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Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs to Drop Debut Album, ‘Wreckless Abandon’ on March 20

January 12, 2020 News Comments Off on Mike Campbell and The Dirty Knobs to Drop Debut Album, ‘Wreckless Abandon’ on March 20

Dirty Knobs Take their Show on the Road By DONNA BALANCIA The Dirty Knobs will release a new album called Wreckless Abandon via BMG on March 20 and the band is preparing to tour the U.S, […]

Records

Zakk Wylde Drops Reissue of ‘Pride and Glory’ Album and Video for ‘Machine Gun Man’

October 26, 2019 News Comments Off on Zakk Wylde Drops Reissue of ‘Pride and Glory’ Album and Video for ‘Machine Gun Man’

By JOHN DALY Zakk Wylde’s band pride and glory has released a new video for the track “Machine Gun Man” with a reissue of the self-titled album. The early video was assembled from live footage during the pride […]

Alternative

Saba Lou Khan Speaks Her Mind With Playfully Appealing New Album ‘Novum Ovum’

October 3, 2019 News Comments Off on Saba Lou Khan Speaks Her Mind With Playfully Appealing New Album ‘Novum Ovum’

By DONNA BALANCIA Maybe to be “Telepathetic” means to know the stuff is going to hit the fan and still not doing anything about it. That seems to be the case for some poor palooka […]

Musicians

Lady Gaga Comic Books Produced by Tidal Wave to Honor her Achievements

April 2, 2019 News Comments Off on Lady Gaga Comic Books Produced by Tidal Wave to Honor her Achievements

By DONNA BALANCIA Lady Gaga has been immortalized in a line of comic books by Tidal Wave.  The Academy Award winner known for her broad range of costumes and remarkable voice, celebrated her birthday on […]

Todd Rundgren gets Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nomination - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
Musicians

Who Do You Want in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Vote Early and Often

October 9, 2018 News Comments Off on Who Do You Want in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Vote Early and Often

Todd Rundgren, Def Leppard, Roxy Music Get First Noms By DONNA BALANCIA The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2019 nominees have been announced with Todd Rundgren, Def Leppard and Roxy Music making the ballot […]

Keith Richards finds New things in Satisfaction
New Music

Keith Richards: Rolling Stones Hit ‘Satisfaction’ Could Have Been Different

June 13, 2018 News Comments Off on Keith Richards: Rolling Stones Hit ‘Satisfaction’ Could Have Been Different

By DONNA BALANCIA Keith Richards says he’s still discovering new ways to make the old Rolling Stones songs interesting. “Every time I play ‘Satisfaction,’ I find a new little thing going on (inaudible) ‘I should […]

Johnny Marr plays two sold-out nights at Teragram - Photo by Phil King
concerts

Johnny Marr to Play Two Sold-Out Shows at Teragram to Support ‘Call The Comet’

June 5, 2018 News Comments Off on Johnny Marr to Play Two Sold-Out Shows at Teragram to Support ‘Call The Comet’

By DONNA BALANCIA Johnny Marr will support his brand new album Call The Comet, with two sold-out shows at Teragram Ballroom tonight and tomorrow, and with a fall tour. Call The Comet was recorded with […]

Brazilian Girls Let's Make Love Review - Photo courtesy of Brazilian Girls
By DAN MACINTOSH

Brazilian Girls Not Brazilian and Only One Girl, But Album Impresses

May 3, 2018 News Comments Off on Brazilian Girls Not Brazilian and Only One Girl, But Album Impresses

By DAN MACINTOSH Let’s Make Love is Brazilian Girls’ first album in around a decade, but if you’re anything like me, this New York dance-pop act sort of snuck past you. (Such is one of […]

Mike Patton of Dead Cross - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
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Surprise: Dead Cross Drops New Self-Titled EP and Video

May 2, 2018 News Comments Off on Surprise: Dead Cross Drops New Self-Titled EP and Video

By JOHN DALY Dead Cross has released a new, four-track, self-titled EP and a gory video for “My Perfect Prisoner,” a single off the new EP. The SoCal hardcore group comprised of Dave Lombardo, Mike […]

