Tag: joan jett and the blackhearts
How punk and reggae united and went “outernational” to rule the world
This past March 5, the French punk label Guerilla Asso quietly slipped a genius album into the marketplace: Rocket To Kingston, credited to Bobby...
11 re-imagined cover songs that became popular
One of the best things about music is when artists put their own unique spin on iconic songs. Sometimes they change the song's original...
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts team up with Z2 Comics for graphic anthology
Z2 Comics, the music-based comics publisher, is teaming up with Blackheart Records for a new title celebrating the 40th anniversary of Joan Jett &...
Pete Davidson covers Cheap Trick on an instrument he’s never played—watch
With a slew of acting credits ranging from the hilarious antics on Saturday Night Live to a serious reflection on life in The King...
41 women empowerment anthems that should be played as loud as possible
With Women’s History Month coming to a close today, it’s vital to carry these messages of intersectional feminism and empowerment throughout every day to...
10 Joan Jett-inspired artists who are breaking boundaries just like her
“Joan Jett doesn’t play rock ’n’ roll,” I wrote two years back, reviewing her SXSW showcase for The Austin Chronicle. “She is rock ’n’...
10 ‘Rock Band’ songs that totally made your living room setlists
Is there anything more distinctly indicative of late-2000s culture than living room setlists? Transcending the confines of genre, the Rock Band series allowed us to connect with...
10 alternative Christmas covers for people who hate the holidays
Are there any arguments more divisive than the appropriateness of Christmas music during any given time or place? Sure, there's the whole "pineapple on...
20 Virgos in the music scene celebrating their birthday season
It’s finally Virgo season! It’s time to celebrate some of the coolest Virgos, born from Aug. 23 to Sept. 22. Virgos are known for...
Here are 10 frontwomen who killed the boys’ club in rock
Since the inception of the alternative music scene, men have been at the forefront. Historically, they have determined who can participate and are allowed...
