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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 […]

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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 […]

Alison Mosshart looks at Low Riders in Rise - Photo courtesy of AM and David James Swanson
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Alison Mosshart Highlights Low Riders in New Solo Track and Video ‘Rise’

April 10, 2020 News Comments Off on Alison Mosshart Highlights Low Riders in New Solo Track and Video ‘Rise’

By DONNA BALANCIA Alison Mosshart is really good at taking her unique experiences and transforming them into visual art and music that speaks to everyone. Mosshart makes her foray into the solo world with her […]

Legendary singer Lynn Anderson records rereleased - Courtesy of Lisa Sutton
New Music

Classic Albums by Country-Pop Sweetheart Lynn Anderson Remastered and Rereleased

April 8, 2020 News Comments Off on Classic Albums by Country-Pop Sweetheart Lynn Anderson Remastered and Rereleased

By DONNA BALANCIA Lynn Anderson fans can get high quality recordings of several of her most popular albums, which have been remastered and rereleased, including Singing My Song and Stay There Til I Get There. […]

The Latest

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 […]

The Latest

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 […]

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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
Reviews

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 […]

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 […]

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    Release: The Ocean Blue Opens ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ Again, Drops New Video + Track
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    Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl
    July 19, 2023 Comments Off on Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl
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Vintage Interviews

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