musicians including Francesco Corapi and Guglielmo Malusardi Tinti are working with Elevate Records to raise money for equipment for Milan’s Sacco Hospital. The musicians, along with […]

Classic Rock

Jimmy Buffett Uses Fins for Fans, Sneak Peeks New Album and Posts Concerts

March 29, 2020 News Comments Off on Jimmy Buffett Uses Fins for Fans, Sneak Peeks New Album and Posts Concerts

By DONNA BALANCIA Jimmy Buffett used the “Fin” greeting known by Parrot Heads worldwide to say hello, and gave the fans a sneak peek into the recording of his new album, Life on the Flip […]

Musicians

Joe Diffie, Famed Country Songwriter, Passes Away at 61 from Complications of COVID-19

March 29, 2020 News Comments Off on Joe Diffie, Famed Country Songwriter, Passes Away at 61 from Complications of COVID-19

Edited by JOHN DALY Joe Diffie, who wrote hit songs for a range of country musicians, has passed away from complications of coronavirus, according to a statement from Diffie’s publicist. Considered one of the most […]

Peter Bjorn and John Endless Dream Review
Reviews

Peter Bjorn and John Deliver Stripped Down and Memorable Pop with ‘Endless Dream’

March 29, 2020 News Comments Off on Peter Bjorn and John Deliver Stripped Down and Memorable Pop with ‘Endless Dream’

By DAN MACINTOSH Peter Bjorn and John’s latest full-length features no overt whistling, as did the trio’s “Young Folks” hit. It does, though, contain plenty of the irresistible pop music we’ve come to expect from […]

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Review: ‘After Hours’ by The Weeknd Proves Those Who do Remember The Past Repeat It Too

March 27, 2020 News Comments Off on Review: ‘After Hours’ by The Weeknd Proves Those Who do Remember The Past Repeat It Too

By DONNA BALANCIA The Weeknd’s new album After Hours is a blend of  R and B and 1980s synth, and it goes to prove that even those who do remember the past repeat it anyway. […]

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Review: Bob Dylan’s ‘Murder Most Foul’ a Lamentful History of America’s Slow Death

March 27, 2020 News Comments Off on Review: Bob Dylan’s ‘Murder Most Foul’ a Lamentful History of America’s Slow Death

By DONNA BALANCIA Bob Dylan, who won the Nobel Prize for literature in 2016, apparently has a lot to say about what’s going on in our world with the new track “Murder Most Foul.” The […]

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Scott Goodwin Keeps The Confetti Flying in New Party Video ‘Dirty’

March 26, 2020 News Comments Off on Scott Goodwin Keeps The Confetti Flying in New Party Video ‘Dirty’

By JOHN DALY Scott Goodwin is keeping the party going — at least in his latest video — with the fun new single “Dirty.” With confetti flying and wild party-goers, the fun doesn’t stop. After […]

Musicians

REVIEW: Joywave Releases ‘Possession’ Puts Sonic Social Commentary Front and Center

March 25, 2020 News Comments Off on REVIEW: Joywave Releases ‘Possession’ Puts Sonic Social Commentary Front and Center

By DAN MACINTOSH Joywave’s Possession opens with this striking line, “My head is swelling like a Kennedy,” on the song titled “Like A Kennedy.” The opening song on this, the act’s third album, is a […]

Musicians

Review: M. Ward Masterfully Puts a Face on Immigration with ‘Migration Stories’

March 24, 2020 News Comments Off on Review: M. Ward Masterfully Puts a Face on Immigration with ‘Migration Stories’

By DAN MACINTOSH M. Ward describes his album Migration Stories as “11 largely instrumental ballads – a sci-fi fast forward to a more silent night many generations from here to a maybe-era where movement is […]

Kenny Rogers - Photo by Sheila Herman
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Photos: Kenny Rogers Was Beloved Music Man But Rolled Dice as Real Estate ‘Gambler’

March 23, 2020 News Comments Off on Photos: Kenny Rogers Was Beloved Music Man But Rolled Dice as Real Estate ‘Gambler’

Edited by JOHN DALY Kenny Rogers was not only a beloved musician, he was a great businessman and a smart real estate investor. Rogers, who died on March 20th, sold more than 100 million records, […]

interviews

Listen: Pop Star Mackenzie Nicole Talks New Album ‘Mystic’ on California Rocker Podcast

March 23, 2020 News Comments Off on Listen: Pop Star Mackenzie Nicole Talks New Album ‘Mystic’ on California Rocker Podcast

By DONNA BALANCIA Mackenzie Nicole said now more than ever it’s vital to push on through the tough times. It’s part of her credo at this point, and the pop star sat down to talk […]

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concerts

Father John Misty to Donate Proceeds from New Live Album to Fellow Musicians

March 23, 2020 News Comments Off on Father John Misty to Donate Proceeds from New Live Album to Fellow Musicians

By DONNA BALANCIA Father John Misty may be known for his keen sense of humor, but he is serious about his contribution to helping out his fellow musician. The first live album for Misty, also […]

The Dream Syndicate - Courtesy of the band
Musicians

Dan MacIntosh Record Review: ‘The Universe Inside’ Grants Powerful Sonic Wishes

March 22, 2020 News Comments Off on Dan MacIntosh Record Review: ‘The Universe Inside’ Grants Powerful Sonic Wishes

