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Joseph Arthur, Peter Buck Create Arthur Buck Band, Sign With New West

February 15, 2018 News Comments Off on Joseph Arthur, Peter Buck Create Arthur Buck Band, Sign With New West

By JOHN DALY Joseph Arthur and Peter Buck, formerly of R.E.M., have formed the new band Arthur Buck The pair have just finished recording their debut album which will be released by New West Records. […]

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Smashing Pumpkins to Launch 36-City Reunion Tour

February 15, 2018 News Comments Off on Smashing Pumpkins to Launch 36-City Reunion Tour

Smashing Pumpkins Tour Kicks Off in Arizona on July 12 GRAMMY Award-winning, acclaimed alternative rock pioneers The Smashing Pumpkins today announced the Shiny And Oh So Bright Tour, their first tour in nearly 20 years […]

Ryan Adams drops Valentine's Day single - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
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Ryan Adams Drops New Song ‘Baby I Love You’

February 14, 2018 News Comments Off on Ryan Adams Drops New Song ‘Baby I Love You’

By JOHN DALY Ryan Adams has released a mid-February single called “Baby I Love You.” In a statement, Adams’ reps say the latest is a “song to one’s baby.” Check it out here:  

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By DONNA BALANCIA

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Car Seat Headrest Covers Devo’s ‘Uncontrollable Urge’

February 14, 2018 News Comments Off on EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Car Seat Headrest Covers Devo’s ‘Uncontrollable Urge’

By DONNA BALANCIA Car Seat Headrest, promoting their new album Twin Fantasy, made a tour stop at the Moroccan Lounge in downtown Los Angeles last night.  A ticket to see the super-popular band led by […]

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Pixies and Weezer Add Date to Tour: June 22 in West Palm Beach

February 14, 2018 News Comments Off on Pixies and Weezer Add Date to Tour: June 22 in West Palm Beach

By JOHN DALY Pixies and Weezer added a date to the summer tour: June 22 in West Palm Beach, Fla. The tour will wrap in Phoenix on Aug. 12. There is one Canada date, in Toronto […]

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Content Creators Coalition Takes Ad For Royalties on Pre-1972 Music

February 13, 2018 News Comments Off on Content Creators Coalition Takes Ad For Royalties on Pre-1972 Music

Content Creators Coalition’s (c3) has created a new advertisement to call awareness to the exploitation that exists related to pre-1972 recordings not receiving royalties. The campaign rallies artists and the broader music community around ending […]

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Doctor Striker to Bring Electro-Rock Therapy to So Cal Venues This Week

February 13, 2018 News Comments Off on Doctor Striker to Bring Electro-Rock Therapy to So Cal Venues This Week

It’s tough being the the leader of a cool, retro rock band and having to save the world at the same time. But that’s exactly the task at hand for the fearless Doctor Striker and […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Hot New Bands Emerge from First LA Rock Lottery

February 11, 2018 News Comments Off on Hot New Bands Emerge from First LA Rock Lottery

By DONNA BALANCIA The first LA Rock Lottery got off to a rousing start with five musical groups that represented some of the best in alternative, avant-garde and rock. That’s because the people involved came […]

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Spencer Robinson and The Wolf Spiders Weave Cool Music Web

February 11, 2018 News Comments Off on Spencer Robinson and The Wolf Spiders Weave Cool Music Web

By DONNA BALANCIA Spencer Robinson and the Wolf Spiders have been creating an intricate web of new music. The band, led by ex-Lords of Altamont bandmember Robinson, has released a new album, Beneath The Surface, […]

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LA Rock Lottery Draws Mike Watt, Mikal Cronin to Echo

February 9, 2018 News Comments Off on LA Rock Lottery Draws Mike Watt, Mikal Cronin to Echo

California Rockers Play First LA Rock Lottery By DONNA BALANCIA Mike Watt, Mikal Cronin, Petty Schemel and 22 other top musicians are giving their time to perform Saturday night at the first annual LA Rock […]

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VIDEO: Louise Goffin Drops Upbeat New Single, ‘Good Times Call’

February 9, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Louise Goffin Drops Upbeat New Single, ‘Good Times Call’

By DONNA BALANCIA Louise Goffin has released her latest song, “Good Times Call,” a fun and upbeat tune that’s in keeping with her theme of being strong no matter the odds. Goffin continues to be […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Photo Gallery from Girlschool Weekend at Bootleg

February 8, 2018 News Comments Off on Photo Gallery from Girlschool Weekend at Bootleg

Girlschool Weekend 2018: It’s a Woman’s World Photos By DONNA BALANCIA Headliners like Shirley Manson and with guests like Karen O the “mostly” female event brought out the best in modern women of all ages. […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

Revolushn Band Talks Music, SoCal Gigs at Molly Malone’s, Blacklight District

February 8, 2018 News Comments Off on Revolushn Band Talks Music, SoCal Gigs at Molly Malone’s, Blacklight District

By DONNA BALANCIA Revolushn has a unique approach to making music. The band blends hot electronic sounds with funk and a some old school style Rock N Roll.  Revolushn is known for its dynamic sound […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

