An expansive collection of Tom Petty’s previously unreleased recordings, alternate versions of classic songs, rarities, historic live performances and deep tracks, dubbed An American Treasure, will be released September 28 via Reprise Records. The first single from the set is “Keep A Little Soul,” a previously unreleased recording from 1982 […]
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A Flock of Seagulls reunite for Ascension
All four original members of A Flock Of Seagulls have reunited for their latest album Ascension. It marks the first time Mike Score, Ali Score, Frank Maudsley and Paul Reynolds have appeared on record together since 1984’s The Story of a Young Heart. The 12-track album is comprised of unique […]
Cheap Trick kicks off the summer with a new single
Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen told Buzz Magazine that the boys have been working steady in the studio in advance of their summer tour with Poison. Nielsen reports that the currently untitled new album has ten tracks ready to roll. In advance of the new album and tour, the band […]
Expansive Beastie Boys Book drops October 30th
Planning ahead for the holidays? Or maybe you just really need the ultimate Beastie Boys fix. Well, feast your beasties upon Beastie Boys Book, an expansive 592-page (!) book that’s pretty much the period at the end of the Beastie Boys sentence. The book drops October 30th, just in time […]
Kim Wilde has a Close Encounter, releases “Aliens”
With a well known penchant for wine tasting, Wilde wandered into her private garden with a glass of wine and two trustworthy companions, unknowingly embarking on an existential journey that would change their lives. Awestruck while witnessing a brilliant orb in the sky hovering and darting about swiftly yet silently, […]
David Byrne announces American Utopia album and 80-city Tour
David Byrne has announced an 80-city tour to support his new album American Utopia, and if you think the Talking Heads legend is going to take it easy, think again! Byrne has called the tour “the most ambitious show I’ve done since the shows that were filmed for Stop Making […]
Cheap Trick to release Christmas Christmas on October 20th
Arriving October 20th is the newest release from Cheap Trick, thier third album within 18 months – a holiday package called Christmas Christmas. The team from Big Machine Records stated “Arriving mere months after We’re Alright!, Cheap Trick co-produced the holiday collection alongside their longtime collaborator, Grammy Award winner Julian […]
Gene Simmons will Personally Deliver his Box Set The Vault – For a Price!
With the entrepreneurial spirit that we’ve come to expect from the consistently “high-risk/high-reward” Mr. Simmons, Gene has topped himself with the extremely lofty offerings of The Vault. And it will only cost you $50,000. Sort of. Let me explain. The Vault is a personal encapsulation of the half-century (1966-2016) Gene […]
Police, Bowie, Level 42 and King Crimson alum form supergroup Gizmodrome
Police drummer Stewart Copeland is once again surrounded by music legends making exciting music! He’s arguably the biggest name in a rock supergroup called Gizmodrome, a four-piece band that consists of Copeland, Level 42 bassist Mark King, Italian keyboardist Vittorio Cosma, and guitarist Adrian Belew (Talking Heads, King Crimson, solo). […]
Gary Numan releases Savage: Songs From A Broken World
Gary Numan is a bona fide new wave legend, but that’s only the tip of the musical iceberg for him. After scoring a massive hit with “Cars” at the age of 20, Numan’s career has touched everything from jazz, funk, soundtracks, session work, rock and electronica. Foo Fighter Dave Grohl […]
Jane Wiedlin launches new project Elettrodomestico
Go-Go guitarist Jane Wiedlin has launched her new project … the duo Elettrodomestico, with Pietro Straccia Elettrodomestico hearkens back to a more experimental synth-dance sound, which in 2017, makes it sound timeless. Their debut album, If You’re a Boy or a Girl, drops October 20 but you can take a […]
Heart’s Nancy Wilson premieres new band Roadcase Royale
Heart fans are starting to get that feeling like their parents are getting a divorce. Sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson are weathering some big-time personal issues, which has shuttered their legendary band Heart for an undetermined time. Whereas Ann is in her sweet spot, billing herself as “Ann Wilson of […]
Ronnie Montrose’s epic 10×10 project to be released September 23rd
Ronnie Montrose’ dream becomes a posthumous reality with the collaboration of a lifetime. Available on CD, 180-gram vinyl LP, as well as digitally, 10×10 was conceptualized before his untimely death in 2012. Montrose created the collaborative idea with Rickey Phillips (Styx, bassist) and Eric Singer (KISS, drummer), which will finally […]
Mick Jagger gets Political on Two New Singles
With a progressive conservative view that is becoming increasingly popular in these days of political division, Sir Mick Jagger released two new songs with accompanying videos on the day after his seventy fourth birthday, July 26th. Knighted on December 12th in 2003 despite his enduring anti-establishment sentiments, Jagger expressed concern […]
Bananarama Reunite after 29 Years and Announce Tour
Bananarama – the UK trio known for hits such as “Cruel Summer” and “Venus” – have announced they have reunited, and will head out on tour. The last time the gals performed together was in 1988 – 29 long years ago. Shortly afterward, and despite a string of massive pop […]
Styx plots a “Mission” to Mars for New Album
Thirty-four years after Kilroy Was Here and “Mr. Roboto” famously strained the concept-friendly rockers of Styx, the band is heading back to the future for their next Big Idea: a trip to Mars on their forthcoming 16th studio album, The Mission. “The planets truly aligned for The Mission, and I […]
Night Ranger return with Don’t Let Up album
Legendary Bay Area rockers Night Ranger are back with Don’t Let Up, their latest studio album, on March 24. The disc will be available in both a standard edition and a deluxe edition (featuring bonus track and bonus DVD — physical format only). The high-energy band, reunited since 1996, is […]
Blondie announces Pollinator album and debuts catchy new single
Following on the heels of an epic 40th anniversary retrospective, Blondie is not keen to coast on the past. But the past definitely informs their new collection of songs, in a great way! After flirting with electronica, the iconic band led by Debbie Harry returns with a star-studded album that […]
Greg Kihn Band announces Rekihndled album and single
The Greg Kihn Band once sang “they don’t write ’em like that anymore.” The Bay Area rocker will put that theory to the test when his reformed band releases their cheekily-titled Rekihndled album on March 17th. Check out the catchy first single “Big Pink Flamingos!” This is the band’s first […]
John Mellencamp announces Sad Clowns and Hillbillies album and tour
John Mellencamp returns on April 28th with his 23rd full-length album, Sad Clowns and Hillbillies, and will tour this summer. He’ll be joined by Carlene Carter, daughter of June Carter Cash and stepdaughter of Johnny Cash, who is featured prominently on the new record. Opening up on most days will […]