By DAN MACINTOSH Back in 1984, The Dream Syndicate recorded a song called “John Coltrane Stereo Blues.” Now, in 2020, this pivotal Los Angeles-originated band has recorded an album, The Universe Inside, that kicks off […]

Musicians

Kenny Rogers, Music Superstar, Dies at 81 of Natural Causes

March 21, 2020 News Comments Off on Kenny Rogers, Music Superstar, Dies at 81 of Natural Causes

By JOHN DALY Kenny Rogers, one of the most popular musicians of all time, passed away last night at the age of 81, according to a statement issued by the Rogers family. He died at […]

Mike McCready from the can - Courtesy
Live Reviews

Video: Mike McCready of Pearl Jam ‘Layin’ Low’ at Home With the Family

March 20, 2020 News Comments Off on Video: Mike McCready of Pearl Jam ‘Layin’ Low’ at Home With the Family

By JOHN DALY Mike McCready gave an impromptu performance as Pearl Jam revealed some sounds off the upcoming album Gigaton. Pearl Jam has postponed the tour that was supposed to kick off this week, but […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Lauren Jauregui Releases ‘Lento’ to Pay Honor to Cuban-American Roots

March 20, 2020 News Comments Off on Lauren Jauregui Releases ‘Lento’ to Pay Honor to Cuban-American Roots

By DONNA BALANCIA Lauren Jauregui has released the track and video for “Lento,” produced by Tainy, who is on the track and in the video. Jauregui, formerly of Fifth Harmony, said she hopes the upbeat track […]

Live Reviews

Neil Young, Willie Nelson and Family, Jewel and Paul Simon Perform Great Livestream Version of Annual Luck Reunion

March 19, 2020 News Comments Off on Neil Young, Willie Nelson and Family, Jewel and Paul Simon Perform Great Livestream Version of Annual Luck Reunion

By DONNA BALANCIA Neil Young made a surprise appearance at the annual Luck Reunion, which this year went to online streaming and starred Willie Nelson, the Nelson family and friends including Paul Simon and Edie […]

Musicians

Music Producer Phil Spector, Who Created ‘Wall of Sound,’ in Prison Hospital

March 19, 2020 News Comments Off on Music Producer Phil Spector, Who Created ‘Wall of Sound,’ in Prison Hospital

By DONNA BALANCIA Phil Spector the music producer who is serving time in California may be in particular trouble from Coronavirus, music industry sources said. The 80-year-old Spector is serving a 19-year-to-life sentence for the […]

Live Reviews

Luke Spiller of The Struts Spins the Discs With Special ‘Quarantine Radio’ Show

March 19, 2020 News Comments Off on Luke Spiller of The Struts Spins the Discs With Special ‘Quarantine Radio’ Show

By JOHN DALY Luke Spiller of the UK band The Struts entertained fans online with a livestream of what he called “Quarantine Radio,” playing tunes from a range of bands from different eras, and taking […]

Live Reviews

Watch the New Livestream: ‘Ben Gibbard: Live From Home’

March 18, 2020 News Comments Off on Watch the New Livestream: ‘Ben Gibbard: Live From Home’

By JOHN DALY Ben Gibbard covered the Radiohead song “Fake Plastic Trees” and took requests for songs on his first edition of “Ben Gibbard: Live From Home.” In response to the social distancing and self […]

Reviews

Patrick Ames Makes Reality a Little Easier to Bear with Album, ‘Liveness’

March 18, 2020 News Comments Off on Patrick Ames Makes Reality a Little Easier to Bear with Album, ‘Liveness’

By JOHN DALY  Patrick Ames discusses life and its ongoing challenges and triumphs throughout the album Liveness. It’s an emotive and heartfelt record that has carved a niche in folk-rock in punk rock style. The […]

Paul McCartney wishes Happy St. Patricks - Courtesy PM FB
Musicians

Paul McCartney Wishes Happy St. Patrick’s Day, ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ Sketches Go Up for Auction

March 17, 2020 News Comments Off on Paul McCartney Wishes Happy St. Patrick’s Day, ‘Magical Mystery Tour’ Sketches Go Up for Auction

By DONNA BALANCIA Sir Paul McCartney kept a stiff upper lip in the face of a St. Patrick’s Day without gatherings and took to the worldwide web for well-wishing. McCartney posted a picture of himself […]

concerts

Rolling Stones Postpone No Filter Tour 2020, ‘Hold on to Tickets’ Band Says

March 17, 2020 News Comments Off on Rolling Stones Postpone No Filter Tour 2020, ‘Hold on to Tickets’ Band Says

Rolling Stones No Filter Tour was to Launch in San Diego By JOHN DALY The Rolling Stones have postponed their No Filter 2020 dates, which was comprised of makeup dates, including a stop in San […]

Musicians

Jason Heath and The Greedy Souls Drop ‘The Devil Ain’t Talkin’ and Rock Harvard and Stone

March 17, 2020 News Comments Off on Jason Heath and The Greedy Souls Drop ‘The Devil Ain’t Talkin’ and Rock Harvard and Stone

By DONNA BALANCIA Jason Heath and The Greedy Souls took the stage and rocked Harvard and Stone in Hollywood the other night. And as usual, the band drew a good crowd, but it will be […]

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