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Review: Billy Harvey Memorializes Bassist Friend George Reiff with ‘The Arsonist’

October 26, 2018 News Comments Off on Review: Billy Harvey Memorializes Bassist Friend George Reiff with ‘The Arsonist’

By DONNA BALANCIA Billy Harvey took a sad time in his life and turned it into a collaborative work that will be remembered for years to come. The Arsonist, released today, is an achievement on […]

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Surfbort Shreds It Up at ‘Friendship Music’ LA Release Show, Launches Tour

October 22, 2018 News Comments Off on Surfbort Shreds It Up at ‘Friendship Music’ LA Release Show, Launches Tour

Photos by ANTHONY MEHLHAFF, Edited by DONNA BALANCIA The debut album for New York punk band Surfbort, called Friendship Music, will drop on Oct. 26.  So to celebrate, Surfbort put on a wild “pre-record release” show in […]

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David Byrne’s ‘True Stories’ Film Soundtrack To Be Available Nov. 23

October 17, 2018 News Comments Off on David Byrne’s ‘True Stories’ Film Soundtrack To Be Available Nov. 23

By DONNA BALANCIA The songs to David Byrne’s 1986 feature film True Stories have been assembled as a complete collection and will be released on Nov. 23. The album True Stories, A Film by David […]

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The 131ers Build A New Genre All Their Own: It’s Called Good Music

October 16, 2018 News Comments Off on The 131ers Build A New Genre All Their Own: It’s Called Good Music

By JOHN DALY They may be called The 131ers, but the music of this pop-punk band can indeed be defined. The 131ers have a powerful new punk-pop album with the new record Nothing’s As It […]

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Lost Glen Campbell Collection of Elvis Songs, ‘Sings for the King’ Drops Nov. 16

October 10, 2018 News Comments Off on Lost Glen Campbell Collection of Elvis Songs, ‘Sings for the King’ Drops Nov. 16

By JOHN DALY The late, great songwriter and singer Glen Campbell will be heard again, on a new album Sings for the King, a collection of songs recorded for Elvis Presley, to be released Nov. […]

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VIDEO: Watch Tom Petty and Heartbreakers’ Early Florida Days in Video ‘Gainesville’

October 1, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Watch Tom Petty and Heartbreakers’ Early Florida Days in Video ‘Gainesville’

By JOHN DALY A new video of vintage Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers from their young days has been released for the single “Gainesville,” off the 60-track collection An American Treasure, out now. The video […]

Lady Gaga at Premiere of 'A Star Is Born' - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia (1 of 1)
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PREMIERE VIDEO: See Lady Gaga’s ‘Shallow’ Video, Gaga Bows Song on Beats 1

September 27, 2018 News Comments Off on PREMIERE VIDEO: See Lady Gaga’s ‘Shallow’ Video, Gaga Bows Song on Beats 1

By DONNA BALANCIA Lady Gaga went on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 show Thursday to premiere the song “Shallow,” the romantic song from the new film “A Star Is Born.” “We made this song about two […]

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Steve Perry Releases ‘We’re Still Here,’ Interviews With Q104.3 Jock Jim Kerr

September 21, 2018 News Comments Off on Steve Perry Releases ‘We’re Still Here,’ Interviews With Q104.3 Jock Jim Kerr

By DONNA BALANCIA Steve Perry debuts the video for his new single “We’re Still Here,” off his forthcoming Traces album, due out Oct. 5. Traces is the former Journey singer’s first solo album since For the […]

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Gerry Paul Nestler Performs New Album ‘Mama’s Child’ in Entirety at Release Party

September 17, 2018 News Comments Off on Gerry Paul Nestler Performs New Album ‘Mama’s Child’ in Entirety at Release Party

By DONNA BALANCIA The Gerry Paul Nestler record release party for his new album Mama’s Child brought fans of divergent music genres together, all casting aside their differences for one night. That’s because the new […]

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Jesika von Rabbit’s Diverse Talent Melts Your Heart with New LP ‘Dessert Rock’

September 15, 2018 News Comments Off on Jesika von Rabbit’s Diverse Talent Melts Your Heart with New LP ‘Dessert Rock’

Review by DAN MACINTOSH Jesika von Rabbit is a wacky – but cool – artist from Joshua Tree, and Dessert Rock on the Dionysus Records label is Rabbit’s second solo album. The result is a fun […]

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#Slashtags: Slash Feat. Myles Kennedy at The Whisky in IG Posts

September 14, 2018 News Comments Off on #Slashtags: Slash Feat. Myles Kennedy at The Whisky in IG Posts

By JOHN DALY No one ever said Slash wasn’t made for social media. Slash Feat. Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators pulled off a great show at the Whisky A Go-Go and we have the social […]

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Smashing Pumpkins to Drop First Album in 18 Years Plus: ‘Shiny and Oh So Bright’

September 14, 2018 News Comments Off on Smashing Pumpkins to Drop First Album in 18 Years Plus: ‘Shiny and Oh So Bright’

By JOHN DALY The Smashing Pumpkins have announced a release date for their first album in more than 18 years with Shiny and Oh So Bright, Vol. 1 / LP: No Past. No Future. No […]

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Lyrics: Lana Del Rey Walks the Freeway in ‘Mariners Apartment Complex’

September 13, 2018 News Comments Off on Lyrics: Lana Del Rey Walks the Freeway in ‘Mariners Apartment Complex’

