Original Beach Boys Brian Wilson, Al Jardine and David Marks have set a second date in what is becoming a tandem series of appearances opposite the band they helped establish more than five decades ago. You May Also Like: Brian Wilson’s No Pier Pressure was almost a Beach Boys album:Read More

Coming off an insanely good solo album called Terroir, Julie Slick is hoping to crowd-fund an East Coast tour for the newest project she’s involved with, called Springs. Already, her Kickstarter campaign has drawn 36 backers You May Also Like: Adrian Belew Power Trio’s ‘e’ Opened the Door to aRead More

Think Kinks-style melodies goosed along by the flippant energy of the Clash, with Dylan-esque level narratives skittering over the top, and you have the D.C.-based Kingsley Flood. Stream a track from their new release Battles here! You May Also Like: Otis Taylor, “Cold at Midnight” from Hey Joe Opus /Read More

To think, not long ago Rush was talking about slowing down. Instead, the group has issued a return-to-form concept album, launched a smash tour and earned long-awaited entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Retirement? These guys? You May Also Like: How the Holocaust Shaped One of Rock’sRead More

Reedman Nik Turner of Hawkwind fame is making the most of his on-going trip to America, laying down tracks for new studio projects, making a series of appearances at SXSW and, tonight, appearing live with a former member of Megadeth. You May Also Like: ‘Bachman and Turner’ Resurrected the SpiritRead More

Thirty years ago today, a “big bang” of sorts occurred on television. This moment would profoundly affect R&B, rock, pop, MTV, and general pop culture. You May Also Like: The Jackson 5 – The Ultimate Collection (1996): On Second Thought Michael Gregory Jackson – ‘Electric Git Box’ (2022) Michael GregoryRead More

Peter Banks launched his solo career in 1973 with an album called Two Side of Peter Banks. Now fans, stricken over his sudden death, can enjoy the other side of mourning: Celebrating the ex-Yes guitarist’s life. You May Also Like: David Cross and Peter Banks – ‘Crossover’ (2020) Robbie Dupree,Read More

In a newly unearthed talk, Rick Wright offers fresh insights on Pink Floyd’s best-known album, and on the tangled relationships that eventually tore the group apart.

For original Styx bassist Chuck Panozzo, the journey has been worth every moment of adversity. Panozzo, who founded the band with sibling John and neighbor Dennis DeYoung more than 50 years ago, has seen Styx breakup and reform You May Also Like: Inside the classic pre-Tommy Shaw moment that predictedRead More

For ZZ Top, 1983’s Eliminator was a turning point, in more ways than one. Billy Gibbons and Co. would never have more commercial success, but they would never sound more commercial, either — memorably experimenting with synthesizers You May Also Like: One fiery moment saved ZZ Top’s Afterburner from ’80sRead More