Prima Donna - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia
interviews

Interview: Prima Donna Comes Out Swinging with New Album, ‘S/T’

April 24, 2018 News Comments Off on Interview: Prima Donna Comes Out Swinging with New Album, ‘S/T’

Photos and Story by DONNA BALANCIA Prima Donna is one of the busiest bands around. The guys: Kevin, Aaron, David and Lights Out, have released a new album, called S/T and it’s one of the […]

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Courtney Barnett Releases Single ‘City Looks Pretty’ off New Album

April 19, 2018 News Comments Off on Courtney Barnett Releases Single ‘City Looks Pretty’ off New Album

By DONNA BALANCIA Courtney Barnett has released the third single off her upcoming album Tell Me How You Really Feel, called “City Looks Pretty.” The single, “City Looks Pretty,” takes her work in a different […]

Sting and Shaggy album due Friday - Photo courtesy of Sting and Shaggy
Musicians

Review: Sting and Shaggy Release a Great, Classic Album with 44/876

April 18, 2018 News Comments Off on Review: Sting and Shaggy Release a Great, Classic Album with 44/876

By DONNA BALANCIA Sting and Shaggy are an unlikely duo who have collaborated on the feel-good album of the year with the lively and beautiful work, 44/876. The music is excellent, in the vein of the […]

Exclusive photos of Kevin Preston, David Field and Prima Donna by Donna Balancia
Musicians

Prima Donna’s Kevin Preston and David Field Join The Longshot Band

April 17, 2018 News Comments Off on Prima Donna’s Kevin Preston and David Field Join The Longshot Band

By DONNA BALANCIA What do the bands Prima Donna and The Longshot have in common? Both have the great Kevin Preston and David Field as band members. Preston and Field along with Jeff Matika of […]

Musicians

The Blankz To Release 7-Inch Debut Single ‘White Baby’ on July 13

April 17, 2018 News Comments Off on The Blankz To Release 7-Inch Debut Single ‘White Baby’ on July 13

By DONNA BALANCIA The Blankz will release their debut 7-inch single called “White Baby,” produced by the Meat Puppets’ Cris Kirkwood on July 13. “White Baby” is a dynamic, high-energy, guitar-driven record that will get […]

Spencer Robinson Live and Acoustic
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Premiere: Spencer Robinson and the Wolf Spiders Debut ‘Hot Licks’ EP

April 13, 2018 News Comments Off on Premiere: Spencer Robinson and the Wolf Spiders Debut ‘Hot Licks’ EP

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New Billie Joe Armstrong Band, The Longshot, Drops 3-Song EP

April 12, 2018 News 1

By DONNA BALANCIA The Longshot, a new band by Billie Joe Armstrong, has released a self-titled, 3-song EP and three videos to accompany the new music. The songs on the EP are  “Love Is For […]

Alice Bag Photo by Donna Balancia
By DONNA BALANCIA

Punk Rock Woman Warrior Alice Bag Has ‘Blueprint’ for Society

April 11, 2018 News Comments Off on Punk Rock Woman Warrior Alice Bag Has ‘Blueprint’ for Society

By DONNA BALANCIA As a young Chicana from East Los Angeles, Alice Bag wasn’t supposed to have a voice. That’s why she has devoted her life to helping others find theirs. At her record release […]

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Megadeth Debut Album ‘Killing Is My Business …’ Gets June 8 Reissue

April 6, 2018 News Comments Off on Megadeth Debut Album ‘Killing Is My Business …’ Gets June 8 Reissue

 By JOHN DALY Considered one of the best thrash metal albums ever, Megadeth will reissue its debut album “Killing Is My Business…and Business Is Good!” on June 8. The band has partnered with Century Media and Legacy […]

Musicians

Le Butcherettes Sign With Rise Records, Release New Single

April 6, 2018 News Comments Off on Le Butcherettes Sign With Rise Records, Release New Single

