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How Caity Babs became the fiery personality behind SiriusXM’s Octane and Turbo
You know Caity Babs’ voice from SiriusXM’s Octane and Turbo channels. She discusses co-hosting No Cover with Kellin Quinn, the world of radio and more.
12 rock stars who met Queen Elizabeth II
The United Kingdom is currently mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II, who died at the age of 96. These are the rock stars she met during her reign.
How the Warning, hard rock’s hottest new band, morphed from viral covers to hell-raising shreds
The Warning are quickly becoming one of hard rock’s most remarkable acts. The group discuss how the message of their new album ERROR cracks the Gen-Z mold.
How The Pretty Cult creates gothic clothing for the modern-day “Rock & Roll Witch”
The Pretty Cult is for “misfits and dark hearts.” Founder Arielle Salsa explains how the fashion and lifestyle brand is rooted in a love of witchcraft and rock.
Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Gaslight Anthem and 8 other things you need to check out this week
Check out The Latest – for all the essential new music, tickets and livestreams you need right now. Unlimited Love, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ new album, is the soundtrack to your weekend Bands don’t get much bigger than Red Hot Chili Peppers, and the release of new album Unlimited Love, out today, is one of […]
Halestorm and the Pretty Reckless announce tour with Lilith Czar and the Warning
Halestorm and the Pretty Reckless are gearing up for a 2022 summer tour. The run features a special all-women guest lineup, including the Warning and Lilith Czar on select dates. Read more: Halestorm to tour with Stone Temple Pilots, Mammoth WVH, Black Stone Cherry Halestorm spoke on the tour in a social media post, writing, […]
20 greatest Fearless Records bands, from Underoath to iDKHOW
Established in 1994, Fearless Records has progressed into a label renowned for its influence, innovation and Punk Goes… cover compilations. Kick-starting the careers of Mayday Parade, Motionless In White and As It Is, the label soon became synonymous with launching successful scene-setters and bolstering the progression of established bands, including the reunion of Underoath and […]
14 artists influenced by Nirvana, from Kid Cudi to the Pretty Reckless
It’s pretty much impossible to overstate how much music was changed when Nirvana arrived on the scene. After bands such as R.E.M. and Pixies laid the groundwork for what alternative music could be, Kurt Cobain’s songwriting on Nevermind introduced their signature sound of punk-rock ethos and pop music hooks. The end result would transform the future […]
Spiritbox, KennyHoopla, DED and more share Spotify Wrapped results
Beloved annual music retrospective Spotify Wrapped is here. Each year, Spotify offers users a chance to revisit their favorite songs and most embarrassing guilty pleasures, pulling together your most-played songs, artists and podcasts. This year’s Wrapped goes even further. Wrapped Blend allows you to compare your Wrapped with your friends’ own top streams. There is […]
Foo Fighters reveal North American tour dates and Ramones cover
Foo Fighters have just announced a summer 2022 North American tour in support of their album Medicine At Midnight. Along with a string of U.K. and European dates, the band will hit several stadiums across the country between May and August. Meanwhile, Dave Grohl is continuing the annual tradition of the “Hanukkah Sessions” with Greg […]
10 reasons why Oasis are the most influential Britpop band of all time
Britpop was the sound of England taking back rock ‘n’ roll after American grunge and alt rock had annexed the world’s airwaves and charts for the first half of the ‘90s. Vox amps, Union Jacks, 1964 Paul McCartney haircuts, Ben Sherman shirts and Chelsea boots became all the rage, as bands plundered their British Invasion, […]
Amy Lee, Taylor Momsen, Maria Brink & Lzzy Hale discuss the state of rock
In part one of this round-table conversation, Amy Lee, Lzzy Hale, Taylor Momsen and Maria Brink flipped the script. “I was thinking women’s empowerment is if we didn’t talk about women’s empowerment at all and actually spent this hour talking about our music and what we do,” Lee suggested. So, they highlighted their new albums and discussed why people […]
8 artists who shine on TV screens and music venue stages
Whether your favorite artist jumped from the stage to the screen or starred in a film and then picked up a microphone, these essential actors proved that they are just as talented in front of the camera as they are in front of an audience. Check out our favorites below. Read more: 10 debut records […]
Taylor Momsen, Amy Lee, Maria Brink & Lzzy Hale discuss labels in music
Before there was Amy Lee, Lzzy Hale, Taylor Momsen and Maria Brink, there was Joan Jett, Patti Smith, Poly Styrene and Kathleen Hanna. Generation after generation, these rock stars and others in their position have dreaded receiving what has become an inevitable label of “female-led,” “female-fronted,” “women in rock” or “female rock.” While all of […]
Evanescence perform "Better Without You," announce tour with Halestorm
After nearly 10 years since Evanescence put out a collection of new work, their latest release The Bitter Truth has catapulted them back into the mainstream. Just weeks after the LP release, Evanescence joined The Kelly Clarkson Show to perform “Better Without You.” Led by vocalist Amy Lee, the group put on a larger-than-life, fiery […]
These 9 women artists defined the Tumblr-era of alternative music
Now that the scene revival of 2019 has somewhat subsided, the soft grunge pinks and deep blues of the Tumblr era are back in full swing. Between 2009 and 2014, women such as Marina And The Diamonds (now known as MARINA) and Lana Del Rey were dominating the Tumblr dashboard. Grimes was stealing hyperpop hearts, […]
Evanescence debut explosive video for "Better Without You"—watch
Evanescence are back with another striking visual from their new album The Bitter Truth. For the “Better Without You” video, the band let their emotions run rampant as they face their biggest threats head-on. The passionate visual isn’t the only exciting thing Evanescence are sharing this week. The band also announced that on May 13, […]
Black Veil Brides are unplugging for free virtual 2021 acoustic tour
Black Veil Brides fans are in for a special treat starting this week. Because the band are unable to tour right now amid the COVID-19 pandemic, they are bringing their live performances straight into fans’ homes. On Monday, Black Veil Brides officially announced their first-ever virtual acoustic radio tour called Acoustour. For the string of […]
20 women vocalists in metal who are a driving force for the genre
Metal is no longer a man’s world. All across the genre’s many subcategories, from folk to black metal, powerful female figures are putting their stamp on a genre that’s finally coming to terms with the inclusivity of the present day. Where symphonic icons Nightwish and Within Temptation blazed the trail for female leaders to step […]
10 iconic alternative albums that deserve to be certified RIAA gold
We’ve already established that there are some surprises that come with RIAA certifications. That said, there’s nothing more troubling than realizing that some of the most iconic alternative albums have never been certified gold. It’s not particularly surprising that there are some discrepancies between an album’s generalized reception and its certification standing. After all, the criteria […]
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