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VIDEO: Punk Pop Outfit Zebrahead to Release Album ‘Brain Invaders’

January 15, 2019 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Punk Pop Outfit Zebrahead to Release Album ‘Brain Invaders’

By JOHN DALY Zebrahead, the Orange County punk-pop outfit has released a new video, “All My Friends Are Nobodies,” off their forthcoming album, Brain Invaders. The new album was produced by the band and Paul […]

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Bikini Kill to Reunite and Play Shows in Los Angeles and New York

January 15, 2019 News Comments Off on Bikini Kill to Reunite and Play Shows in Los Angeles and New York

By JOHN DALY The influential women of the band Bikini Kill announced they will reunite to play a few shows this spring in Los Angeles and New York City. Kathleen Hanna, Kathi Wilcox, Tobi Vail […]

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Musicians

Update: Music Icon Jose Feliciano Joins Jimmy Fallon for ‘Tonight Show’ in Puerto Rico

January 15, 2019 News Comments Off on Update: Music Icon Jose Feliciano Joins Jimmy Fallon for ‘Tonight Show’ in Puerto Rico

By DONNA BALANCIA Jose Feliciano whose haunting 1968 cover of “Light My Fire” set the world ablaze in a simpler time, guests on Jimmy Fallon’s special “Tonight Show” episode from Puerto Rico. The show is […]

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Brian Wilson, Bob Weir, Willie Nelson Top BeachLife Festival in Redondo May 3-5

January 14, 2019 News Comments Off on Brian Wilson, Bob Weir, Willie Nelson Top BeachLife Festival in Redondo May 3-5

By JOHN DALY Brian Wilson, Bob Weir and Willie Nelson top a star-studded lineup for the inaugural BeachLife Festival in Redondo Beach, May 3-5. The fest celebrates — what else — the beach, and features […]

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Musicians

Video: Bob Mould Leaves His Legendary Punk Footprints In ‘Berlin’

January 14, 2019 News 1

By DONNA BALANCIA Bob Mould has been living in Berlin and has released a new video “letter” about his experience called “Berlin.” His album Sunshine Rock will be released on Feb. 8 on Merge Records. […]

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Classic Rock

Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx Finds ‘Shout at The Devil’ Demo in His Closet Saturday

January 12, 2019 News 2

By DONNA BALANCIA It’s amazing what you’ll find in your closet, so imagine if you’re Nikki Sixx of Mötley Crüe. On Instagram Saturday, the famous Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx showed fans some long-lost items he retrieved from […]

Musicians

The California Rocker Video Playlist: The Damned, Fur Dixon, Katey Sagal and Iggy Pop

January 12, 2019 News Comments Off on The California Rocker Video Playlist: The Damned, Fur Dixon, Katey Sagal and Iggy Pop

California Rocker Staff Picks California Rocker staff has assembled the latest video playlist of “Cool Tunes” covering mostly punk and alternative music old and new. With selections ranging from The Damned and Peaches to Fur […]

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Musicians

VIDEO: Pond Picks ‘Daisy’ as Lead Single for New Album ‘Tasmania’

January 10, 2019 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Pond Picks ‘Daisy’ as Lead Single for New Album ‘Tasmania’

By DONNA BALANCIA Australia-based Pond has a lot to say about environmental and cultural stewardship and are doing so through the video “Daisy” out today and the new album, Tasmania due March 1. The new […]

Reviews

Dead Friends 46 Capture OC Punk Feel with Aptly Named Album ‘Hardcore’ 

January 10, 2019 News Comments Off on Dead Friends 46 Capture OC Punk Feel with Aptly Named Album ‘Hardcore’ 

By JOHN DALY Dead Friends 46 calls it like it is. There’s no mistaking the genre of music on their new album called Hardcore. Orange-County, Calif.-based Dead Friends 46 were formed in 2015 by hardcore-punk […]

Musicians

‘Bird Box’ Writer and Band Release Compelling Album ‘Quiet Riots’

January 9, 2019 News Comments Off on ‘Bird Box’ Writer and Band Release Compelling Album ‘Quiet Riots’

By DONNA BALANCIA You don’t have to wear a blindfold to appreciate the new music by “Bird Box” writer Josh Malerman and his band. Malerman and The High Strung have released a great, 13-track album […]

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Billie Eilish Releases Video ‘When I Was Older’ Inspired by Film ‘Roma’

January 9, 2019 News Comments Off on Billie Eilish Releases Video ‘When I Was Older’ Inspired by Film ‘Roma’

By DONNA BALANCIA It’s no surprise which film of 2018 Billie Eilish likes best going into awards season, and apparently it’s “Roma.” Eilish has released a video called “When I Was Older (Music Inspired by […]

