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Month: April 2020

Groove Armada releases Get Out On The Dancefloor
Musicians

Groove Armada and Nick Littlemore ‘Get Out On The Dancefloor’ With First New Record in 10 Years

April 30, 2020 News Comments Off on Groove Armada and Nick Littlemore ‘Get Out On The Dancefloor’ With First New Record in 10 Years

Edited by JOHN DALY Groove Armada has taken advantage of lockdown to put out their first song in 10 years called “Get Out On The Dancefloor.” It features a range of characters across the globe […]

Billie Joe Armstrong and Sons
FILM AND TV

Watch Billie Joe Armstrong and Sons Cover ‘I Think We’re Alone Now’ on ‘Late Late Show’

April 29, 2020 News Comments Off on Watch Billie Joe Armstrong and Sons Cover ‘I Think We’re Alone Now’ on ‘Late Late Show’

By JOHN DALY Billie Joe Armstrong and his sons covered Tommy James and the Shondells’ “I Think We’re Alone Now” on “Late Late Show with James Corden” and made the classic song their own. Armstrong […]

Knifey releases 'ask you' - Courtesy image
Reviews

Knifey Drops Catchy Track ‘ask you’ and Pays Tribute to Those Who Support

April 28, 2020 News Comments Off on Knifey Drops Catchy Track ‘ask you’ and Pays Tribute to Those Who Support

Edited by JOHN DALY Knifey the band has dropped an upbeat new song called “ask you” from the soon to be released album, Sleepwalker. The track “ask you” was inspired by the love for a […]

X the band releases Alphabetland - Courtesy
Musicians

New X Album, Alphabetland, is Pure Punk Perfection Down to the Letter

April 27, 2020 News Comments Off on New X Album, Alphabetland, is Pure Punk Perfection Down to the Letter

By DAN MACINTOSH The best thing you can say about X’s new Alphabetland – and it’s saying a lot! – is it sounds just like an X album. Not the sluggish X of Ain’t Love […]

Classic

Take a Look Back at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2000: Bonnie Raitt, Eric Clapton and James Taylor

April 26, 2020 News Comments Off on Take a Look Back at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2000: Bonnie Raitt, Eric Clapton and James Taylor

Edited by JOHN DALY Watch Bonnie Raitt and Melissa Etheridge jam on “The Thing Called Love” and Eric Clapton perform “Further On Up the Road” during a look back at the Class of 2000 Rock […]

The Offspring - Here Kitty Kitty
New Music

The Offspring Show Country Chops with Joe Exotic Song ‘Here Kitty Kitty’ from ‘Tiger King’

April 25, 2020 News Comments Off on The Offspring Show Country Chops with Joe Exotic Song ‘Here Kitty Kitty’ from ‘Tiger King’

By JOHN DALY The Offspring showed their country twang with a great rendition of “Here Kitty Kitty,” made famous by Joe Exotic of “Tiger King.” The Offspring, the Huntington Beach-based rockers known for their 1980s […]

National Independent Venues Association forms to save live music - Photo by Donna Balancia
Musicians

The Road Back to Live Music: National Independent Venue Association Lobbies Congress

April 24, 2020 News Comments Off on The Road Back to Live Music: National Independent Venue Association Lobbies Congress

By DONNA BALANCIA A coalition of venue owners and promoters called the National Independent Venue Association has been assembled to lobby Washington D.C. for financial relief and guidance to keep the live music industry going. […]

Lockdown by Mike Campbell
FILM AND TV

Mike Campbell Records and Releases ‘Lockdown’ Single for Charity

April 23, 2020 News Comments Off on Mike Campbell Records and Releases ‘Lockdown’ Single for Charity

By DONNA BALANCIA Mike Campbell recorded and released a new song called “Lockdown,” proceeds from which will go to Feeding America. Campbell’s new song tells of typical activities during “Lockdown” and the realities we are […]

The Rolling Stones release 'Living In A Ghost Town' - Donna Balancia photo
Musicians

The Rolling Stones Release Single ‘Ghost Town’ With More Music on the Way

April 23, 2020 News Comments Off on The Rolling Stones Release Single ‘Ghost Town’ With More Music on the Way

