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Garbage, Barenaked Ladies and Maroon 5 Drop Tunes on New Music Friday

June 11, 2021 News Comments Off on Garbage, Barenaked Ladies and Maroon 5 Drop Tunes on New Music Friday

By DONNA BALANCIA This week’s new music brings a robust collection of veterans and upstarts, ranging from Garbage to Tayls and more. Check out the best of the week: Garbage: No Gods No Masters Garbage […]

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Lindsey Buckingham Releases ‘I Don’t Mind’ Lead Single off Upcoming Self-Titled Album

June 9, 2021 News Comments Off on Lindsey Buckingham Releases ‘I Don’t Mind’ Lead Single off Upcoming Self-Titled Album

By JOHN DALY Lindsey Buckingham has released the single “I Don’t Mind,” off his self-titled album to be released in the fall of 2021. The new album, Lindsey Buckingham is the beloved musician’s first solo […]

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U.S. Rocker Rock in Brief: The Eagles, The Beach Boys and Mafia Movies

June 8, 2021 News Comments Off on U.S. Rocker Rock in Brief: The Eagles, The Beach Boys and Mafia Movies

The Eagles Announce More ‘Hotel California’ Tour Dates – The Eagles, whose lineup is comprised of Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, with Deacon Frey and Vince Gill, have added six new “Hotel […]

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Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde Plays ‘The Blues’ with New Signature Fender Telecaster

June 3, 2021 News Comments Off on Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde Plays ‘The Blues’ with New Signature Fender Telecaster

By DONNA BALANCIA Chrissie Hynde, iconic rocker and renowned front woman for the Pretenders, will play the “blues,” having been honored with her own signature guitar by Fender. The Chrissie Hynde Fender Telecaster pays tribute […]

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Slender Dan Breathe New Life Into the Electronic Synth-Wave Sound with ‘Pay With a Gift’

June 2, 2021 News Comments Off on Slender Dan Breathe New Life Into the Electronic Synth-Wave Sound with ‘Pay With a Gift’

By AVA LIVERSIDGE Fresh indie-electronic duo Slender Dan, composed of Heather Dickson and Patrick Ahern, are tackling the Seattle scene with their single “Pay With a Gift” and accompanying music video through KEXP public radio […]

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Brian Howard Crafts His Post-Pandemic Guitar Business with Optimism

May 31, 2021 News Comments Off on Brian Howard Crafts His Post-Pandemic Guitar Business with Optimism

By DONNA BALANCIA MAGNOLIA, Delaware – Luthier Brian Howard is guitar-maker to some of the best musicians around and he’s ready to help his clients make beautiful music again from the road. In most cases, […]

Mackenzie Shivers 'Rejection Letter' - Photo by Lissyelle Laricchia
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Interview: Mackenzie Shivers Finds Acceptance With Third Album, ‘Rejection Letter’

May 29, 2021 News Comments Off on Interview: Mackenzie Shivers Finds Acceptance With Third Album, ‘Rejection Letter’

By HANNAH MEANS-SHANNON Photos by Lissyelle Laricchia Mackenzie Shivers released her third studio album, Rejection Letter, in April, following on from 2019’s The Unkindness, and building on several EP releases as well. The album took […]

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Joe Bonamassa and Alice Cooper Talk Concerts on ‘Live From Nerdville’ Video Podcast

May 28, 2021 News Comments Off on Joe Bonamassa and Alice Cooper Talk Concerts on ‘Live From Nerdville’ Video Podcast

By JOHN DALY Joe Bonamassa interviewed Alice Cooper on his video podcast series Live From Nerdville, and everyone’s favorite rock star had a lot to say about getting back on the road … Finally. The […]

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The Oak Ridge Boys Release ‘Swing Down Chariot’ from album ‘Front Porch Singin”

May 26, 2021 News Comments Off on The Oak Ridge Boys Release ‘Swing Down Chariot’ from album ‘Front Porch Singin”

