Musicians

Photos and review by MIMI BLANCHARD LOS ANGELES – The Golden Poppy Holiday Show at Hotel Ziggy played like a close-in, high-feel night where the room could actually hear artists think through their songs. Before […]

Rodrigo y Gabriela will mark the 20th anniversary of their self-titled 2006 debut album with a series of shows featuring the duo performing the collection in its entirety. The dates begin May 6 at Albuquerque, […]

Photos by ALYSON CAMUS LOS ANGELES – US Rocker captured several wins at the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards led by Alyson Camus who took home a first-place honor for her action photo of […]

David Byrne has announced another run of North American dates kicking off April 4 in Vancouver and concluding May 17 in Baltimore. Byrne will also perform at Big Ears Festival and Coachella Valley Music and […]

The second video/single from The Damned’s forthcoming rock covers album, NOT LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE, is out now. The track “See Emily Play” is a vibrant reinterpretation of Pink Floyd’s psychedelic classic and is accompanied by […]

Guns N’ Roses will hit the road again in the spring and summer 2026, with shows across Europe and the US, including performances at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., East Rutherford, N.J., and Las […]

Nashville-based rock outfit Laney Jones and the Spirits have released their self-titled debut album and share a video for the single “Bitch Year.” The band is fronted by Laney Jones and rounded out by her […]

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – One of the stronger November storms on record passed through Los Angeles on Saturday night, but inside The C.A.P.O. Center all was of good cheer. […]

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Hotel Mira walked out onto the Zebulon stage with Beastie Boys’ “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” playing over the speakers. The band, […]

Cheap Trick have released their 21st studio album, called “All Washed Up.” The group has also dropped a video for the track “The Riff That Won’t Quit.” The album, released via BMG, is available digitally […]

Joe Walsh will auction more than 800 of his beloved items, including guitars and amps, live at the Troubadour on Dec. 16 and 17 via Julien’s Auctions, it was announced. The event, which also includes […]

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – The Substance Fest took over the Belasco where eye liner and black leather was the rage for concert attendees. The Friday night fans showed their […]

LOS ANGELES – Cyndi Lauper and Jack White made acceptance speeches at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony that urged viewers to follow their dreams regardless of limitations. Highlights from the […]

“Brian Wilson: Live at the Roxy Theatre (25th Anniversary Edition)” is out now via Oglio Records—the first official Brian Wilson release since his passing on June 11, 2025. Captured over two sold-out nights in April […]

Jim Peterik & World Stage share the new single, “Between Two Fires (feat. Kevin Cronin),” taken from the upcoming album, “River of Music: The Power of Duets, Vol. 1.” The album is set for a […]

Philadelphia-based rock & roll artist Low Cut Connie released his emotive new single “Settle Down.” The song was written from the perspective of a parent who, while trying to raise children in modern America, witnesses […]

The Cure will hit the big screen this December with a film of the London concert for the album “Songs Of A Lost World.” “The Cure: The Show Of A Lost World” is being released […]

STAFF REPORT LOS ANGELES – The staffers of US Rocker have been honored with eight finalist designations in the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards, it was announced. US Rocker covers music and entertainment across […]

Photos and review by ALYSON CAMUS LOS ANGELES – Warren Zevon may have been dead for 22 years, but his music was fully alive at the United Theater in downtown Los Angeles. A plethora of […]

Philadelphia radio station WMMR announced the passing of radio legend Pierre Robert. Robert was found in his home on Wednesday, Oct. 29, by police, according to reports. WMMR posted a statement on the website. “We […]