Rock

Jack Johnson, released on Feb. 24, 1971, might be the closest Miles Davis ever came to putting out a rock album. But to leave it there is to understate the magnificent accomplishment and importance of the record, which shows Davis at his most titanic, most relentless and most focused on establishing a foundational American music.

Singer-songwriter Shamir has shared a cover of Billie Eilish’s debut song ‘Ocean Eyes’, marking his first release for the year. Compared to the dreamy pop stylings of Eilish’s recording, Shamir’s rendition offers more percussive elements. The addition of guitars, combined with Shamir’s extensive vocal range, gives the track a more energetic rock feel. The new

Paul McCartney has announced a new book chronicling his iconic songwriting career, The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present. More than just the words to his songs, the book delivers detailed information behind each track – from inspiration to changes that were made to the circumstances surrounding their recording. In that way, The Lyrics aims to

Sacred Bones Records are set to release a lost album by the late Suicide frontman Alan Vega – you can hear a preview of the posthumous record in the form of ‘Nike Soldier’ below. The album is the first in a new series of archive releases consisting of music that was written and recorded by

A new documentary will chronicle the life and career of singer Tina Turner. The film, simply titled TINA, is set to premiere on HBO and HBO Max on March 27. “I’m a girl from a cotton field that pulled myself above the destruction and the mistakes,” Turner explains in the new trailer for the documentary.

BTS have performed a slew of songs for their highly anticipated MTV Unplugged appearance. The special performance premiered on MTV earlier today (February 24) and was filmed in South Korea. The performance included several songs from their November 2020 album, ‘BE (Deluxe Edition)’, as well as a soaring rendition of the ‘Fix You’ by Coldplay.

Having already been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Nirvana, Dave Grohl looks poised for double enshrinement, this time with his long-tenured group Foo Fighters. There’s a famous, uncredited joke that goes, “What was the last thing the drummer said before he was kicked out of the band? ‘Hey, I’ve

DaBaby has denied that he was taking a shot at dancer and Youtube personality JoJo Siwa on a recent track. On Friday (February 19), the North Carolina rapper released a new freestyle called ‘Beatbox’, featuring the lyrics: “Turn me up, n****s gon’ see why/ N***a, you a bitch, JoJo Siwa (Bitch).” Following the track’s release, fans

Angus Young said Bon Scott “never really got the chance” to contribute to AC/DC‘s Back in Black before his death, shooting down rumors that the singer performed early versions of some of the classic album’s songs. In a new interview with Paste, Young noted that Scott’s contributions to the album were limited to playing drums on early demo versions of the

Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider has lashed out against the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, calling the committee “elitist” and “arrogant”. Snider called the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame out in response to a Twitter user wondering why Iron Maiden‘s Bruce Dickinson said he would refuse induction. “The RnR Hall committee members are

Nancy Wilson has released more details of her upcoming debut solo album, You and Me, including the full track listing and cover artwork. The Heart cofounder recorded the LP in her California home studio, with band members and guest musicians joining remotely. “I felt like I was once again able to reconnect with my pre-Heart

Novelist has shared a new track called ‘Wagwan’ – scroll down the page to listen to the song now. The song marks the Lewisham MC’s first new material of 2021 and follows his ‘Quantum Leap’ EP, which was released in November 2020. ‘Wagwan’ also comes accompanied by a video directed by Novelist and shot by

When Elvis Costello looked across the Atlantic to help inspire his 10th LP, he wound up anticipating a roots rock revolution. King of America, originally released on Feb. 21, 1986, proved to be a mosaic of nuanced, often opaque songs. It also showed Costello could lovingly riff on Americana royalty. By late 1985, as Costello

Jared Evan has shared the title track from his upcoming new album ‘COLLAB’ – you can listen to it below. The New York rapper/singer announced last week that he will be releasing a new project on March 19 made up of collaborations with fans. What started off as a single track contest turned into a

In the right context, cursing on the job can be cathartic. But in the wrong setting, it can stain a career — like in the infamous case of Charles Rocket, who was fired from Saturday Night Live soon after dropping an F-bomb during an episode on Feb. 21, 1981. This wasn’t the dismissal of a frivolous bit player

Green Day have released a new song called ‘Here Comes The Shock’ – listen below. The trio announced the new track via Twitter on Thursday (February 17). It’s officially out in North America today (February 21) before releasing to the rest of the world tomorrow (February 22). Watch the song’s accompanying music video below: Advertisement

Some Yes songs are almost universally beloved — even the most prog-allergic critic can muster praise for the symphonic splendor of “Close to the Edge” or “Heart of the Sunrise.” But some songs are divisive, even among die-hards — or even the band members themselves: Keyboardist Rick Wakeman despised sections of Tales From Topographic Oceans,

Haim have shared details of just how strongly the music of Joni Mitchell has influenced the sister trio’s sound. In an article published by Rolling Stone on Thursday February 18 (as part of the publication’s Women Shaping the Future issue), Haim talked of how Mitchell served as a “key inspiration” for their own music. Danielle

A previously unreleased Gary Moore song has been released to spearhead the announcement of an album marking 10 years since his death. “In My Dreams” can be heard below. Provogue Records will launch How Blue Can You Get on April 30, containing eight unheard pieces from the former Thin Lizzy guitarist’s blues-era archive – four