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Michael Hall’s Princess Goes Premieres Video and Title Track for New Album ‘Come Of Age’

October 5, 2023 News Comments Off on Michael Hall’s Princess Goes Premieres Video and Title Track for New Album ‘Come Of Age’

Princess Goes premieres the music video and title track for their new album, Come Of Age via In De Goot Recordings. “This beautiful track came out of Matt Katz Bohen’s incredible imagination,” drummer Peter Yanowitz said. […]

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Gram Parsons Rare Recording Found in Amoeba Vaults, ‘Last Roundup’ Drops Nov. 24

October 4, 2023 News Comments Off on Gram Parsons Rare Recording Found in Amoeba Vaults, ‘Last Roundup’ Drops Nov. 24

Release – Amoeba Music and Polly Parsons have unveiled a rare Gram Parsons and the Fallen Angels Live Recording, called The Last Roundup: Live from the Bijou Cafe in Philadelphia March 16th, 1973. The special […]

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Dan MacIntosh Review: Jethro Tull Revives the Classics in New Style at The Greek

October 1, 2023 News Comments Off on Dan MacIntosh Review: Jethro Tull Revives the Classics in New Style at The Greek

Jethro Tull Greek Theatre September 27, 2023 By DAN MACINTOSH LOS ANGELES, CA – The Ian Anderson-led Jethro Tull served up an eclectic set of songs at The Greek during this midweek slot, which was […]

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Go Betty Go Make Triumphant Return with New Track + Video ‘Keep Up’ – Watch

September 25, 2023 News Comments Off on Go Betty Go Make Triumphant Return with New Track + Video ‘Keep Up’ – Watch

RELEASE – For the past two decades, Go Betty Go have emphatically established themselves as one of punk rock’s most exciting forces. A gloriously rough-and-tumble sound with melodic aggression, they bring a rich and engaging […]

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The Baseball Project Hits a Home Run with Both Sports and Music Fans Alike

September 24, 2023 News Comments Off on The Baseball Project Hits a Home Run with Both Sports and Music Fans Alike

The Baseball Project Teregram Ballroom September 20, 2023 By DAN MACINTOSH LOS ANGELES, CA – Two of the most passionate people groups on planet earth are rock music fans and sports fans. There’s a variety […]

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Draag, Goon and Death Valley Girls Among Bewitching Bands at Lodge Room – Review

September 19, 2023 News Comments Off on Draag, Goon and Death Valley Girls Among Bewitching Bands at Lodge Room – Review

Photos and Review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – The Witching Hours celebrated their 10th anniversary at the Lodge Room on Sunday night. For those who don’t know, The Witching Hours is the brainchild […]

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Spinal Tap Bassist Derek Smalls Returns with Single ‘Must Crush Barbie’ – Listen

September 14, 2023 News Comments Off on Spinal Tap Bassist Derek Smalls Returns with Single ‘Must Crush Barbie’ – Listen

Release – Derek Smalls, the bassist of the legendary heavy metal band Spinal Tap, is back, this time with his sights set on the 2023 movie phenomenon, Barbie. Smalls drops his first track in five […]

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Carl Baldassare, ‘Professor Of Classic Rock’ Drops Upbeat Track, ‘A Little Bit Of Heaven’

September 10, 2023 News Comments Off on Carl Baldassare, ‘Professor Of Classic Rock’ Drops Upbeat Track, ‘A Little Bit Of Heaven’

Release – Carl Baldassarre, the “Professor Of Classic Rock,” has just released an upbeat new lyric video for “A Little Bit Of Heaven,” off his forthcoming album, Grand Boulevard. The song features the lead vocals […]

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Jimmy Buffett Dies at 76; Musician Made ‘Margaritaville’ a Real Place for People

September 2, 2023 News Comments Off on Jimmy Buffett Dies at 76; Musician Made ‘Margaritaville’ a Real Place for People

Jimmy Buffett, who made a hotel, restaurant and lifestyle dynasty out of his hit song, “Margaritaville,” has passed away at 76. The 1977 song, “Margaritaville” inspired more than just a laid-back boogie on the dance […]

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Live Review: Boris + Melvins Cue the Magic at The Belasco for ‘Twins of Evil’ Tour

August 28, 2023 News Comments Off on Live Review: Boris + Melvins Cue the Magic at The Belasco for ‘Twins of Evil’ Tour

Boris and Melvins With Mr. Phylzzz Twins of Evil Tour The Belasco Theatre Photos + Review by JULIE ANN SHAW LOS ANGELES – I was lucky enough to be at the opening night of the […]

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Duran Duran’s Timeless Charm Thrills Fans at North Island Credit Union Amphitheater

August 27, 2023 News Comments Off on Duran Duran’s Timeless Charm Thrills Fans at North Island Credit Union Amphitheater

Duran Duran North Island Credit Union Amphitheater – San Diego w/ Bastille and Nile Rodgers and Chic Photos and Review by SYLVIA BORGO SAN DIEGO – In a testament to their enduring legacy, Duran Duran […]

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Miley Cyrus, The Glorious Sons, GUM, Drop Reflective End-of-Summer Releases

August 25, 2023 News Comments Off on Miley Cyrus, The Glorious Sons, GUM, Drop Reflective End-of-Summer Releases

Miley Cyrus, The Glorious Sons and GUM are among the musicians who this week drop new tracks that have an introspective feel, looking back but powering onward. The end-of-summer releases give insights into what’s ahead […]

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Release: Feelies Release ‘Rock N Roll’ from Upcoming Live Album ‘Some Kinda Love’

