Mick Mars says in a new interview that he is open to writing music with Motley Crue again, but right now his focus is on working on material that he was unable to make while he was with the band.
Mars released his debut solo album, "The Other Side Of Mars," and promoted the release by appearing on Audacy Check In. During the chat he said, "Well, you know, it took me 40 years 'cause, Motley was priority... and now that I'm retired, I'm just me, you know. I mean, if Motley wanted me to write songs with them again, of course I would. (continue)
At the Gibson Garage London kickoff event last week, Gibson announced it has entered into a collaborative partnership with one of the most influential musicians in history, Jimmy Page, an icon across all genres of music, art, and culture and co-founder of one of the biggest bands of all time, Led Zeppelin.
Being the main music writer in Led Zeppelin, Jimmy leveraged his blues and folk inspirations to orchestrate the pioneering rock sound that became the signature of the band, and revolutionized rock across all of its future variations. (continue)
Neil Young has released "DUME", a new limited-edition all analog vinyl pressing of 16 songs originally collected for Neil Young's Archives Vol. II release in Fall of 2020.
The recordings-some part of the historic ZUMA album sessions by Neil Young & Crazy Horse, and others previously unreleased-are a detailed look at one of the most exciting periods in Neil's rock & roll life. DUME captures the live-wire spark of Young's music during those years, and this full-bore attack is somewhat of a turning point for Young and the band. The mid-70's were an era when new high-water marks were appearing everywhere. Ampage and attack were being pursued, and the songs on DUME are prime examples of what lay ahead. The 1960s had opened the floodgates on solo artists and groups using the freedom they had earned when they took control of their own musical destinies. The '70s had begun on a high note and kept growing in creative leaps and bounds. Artists had found a way to move in their own direction and follow a path that opened before them. (continue)
To celebrate today's 25th anniversary of acclaimed alternative rock band Jimmy Eat World's third studio album, Clarity (1999 / Capitol Records), an influential collection that nearly didn't see daylight, the stalwarts will release Clarity: Phoenix Sessions this spring, but fans can pre-order a copy today only through the band's webstore (here). It's a limited-edition two-LP set of the album's original 13 songs - recorded live as part of their 2021 global stream Phoenix Sessions performances - on the band's Exotic Location Recordings imprint.
The 25th-anniversary two-LP Clarity: Phoenix Sessions is pressed on translucent sunkissed colored vinyl, and it includes an extensive gatefold with previously unseen behind-the-scenes photos by Steve Thrasher and notes from the band. It was self-produced by Jimmy Eat World and impeccably mixed by Jim Adkins. (continue)
Alberta rock trio Royal Tusk released their highly anticipated album, Altruistic via MNRK Music Group with an accompanying documentary out now, Do No Wrong: The Making of Altruistic.
Royal Tusk bottle raw feelings of alienation into a clarion call on the most recent single, "Hated." The soaring melody resounds with undeniable honesty underlined by fret-burning lead licks.. "It was written from the point-of-view of someone who is labeled unredeemable," frontman Daniel Carriere said. "It doesn't campaign for this person's innocence, but it poses a question. If our world can't believe an individual can change, it's a self-fulfilling prophecy. Change is a running theme for this body of work. I think people can and do change. It's the hardest thing, yet it's possible." (continue)
Darkest Hour have released a music video for their song "One With the Void," to celebrate the arrival of their tenth studio album "Perpetual | Terminal", that hit stores last Fridaym February 23 via MNRK Heavy.
"This song, as well as this album, showcases John's amazing talents like none other," says Schleibaum. "With this in mind, we chose to unveil this song, 'One With the Void, as our third video and single for the release of Perpetual | Terminal. An emotional leap, 'One with the Void' channels the melodic, dark, and atmospheric side of Darkest Hour. We are excited to premier this song alongside this incredible video by Mirko Witzki. This song is so personal to me, I love it. It continues the long tradition of John combining his amazing melodic talents with his introspective lyrical approach. To me, this is a love song; others might see another story, regardless there is no doubt this song expands the musical pallet of this band and brings a balance to this record that makes it perfect." (continue)
Frank Turner has released a brand new song called "Girl From The Record Shop." The song comes from his forthcoming album, "Undefeated," which will arrive on May 3rd.
