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THE FLAMING LIPS PONDER CREATIVITY FROM INSIDE A BUBBLE

February 17, 2021

Those who believe rock ‘n’ roll is dead need only listen to The Flaming Lips for proof it is far from flatlining. Since the early ‘80s, the Oklahoma City band have continually pushed boundaries, colore... Read More...

TOMBS REMAIN STEADY AT THE HELM

Vinny Cecolini

February 10, 2021

Features, Goings-On, Interviews

The New Jersey death metal stalwarts have endured strife, but they deliver the goods on their homegrown new album, Under Sullen Skies. While many artists have remained sequestered at home licking their... Read More...

Steve Hackett: Finding Stillness In Complexity [Feature + Watch&Listen]

Debra Kate Schafer

January 22, 2021

Features, Interviews

Steve Hackett’s Under a Mediterranean Sky drops today, January 22, and after a year of being mostly homebound, fans and critics alike can relish in the bewitching journey it takes you on. Being an artis... Read More...

THE BATS: “NO BIG EGOS” ARE THE SECRET TO SUCCESS

Katherine Yeske Taylor

December 16, 2020

Buzz, Features, Goings-On

40 years after getting started, the New Zealand indie-rockers return with their latest LP, Foothills. The Bats have achieved something highly unusual in the music business: they’ve retained their same l... Read More...

EELS RETURN TO ‘EARTH’ WITH PURPOSE

Katherine Yeske Taylor

December 16, 2020

Buzz, Features, Goings-On, Interviews

On their 13th album, Los Angeles's EELS conjure up more of their trademark introspection and outwardly quirky rock. Indie rock band EELS are released their thirteenth studio album, Earth to Dora last mo... Read More...

THURSTON MOORE IS FIRED UP, AND LONDON’S CALLING

Dan Alleva

December 9, 2020

Buzz, Features, Goings-On, Interviews

He's been a revolutionary artist his whole career, but Thurston Moore's latest LP By The Fire shows off his complete musical pallet. Thurston Moore throughout his career has channeled within his songs h... Read More...

PUNK ROCK VINDICATION: CHATTING WITH JOHN DOE OF X [Q&A + WATCH & LISTEN]

Dan Alleva

December 2, 2020

Buzz, Features, Goings-On, Interviews

Los Angeles punk legends X released Alphabetland this year, their first album in 35 years. We talked to the always insightful John Doe about its creation. AQ: After 35 years, what was it like getting back ... Read More...

DEE SNIDER KEEPS ON FIGHTING

Katherine Yeske Taylor

October 21, 2020

Features, Goings-On, Interviews

The original headbanger maintains his high standards on new live LP, plus upcoming book and film projects. Calling from his home in Los Angeles, iconic metal singer Dee Snider has a message for any Aqu... Read More...

DES ROCS TALKS FINDING FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION ON STAGE [Q&A + Watch & Listen]

Debra Kate Schafer

September 15, 2020

Buzz, Features, Goings-On, Interviews

This New York rocker is hellbent on breaking the mold and living in the moment, even if it requires going a little bit crazy. (Always for the sake of chasing his musical dream, though.) Des Rocs is more... Read More...

THE MILWAUKEES COME A-CALLIN’ ONCE AGAIN

Tina Benitez Eves

August 25, 2020

Features, Goings-On, Interviews

It’s possible the universe didn’t want The Calling to get released. Midway through recording, the album’s producer had a health issue, and The Milwaukees guitarist, Jeff Nordstedt, suffered a broken shoulder a... Read More...

The Allman Betts Band—Keep On Growing

Rightfield Are Putting Arkansas On The Map

#THROWBACK: R.E.M., OCTOBER 14, 1987

Savannah Conley On Making Feelings Her Full-Time Job

HOT ROCKS: New Releases from Green Day, Stone Temple Pilots, Liam Gallagher, DIO, and Sepultura

STEVE EARLE/CITY WINERY NYC/APRIL 14, 2021

PINC LOUDS RETURN TO TOMPKINS SQUARE PARK AFTER A WINTER OF WOODSHEDDING

JORMA KAUKONEN/CITY WINERY NYC/APRIL 21, 2021

Queued Up: Exploring the World of Bong Joon-Ho ('Parasite'), plus 'Doctor Sleep,' 'The Siren,' 'Scandalous,' 'Untouchable,' and more.

Reality Check: BIDEN AT THE CENTURY MARK

Reality Check: LOW BAR ANOMALY

Reality Check:  AMERICA: THE VIOLENCE PROBLEM

THE FLAMING LIPS PONDER CREATIVITY FROM INSIDE A BUBBLE

TOMBS REMAIN STEADY AT THE HELM

Steve Hackett: Finding Stillness In Complexity [Feature + Watch&Listen]

THE BATS: “NO BIG EGOS” ARE THE SECRET TO SUCCESS

EELS RETURN TO ‘EARTH’ WITH PURPOSE

THURSTON MOORE IS FIRED UP, AND LONDON’S CALLING

PUNK ROCK VINDICATION: CHATTING WITH JOHN DOE OF X [Q&A + WATCH & LISTEN]

DEE SNIDER KEEPS ON FIGHTING

DES ROCS TALKS FINDING FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION ON STAGE [Q&A + Watch & Listen]

THE MILWAUKEES COME A-CALLIN’ ONCE AGAIN

#THROWBACK: R.E.M., OCTOBER 14, 1987

Rightfield Are Putting Arkansas On The Map

#THROWBACK: R.E.M., OCTOBER 14, 1987

STEVE EARLE/CITY WINERY NYC/APRIL 14, 2021

PINC LOUDS RETURN TO TOMPKINS SQUARE PARK AFTER A WINTER OF WOODSHEDDING

JORMA KAUKONEN/CITY WINERY NYC/APRIL 21, 2021

Rightfield Are Putting Arkansas On The Map

#THROWBACK: R.E.M., OCTOBER 14, 1987

STEVE EARLE/CITY WINERY NYC/APRIL 14, 2021

PINC LOUDS RETURN TO TOMPKINS SQUARE PARK AFTER A WINTER OF WOODSHEDDING

JORMA KAUKONEN/CITY WINERY NYC/APRIL 21, 2021

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