Foreigner release a stirring cover of "Bridge Over Troubled Water," from their forthcoming live album and concert film soundtrack, In the Eye of the Storm, due out July 24 via Green Hill/Sun Label Group/Virgin Music Group, as they continue a year of celebrations commemorating the band's 50th anniversary.
Founding member Mick Jones remarked, "50 years ago, I had a vision for a band. I wanted the best musicians I could find to perform and record the best songs we could create. Foreigner succeeded largely because of the wonderful lead vocalists that I was fortunate enough to work with." (continue)
Last night, rock n' roll legends Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of KISS were formally inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Other fellow recipients Walter Afanasieff, Terry Britten and Graham Lyle, Kenny Loggins, Alanis Morissette, Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, and Taylor Swift.
The Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala, which took place at New York Marriott Marquis in New York City, featured presentations and performances by special guests Dallas Austin, Tamar Braxton, Kylie Cantrall, Brandi Carlile, Billy Corgan, Madison Cunningham, Taylor Dayne, Gavin DeGraw, Steve Miller, Jeremy Renner, Nile Rodgers, Johnny Rzeznik, Shelea, SistaStrings, and Sombr. (continue)
Sleeping With Sirens released their highly anticipated eighth studio album, An Ending In Itself with Rise Records. They also released a new music video for the standout track "House Of Matches" delving into themes of personal hardship and emotional turmoil.
Lead singer, Kellin Quinn, shared his thoughts on the release: "'House Of Matches' is the final music video we're putting out from our new album, An Ending In Itself. It was awesome to make three videos tie into each other with the help of Max Moore. We couldn't be more proud of the work that went into this record. Enjoy!" (continue)
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Sleeping With Sirens released their highly anticipated eighth studio album, An Ending In Itself with Rise Records. They also released a new music video for the standout track "House Of Matches" delving into themes of personal hardship and emotional turmoil.
Lead singer, Kellin Quinn, shared his thoughts on the release: "'House Of Matches' is the final music video we're putting out from our new album, An Ending In Itself. It was awesome to make three videos tie into each other with the help of Max Moore. We couldn't be more proud of the work that went into this record. Enjoy!" (continue)
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YES-Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood, and Jay Schellen-have today (June 12) released their 24th studio album AURORA via InsideOutMusic/Sony Music.
As Howe explains: "Making this record was joyful, a chance to play, explore and give everything to the music. It's always been about collaboration, somebody can write a song, but until everybody puts their contribution in, it isn't really a Yes song. We're not trying to echo the past; we're carrying the spirit of Yes forward and turning it into something new." (continue)
Grammy winner, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, and Songwriters Hall of Famer John Fogerty was honored with the Johnny Mercer Award at last night's Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala in New York City.
The organization's highest honor, the Johnny Mercer Award recognizes a songwriter whose body of work has had a profound and enduring impact on American music. Originally inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005, Fogerty now joins an elite group of Mercer Award recipients that includes Dolly Parton, Elton John, Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, Neil Diamond, Frank Sinatra and more. (continue)
My Chemical Romance have released "Common People (Recorded for BBC Radio 1)", the second bonus track they've shared from their forthcoming Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys (Deluxe Edition). Originally recorded in 2010, the Pulp cover is available to stream for the very first time beginning today.
Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys (Deluxe Edition) will arrive on July 10, 2026 via Reprise Records, and is available to pre-order/pre-save HERE. The collection features remastered versions of the album's original songs, as well as nine bonus tracks, and reimagined artwork. All bonus tracks are currently unavailable in physical formats, with many being released on vinyl and most streaming services for the very first time. (continue)
Billy Morrison takes a deep dive into his psyche with "Hollow," the title track of the British guitarist, singer, and songwriter's album of the same name out August 7 via TLG | ZOID distributed by Virgin Music Group.
The sonically explosive and lyrically gripping single is released today (June 12) along with an artful and eye-popping lyric video that traces MORRISON's previously unhinged life. (continue)
The annual Monsters of Rock Cruise (MORC), the premier hard rock music cruise sailing the high seas since 2012, will return for its sixteenth sailing in 2027.
On the Blue has announced that the five-night, full-ship music charter cruise will sail May 6-11, 2027, from the Port of Los Angeles aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Joy with a stop in Ensenada, Mexico. (continue)
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Duane Betts' anticipated new album, Isle of Hope, is out today via Sun Records-his first project in partnership with the label. Stream/purchase here. In conjunction with the release, the official music video for his new song, "Keep My Hands Clean," is also out now.
"Today is a big day," Betts shares. "Isle of Hope is out into the world, and I couldn't be more thrilled to share it with y'all. I hope these songs resonate and can pull you up and into the light. Music has always been a place where we meet through our experiences in this life. I'm happy to meet you right here in the songs. Thank you for being here. Thank you for listening. Thank you for believing in the music. Turn it up and enjoy the ride." (continue)
Hard rock veterans Spread Eagle are thrilled to release their new album 'The Brutal Divine,' out now via Frontiers Music Srl. The band also shares the new track "Forbidden Local Honey," along with an official visualizer.
The band comments: "Actually, we're not entirely sure what this song is about. There are references to the drug trade and to a certain singer who often flies between Brooklyn and Florida to ply his wares. Add in some sexual innuendos and it makes one hell of a sleazy rocker... Enjoy!" (continue)
Texas-born and Nashville-based alternative rock maverick Letdown. (Blake Coddington) unleashes a vulnerable, hard-hitting new single entitled "Did It To You" out now via Big Loud Rock.
The high-energy track finds Coddington wrestling with guilt and unanswered questions as he struggles to move on from a failed relationship. Over a striking chorus, Coddington delivers an emotionally charged wail and admits, "I can't forgive myself for loving you." (continue)
Ike Reilly featuring Shane Reilly just released the new album "Blind and Surrounded" and to celebrate we asked Ike to tell us about the song "Dance Hall Beats". Here is the story:
I think I need to tell you about Ed "Silvertone" Tinley before we get into "Dance Hall Beats." I met Ed before my first album, "Salesmen And Racists," was even recorded. I had a studio around the intersection of Armitage and Elston in Chicago called Diamond City. My partner at Diamond City was the late, great Blaise Barton who did a lot of work for Alligator Records and many great Chicago artists. (continue)
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