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VIDEO: Catfish and the Bottlemen Release ‘Longshot,’ Play LA in March

January 8, 2019 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Catfish and the Bottlemen Release ‘Longshot,’ Play LA in March

By JOHN DALY Welsh indie rock band Catfish and the Bottlemen have released the single “Longshot” along with sweeping video of the rocky seaside of Northern England. “Longshot” is one of the most beautifully shot […]

Musicians

Macy Gray, Lisa Loeb and Nita Strauss to be Honored at She Rocks Awards During NAMM

January 7, 2019 News Comments Off on Macy Gray, Lisa Loeb and Nita Strauss to be Honored at She Rocks Awards During NAMM

By JOHN DALY Macy Gray, Lisa Loeb and Nita Strauss are among the honorees at the 2019 She Rocks Awards at House of Blues Anaheim Friday, Jan. 25. Honorees will perform throughout the evening. Kicking […]

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Music Movies ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ ‘Green Book’ and ‘Star Is Born’ Win Golden Globes

January 6, 2019 News Comments Off on Music Movies ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ ‘Green Book’ and ‘Star Is Born’ Win Golden Globes

By DONNA BALANCIA “Bohemian Rhapsody” took Best Motion Picture, Drama, and its star Rami Malek secured the Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama, at The Golden Globe Awards Sunday night at The Beverly Hilton. […]

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Alice Cooper Spends New Year’s Eve with Lynda Carter, Steven Tyler in Hawaii

January 4, 2019 News Comments Off on Alice Cooper Spends New Year’s Eve with Lynda Carter, Steven Tyler in Hawaii

By JOHN DALY Alice Cooper spent New Year’s Eve in Hawaii with his family and best pals including Lynda Carter and Steven Tyler. Cooper posted a posed New Year’s Eve photo on his Instagram account, […]

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Record Preview: New Flesh Eaters Album, ‘I Used To Be Pretty’ Has Plenty of Bite

January 3, 2019 News 1

By DONNA BALANCIA The Flesh Eaters sound better than ever and are looking good too with the new album I Used to Be Pretty.  Dave Alvin, John Doe, DJ Bonebrake, Bill Bateman, Steve Berlin and […]

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Musicians

Childish Gambino, Tame Impala, Ariana Grande to Headline Coachella 2019

January 2, 2019 News 1

By JOHN DALY Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival returns to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, Calif., for two weekends: April 12th – 14th and April 19th – 21st.  Childish Gambino, Tame Impala and […]

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Dan MacIntosh: New Year’s Eve With Ozzy Osbourne and Ozzfest a Rock Revival

January 1, 2019 News Comments Off on Dan MacIntosh: New Year’s Eve With Ozzy Osbourne and Ozzfest a Rock Revival

By DAN MACINTOSH INGLEWOOD, CA – When fans gathered on New Year’s Eve for Ozzy Osbourne’s reboot of Ozzfest, which had its genesis in the 90s, they were indeed partying like it was 1999. Metal […]

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Bruce Campbell Says He’s Hosting ‘Ripley’s Believe It Or Not’ on Travel Channel

December 31, 2018 News Comments Off on Bruce Campbell Says He’s Hosting ‘Ripley’s Believe It Or Not’ on Travel Channel

By DONNA BALANCIA Bruce Campbell announced on Countdown Entertainment’s Times Square Network Monday night he would host a modern version of Ripley’s Believe it Or Not on TV for The Travel Channel. Campbell is known […]

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Live Reviews

Steven Adler and His Band Adler’s Appetite Rev Up Fans at the Whisky A Go-Go

December 31, 2018 News Comments Off on Steven Adler and His Band Adler’s Appetite Rev Up Fans at the Whisky A Go-Go

By DONNA BALANCIA Steven Adler brought his band Adler’s Appetite to the Whisky A Go-Go, topping a full night of Rock N Roll Sunday. The former Guns N’ Roses drummer Adler and his band Adler’s […]

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Musicians

Watch Lady Gaga Breathe New Life into Las Vegas with Hi-Tech Show ‘Enigma’

December 30, 2018 News Comments Off on Watch Lady Gaga Breathe New Life into Las Vegas with Hi-Tech Show ‘Enigma’

By DONNA BALANCIA Lady Gaga may have just become the new darling of Las Vegas. In an elaborate, animated and interactive hi-tech show, Gaga even tops her own soaring standards, taking guests on a mind-blowing […]

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Musicians

Peter Frampton to Receive Les Paul Innovation Award at NAMM Show 2019

December 30, 2018 News 1

By JOHN DALY Peter Frampton will receive the Les Paul Innovation Award at the 34th annual NAMM Technical Excellence and Creativity Awards on Jan. 26 in Anaheim. The TEC Awards event is a highlight of the annual NAMM […]

