"On Paper, It's Hard to Imagine Ronstadt as a Road-Weary Trucker, but She Completely Owns Lowell George's Willin'." Linda Ronstadt...
Released in November 1974, Linda Ronstadt’s *Heart Like a Wheel* marked her breakthrough from a strong live act to a commercial powerhouse. The album’s eclectic mix of country, rock, folk and R&B, anchored by Ronstadt’s powerful interpretations, produced hit singles like “You’re No Good” and broadened her radio appeal. Produced by Peter Asher with lean arrangements, it showcased her ability to transform covers into signature songs. The record set the template for female vocalists to dominate both pop and country charts throughout the 1970s.
"This Is a Song About One of Ben’s Friends that Has Multiple Sclerosis. I Am that Friend with MS." How...
Billy Talent drummer Aaron Solowoniuk revealed in 2006 that the opening track “This Is How It Goes” was about his own battle with multiple sclerosis. The diagnosis, first hinted at in the late 1990s, forced him to juggle demanding touring schedules...
“The Eagles Were Recording Next Door, but We Were Too Loud for Them. It Kept Coming Through the Wall Into...
In July 1975 Don Felder sketched the chord progression that became "Hotel California" while staying in a Malibu beach house. The Eagles refined the idea over months, writing lyrics that captured the dark allure of 1970s Los Angeles. During the final recording...
Watch Lyric Video for New Foo Fighters Single Caught In The Echo
Foo Fighters have unveiled "Caught In The Echo," the third single and opening track from their forthcoming 12th studio album, Your Favorite Toy, slated for release on April 24 via Roswell/Columbia Records. A lyric video now streams on YouTube, and...
“We Were Musicians and We Knew How to Play. We Weren’t Just a Bunch of Hippies Running Around Playing Three...
In October 1968 Janis Joplin, then at the height of her fame with Big Brother & The Holding Company, announced she would leave the group to pursue a solo career. Columbia Records, enticed by her star power, signed her to a...
“40 Years Later, I Still Get to Do the Thing I Love the Most. I Truly Have to Pinch Myself.”...
The Afghan Whigs announced a 40th‑anniversary North American tour, kicking off on April 25 in Woodstock, NY and wrapping on May 24 in Pioneertown, CA. The band also released their first new track since 2022, "House of I," recorded at...
"We Miss Your Smile, Your Warmth, Your Creativity, Your Compassion and Your Humour." Following His Death Last Year, Metal Legends...
Swedish melodic death‑metal pioneers At The Gates have released a heartfelt tribute to their late frontman Tomas Lindberg, who succumbed to adenoid cystic carcinoma in September 2025. The band completed their new record, The Ghost of a Future Dead, by incorporating Lindberg’s pre‑recorded...
"Heathen Finds Bowie Settling Into His Role as Elder Statesman of the Post-Punk Art Rock Movement." David Bowie Successfully Charts...
David Bowie’s 2002 album *Heathen* marks a pivotal return to form, reuniting with longtime producer Tony Visconti after a two‑decade gap. The record blends atmospheric art‑rock with mature vocal delivery, featuring standout tracks like “Sunday,” “Slow Burn,” and covers of...
"It's Been a Long Time in the Making. I Am Very Proud of This Very Special Album." Love Vinnie Vincent?...
Former Kiss guitarist Vinnie Vincent has released his long‑awaited album Guitarmageddon, offering the complete master package for $2 million. The deal includes all ten tracks, master files, artwork, and a perpetual license to use the Vinnie Vincent brand, while individual songs...
"They Asked if I Knew Who Johnny Cash Was. I Was Like, ‘Of Course I F**king Know Who He Is!"...
In 1993, producer Rick Rubin enlisted punk icon Glenn Danzig to write a song for Johnny Cash during the sessions for the seminal album American Recordings. Danzig composed “Thirteen” in under half an hour, brought it to Rubin’s modest living‑room...
