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Foo Fighters will play their first virtual reality concert after the Super Bowl
Foo Fighters have announced their first virtual reality gig. The band will follow the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals Super Bowl game this Sunday (Feb. 13) with a 180-degree Meta performance. The show will include the band’s hits and surprise tracks. Read more: Dave Grohl goes demonic in Foo Fighter movie ‘Studio 666’ The […]
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame nominations: Rage Against The Machine, Beck and more
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced the nominees for 2022. A total of 17 acts have been nominated, including New York Dolls, MC5, Kate Bush and DEVO. Seven of the nominees have been nominated for the first time. The first timers include Eminem, Beck, Duran Duran, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon […]
10 pop-punk artists we'd love to see live in the coming months
Pop punk found new life in 2020. Young bands blossomed, while hip-hop and pop acts picked up guitars. Maybe you’re one of the many fans who rediscovered old favorites on social media. Possibly, Chase Hudson (aka LILHUDDY) acted as your power-chord gateway drug. If so, welcome. There’s so much to see. And if you thought […]
Video remix pioneer Eclectic Method is finding new success in crypto art
“Our first NFT was Mecha Tunnel on Rarible,” Eclectic Method explains. “We made 20 copies and priced them at 0.15 ETH each, or about 80 bucks at the time. To be honest, when we paid the $15 minting cost, I thought, ‘This is a total waste of money. This will not sell.’ It sold out […]
R I L E Y and Loote team up on heartbreak anthem “Tell Me Why”—listen
R I L E Y has teamed up with fellow genre-blending act Loote for his latest infectious single “Tell Me Why,” marking the singer’s first release of 2021. R I L E Y began teasing the collab in March with a retweet, later describing it as “one of [his] favorite songs” on his Instagram Story and confirming […]
12 artists who got their names from other alternative songs
For as long as music has existed, artists have been inspiring other artists. Right here within our own beloved scene, we’ve witnessed many examples of newer-era bands drawing inspiration from the OGs. What’s especially endearing is that not only have bands influenced each other in terms of musical style; they’ve also taken from the lyrics […]
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’ roll.” It’s true. The individual born Joan Marie Larkin in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, embodies the music and spirit better than anyone this side of Keith Richards. As Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong […]
Rock Hall plans to hold in-person 2021 induction ceremony at a new venue
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the 2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony made a lot of changes. After postponing the initial ceremony, the event went virtual. As well, Rock Hall eliminated all scheduled performances. Now, it looks like the Rock Hall will host an induction ceremony later this year. However, the Rock […]
10 extreme fashion trends musicians have actually pulled off
For some musicians, their fashion choices are almost as important as their art. Pop divas, rappers, rock stars and more have given us some of the most cutting-edge looks of all time that aren’t exactly wearable for an everyday person. We decided to take a look back and find 10 of the most extreme fashion trends […]
Dave Grohl is confident Nirvana would have still been making music today
This April marks the 27th anniversary of Kurt Cobain‘s tragic death. Now, Dave Grohl is opening up even more about his time in Nirvana. In particular, he just revealed whether or not he thinks the band would still be making music with Cobain if he was alive today. Read more: Kathleen Hanna sang that ’00s-inspired […]
Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear still play Nirvana songs together
It’s been almost 27 years since the tragic death of Kurt Cobain. Since then, Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic has forged a career in politics. Meanwhile, drummer Dave Grohl went on to start Foo Fighters with touring Nirvana guitarist Pat Smear. Even though Cobain’s death marked the end of the band as we knew it, it […]
Dave Grohl knows who he wants to induct Foo Fighters into the Rock Hall
Dave Grohl didn’t take long to comment about who he’d like to induct Foo Fighters into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. His band joined an impressive list of nominees Feb. 10, and the former Nirvana drummer had a lot to say about the prospect of entering the Hall. Read more: The 2021 Rock […]
The 2021 Rock Hall nominations have sparked that genre debate again
On Wednesday, the 16 artists nominated to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame this year were finally announced. Foo Fighters, Iron Maiden, JAY-Z, Tina Turner and Rage Against The Machine are among the acts nominated this year. Now, it looks like the nominations have sparked that debate about what is considered […]
Foo Fighters and RATM among 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees
The list of talented artists nominated to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame this year has finally been announced. Among the 2021 nominees are Foo Fighters, Rage Against The Machine, Iron Maiden, Kate Bush, Tina Turner and Mary J. Blige among others. Read more: Halsey channels ‘Mean Girls’ for her new […]
Chrissie Hynde sees protest anthems and love songs as one and the same
Akron, Ohio born and bred Christine Ellen Hynde has led the Pretenders from the top of the charts since the band’s debut single, a 1979 rethink of Ray Davies’ “Stop Your Sobbing” that killed the Kinks’ 1964 Mersey Beat-ish original on contact. Sort of a spiritual big sister to Joan Jett, she led that gang […]
20 Nine Inch Nails samples that are as diverse as their discography
Music history simply wouldn’t be the same without the vast effect Nine Inch Nails have had throughout their career. Their significance has netted them countless accolades, too—from dozens of award wins and nominations to their tens of millions of record sales to their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. As […]
10 artists’ most and least streamed Spotify songs that might surprise you
Streaming has completely transformed the way people listen to music. Long gone are the days of burning CDs and downloading music online, but thanks to platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music, we can listen to any song we can think of at a moment’s notice. Streaming services, especially Spotify, offer a lot more to users, […]
Hear Joan Jett join Miley Cyrus for the punchy rock collab "Bad Karma"
On Nov. 27, Miley Cyrus debuted her new rock-inspired album Plastic Hearts. Amongst the LP’s 15 tracks is her highly-anticipated rock collaboration with the legendary Joan Jett on “Bad Karma.” Jett joins Stevie Nicks, Billy Idol and Dua Lipa who are also featured on the album. Read more: Hear Lights spread holiday cheer with this […]
Nine Inch Nails’ Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame induction just made history
The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame finally held its prestigious induction ceremony over the weekend. Although the ceremony was unconventional amid the coronavirus pandemic, various artists including Depeche Mode, the Doobie Brothers, Whitney Houston and Nine Inch Nails were officially inducted. However, Nine Inch Nails’ induction is particularly historic for a reason you may not suspect. […]
Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame's 2020 induction has no performers—here's why
Things haven’t exactly gone according to plan for the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame this year. After pushing their induction ceremony in March, they have now permanently moved its prestigious ceremonies to the fall. As well, the Rock Hall is skipping performances for this year’s induction ceremony for a good reason. Read more: Here’s […]
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