VIDEO: Jesse Hughes of Eagles of Death Metal Plays Solo Set at Redwood

February 7, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Jesse Hughes of Eagles of Death Metal Plays Solo Set at Redwood

By DONNA BALANCIA Jesse Hughes is on the local circuit these days, making surprise visits to local bars and punk hangouts in his native Southern California. The renowned frontman from EODM took to the stage […]

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Rose Cora Perry and the Truth Untold Return to Rock and Roll with Tour

February 5, 2018 News Comments Off on Rose Cora Perry and the Truth Untold Return to Rock and Roll with Tour

Rose Cora Perry and The Truth Untold Return to Rock and Roll and Touring. […]

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VIDEO: Sheila E Sticks Up for Prince, Dazzles on Drums at Super Bowl

February 5, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Sheila E Sticks Up for Prince, Dazzles on Drums at Super Bowl

By DONNA BALANCIA Sheila E continues to honor Prince even two years after his death. The prolific drummer and member of the renowned musical Escovedo family of California stuck up for the Purple One, telling […]

Musicians

VIDEO: Shirley Manson – With Fiona Apple – Top Girlschool Night 2

February 4, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Shirley Manson – With Fiona Apple – Top Girlschool Night 2

By DONNA BALANCIA Shirley Manson led the Girlschool Choir on Saturday night to wrap a full day woman power at the Bootleg Theater. Amber Coffman, Lesser Pieces and Pinky Pinky impressed the hundreds of fans […]

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Girlschool Brings Out Karen O, Carrie Brownstein and The Kids for a Cause

February 3, 2018 News Comments Off on Girlschool Brings Out Karen O, Carrie Brownstein and The Kids for a Cause

Shirley Manson to Hit the Stage Tonight By DONNA BALANCIA Surprise guest Karen O, Carrie Brownstein and Best Coast came out to show support at the third annual Girlschool at the Bootleg. Karen O visited […]

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Alice Cooper Unhurt in Phoenix Car Accident

February 2, 2018 News Comments Off on Alice Cooper Unhurt in Phoenix Car Accident

By DONNA BALANCIA Alice Cooper was involved in a car accident in Phoenix yesterday but got away unscathed, the veteran rocker put out on his Twitter and Instagram accounts. “Had a car accident this afternoon […]

Musicians

San Diego shamROCK Celebrates 24th Year on March 17 in Gaslamp

February 2, 2018 News Comments Off on San Diego shamROCK Celebrates 24th Year on March 17 in Gaslamp

By JOHN DALY San Diego shamROCK celebrates its 24th year as San Diego’s Saint Patrick’s Day bash on Saturday, March 17 from 4 PM to midnight. Two hours extra have been added to celebrate longer. […]

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Bill Murray Brings Back Bell Bottoms for AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

January 31, 2018 News Comments Off on Bill Murray Brings Back Bell Bottoms for AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

By JOHN DALY On February 8, amateur-golfer extraordinaire Bill Murray will debut his Bill-Bottoms at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. At the same time, they’ll launch as the newest crowdfunding project on Betabrand.com. “Betabrand is […]

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Bruno Mars vs. Kendrick Gets Press, But Rolling Stones and Kraftwerk Also Got a GRAMMY

January 29, 2018 News Comments Off on Bruno Mars vs. Kendrick Gets Press, But Rolling Stones and Kraftwerk Also Got a GRAMMY

By DONNA BALANCIA In the midst of all the Bruno Mars GRAMMY press — he came away with six statuettes including Album of the Year — other popular artists were overlooked by the media. The […]

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VIDEO: Mike Campbell and Dirty Knobs Play Tribute to Tom Petty

January 29, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Mike Campbell and Dirty Knobs Play Tribute to Tom Petty

By DONNA BALANCIA Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs performed a tribute to Tom Petty at the Imperial Ball Saturday night. It was the first time the band has performed since the passing of Petty, […]

Musicians

Simon Stokes Feted by Friends Jello, Oliveri and Sean Wheeler

January 27, 2018 News Comments Off on Simon Stokes Feted by Friends Jello, Oliveri and Sean Wheeler

By DONNA BALANCIA Simon Stokes was feted the other night with a party that was beyond good. Jello Biafra, Terry Reid, Sean Wheeler and other top rockers gathered to sing some Simon songs and the […]

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NAMM: Fender Announces ‘American,’ ‘California’ and ‘Tim Armstrong’ Guitars

January 25, 2018 News Comments Off on NAMM: Fender Announces ‘American,’ ‘California’ and ‘Tim Armstrong’ Guitars

By JOHN DALY Fender Musical Instruments fired the first shot of the 2018 NAMM Show with a big announcement about its new lines of ‘American,’ ‘California’ guitars and line of pedals. Fender is launching The […]

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Mike Spent Drops Dark Video for Memorable Single ‘Sun Goes Gray’

January 25, 2018 News Comments Off on Mike Spent Drops Dark Video for Memorable Single ‘Sun Goes Gray’

DoGs Band, Richard Duguay and DNile Assist By DONNA BALANCIA Mike Spent has teamed with Loren Molinare, Tony Mateucci, Richard Duguay and DNile on a new video for the single “Sun Goes Gray.” The video […]

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