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The Chicks Make Their Return with ‘Gaslighter’ Just When We Needed Them

August 16, 2020 News Comments Off on The Chicks Make Their Return with ‘Gaslighter’ Just When We Needed Them

By DAN MACINTOSH If all you know about Gaslighter, the new album by The Chicks (formerly Dixie Chicks), is the song – and overly social justice warrior-y accompanying video – “March March,” you might assume […]

Alison Mosshart Sound Wheel
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Alison Mosshart Rolls with ‘Sound Wheel,’ an Ode to Automotive Bliss

August 14, 2020 News Comments Off on Alison Mosshart Rolls with ‘Sound Wheel,’ an Ode to Automotive Bliss

By AVA LIVERSIDGE Alison Mosshart, a name previously heard in association with The Kills, Dead Weather, and, simply, Jack White, all key players in the resurgence of alt-rock, is now a force all on her […]

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Interview: Andy Crofts Pursues his Passions With Music, Photography and Podcast

August 10, 2020 News Comments Off on Interview: Andy Crofts Pursues his Passions With Music, Photography and Podcast

The Moons’ New video for ‘Today’ Out Now By SYLVIA BORGO Andy Crofts is taking the time to pursue all his passions: Music, photography and interviews via his podcast. With a new video out, called […]

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Arsun Sorrenti Track ‘Lay Me Down’ Blends Indie and Alt-Americana for New Sound

August 9, 2020 News Comments Off on Arsun Sorrenti Track ‘Lay Me Down’ Blends Indie and Alt-Americana for New Sound

By AVA LIVERSIDGE Arsun Sorrenti, the 19-year-old energizing a unique neofolk rock scene, just released a new single “Lay Me Down.” Despite having only a few EPs and singles in his arsenal of work, Arsun still […]

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The Knitts Drop ‘Dimensions’ and Give People New Perspectives

August 8, 2020 News Comments Off on The Knitts Drop ‘Dimensions’ and Give People New Perspectives

By JOHN DALY The Knitts offer a range of perspectives with their new track and accompanying video called “Dimensions.” The California band gets the point across: We’ve likely all been going through different stages for […]

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Review: Fontaines D.C. Breathe Life Into Inspiring Punk Album, ‘A Hero’s Death’

August 6, 2020 News Comments Off on Review: Fontaines D.C. Breathe Life Into Inspiring Punk Album, ‘A Hero’s Death’

By DAN MACINTOSH Dublin’s Fontaines D.C. has been described as a post-punk revival band, and A Hero’s Death, its second full-length album, is a strong collection of impassioned, punk-inspired Rock N Roll. Lead singer Grian Chatten […]

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Taylor Swift Lets Her Most Personal Feelings Shine with Newest Gem, ‘Folklore’

August 2, 2020 News Comments Off on Taylor Swift Lets Her Most Personal Feelings Shine with Newest Gem, ‘Folklore’

By DAN MACINTOSH In today’s music world, where ‘the record album’ has been so severely devalued, every Taylor Swift full-length release is an event. Taylor doesn’t just create and release albums, but each time she […]

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The Rolling Stones Give Us a Gift with Well-Timed Release of ‘Scarlet’ Featuring Jimmy Page

July 30, 2020 News Comments Off on The Rolling Stones Give Us a Gift with Well-Timed Release of ‘Scarlet’ Featuring Jimmy Page

Review by AVA LIVERSIDGE In 1973, at the height of their established Rock N’ Roll royalty, The Rolling Stones released Goats Head Soup, an album leaving no territory uncharted. The album made expansive contributions to […]

Divine Horsemen
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The California Rocker Playlist: Rev Up Road Music with Divine Horsemen, The Cure, Liam Gallagher

July 30, 2020 News Comments Off on The California Rocker Playlist: Rev Up Road Music with Divine Horsemen, The Cure, Liam Gallagher

Edited by JOHN DALY The California Rocker Playlist for summer features songs that help you escape back to life as we used to know it. The Cure, The Clash and Divine Horsemen represent some vintage […]

Randy Travis in 2013 - File photo by Larry Darling
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Listen to Newly Released Randy Travis Single ‘Fool’s Love Affair’

July 29, 2020 News Comments Off on Listen to Newly Released Randy Travis Single ‘Fool’s Love Affair’

By JOHN DALY Randy Travis has released a never-before-heard single “Fool’s Love Affair.” It is the first newly discovered single by Travis since his 2013 stroke. It is released on the 35th anniversary of Travis’ […]