August 24, 2023 News Comments Off on Release: Feelies Release ‘Rock N Roll’ from Upcoming Live Album ‘Some Kinda Love’

New Jersey-based Indie-rock pioneers, the Feelies, are releasing “Rock N Roll,” the first single from their seventh album, Some Kinda Love, their first-ever live album. Some Kinda Love features their performance of an extensive retrospective […]

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Cher’s Former Miami Mansion Listed for $42.5 Million

August 15, 2023 News Comments Off on Cher’s Former Miami Mansion Listed for $42.5 Million

Top Ten Real Estate Deals – A Miami mansion once owned by Cher is back on the market and lists for $42.5 million. Cher has had remarkable success in entertainment and in real estate. She […]

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The Call to Finish and Release ‘The Lost Tapes’ Recordings from Deep in The Vaults

August 10, 2023 News Comments Off on The Call to Finish and Release ‘The Lost Tapes’ Recordings from Deep in The Vaults

By DONNA BALANCIA The Call are in a Sausalito, Calif., studio to finish and release archived recordings from the vaults, band members said Thursday. Tentatively titled The Lost Tapes, the new studio album will feature […]

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Review: Cheap Trick Passes Torch to the Next Generation in Impressive Show at OC Fair

August 10, 2023 News Comments Off on Review: Cheap Trick Passes Torch to the Next Generation in Impressive Show at OC Fair

Cheap Trick Pacific Amphitheatre August 7, 2023 Review by DAN MACINTOSH Photos by MIGUEL VASCONCELLOS COSTA MESA, CA – These days, the touring band Cheap Trick has become a bit of a family affair. In […]

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RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80

August 10, 2023 News Comments Off on RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80

Robbie Robertson, who wrote, and recorded with The Band, “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,” has passed away at 80, his manager said. The prolific Robertson, a Canadian, is credited with helping to usher […]

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Release: The Ocean Blue Opens ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ Again, Drops New Video + Track

August 7, 2023 News Comments Off on Release: The Ocean Blue Opens ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ Again, Drops New Video + Track

Release – The Ocean Blue will re-release their first major label album, Davy Jones’ Locker via Korda Records on Aug. 25. “It is our first truly independent release, and the first record we did entirely […]

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The Coffinshakers Give a ‘Grave’ Warning with New Music Video, ‘Reverends Of Doom’

August 4, 2023 News Comments Off on The Coffinshakers Give a ‘Grave’ Warning with New Music Video, ‘Reverends Of Doom’

The Coffinshakers remind listeners to beware of the living dead in their hauntingly good music video, “Reverends Of Doom,” from their upcoming album Graves, Release Your Dead. The song is a “grave” warning about the […]

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Coco Montoya Drops ‘I Was Wrong’ off Upcoming Album ‘Writing On The Wall’

August 1, 2023 News Comments Off on Coco Montoya Drops ‘I Was Wrong’ off Upcoming Album ‘Writing On The Wall’

Release – Renowned blues-rock guitarist, singer and songwriter Coco Montoya will release “I Was Wrong,” the first single from his upcoming album, Writing On The Wall, via Alligator Records. “I Was Wrong” is a powerful […]

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Sons of Silver Wrap Up Recording on New Album to be Released in the Fall

July 31, 2023 News Comments Off on Sons of Silver Wrap Up Recording on New Album to be Released in the Fall

Release: Los Angeles-based Sons of Silver are wrapping up writing and recording the songs for their upcoming new album to be released later this year. For the new music, they have enlisted the help of […]

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Young Women Rockers Get Rock Education from Betty Blowtorch at the Whisky

July 27, 2023 News Comments Off on Young Women Rockers Get Rock Education from Betty Blowtorch at the Whisky

Photo Illustration + Words by Mimi B. WEST HOLLYWOOD – Sunday, a day known to be your day off. Maybe you sleep in, maybe you grab a bite to eat, or maybe you find yourself […]

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Release: Des Rocs Drops ‘I Am The Lightning’ Off Upcoming Album ‘Dream Machine’

July 26, 2023 News Comments Off on Release: Des Rocs Drops ‘I Am The Lightning’ Off Upcoming Album ‘Dream Machine’

Release: Des Rocs has unveiled “I Am The Lightning,” the third song to be pulled from his forthcoming sophomore album Dream Machine out August 25 via Sumerian Records. Produced by Alain Johannes (Queens of the […]

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Release: Lol Tolhurst x Budgie x Jacknife Lee Show ‘Los Angeles’ in New Light

July 25, 2023 News Comments Off on Release: Lol Tolhurst x Budgie x Jacknife Lee Show ‘Los Angeles’ in New Light

Release: Lol Tolhurst x Budgie x Jacknife Lee drop their debut album Los Angeles due out November 3 via Play It Again Sam. The 13 tracks on the album dive into freedom and slavery, beauty […]

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Releases: Brian Setzer, Nils Lofgren Albums Lead the New Music of the Week

July 21, 2023 News Comments Off on Releases: Brian Setzer, Nils Lofgren Albums Lead the New Music of the Week

Releases: Brian Setzer’s new album The Devil Always Collects is out Sept. 15 via Surfdog Records digitally, on CD and vinyl. The renowned rocker rolls out the album’s first track and video, “Girl On The […]

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Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl

July 19, 2023 News Comments Off on Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl

Sparks Hollywood Bowl July 16, 2023 Review by DAN MACINTOSH Photos by LUIS MORENO HOLLYWOOD — Eventually, most every important Los Angeles band plays the Hollywood Bowl. It’s sort of a regional rite of passage. […]

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