By DONNA BALANCIA Le Butcherettes have signed with the BMG-owned punk-metal label, Rise Records, and have released a new single, “spider/WAVES.” The El Paso-based garage punk band that features the dynamic frontwoman Teri Gender Bender, […]

Sting and Shaggy release track 44/876
Musicians

Sting and Shaggy Tease with Release of Title Track from ’44/876′

April 6, 2018 News 1

By DONNA BALANCIA Our favorite Jamaican-style brothers from other mothers, Sting and Shaggy, have released the title track of their upcoming album, 44/876. The album will be released through A&M/Interscope Records and is available for pre-order. […]

Musicians

Arctic Monkeys’ ‘Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino’ Album Hits May 11

April 5, 2018 News Comments Off on Arctic Monkeys’ ‘Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino’ Album Hits May 11

By JOHN DALY Arctic Monkeys will release their first album in five years, Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino, on May 11. The group’s sixth record was produced by James Ford and Alex Turner and was recorded […]

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The Who Release 50th Anniversary Recording of ‘Live at the Fillmore East’

April 3, 2018 News Comments Off on The Who Release 50th Anniversary Recording of ‘Live at the Fillmore East’

The Who were in New York wrapping up a tiring tour on the same day Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, on April 4, 1968. It was turmoil in the U.S., as there were frequent […]

sting and shaggy
By JOHN DALY

Crazy Jamaican Combo: Sting and Shaggy Team on Album ’44/876′

March 14, 2018 News 1

Sting and Shaggy, an odd couple with surprisingly good songs, will release their hot new island-inspired album, called 44/876, on April 20. Fans can pre-order the collection and receive an instant download of the brassy reggae […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

REVIEW: David Byrne’s ‘American Utopia’ House is Better Burned Down

March 14, 2018 News Comments Off on REVIEW: David Byrne’s ‘American Utopia’ House is Better Burned Down

By DONNA BALANCIA David Byrne’s American Utopia marks the return of one of the most beloved musicians of our era. Byrne’s first solo album in 14 years is an anticipated if not uneven work that […]

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The Smiths Remaster ‘The Queen Is Dead’ A Hi-Fi Classic

November 28, 2017 News Comments Off on The Smiths Remaster ‘The Queen Is Dead’ A Hi-Fi Classic

Review By DAN MACINTOSH The Queen Is Dead offers all the evidence anyone will ever need to prove The Smiths’ genius. Originally released in June of 1986, it is 37:07 of soul-bearing music, and all […]

Classic US Rocker Reviews

  • Lance Lopez - Photo © 2016 Donna Balancia
    Lance Lopez and All-Star Friends Rock Monday Night Blues at the Valley’s Hot Spot, Maui Sugar Mill
    August 9, 2016 Comments Off on Lance Lopez and All-Star Friends Rock Monday Night Blues at the Valley’s Hot Spot, Maui Sugar Mill
  • Pat Todd and The Rankoutsiders - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    Pat Todd, Lights Out Levine, Rock Out at Hot Venue Maui Sugar Mill
    January 15, 2016 Comments Off on Pat Todd, Lights Out Levine, Rock Out at Hot Venue Maui Sugar Mill
  • Marcos and the dinosaur - Photo © 2017 Donna Balancia
    Prettiest Eyes Don’t Blink at Echo Show
    November 27, 2017 Comments Off on Prettiest Eyes Don’t Blink at Echo Show
  • GUIDES: One of the Hot Indie Band Discoveries From LA’s Local Festival, Echo Park Rising
    August 29, 2016 Comments Off on GUIDES: One of the Hot Indie Band Discoveries From LA’s Local Festival, Echo Park Rising
  • Local Band, L.A. Story, Nabs Cutaway Segment on ‘America’s Got Talent’
    February 5, 2016 Comments Off on Local Band, L.A. Story, Nabs Cutaway Segment on ‘America’s Got Talent’