By U.S. Rocker Staff The Oak Ridge Boys have released the track “Swing Down Chariot” from their upcoming album Front Porch Singin.’ Front Porch Singin’ is available June 11. Check out the Oakridge Boys on […]

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Watch the Remarkable Father-Son Duo Billy Strings and Terry Barber in ‘Family Strings’

May 24, 2021 News Comments Off on Watch the Remarkable Father-Son Duo Billy Strings and Terry Barber in ‘Family Strings’

By JOHN DALY Talk about genetic predisposition: This father and son duo comprised of Billy Strings and Terry Barber, rocks the house. This video performance, which holds the audience spellbound, could bring tears of joy […]

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Annie Clark Breaks Through the Polished St. Vincent Exterior with ‘Daddy’s Home’

May 21, 2021 News Comments Off on Annie Clark Breaks Through the Polished St. Vincent Exterior with ‘Daddy’s Home’

By AVA LIVERSIDGE It happened. St. Vincent, our all-too-prim and postured rock God for the new age, has cracked. And what happened when her doll-ishness melted away? A rebirth marked by novel experimentalism and raucous […]

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Billie Eilish, Stevie Nicks, George Strait and Erykah Badu Headline Austin City Limits 2021

May 20, 2021 News Comments Off on Billie Eilish, Stevie Nicks, George Strait and Erykah Badu Headline Austin City Limits 2021

By JOHN DALY Billie Eilish, Stevie Nicks, George Strait and Erykah Badu are among the headliners for the Austin City Limits Music Festival which celebrates its 20th anniversary this October. The annual event returns at […]

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Pond Drops ‘America’s Cup’ Single, an Ode to Obsession with Sailing’s Biggest Prize

May 19, 2021 News Comments Off on Pond Drops ‘America’s Cup’ Single, an Ode to Obsession with Sailing’s Biggest Prize

By JOHN DALY Pond has dropped the track and accompanying video for their latest work, “America’s Cup,” a jovial sendup of the immense interest in the world’s oldest sailing race. The track is off the […]

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U.S. Rocker Playlist on Soundcloud: A Range of Musicians Create the Culture

May 17, 2021 News Comments Off on U.S. Rocker Playlist on Soundcloud: A Range of Musicians Create the Culture

By JOHN DALY Listen to a new playlist collection by U.S. Rocker comprised of hot tracks that made the U.S. Rocker Playlist on Soundcloud. Check it out here. With tracks from Alice Cooper to “Alice” […]

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Mötley Crüe Moves The Stadium Tour to 2022 with Stops in New York, Chicago, Southern California

May 16, 2021 News Comments Off on Mötley Crüe Moves The Stadium Tour to 2022 with Stops in New York, Chicago, Southern California

By JOHN DALY Mötley Crüe has announced new dates in 2022 for the Stadium Tour, including stops in New York City, Philadelphia and Nashville in June, Midwest dates in July, and West Coast dates in […]

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Beck, Dave Grohl, Among Musicians to Honor Songwriter Greg Kurstin with ASCAP Award

May 13, 2021 News Comments Off on Beck, Dave Grohl, Among Musicians to Honor Songwriter Greg Kurstin with ASCAP Award

By JOHN DALY Songwriter and producer Greg Kurstin was honored with the Golden Note Award and kicked off the 2021 ASCAP Experience in  conversation with his collaborator and friend Dave Grohl. Kurstin was presented with […]

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Listen: Say Girl Say Release Second Album ‘Let My Hair Down’

May 12, 2021 News Comments Off on Listen: Say Girl Say Release Second Album ‘Let My Hair Down’

By US ROCKER STAFF Say Girl Say is set to release their sophomore album, Let My Hair Down. Say Girl Say’s music is powered by ukuleles, guitar, bass, percussion, keys, horns, bells, and more, punctuated […]

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Ted Russell Kamp Takes a Journey with ‘I’m Going To Texas’ off New Album, ‘Solitaire’

