ROCK MUSIC COVERAGE

Blake Mills Signs with Verve Records, Second Album to Debut in the Fall

Verve Records and Record Collection, today announced they have signed renowned guitarist, songwriter, and producer Blake Mills. Mills is currently in the studio putting final touches on his second ful... (more...)

Insomniac Electric Daisy Carnival and More Highlight Las Vegas' Summer 2013 Festival Scene

Summer is quickly approaching, and Las Vegas, the world's top destination for entertainment, offers nothing short of the best concerts and shows. With performances from country superstar Brad Paisley ... (more...)

Explosions In The Sky & David Wingo's PRINCE AVALANCHE Score to be Released 8/6

Hailed by everyone from The New Yorker and Rolling Stone to Judd Apatow to their hundreds of thousands of fans for the cinematic scale and sweep of its instrumental epics, Explosions In The Sky & Da... (more...)

March of Dimes to Benefit from Summer Concert Series featuring Tim McGraw

The March of Dimes Illinois Chapter has been selected as the proud beneficiary of 'Concerts for A Cause' featuring country music icon Tim McGraw July 6 at Illinois Valley Airport, 90 minutes from Chic... (more...)

Taylor Swift Sweeps 2013 Billboard Music Awards - All the Winners Here!

The 2013 Billboard Music Awards show, executive produced by Don Mischer, aired live from Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, May 19 (8:00 - 11:00 pm, ET) on the ABC Television Network, ... (more...)

Truth & Salvage Co. to Host APPALACHIAN HILLTOP FAMILY REUNION in Ohio, 7/6

Scott Kinnebrew (guitars/lap steel/mandolin/vocals), Tim Jones (guitars/vocals), Walker Young (piano/organ/accordion/vocals), Adam Grace (organ/piano/Wurlitzer/additional background vocals) Bill “Smit... (more...)

Velodyne Jams with Artists at Bottle Rock Music Festival

Inundating the art and music world, Velodyne took the spotlight on the international stage, at three art/music-oriented events in California, New York, and Munich, Germany all in one weekend: May 9-12... (more...)

Taylor Swift Wins Big at Billboard Music Awards

Taylor Swift was the big winner at last night's Billboard Music Awards, sweeping the top all-genre categories and taking home eight awards. Taylor won Artist of the Year, Top Billboard 200 Artist (her... (more...)

Beatles Guitar Sells for $408,000 at Julien's Auctions in NYC

A rare VOX guitar played by two legendary Beatles, John Lennon and George Harrison, sold at Julien's Auctions yesterday during the annual Music Icons auction event held at the Hard Rock Café New York.... (more...)

AUDIO: First Listen - Sonny & The Sunsets' 'Palmreader'

This week, Sonny & The Sunsets shares the third single from their new album, Antenna to the Afterworld, which is out on June 11 via Polyvinyl. Click below for a first listen! The band is touring soon,... (more...)

Cody Simpson to Releases New Album SURFERS PARADISE, 7/16

Atlantic recording artist Cody Simpson has revealed details of his anticipated new album. 'SURFERS PARADISE' which follows the Australian-born pop star's 2012 debut, 'PARADISE' arrives everywhere on J... (more...)

No Name to Welcome The Summer Replacements and Comic Liam McEneaney, 5/31

No Name' Comedy and Variety Show house band THE SUMMER REPLACEMENTS will bring their mix of old school R & B and rock and comedian Liam McEneaney (Comedy Central's 'Premium Blend'), will bring the lau... (more...)

Fun., MGMT, She & Him to Headline Kanrocksas Music Fest; Full Lineup Announced!

The daily band lineup for the second annual Kanrocksas Music & Arts Festival has been announced. The heartland's newest major music festival--Kanrocksas--Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29 at the K... (more...)

Two-Day OZZFEST JAPAN Music Festival Plays to 20,000 Daily

The first-ever OZZFEST JAPAN debuted this past weekend (Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12, 2013) to capacity crowds and wide critical acclaim. The two-day music festival--the first major internati... (more...)

Cornelia Street Cafe to Present THE LIFE I'M LEADING: MUSIC OF DANIEL FELSENFELD, 6/2

Cornelia Street Cafe presents CCi's Serial Underground featuring The Life I'm Leading: Music of Daniel Felsenfeld including several premieres on Sunday, June 2nd at 6pm. Guest Artists include flutists... (more...)

Peter Hook & The Light Announce North American Tour

Following their sold out debut UK concerts in January 2013, Peter Hook & The Light are to debut their critically acclaimed performances of the first two New Order albums, “Movement” (1981) and “Power,... (more...)

The Almost to Begin Two Month Tour, 6/6

As the acclaimed rock group The Almost prepare to release their third album Fear Inside Our Bones on June 11 via Tooth & Nail/RED Distribution, the group has announced they'll kick off a U.S. headlini... (more...)

VIDEO: Adam Lambert, Angie Miller Rock the House on IDOL

Past Idol Adam Lambert and Top 3 Finalist Angie Miller team up to performed 'Titanium' by David Guetta and Sia on last night AMERICAN IDOL finale. Relive their amazing performance below! (more...)

Photo Flash: Wayne Brady and Drummer Camille Gainer Jones at BBKings

At his recent standing room only appearance at BBKings on 42nd Street on May 14th, comedian and television personality Wayne Brady took time to pose with his drummer, Camille Gainer Jones, who will be... (more...)

Peter Frampton to Kick Off 'Guitar Circus' Tour in Nashville, 5/28

Following the success of the 2011/2012 world tour celebrating the 35th Anniversary of his multi-platinum live album Frampton Comes Alive!, Peter Frampton is back on the road with Frampton's Guitar Cir... (more...)

BONZO BASH to Tribute Led Zeppelin's John Bonham at Revolution, 5/31

Brian Thomas Tichy and his partner Joe Sutton have decided to bring their John Bonham celebration, 'Bonzo Bash', to Long Island commemorating the life of rock's ultimate drummer - the drummer for Led ... (more...)

Townshend Attends Stratford Festival TOMMY

Tony Award-winning composer/lyricist and rock icon Pete Townshend attended the revival production of his seminal rock opera TOMMY at the Stratford Festival in Canada last night and joined the cast ons... (more...)

Andrew McMahon Sings His Own SMASH Song

Jack's Mannequin lead singer and SMASH song contributor Andrew McMahon has taken to YouTube to perform one of his most well-received and popular songs written for Season Two of the NBC musical drama s... (more...)

John Fogerty Set for Dual LATE SHOW Performances, 5/21-22

JOHN FOGERTY--one of rock's most important artists and a national treasure who's sold over 100 million albums--will make multiple TV appearances throughout this month in advance of the May 28 release ... (more...)

The Almost to Launch U.S. Tour in Florida, 6/6

As the acclaimed rock group THE ALMOST prepare to release their third album FEAR INSIDE OUR BONES on June 11 via Tooth & Nail/RED Distribution, the group has announced they'll kick off a U.S. headlini... (more...)