By JOHN DALY Lana Del Rey has released the moody video for the song “Mariners Apartment Complex,” in which she walks along the freeway and plays with butterflies. It never ceases to amaze and perplex […]

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New Video: Noga Erez Shows Womens’ Fight and Plight

September 12, 2018 News Comments Off on New Video: Noga Erez Shows Womens’ Fight and Plight

By JOHN DALY Noga Erez has released an unsettling new video to accompany her latest single, “Cash Out.” The video co-stars Philadelphia rapper Sammus, who performs guest vocals on the song. The video was conceived by Erez and […]

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Freshen Up Tour: Paul McCartney tells Howard Stern John Broke Up The Beatles

September 11, 2018 News Comments Off on Freshen Up Tour: Paul McCartney tells Howard Stern John Broke Up The Beatles

McCartney Adds New Dates to Tour By JOHN DALY Paul McCartney has added new U.S. dates to his tour and has been executing an enthusiastic talk show circuit promoting his new album Egypt Station. McCartney […]

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Paul McCartney Plays Concert for New ‘Egypt Station’ at Grand Central Station NYC

September 7, 2018 News 1

By JOHN DALY Paul McCartney has released Egypt Station, his 17th solo album, and played a concert from Grand Central Station in New York City, livestreamed via YouTube Originals Friday. During the concert, McCartney played […]

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VIDEO: Alice Merton’s ‘Roots’ Show with New Single ‘Why So Serious’

September 7, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Alice Merton’s ‘Roots’ Show with New Single ‘Why So Serious’

By JOHN DALY Alice Merton, who brought a refreshing take with her rhythmic hit “No Roots,” debuts a new song and video, “Why So Serious.” Watch the new Alice Merton video ‘Why So Serious’ here: Alice […]

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Geoff Gibbons Honors Fred Neil with New Single ‘Rollin’ Free’

August 28, 2018 News Comments Off on Geoff Gibbons Honors Fred Neil with New Single ‘Rollin’ Free’

By JOHN DALY When it comes to telling a tale that gets to the heart of the matter, Geoff Gibbons is the expert. His new song, “Rollin’ Free” is one of those travelling songs that […]

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EasyFriend Drives to Music Success, Drops Track ‘Alone In Here’

August 24, 2018 News Comments Off on EasyFriend Drives to Music Success, Drops Track ‘Alone In Here’

Band Premieres Second Song and Enjoys Life By DONNA BALANCIA EasyFriend has released a new song, “Alone In Here,” and the tune has special meaning to the band members. “It’s kind of about the feeling […]

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VIDEO: New Tom Petty Video Released, ‘You and Me’ a Tribute to the Fans

August 23, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: New Tom Petty Video Released, ‘You and Me’ a Tribute to the Fans

By JOHN DALY A new fan-based video for the song “You and Me (Clubhouse Version)” has been released ahead of the compilation An American Treasure, due out Sept. 28. The soon-to-be-released collection, is the first […]

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Leon Talks Music with New Album ‘Love Is A Beautiful Thing’

August 19, 2018 News Comments Off on Leon Talks Music with New Album ‘Love Is A Beautiful Thing’

By EILEEN SHAPIRO Brainchild of Leon and The Peoples, actor, singer/ songwriter Leon Robinson proudly announces his greatly anticipated album, Love Is A Beautiful Thing, a release built on the stairway of love, in one […]

Armonite makes great rock music based on the classics - Photo courtesy of band
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Italian Duo Armonite Breaks Out with ‘And The Stars Above’

August 18, 2018 News Comments Off on Italian Duo Armonite Breaks Out with ‘And The Stars Above’

By Eileen Shapiro And the Stars Above is the most recent release from the Italian duo Armonite, the courageous celebration of two classically trained musicians, Paolo Fosso and Jacopo Bigi. They’re on a quest to […]

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Nocturnal Blonde Releases ‘Smart Heart’ Dedicated to Brother

August 17, 2018 News Comments Off on Nocturnal Blonde Releases ‘Smart Heart’ Dedicated to Brother

By Eileen Shapiro This interview is dedicated to Dave Williams, the brother of producer/songwriter/guitarist Richie Williams. In Richie’s own words: Nocturnal Blonde was a studio project born to educate and reach people concerning the issue […]

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The Soft White Sixties Create Haunting Pop Album with Alta California

August 10, 2018 News 1

Review by DONNA BALANCIA The Soft White Sixties have released one of the most remarkable albums ever with Alta California and they succeed by blending genres, ideologies and time periods. The unique style blends of […]

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Draemings Drops ‘Siamese Flame,’ Plays Happy Sundays Fest

August 8, 2018 News Comments Off on Draemings Drops ‘Siamese Flame,’ Plays Happy Sundays Fest

By DONNA BALANCIA Draemings, the popular Los Angeles band featuring Kimi Recor, has released the futuristic-sounding track, “Siamese Flame.” Kimi Recor and her band will play the Happy Sundays Festival on Aug. 26 in Long […]

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Yoko Ono Releases New Single ‘Hell In Paradise’ off Album ‘Warzone’

August 1, 2018 News 1

By DONNA BALANCIA Yoko Ono has released the single “Hell In Paradise” off her upcoming record, Warzone. Never one to mince words, Ono sings of the challenges our world faces today on “Hell In Paradise” […]

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