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  • Garbage Proves a Treasure to Fans in Boise, Despite Limiting Future Tour Dates
    October 21, 2025 Comments Off on Garbage Proves a Treasure to Fans in Boise, Despite Limiting Future Tour Dates
  • The Chameleons rock The Belasco in LA - Photos by Notes From Vivace
    Chameleons Wrap ‘Arctic Moon’ Tour and Deliver Driving Tracks to Longtime Fans
    October 14, 2025 Comments Off on Chameleons Wrap ‘Arctic Moon’ Tour and Deliver Driving Tracks to Longtime Fans
  • New York Band, Laveda, Tours the US with Third Studio Album ‘Love, Darla’
    October 6, 2025 Comments Off on New York Band, Laveda, Tours the US with Third Studio Album ‘Love, Darla’

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East Coast Rocker

  • 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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    March 12, 2023 Comments Off on Lord Sonny The Unifier Makes Truth Creative with ‘America’s Newest Hitmaker’
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    August 15, 2022 Comments Off on For Famed Rock Photog, Wet Leg Reminiscent of Early Days of Queen
  • Robert Plant and Alison Krauss ‘Raising The Roof’ Tour Heads West
    July 21, 2022 Comments Off on Robert Plant and Alison Krauss ‘Raising The Roof’ Tour Heads West

California Rocker®

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    RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80
    August 10, 2023 Comments Off on RIP: Robbie Robertson, Songwriter Who ‘Drove Old Dixie Down,’ Passes Away at 80
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    Release: The Ocean Blue Opens ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ Again, Drops New Video + Track
    August 7, 2023 Comments Off on Release: The Ocean Blue Opens ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ Again, Drops New Video + Track
  • Releases: Brian Setzer, Nils Lofgren Albums Lead the New Music of the Week
    July 21, 2023 Comments Off on Releases: Brian Setzer, Nils Lofgren Albums Lead the New Music of the Week
  • Sparks - Photos by LUIS MORENO
    Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl
    July 19, 2023 Comments Off on Review + Photos: Sparks and They Might Be Giants Light it Up at The Hollywood Bowl
  • Star Party, The Binges and Ames Flames Draw Crowds to the Redwood for Donny Popejoy + Pope Tribute
    July 4, 2023 Comments Off on Star Party, The Binges and Ames Flames Draw Crowds to the Redwood for Donny Popejoy + Pope Tribute

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Vintage Interviews

  • Wednesday and Draag Make For a Stylish Night at The Bellwether – Photos + Review
    May 22, 2024 Comments Off on Wednesday and Draag Make For a Stylish Night at The Bellwether – Photos + Review
  • Texas Headhunters ‘Superblues’ Group Coming to a Stage Near You
    August 8, 2025 Comments Off on Texas Headhunters ‘Superblues’ Group Coming to a Stage Near You
  • Revolushn Band Talks Music, SoCal Gigs at Molly Malone’s, Blacklight District
    February 8, 2018 Comments Off on Revolushn Band Talks Music, SoCal Gigs at Molly Malone’s, Blacklight District
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    Ray Goren, Young Blues Guitar Phenom, Talks Technology and Fond Memories of Leon Russell
    February 2, 2017 Comments Off on Ray Goren, Young Blues Guitar Phenom, Talks Technology and Fond Memories of Leon Russell
  • The Two Tens - Photo © 2015 Donna Balancia
    Two Tens Reveal All in The California Rocker Interview: The Massive Hair and Why Ella Didn’t Like the Hat
    September 12, 2015 Comments Off on Two Tens Reveal All in The California Rocker Interview: The Massive Hair and Why Ella Didn’t Like the Hat
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    Interview: Nick Waterhouse Keeps The Machine Rolling With New Album, ‘Never Twice’
    October 13, 2016 Comments Off on Interview: Nick Waterhouse Keeps The Machine Rolling With New Album, ‘Never Twice’
  • Freebo Drops 'If Not Now When,' Hosts CD Party at McCabe's
    Freebo In Front: Renowned Bassist Fetes Solo Release with Show at McCabe’s
    September 3, 2015 Comments Off on Freebo In Front: Renowned Bassist Fetes Solo Release with Show at McCabe’s




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