LORD OF THE LOST release their eighth video from the chart-breaking album Thornstar -“Ruins”. Having shot the video in Guadalajara, Mexico on a day-off on tour, the video takes place in a country that has seen a big part of their Aztec culture disrupted. The local community didn’t let that keep them from striving and growing into something entirely new though, … [Read more...] about LORD OF THE LOST Releases New Official Video for “Ruins” from Chart-Breaking Album “Thornstar”
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Gabriel Birnbaum Releases “Mistakes” Single, Announces “Not Alone” LP
Gabriel Birnbaum turned 21 on stage at a bar in Tampa, Florida, to the sound of strangers singing “happy birthday dear Dave,” having misheard his name. He turned 22 at a house venue in Murfreesboro, TN - one of those spots where they would cook you a meal made out of dumpstered groceries and then let you sleep on the couch when everyone got tired of drinking. On his 30th … [Read more...] about Gabriel Birnbaum Releases “Mistakes” Single, Announces “Not Alone” LP
Folk Rock Collective KNASTERBART Sign To Napalm Records and Reveal Album Details: ‘Perlen vor die Säue’ coming November 29
German folk rock collective Knasterbart have steered clear of all things golden and glamorous and chosen the hard life of a bunch of partying hicks instead: These seven dudes keep finding the stars in the gutter and have done so since 2012, churning out truly unique folk rock full of lewd humor, naughty daydreams and a healthy dose of self-mockery courtesy of musicians … [Read more...] about Folk Rock Collective KNASTERBART Sign To Napalm Records and Reveal Album Details: ‘Perlen vor die Säue’ coming November 29
Frank Zappa’s Legendary 1969 First Solo Album, ‘Hot Rats,’ Celebrated With Massive 50th Anniversary Six-Disc Collection
Fifty years ago today, Frank Zappa's inimitable, groundbreaking first solo album, Hot Rats, was released, putting the songwriter and musician on the map as a virtuosic guitarist and changing the course of music forever with its conceptual, compositional and technological innovations. Self-described as a "movie for your ears," the mostly instrumental 1969 … [Read more...] about Frank Zappa’s Legendary 1969 First Solo Album, ‘Hot Rats,’ Celebrated With Massive 50th Anniversary Six-Disc Collection
I’ll Never Forget You: The Last 72 Hours Of Lynyrd Skynyrd coming to DVD on December 13
At the height of their fame in 1977, southern rock band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, was struck with tragedy -- a plane crash that killed the band's founder and lead singer Ronnie Van Zant along with Steve Gaines, backup singer Cassie Gaines, assistant road manager Dean Kilpatrick, pilot Walter McCreary and co-pilot William Gray. I'll Never Forget You: The Last 72 Hours of Lynyrd … [Read more...] about I’ll Never Forget You: The Last 72 Hours Of Lynyrd Skynyrd coming to DVD on December 13
Four-time GRAMMY-winning Band Aerosmith to Be Honored as 2020 MusiCares Person of the Year
MusiCares announced today that four-time GRAMMY-winning band Aerosmith will be honored as the 2020 MusiCares Person of the Year. The tribute will take place during the 30th Anniversary MusiCares benefit gala, two nights prior to the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards telecast. In the midst of celebrating 50 years as a band, Aerosmith will be recognized for their considerable … [Read more...] about Four-time GRAMMY-winning Band Aerosmith to Be Honored as 2020 MusiCares Person of the Year
Country Superstar Vince Gill’s Classic Breakthrough Album ‘When I Call Your Name’ Celebrated With Two New 30th Anniversary Vinyl Editions
Vince Gill's 1989 release When I Call Your Name rocketed his career to a new level and introduced him to many new fans who found his easygoing charisma was just as appealing as his prodigious vocal and instrumental skills. His third full-length solo album, and first for MCA Records, established the Oklahoma-bred singer-songwriter-guitarist as one of country's most beloved and … [Read more...] about Country Superstar Vince Gill’s Classic Breakthrough Album ‘When I Call Your Name’ Celebrated With Two New 30th Anniversary Vinyl Editions
Striking a Chord in Malaysia: Hard Rock Brings its Legendary Vibe to Desaru Coast
With a presence spanning 75 countries worldwide, Hard Rock International celebrated the grand opening of its second Malaysian property, Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast, on Saturday, September 28. The celebration kicked-off with the brand signature Hard Rock guitar smash and included star-studded musical performances and live acts. In addition, the destination offered … [Read more...] about Striking a Chord in Malaysia: Hard Rock Brings its Legendary Vibe to Desaru Coast
Canada Post Pays Tribute to the Masterful Leonard Cohen
Canada Post today unveiled three stamps honouring Leonard Cohen, whose songs over a five-decade career distilled the desire and pain of romantic love and explored the darkness and light of the human experience. The stamps were unveiled in the city of his birth, as Cohen's record label, Sony Music, announced the release of new music from Cohen and a forthcoming album release … [Read more...] about Canada Post Pays Tribute to the Masterful Leonard Cohen
Billy Blue Records: The Little Label That Could
Multi-award winning songwriter, Jerry Salley, is renowned for his success in multiple genres: Country, Bluegrass and Gospel. The Nashville hitmaker, a 2019 finalist for the Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame, added a new title to his career when he became the head of a brand new record label, Billy Blue Records in 2018. Celebrating a year in business, BBR has signed … [Read more...] about Billy Blue Records: The Little Label That Could