"'Girl From The Record Shop' is a little power-pop flight of fancy, a teenage dream of romance for my inner music nerd, complete with an admission of my inevitable adolescent failure," Turner says. "Short, sharp and to the point." (continue)
Sir Rod Stewart and Jools Holland with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra have released the exquisite Swing Fever - a 13-track sparkling salute to the timeless songs of the big band years, reignited by two true giants of their craft.
For the first time, Britain's new partners in swing have united on record to share their peerless dexterity on a tribute to such truly great songs as "Ain't Misbehavin," "Almost Like Being In Love," "Pennies From Heaven" and "Lullaby Of Broadway." (continue)
Gary Clark Jr. shares a music video for his new song "Alone Together" featuring jazz trumpeter Keyon Harrold. The track serves as another taste of Clark's highly anticipated upcoming album JPEG RAW, set for release on March 22 via Warner Records.
This new body of work signals a brave new world for Clark's ever-expanding creative palette. The new music is dense and adventurous with a more cohesive synthesis of his eclectic musical universe. His samples, Thelonious Monk and Sonny Boy Williamson, decorate flourishes of African, World Music, and even Jazz while merging with rock, R&B, hip-hop and blues; familiar areas he has ventured before, this time with more unity forging a fresh new style. Clark's lyrics are pointed, deeply personal, outspoken and socially conscious with occasional forays into rap and spoken word from Clark himself. The sonics are immersive, verging on modern groove-oriented psychedelia with hip-hop driven beats in verses giving way to anthemic choruses, rich with power-chording and wide fuzz riffage. (continue)
The story of Loverboy is akin to a Hollywood movie. Overcoming rejection to eventually become one of Canada's most successful rock bands of all time and selling millions of albums in the process, is a feel-good story for the ages.
On June 7th, 2024, one of their most incredible live performances will be released for the very first time, in high definition. "Live In '82" has been lovingly restored by Paul Dean from his personal archive of 16mm film, the joyous energy of a band who helped define the golden era of 80's music captured like lightning in a bottle. With their great music, colorful clothing, outrageous hairstyles (and headbands!), and terrific soundtracks for movies like 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off', and 'Top Gun', Loverboy has stood the test of time. (continue)
Amaranthe have released a music video for their song "The Catalyst", which is the title track to their just released studio album that hit stores last Friday via Nuclear Blast Records.
The band had this to say, "The proverbial eagle has landed! After a few years of hard toil, sweat and at least a small amount of blood, we are enormously proud and downright electrified to know that our newborn and latest album - The Catalyst is available worldwide! (continue)
Good Vibez Presents, the organizers behind the long-loved California Roots Music and Arts Festival, have announced Ziggy Marley as their Friday night headliner for the 2024 lineup.
This is following the release of Marley's critically acclaimed biopic of his late father, "Bob Marley: One Love," for which he co-produced with his sister and mother. (continue)
Alcest have released a music video for their new single "L'Envol". The song comes from their just announced forthcoming seventh album "Les Chants De L'Aurore" that is set to be released on June 21st.
Neige had this to say, "'L'Envol' is a musical return to the atmosphere of Alcest's first albums. I wrote this song after an inspiring trip to Corsica, where I met amazing people and was surrounded by some of the most unique landscapes I have ever seen. It is about escaping from earthly reality to join a flock of mythical birds flying through the known boundaries of our world. (continue)
Brooklyn based rockers Midnight Foolishness have released a music video for their new single "Quitters Get Nothing." The song comes from their forthcoming sophomore album "Hands Up Chin Down", set to be released later this year.
Frontman Robert Corbino had this to say, "The music video and song is meant to make a statement and impact. It represents a new beginning in the band. Quitters Get Nothing is the new evolution of Midnight Foolishness showcasing the bands growth as musicians." (continue)
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Zombi have shared a new track called "Bodies In The Flotsam", which is the second single they have shared from their forthcoming album "Direct Inject", that arrives March 22nd.
"To me, this song feels like 'classic Zombi,' something we'd have written back in the early '00s," Steve Moore says of the 3-minute track. "Lean and mean - just drums, eight-string bass and synth. Nothing programmed or sequenced." (continue)
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