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Concerts In Your Car Promoter: Drive-In Shows Draw Third Eye Blind, Sublime With Rome, Fitz and the Tantrums

July 24, 2020 News Comments Off on Concerts In Your Car Promoter: Drive-In Shows Draw Third Eye Blind, Sublime With Rome, Fitz and the Tantrums

By DONNA BALANCIA Vincenzo Giammanco, founder and CEO of CBF Productions is bringing back the drive-in, only this time around it’s musicians on the big screen and not movies. Giammanco and his team are known for […]

Charley Crockett to release Welcome to Hard Times - Photo by Bobby Cochran
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Charley Crockett Helps Us Through ‘Hard Times’ with Moving Track ‘Don’t Cry’

July 23, 2020 News Comments Off on Charley Crockett Helps Us Through ‘Hard Times’ with Moving Track ‘Don’t Cry’

By DONNA BALANCIA Charley Crockett, who represents the future of modern country music, gives hope with his latest track and accompanying video, called “Don’t Cry.” “Don’t Cry” is an appropriately timed release off Crockett’s new […]

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Ryan Hamilton Meets his ‘Ghosts’ Across the Miles with ‘Nowhere To Go But Everywhere’

July 23, 2020 News Comments Off on Ryan Hamilton Meets his ‘Ghosts’ Across the Miles with ‘Nowhere To Go But Everywhere’

Edited by JOHN DALY Ryan Hamilton and The Harlequin Ghosts will release their new album Nowhere To Go But Everywhere on September 18th via Wicked Cool Records. The album’s first single “Jesus and John Lennon,” […]

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Review: The Pretenders ‘Hate for Sale’ Album a Great Work of Love for Music Fans

July 21, 2020 News Comments Off on Review: The Pretenders ‘Hate for Sale’ Album a Great Work of Love for Music Fans

By DAN MACINTOSH There are moments during The Pretenders’ new Hate for Sale album that conjure up ghosts of past Chrissie Hynde moments. Particularly “The Buzz,” which, with its distinctive guitar riff, sounds like a […]

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Emitt Rhodes, Beloved Pop Musician, Passes at 70

July 20, 2020 News Comments Off on Emitt Rhodes, Beloved Pop Musician, Passes at 70

Edited by JOHN DALY Emitt Rhodes, whose endearing contributions to pop and power pop left a lingering impression on musicians and fans around the world, passed away at 70. Rhodes was born in Decatur, Ill. […]

Lee Greenwood God Bless the USA Tops Billboard Chart
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Lee Greenwood’s ‘God Bless the USA’ Takes Billboard’s Top Honors

July 19, 2020 News Comments Off on Lee Greenwood’s ‘God Bless the USA’ Takes Billboard’s Top Honors

By JOHN DALY Lee Greenwood took 36 years to get there, but he topped Billboard Magazine’s Digital Song Sales Chart with his classic “God Bless the USA.” Greenwood’s patriotic tune from 1984 has been reimagined […]

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Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs Take Us Into Familiar Territory with ‘Warzone’

July 16, 2020 News Comments Off on Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs Take Us Into Familiar Territory with ‘Warzone’

By JOHN DALY The Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs show that those who don’t remember the battles of the past are condemned to repeat them with their track and video for “Warzone.” Rock N Roll will definitely stay […]

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Movie Club Pays Tribute to LA’s Independent Music Venues with Video for ‘Driftwood’

July 9, 2020 News Comments Off on Movie Club Pays Tribute to LA’s Independent Music Venues with Video for ‘Driftwood’

By JOHN DALY Movie Club the band shows its support for the independent venues with its latest video for the track “Driftwood,” in which the duo performs at a cool selection of clubs. The Mint, […]

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A Rainbow of Diversity Created California’s Legendary Music Scene – A Timeline

July 9, 2020 News Comments Off on A Rainbow of Diversity Created California’s Legendary Music Scene – A Timeline

By DONNA BALANCIA California has a remarkably diverse music history that dates back from the ancient Indigenous times through today’s Alternative and Hip Hop sounds. History illustrates that The Golden State has always been ahead […]

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to be Aired on HBO on Nov. 7

July 8, 2020 News Comments Off on Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to be Aired on HBO on Nov. 7

Edited by JOHN DALY The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation has announced that this year it will replace its annual live Induction Ceremony with an HBO special honoring this year’s Inductees.  The program […]

