Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan Reveals Love for Seattle Grunge
Guns N’ Roses bass player Duff McKagan has revealed that he’s actually a big fan of the Seattle sound, including grunge guy Mark Lanegan and Screaming Trees.Read More
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No Doubt’s Gwen Stefani to Appear on ‘American Idol’ This Week
No Doubt’s Gwen Stefani and Tony Kanal are set to be the mentors for this week’s “American Idol” show.Read More
Soul Asylum to Release Punk Covers Album of Joy Division, MC5, Stooges Songs
Alternative rockers Soul Asylum have revealed that they’re putting together a covers album paying homage to their early, punk rock pedigree.Read More
Red Hot Chili Peppers Giving Away Free Live EP
Funk rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers are showing off their kind-hearted side by giving fans a free five-song live EP on the Peppers’ website.Read More
Jack White Crafts World’s First 3 RPM Record
Attendees at Jacks White’s Third Man Records third anniversary party a few weeks back were given a special treat at the show: the world’s first-ever 3 RPM, created by Mr. White.Read More
Weezer, Foxy Shazam, Death Cab for Cutie, Jane’s Addiction to Play Bunbury Music Festival
The early lineup for this year’s Bunbury Music Festival is out, and the list includes Weezer, Death Cab For Cutie, Jane’s Addiction, Foxy Shazam and more.Read More
The Black Keys Already Contemplating Next Album, Possible Live Release
Akron, Ohio-based blues-rock duo the Black Keys are known for their boisterous live show, and now the guys are kicking around the idea of releasing a live album.Read More
‘Hunger Games’ Soundtrack Featuring Arcade Fire, the Decemberists is No. 1
The soundtrack for “The Hunger Games” debuted No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart this week, counting sales of 175,000 copies, according to Nielsen Soundscan.Read More
AWOLNATION’s ‘Sail’ Goes Platinum, Aaron Bruno Explains Song’s Genesis
AWOLNATION are the hot alternative act of the moment, as their chart-topping single “Sail” off “Megalithic Symphony” has been certified platinum.Read More
Linkin Park to Release New Single, ‘Burn It Down,’ Says Mike Shinoda
Rap-rock band Linkin Park have announced they’ll release a shiny new single, “Burn It Down,” to rock radio on April 16.Read More