May 7, 2021 News Comments Off on Ted Russell Kamp Takes a Journey with ‘I’m Going To Texas’ off New Album, ‘Solitaire’

Ted Russell Kamp has made it plain: He’s Going to Texas. The popular singer-songwriter captures the collective feelings of the masses because Kamp’s latest track off the album Solitaire resonates with musical wanderlust. “You Can […]

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The Black Keys Drop ‘Going Down South’ off New Album ‘Delta Kream’

May 3, 2021 News Comments Off on The Black Keys Drop ‘Going Down South’ off New Album ‘Delta Kream’

By JOHN DALY The Black Keys have released the new track and accompanying video “Going Down South,” perhaps echoing a desire many people have today. The single is the second released off the new album […]

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Found in Lockdown : Invisible System Revives ‘Live In Brighton 1996 and Brixton 1997’

May 2, 2021 News Comments Off on Found in Lockdown : Invisible System Revives ‘Live In Brighton 1996 and Brixton 1997’

By JOHN DALY Dan Harper has been coming up with some gems while rifling through his closets during lockdown. This time, the Invisible System creator dug up a jewel of a synth record from his […]

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Dave Matthews, My Morning Jacket and Jason Isbell Headline Railbird Fest This August

May 2, 2021 News Comments Off on Dave Matthews, My Morning Jacket and Jason Isbell Headline Railbird Fest This August

By JOHN DALY Dave Matthews Band and beloved Kentucky rockers, My Morning Jacket will headline the Railbird Festival set for August 28-29 at the Grounds at Keeneland Racecourse, in Lexington, Kentucky. Additional acts include Jason […]

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Miley Cyrus Teams with The Kid LAROI on Video and Track ‘Without You’

April 30, 2021 News Comments Off on Miley Cyrus Teams with The Kid LAROI on Video and Track ‘Without You’

By JOHN DALY Miley Cyrus has teamed with The Kid LAROI for the emotive track “Without You.”  The world may change, but the tune by the duet of The Kid LAROI and Miley Cyrus underscores […]

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Matt Sweeney and Bonnie Prince Billy Drop Inspiring Track + Video ‘Resist the Urge’ off New Album

April 27, 2021 News Comments Off on Matt Sweeney and Bonnie Prince Billy Drop Inspiring Track + Video ‘Resist the Urge’ off New Album

By JOHN DALY Matt Sweeney and Bonnie “Prince” Billy have released a folkloric new single with a video directed by Kevin “Spanky” Long and Atiba Jefferson called “Resist the Urge.” The new single is from […]

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Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross Win Best Original Score Oscar, Capping Success Streak

April 25, 2021 News Comments Off on Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross Win Best Original Score Oscar, Capping Success Streak

By DONNA BALANCIA Composers Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross took home an Academy Award Sunday for Best Original Score for their work on the Pixar animated film Soul.  The Nine Inch Nails duo shared their Oscar win […]

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Review: A Place to Bury Strangers Regroups But Retains its Trademark Sound with ‘Hologram’

April 23, 2021 News Comments Off on Review: A Place to Bury Strangers Regroups But Retains its Trademark Sound with ‘Hologram’

By AVA LIVERSIDGE There aren’t many loud bands left. A Place to Bury Strangers is one of them and their latest EP, Hologram, keeps the torch aflame for staggering listening to come. The Brooklynite and […]

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Joshua Tree Music Festival ‘Music is the Soul of Life’ Series Lines Up

April 20, 2021 News Comments Off on Joshua Tree Music Festival ‘Music is the Soul of Life’ Series Lines Up

Pod-Based, Limited-Cap Outdoor Shows Feature California’s Finest By JOHN DALY A new series, Music is the Soul of Life, highlights the Joshua Tree Music Festival Spring 2021. The event is a pod-based, physically distant, limited-capacity […]

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Vintage Interviews

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