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Khruangbin May Be From Houston, But ‘Mordechai’ Offers More than Slick Sound

July 7, 2020 News Comments Off on Khruangbin May Be From Houston, But ‘Mordechai’ Offers More than Slick Sound

By DAN MACINTOSH Learning that Khruangbin is from Houston, Texas, feels like discovering how the “they-must-be-English” Spoon is also from Texas. The plant life just doesn’t fit with its environment. Not an obvious fit, though […]

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Exclusive Interview: Dan Mangan Talks ‘Nice’ About Music, and Charity, Side Door

July 4, 2020 News Comments Off on Exclusive Interview: Dan Mangan Talks ‘Nice’ About Music, and Charity, Side Door

Interview by SYLVIA BORGO Dan Mangan has spent his time well over the last few months, as reflected in his music and his charity that helps others, called Side Door. SB: Dan, these are crazy […]

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Review: Cocktails Revive Alt-Pop Sound with Album ‘Catastrophic Entertainment’

July 2, 2020 News Comments Off on Review: Cocktails Revive Alt-Pop Sound with Album ‘Catastrophic Entertainment’

By JOHN DALY Cocktails smash the alternative pop genre with their latest album Catastrophic Entertainment, which puts a high-energy spin on the challenges we face today. There is a Clash-like sound to the band, which […]

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Review: The Jayhawks Album XOXO Gives The Hugs and Kisses Needed Today

June 30, 2020 News Comments Off on Review: The Jayhawks Album XOXO Gives The Hugs and Kisses Needed Today

By DAN MACINTOSH Accompanying press material for The Jayhawks’ XOXO album highlights its uniquely collaborative nature, as the album features more writing and lead vocals from members Marc Perlman, Karen Groberg and Tim O’Reagan than […]

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The Growlers Make Us Yearn for Normalcy With Bizarre Video ‘Dream World’

June 26, 2020 News Comments Off on The Growlers Make Us Yearn for Normalcy With Bizarre Video ‘Dream World’

By JOHN DALY The Growlers bring good memories and a classic pop song with their latest track and accompanying video for “Dream World.” Brooks Nielsen and the band make it apparent we clearly took for […]

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Review: Perfume Genius Album ‘Set My Heart on Fire Immediately’ a Slow Burn

June 23, 2020 News Comments Off on Review: Perfume Genius Album ‘Set My Heart on Fire Immediately’ a Slow Burn

By DAN MACINTOSH Mike Hadreas, who performs under the name Perfume Genius, has released his fifth album. Although this Perfume Genius is a darling of the alternative music scene, Set My Heart on Fire Immediately […]

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California Rocker®

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    October 13, 2026 Comments Off on Tinlicker ‘Moves’ the Audience With Dazzling Audio-Visual Performance in Los Angeles
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    October 11, 2026 Comments Off on Wednesday Week Reunites With Live Shows, an EP of Beloved Covers + New Video – Watch
  • Sass Jordan, Rock Vocalist, Songwriter, and ‘Irreplaceable Being of Light ,’ Passes at 65
    October 5, 2026 Comments Off on Sass Jordan, Rock Vocalist, Songwriter, and ‘Irreplaceable Being of Light ,’ Passes at 65
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    Castle Rat Rocks Tunes of Ancient Lore in Support of New Album ‘The Bestiary’
    October 4, 2026 Comments Off on Castle Rat Rocks Tunes of Ancient Lore in Support of New Album ‘The Bestiary’
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    September 28, 2026 Comments Off on Sébastien Tellier Delivers French Flavor to the Fans in Support of Album ‘Kiss The Beast’