“There’s a Thinking that, to Be Progressive, Every Song Has to Have 14 Minutes of Musical Intellectualism. We Don’t Agree”:...
Swedish progressive metal band Soen released their seventh album, Reliance, receiving praise for its polished production and melodic depth. While some critics claim the record lacks the sprawling, experimental structures traditionally associated with prog, the band argues the album’s varied...
"It's Our Most Emotional and Moving Song." In 1986, Pearl Jam Frontman Eddie Vedder Taped Something Off the TV. Years...
Pearl Jam’s final track on Vitalogy, “Hey Foxymophandlemama, That’s Me,” incorporates a field recording Eddie Vedder captured from a 1986 PBS documentary about mental‑illness patients. The eerie collage, dubbed “Stupid Mop,” blends the raw audio with Jack Irons’ drums and a minimalist bass line, creating a...
“The Song Represents a Reckless Normalisation of a Dangerous Practice." Romania's Nu Metal-Styled Eurovision Song Contest Entry Choke Me Under...
Romania’s 2026 Eurovision entry “Choke Me,” performed by Alexandra Căpitănescu, has ignited controversy for lyrics that appear to glorify sexual strangulation. Campaigners against sexual violence have labeled the song reckless and are urging the European Broadcasting Union to disqualify it....
Great New Prog You Must Hear From Devin Townsend, Green Carnation, Midge Ure, Teramaze and More in Prog's Brand New...
Prog magazine has introduced a brand‑new "Tracks Of The Week" column, curating seven fresh progressive‑rock releases for fans to stream and vote on. The series highlights a charity single, “Do You Wonder?”, which raised money for Amnesty International and topped...
"It Was Construed as Being About a Sex Worker." The Story Behind the Blondie Classic that Everyone Misunderstood
Blondie's 1976 single "X Offender" was originally titled "Sex Offender" but was renamed to secure radio airplay. Debbie Harry clarified that the song narrates a teenager facing a statutory‑rape charge, not a story about a sex worker, a point often...
10 Years After Promising a “Symphony of C*cks and V*ginas and Death”, Devin Townsend Has Finally Announced His Life’s Work...
Devin Townsend has finally unveiled his long‑promised magnum opus, *The Moth*, a 24‑track concept album slated for release on May 29 via Inside Out. The record blends heavy prog‑metal with choirs, orchestras, and the provocative single “Enter The City.” After a decade...
"To Create Something From Nothing Is One of the Greatest Feelings. It's Heaven." Why Prince Turned Down a Partnership Deal...
Prince turned down Activision's offer to feature his catalog in Guitar Hero, citing a desire for kids to learn real guitar rather than profit from a video game. The deal would have granted a modest share of the franchise’s $2 billion...
"This Is a Mallet to the Back of the Skull to Anyone Who Believed Their Best Days Were Behind Them."...
Lamb of God’s latest record, *Into Oblivion*, drops on March 13 and is being hailed as the band’s strongest effort since 2012’s *Resolution*. The album mixes aggressive thrash with industrial‑tinged noise‑rock, delivering both familiar ragers and experimental tracks. Guitarists Mark Morton...
“He Seemed Very Polite, Kind of Gentle." The Vocalist Who Traded Tapes with One of Black Metal's Most Notorious Characters,...
Attila Csihar recounts how his tape‑trading link with Mayhem’s guitarist Euronymous earned him an invitation to join the band after vocalist Dead’s 1991 suicide. He describes traveling to Norway, staying with Euronymous and bassist Varg Vikernes, and being surprised by Euronymous’s polite,...
Midge Ure Announces New Album A Man Of Two Worlds and Releases Lead Single Just Words
Midge Ure, the former Ultravox frontman, announced his first solo album in twelve years, *A Man Of Two Worlds*, slated for release on 8 May. The double‑disc record is divided into eight instrumental pieces (World One) and eight vocal songs (World...