By JOHN DALY The Rolling Stones have released a new song “Living in a Ghost Town,” the first original track the legendary band has released since 2012. And there are more songs to come, Mick […]

Dan MacIntosh Reviews Born Ruffians 'JUICE' - Courtesy
Musicians

Review: Born Ruffians Use Sophomoric Tactics to Create Profound Sound with Album ‘JUICE’

April 22, 2020 News Comments Off on Review: Born Ruffians Use Sophomoric Tactics to Create Profound Sound with Album ‘JUICE’

By DAN MACINTOSH Born Ruffians kicks off its sixth album, JUICE, with the hyperactive “I Fall in Love Every Night,” which sounds like “horny” 1980s New Wave, as well as classic rock. Heck, it features […]

Iggy at 73 years old celebrates Family Affair - Courtesy
New Music

Iggy Pop Celebrates 73rd Birthday with Calypso Style Cover of Sly Stone’s ‘Family Affair’

April 21, 2020 News Comments Off on Iggy Pop Celebrates 73rd Birthday with Calypso Style Cover of Sly Stone’s ‘Family Affair’

By JOHN DALY Iggy Pop has released a modern version of the Sly and the Family Stone classic “Family Affair,” just in time for his 73rd birthday. Pop, whose musical taste runs the gamut and […]

Terry Guy releases Ticking
New Music

Terry Guy Makes Statement with ‘Ticking’ off Upcoming Debut Album ‘Cloud Zero’

April 21, 2020 News Comments Off on Terry Guy Makes Statement with ‘Ticking’ off Upcoming Debut Album ‘Cloud Zero’

Edited by JOHN DALY London-based singer-songwriter Terry Guy has dropped the emotive and moody track “Ticking” from his upcoming debut album. “Ticking” is based on Guy’s emotional response to the Grenfell Tower Fire and the […]

Bob Dylan - Photo by Xavier Badosa
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Bob Dylan’s Manuscript for ‘The Times They Are A-Changin” Listed at Auction for $2.2 Million

April 21, 2020 News Comments Off on Bob Dylan’s Manuscript for ‘The Times They Are A-Changin” Listed at Auction for $2.2 Million

Tupac Shakur Medallion Goes Up for Auction By JOHN DALY Bob Dylan’s original handwritten lyrics for “The Times They Are A-Changin” went up for auction with an opening bid price of $2.2 million at Moments […]

Tom Jones California Rocker National Health sings The Glory of Love
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Tom Jones Isolated for Two Years From Tuberculosis, Praises Health Workers Regarding COVID-19

April 19, 2020 News Comments Off on Tom Jones Isolated for Two Years From Tuberculosis, Praises Health Workers Regarding COVID-19

By DONNA BALANCIA Sir Tom Jones had tuberculosis and had to isolate for two years while growing up, he told fans during the “One World: Together At Home” broadcast, and he compared what he endured […]

Musicians

Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones and Eddie Vedder Play One World: Together at Home

April 19, 2020 News Comments Off on Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones and Eddie Vedder Play One World: Together at Home

By JOHN DALY Paul McCartney, the Rolling Stones and Eddie Vedder were among those on “One World: Together at Home” on Saturday night. Somewhat akin to the fundraising multi-network show that ran after 911, the […]

Matthew Seligman courtesy Carli Schultz
Musicians

RIP Matthew Seligman, Beloved Bassist of Thompson Twins, Thomas Dolby, Soft Boys Passes at 64

April 17, 2020 News Comments Off on RIP Matthew Seligman, Beloved Bassist of Thompson Twins, Thomas Dolby, Soft Boys Passes at 64

By DONNA BALANCIA Matthew Seligman, who played bass with Thomas Dolby, the Thompson Twins and The Soft Boys passed away on April 17 from a stroke following a diagnosis of COVID-19. He was 64. Earlier […]

Bob Dylan - Photo by Xavier B
Musicians

Bob Dylan Drops New Social Commentary Single, ‘I Contain Multitudes’

April 17, 2020 News Comments Off on Bob Dylan Drops New Social Commentary Single, ‘I Contain Multitudes’