Classic US Rocker Reviews

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    Professor & The Madman Track ‘Tolerant World’ Highlights New Album, ‘Dreamworld’
    July 10, 2026 Comments Off on Professor & The Madman Track ‘Tolerant World’ Highlights New Album, ‘Dreamworld’
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    No Longer The Little ‘Brokechella,’ BROKE LA Fest Grows into its New Name
    April 23, 2016 Comments Off on No Longer The Little ‘Brokechella,’ BROKE LA Fest Grows into its New Name
  • Cheetah Chrome Snarls His Way Through SoCal Swing at Whisky A Go-Go and Alex’s Bar in Long Beach
    February 17, 2017 Comments Off on Cheetah Chrome Snarls His Way Through SoCal Swing at Whisky A Go-Go and Alex’s Bar in Long Beach
  • The Gonzo crew performed a one-off show in Hermosa Beach - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
    VIDEO: Check Out Gonzo From Tribal Seeds Live at The Standing Room in Hermosa Beach
    January 14, 2017 Comments Off on VIDEO: Check Out Gonzo From Tribal Seeds Live at The Standing Room in Hermosa Beach
  • Yo Yo Ma - Photo © 2016 Craig Hammons
    Hammons Reviews: Yo Yo Ma and Friends Show at Hollywood Bowl Brings Music Worlds Together
    August 27, 2016 Comments Off on Hammons Reviews: Yo Yo Ma and Friends Show at Hollywood Bowl Brings Music Worlds Together

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  • Deep Purple Release Video for Title Track of Latest Album, ‘Splat!’ – Watch Here
    October 23, 2026 Comments Off on Deep Purple Release Video for Title Track of Latest Album, ‘Splat!’ – Watch Here
  • Blondie Drops Single ‘Spectral Eyes,’ First Track off Upcoming Album ‘High Noon’
    October 15, 2026 Comments Off on Blondie Drops Single ‘Spectral Eyes,’ First Track off Upcoming Album ‘High Noon’
  • Sébastien Tellier Delivers French Flavor to the Fans in Support of Album ‘Kiss The Beast’
    September 28, 2026 Comments Off on Sébastien Tellier Delivers French Flavor to the Fans in Support of Album ‘Kiss The Beast’

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East Coast Rocker

  • Long Island Music and Entertainment and Hall of Fame Hosts Second Annual Music Film Fest
    August 28, 2026 Comments Off on Long Island Music and Entertainment and Hall of Fame Hosts Second Annual Music Film Fest
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    Young The Giant, Valerie June, to Perform at Annapolis Songwriters Fest in September
    July 22, 2026 Comments Off on Young The Giant, Valerie June, to Perform at Annapolis Songwriters Fest in September
  • The Amish Outlaws rock the crowds - Photo by Donna Balancia
    The Amish Outlaws Kick Off the Summer in Rowdy Style at Dewey Beach
    May 30, 2023 Comments Off on The Amish Outlaws Kick Off the Summer in Rowdy Style at Dewey Beach
  • Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
    April 28, 2023 Comments Off on Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
  • Lord Sonny The Unifier Makes Truth Creative with ‘America’s Newest Hitmaker’
    March 12, 2023 Comments Off on Lord Sonny The Unifier Makes Truth Creative with ‘America’s Newest Hitmaker’

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Vintage Interviews

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    Shep Gordon, Mike Myers Talk ‘Supermensch’ at Landmark Theatres
    November 13, 2014 Comments Off on Shep Gordon, Mike Myers Talk ‘Supermensch’ at Landmark Theatres
  • Chip Kinman and Ford Madox Ford release a new single, "Expect It" - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
    Punk Rock Legend Chip Kinman and his New Band, Ford Madox Ford, Release Single, Announce Tour
    June 9, 2016 Comments Off on Punk Rock Legend Chip Kinman and his New Band, Ford Madox Ford, Release Single, Announce Tour
  • Bob Weir is on tour with 'Blue Mountain' album - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
    Bob Weir, Co-Founder of The Grateful Dead, Passes Away Following Cancer Battle
    January 11, 2026 Comments Off on Bob Weir, Co-Founder of The Grateful Dead, Passes Away Following Cancer Battle
  • Cheap Trick Drop 21st Album ‘All Washed Up’ and Announce Tour Dates
    November 14, 2025 Comments Off on Cheap Trick Drop 21st Album ‘All Washed Up’ and Announce Tour Dates
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    Bob Ezrin Tells NAMM Attendees to be Precise on Music Terminology
    January 24, 2014 Comments Off on Bob Ezrin Tells NAMM Attendees to be Precise on Music Terminology
  • Woody Guthrie Comes Alive with New Double-LP ‘Woody At Home’ – Listen
    August 18, 2025 Comments Off on Woody Guthrie Comes Alive with New Double-LP ‘Woody At Home’ – Listen
  • Carly Simon Album ‘Comes In Waves’ Floats Themes of Creativity – Listen to Track ‘Howl’
    June 12, 2026 Comments Off on Carly Simon Album ‘Comes In Waves’ Floats Themes of Creativity – Listen to Track ‘Howl’

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