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Henry Rollins Kicks Off ‘The Cool Quarantine’ Internet Radio on KCRW.com

April 8, 2020 News Comments Off on Henry Rollins Kicks Off ‘The Cool Quarantine’ Internet Radio on KCRW.com

By JOHN DALY Henry Rollins will help you shelter in place with a new Internet-based radio show called “The Cool Quarantine,” which airs via KCRW.com “For years, Engineer X and I have been batting around […]

John Prine Passes Away at 73 - Photo by Eric Frommer
Musicians

John Prine Passes Away Following Difficult Battle With COVID-19 Complications

April 7, 2020 News Comments Off on John Prine Passes Away Following Difficult Battle With COVID-19 Complications

By DONNA BALANCIA John Prine has died after fighting complications of the COVID-19 coronavirus. He was 73. Prine, who has penned some of the most memorable and important songs of the 20th Century, entered the […]

Musicians

Podcast: Elliott Smith Album ‘Figure 8’ Turns 20, Reporter Still Seeks ‘Justice’

April 7, 2020 News Comments Off on Podcast: Elliott Smith Album ‘Figure 8’ Turns 20, Reporter Still Seeks ‘Justice’

By JOHN DALY Elliott Smith has been dead since 2003, but Alyson Camus still wants answers about his passing. As his album “Figure 8” turns 20 this month, we interview Camus on the California Rocker […]

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Lady Gaga, Elton John and Paul McCartney in Network Special ‘One World: Together at Home’

April 6, 2020 News Comments Off on Lady Gaga, Elton John and Paul McCartney in Network Special ‘One World: Together at Home’

By JOHN DALY Lady Gaga, Elton John and Paul McCartney are among the superstars to perform on “One World: Together At Home” on April 18 across the networks.  Presented by Global Citizen and the World […]

Musicians

Jack White Touts Pal and Bandmember Brendan Benson Single ‘Good To Be Alive’

April 6, 2020 News Comments Off on Jack White Touts Pal and Bandmember Brendan Benson Single ‘Good To Be Alive’

By JOHN DALY Brendan Benson has released a new single, “Good To Be Alive” accompanied by a dreamscape video that takes the viewer on a few adventures. Life is good, Benson says, and let’s not […]

Bill Withers at RRHOF with Stevie and John Legend
Musicians

VIDEO: Watch Stevie Wonder and John Legend Join Rock Hall of Famer Bill Withers for ‘Lean on Me’

April 5, 2020 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Watch Stevie Wonder and John Legend Join Rock Hall of Famer Bill Withers for ‘Lean on Me’

By JOHN DALY Bill Withers, whose songs “Lean On Me” and “Ain’t No Sunshine” are among some of the most beloved tunes of all time, was more than a musician, he was a beloved father […]

Xavier Druot and World Musicians Play While My Guitar Gently Weeps - Courtesy
Musicians

California Rocker Select Playlist Number 21: Collaboration is the Key

April 3, 2020 News Comments Off on California Rocker Select Playlist Number 21: Collaboration is the Key

Curated by JOHN DALY Collaboration despite isolation is the essential element for musicians on the California Rocker Select Playlist Number 21. Guitarists, singers and musicians from all over the world have virtually gotten together and have […]

New Music

Plain White T’s Rerelease ‘All That We Needed,’ Guest on ‘The Bachelor Presents’ TV Show

April 2, 2020 News Comments Off on Plain White T’s Rerelease ‘All That We Needed,’ Guest on ‘The Bachelor Presents’ TV Show

By JOHN DALY Plain White T’s will release of an expanded edition of the hit 2005 album, All That We Needed and the band will make a special appearance on ABC’s “The Bachelor Presents: Listen […]

Paul Weller Band - Photo by Vladimir
Musicians

Paul Weller Drops Single ‘Earth Beat’ Off Upcoming Album ‘On Sunset’

April 1, 2020 News Comments Off on Paul Weller Drops Single ‘Earth Beat’ Off Upcoming Album ‘On Sunset’

By JOHN DALY Paul Weller of The Jam has changed up his style and he’s prepping a new electronic album on Sunset on June 12. On Sunset is Weller’s 15th solo album. And this record will […]

White Girl Wasted by A Bunch of Jerks
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A Bunch of Jerks Help Us Fend off The Blues with ‘White Girl Wasted’ and ‘Flying Saucer Attack’

April 1, 2020 News Comments Off on A Bunch of Jerks Help Us Fend off The Blues with ‘White Girl Wasted’ and ‘Flying Saucer Attack’

By JOHN DALY One of the more bizarre releases this week is the hilariously excellent EP White Girl Wasted by A Bunch of Jerks.  Come on, can this be real? Well the music is fast-paced […]

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 […]

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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 […]

Musicians

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. […]

Bob Dylan in New York November 2019
Musicians

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 […]

Musicians

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 […]

Father John MIsty Off-Key in Hamburg
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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 […]

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