By JOHN DALY Bob Dylan has released a new song called “I Contain Multitudes,” a social commentary track that references writers and creatives, characters and heroes from Anne Frank to Indiana Jones. The track is […]

Musicians

The Thought Leaders from Oakland Turn Up the Heat with ‘Radiator’

April 16, 2020 News Comments Off on The Thought Leaders from Oakland Turn Up the Heat with ‘Radiator’

By JOHN DALY The NorCal music scene proves to hang tough with the newest release from Thought Leaders, called “Radiator.” “Radiator” is a cool and industrial sounding rock song and it’s not a surprise given […]

Mike Ness of Social Distortion in Sacramento - Courtesy
The Latest

Mike Ness Insurance Reps Sue to Get Out of ‘Willful’ Concert Assault Lawsuit

April 15, 2020 News Comments Off on Mike Ness Insurance Reps Sue to Get Out of ‘Willful’ Concert Assault Lawsuit

By JOHN DALY  New York Marine and General Insurance Co. have filed suit against Mike Ness of Social Distortion, asking a California federal court to declare it doesn’t need to defend the musician in a […]

Rodrigo y Gabriela - Photo by Earl McGehee
Musicians

Rodrigo y Gabriela Strike the Right Notes with New Release ‘Gamma State’

April 15, 2020 News Comments Off on Rodrigo y Gabriela Strike the Right Notes with New Release ‘Gamma State’

By JOHN DALY Rodrigo y Gabriela introduce listeners to their latest track, “Gamma State,” an upbeat work they’ve released while sheltering at their Ixtapa, Mexico, studio. “The idea is to bring fresh music performances into […]

Musicians

Watch the Trailer for Cherie Currie Recording Session with Duff McKagan, Matt Sorum

April 14, 2020 News Comments Off on Watch the Trailer for Cherie Currie Recording Session with Duff McKagan, Matt Sorum

By JOHN DALY Cherie Currie gets a visit from some famous faces in the new trailer for her upcoming album Blvds of Splendor expected April 28. Currie says she never expected to make another album, […]

The Rentals Conspiracy
New Music

Supergroup The Rentals Release ‘Conspiracy’ in Tribute to the Late Art Bell

April 14, 2020 News Comments Off on Supergroup The Rentals Release ‘Conspiracy’ in Tribute to the Late Art Bell

By JOHN DALY The Rentals supergroup has released “Conspiracy,” one of the most unusual concepts in music so far this year. It’s the latest single from The Rentals’ new double album Q36, a futuristic record that features synthesizer […]

Neil Young and Daryl Hannah California Rocker
Musicians

Neil Young and Daryl Hannah Deliver Music, News with ‘Times-Contrarian’

April 13, 2020 News Comments Off on Neil Young and Daryl Hannah Deliver Music, News with ‘Times-Contrarian’

Neil Young ‘Cowgirl In The Sand’ Vintage Video Premieres By JOHN DALY Neil Young has put together an impressive collection of new and archived videos and creative works called “Fireside Sessions.” The videos comprise a […]

Musicians

Dolly Parton, Brian May, Bob Weir Among Great Instagram Performances You Need to Watch

April 12, 2020 News Comments Off on Dolly Parton, Brian May, Bob Weir Among Great Instagram Performances You Need to Watch

By JOHN DALY Thank goodness for the avalanche of content out there while people are “hunkered down” at home.  There is so much in the way of free movies, TV series, videos and music that […]

Musicians

The Strokes Release Album ‘The New Abnormal’

April 10, 2020 News Comments Off on The Strokes Release Album ‘The New Abnormal’

By JOHN DALY The Strokes have released The New Abnormal, the band’s first album in seven years and you can listen here. The album could not be more accurately named as we are living in […]

Sting on Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon - Courtesy
FILM AND TV

Sting Joins Jimmy Fallon and The Roots on ‘Don’t Stand So Close to Me’ At-Home Version

April 10, 2020 News Comments Off on Sting Joins Jimmy Fallon and The Roots on ‘Don’t Stand So Close to Me’ At-Home Version

By JOHN DALY Sting performed ‘Don’t Stand So Close to Me” with The Roots on an at-home episode of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” using items found around the house during quarantine. The classic […]

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