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By DAN MACINTOSH

Dan MacIntosh Review: Rhett Miller Gets Real with ‘The Messenger’

December 29, 2018 News Comments Off on Dan MacIntosh Review: Rhett Miller Gets Real with ‘The Messenger’

By DAN MACINTOSH A Rhett Miller solo album isn’t all that different from an Old 97’s release (he’s the group’s front man and primary songwriter), only there’s probably a little less country twang to it. […]

Musicians

Brian Wilson Delivers a Gift with ‘Christmas Album Live’ at Cerritos Center for Performing Arts

December 28, 2018 News Comments Off on Brian Wilson Delivers a Gift with ‘Christmas Album Live’ at Cerritos Center for Performing Arts

By DAN MACINTOSH The first few songs into Brian Wilson’s The Christmas Album Live concert were awkward and – truth be told – just a bit creepy. Wilson, who required help walking to, and sitting […]

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Holiday Cheer: Rarely Seen Photos Surface of Joy Division’s Ian Curtis at Christmas Party

December 26, 2018 News Comments Off on Holiday Cheer: Rarely Seen Photos Surface of Joy Division’s Ian Curtis at Christmas Party

By DONNA BALANCIA A new discovery of a vintage photo of Ian Curtis has emerged on social media, but some fans of Joy Division are not buying it. UK Radio personality Geoff Lloyd shared what […]

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Original Van Halen Lineup Rumored to Reunite for Stadium Tour in 2019

December 26, 2018 News Comments Off on Original Van Halen Lineup Rumored to Reunite for Stadium Tour in 2019

By JOHN DALY The original members of Van Halen could be reuniting for a major stadium and arena tour in 2019, according to several reports. It would be the first time with the original lineup […]

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Classic US Rocker Reviews

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    Lauren Ruth Ward Brings Heaven to The Echo with ‘Well, Hell’
    January 9, 2018 Comments Off on Lauren Ruth Ward Brings Heaven to The Echo with ‘Well, Hell’
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    Review: Holidays Heat Up As Nick Waterhouse, Sad Girl and Cutty Flam Band Rock The Regent Theater
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    July 12, 2026 Comments Off on Anne Richmond Boston Makes Listeners Happy with ‘New’ Album, 30 Years in the Making
  • British Punk’s Prolific Colin Newman: The Band Wire is Not Just Some Heritage Group from The 1970s
    April 4, 2017 Comments Off on British Punk’s Prolific Colin Newman: The Band Wire is Not Just Some Heritage Group from The 1970s
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    Michael Franti and Spearhead’s ‘Soulrocker’ Tour Brings Love to the Pacific Amphitheatre
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  • Deep Purple Release Video for Title Track of Latest Album, ‘Splat!’ – Watch Here
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  • 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
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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
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    April 28, 2023 Comments Off on Inspirational Smitty The Creator Rises from the Streets of Little Haiti to Global Fame
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    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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    Little Caesar And The Rise of Biker Rock: Interview With Ron Young
    June 2, 2015 Comments Off on Little Caesar And The Rise of Biker Rock: Interview With Ron Young
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    The Cure Drop ‘Warsong (Chino Moreno Remix)’ off Upcoming ‘Mixes Of A Lost World’
    May 2, 2025 Comments Off on The Cure Drop ‘Warsong (Chino Moreno Remix)’ off Upcoming ‘Mixes Of A Lost World’
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    Rock Photogs Heather Harris and Markus Cuff: Let Your Lens Find The Truth
    May 12, 2015 Comments Off on Rock Photogs Heather Harris and Markus Cuff: Let Your Lens Find The Truth
  • Dickey Betts, The Blasters and Flamin’ Groovies Get RSD Black Friday Releases
    October 4, 2024 Comments Off on Dickey Betts, The Blasters and Flamin’ Groovies Get RSD Black Friday Releases
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    Live Aid Concerts Get 40th Commemoration on Radio Station WXPN
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  • Bill Murray with Blood Brothers and Jimmy Vivino to Play Shows in Chicago, SF, NY, More
    December 21, 2024 Comments Off on Bill Murray with Blood Brothers and Jimmy Vivino to Play Shows in Chicago, SF, NY, More
  • Iggy Pop Wraps Tour - Photo by Paul McAlpine
    Iggy Pop Shows No Signs of ‘Shutdown’ with Tour Finale at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.
    October 2, 2025 Comments Off on Iggy Pop Shows No Signs of ‘Shutdown’ with Tour Finale at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.

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