Josh Homme and his bandmates showcase the elegant side of their music in a distinct and haunting setting. Continue reading…
Category Archives: Rock News
California Music Store Featured in ‘Wayne’s World’ to Close
The real-life music store where Wayne bought his dream guitar is closing for good. Continue reading…
Hear Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Sunday Love’ From ‘The Lost Albums’
This is the sixth cut to be released before ‘Tracks II”s arrival on June 27. Continue reading…
Watch Sting Cover ‘God Only Knows’ in Tribute to Brian Wilson
“Today, one of my heroes died,” he said before an acoustic rendition of the ‘Pet Sounds’ classic. Continue reading…
Reissue Roundup: Spring Sets From Pink Floyd, Frank Zappa, More
The best archival recordings, box sets and expanded LPs from the past three months. Continue reading…
30 Covers That Became Bigger Than the Originals
Sometimes it takes the right artist at the right time to make a song a hit. Continue reading…
Ringo Starr Albums Ranked Worst to Best
Some LPs that initially failed to create much commercial interest ended up growing in both fan and critical estimation. Continue reading…
What Brian Wilson Said About the Beach Boys and Beatles Rivalry
“He always wanted to know what they were up to and he was measuring himself in comparison to them,” explained Mike Love. Continue reading…
A DNA Test Connected Billy Idol With a Son He Didn’t Know He Had
Idol’s brood got bigger a few years ago, thanks to a chance connection made courtesy of a DNA test. Continue reading…
Revisiting Brian Wilson’s Last Concert: ‘It Could Be a Goodbye’
The following day, he canceled all of his remaining concert dates, citing “unforeseen health reasons.” Continue reading…