‘Bat Out Of Hell’ … The Musical? At Seminole Hard Rock Florida this April
By DOTTIE PARIS Bat Out of Hell is one of the greatest albums ever, featuring a big-voiced singer named Meatloaf who shot to fame representing […]
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Magical Beasts Show Human Emotion with Album ‘Yes My Love I Am Reaching’
By DOTTIE PARIS With the new album Yes My Love I Am Reaching, Magical Beasts a listener may think the band has the wrong name. This […]
Rob Alexander Music Has Familiar Upbeat Pop Sound with Album ‘Being Myself’
By DOTTIE PARIS Rob Alexander captures a range of sounds with the new album Being Myself, with a voice that has an uncannily similar sound […]
Tour News: Ska-Punk Band Reel Big Fish Tours East Coast in Early 2020
By JOHN DALY Ska-punk rockers Reel Big Fish will tour in 2020 with special guests Big D And The Kids Table and Keep Flying. The […]
Patti Smith and Iggy Pop to Perform at Tibet House Benefit
By JOHN DALY Patti Smith and Iggy Pop are among the headliners at the 33rd annual Tibet House US Benefit Concert at The Stern Auditorium […]
With Release of ‘Say The Words,’ May Devun Lets Her Bright Light Shine
By JOHN DALY May Devun has released a track that demonstrates her vocal talents with “Say The Words,” a new-era rhythm and blues single. The […]
Lightning Hunter Creates a Heavenly Space for Listeners with ‘Beyond Beyond’
By DOTTIE PARIS Charles Scandura and his ensemble Lightning Hunter have assembled a beautiful new release called Beyond Beyond that carries the listener to an […]
Michelle Creber Shows She’s No One-Trick Pony with ‘Haunted House’
By JOHN DALY Michelle Creber is an accomplished young pop singer-songwriter, who at only 20 years old has devoted fans of her music as well […]
Joel Cuzzi Takes a Step in a Different Direction with New Album ‘Footprints’
By DOTTIE PARIS Joel Cuzzi has gone through a series of changes to present a new style. The Northern California-based musician has gone from punk […]
Cool Weather But Hot Music at Exit 111 Fest as Metal and Rock Fans Gather by the Thousands
Story and Photos by SUZANNE HALL MANCHESTER, TENN – Exit 111 Fest brought hot bands to chilly temperatures in Tennessee as metal rockers and classic […]
Soundgarden, Pat Benatar Nominated to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – Vote Here
By JOHN DALY Soundgarden and Pat Benatar are among the newly announced nominees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for 2020. They join […]
Happy Freuds Impress with Diverse Collection on ‘Echo of Sounds’
By JOHN DALY Happy Freuds, the Javea, Spain-based quartet has a 1970s keep listeners leaning in with a diverse range of sound. The new album, […]
‘Living In Limbo’ by Scott Chasolen Takes a Bold But Understated Step Into Pop Music
By DOTTIE PARIS New York City-based Scott Chasolen delivers an album that captures feelings that we all feel when we’re ready to make that next […]
Kristina Stykos Paints Picturesque Poetry on Ethereal Canvas with Remarkable ‘River of Light’
By JOHN DALY Singer-songwriter and producer Kristina Stykos continues to overcome challenges to put out her music, painting simultaneously heartfelt and distant pictures of a […]
The Rightly So Releases Great Americana Record with ‘Vandura’
By JOHN DALY The Rightly So, the Buffalo, NY-based Americana/Folk duo and their brand-new album Vandura take making Americana music to new heights. Not a […]
Review: Les Techno Warns of the Party at the ‘Edge of the World’
By DOTTIE PARIS Les Techno creates another compelling track with “Edge of the World,” a desperate plea that brings the listener on a journey that […]
Resurrection Fern to Release the Haunting Single ‘Savanna’ on Sept. 13
By DOTTIE PARIS “Savanna” is the latest single to be released by the dulcet-toned singer-songwriter Resurrection Fern. With a heavenly voice reminiscent of Emmylou Harris, […]
Angelo Rose Releases Album ‘Glisten,’ All Proceeds Go to St. Damien Hospital
By JOHN DALY Rochester-based musician Angelo Rose has released his new album Glisten with 100 percent of the proceeds from sales, streaming and downloads going to […]
‘Take Me With You’ Video Brings the Listener Along for a Ride Through Miami High Life
By DOTTIE PARIS What is most appealing about the hip hoppers, ‘Young Suave’ and ‘Goatey,’ who are known as Young Goats, is that they use […]
Drowning Effect Surfaces with Debut Album
By JOHN DALY The Drowning Effect, a San Francisco outfit comprised of James Spadaro, Thad Baker and Mark Loftin have released an album that is […]
Dirty Chime Drops ‘Fifty One Fifty’ But Music is Anything But Crazy
By JOHN DALY If Dirty Chime is crazy then we wish there were more crazy musicians around. Dirty Chime has released a song “Fifty One […]
The Dollyrots Release New Pop Punk Video Ahead of East Coast Tour
By DOTTIE PARIS The Dollyrots’ new album Daydream Explosion will be out on July 12 on Wicked Cool/The Orchard and the band is prepping an […]
Aura Blaze Shows Love of 1960s Music with ‘The Sparkling Black’
By DOTTIE PARIS The Sparkling Black by Aura Blaze is a compelling collection, with a strong element of 1960s sound. For any fan of that […]
BadBadNotGood, John Prine, Fantastic Negrito Win at A2IM 2019 Libera Awards
By JOHN DALY The party of the year was all about the indies last night as the A2IM 2019 Libera Awards took place at the […]
The Specials Day Celebrated in Los Angeles Today
By DOTTIE PARIS The Specials, fresh off a successful Punk Rock Bowling headline appearance, will be honored with a day in their name in a […]
PHOTOS: Whitesnake Brings Classic Rock to the East Coast with ‘Flesh and Blood’ Tour
Photos and Words By SUZANNE HALL ATLANTA – Veteran rockers Whitesnake brought their classic rock to Cadence State Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park in Atlanta […]
Bryan Adams and Billy Idol Team Up for Co-Headlining Tour in August
By DOTTIE PARIS This summer Bryan Adams and Billy Idol will hit the road together for a run of U.S. co-headlining dates. Produced by Live […]
Springsteen Drops New Single, ‘Hello Sunshine’ off Upcoming Album ‘Western Stars’
By DOTTIE PARIS Bruce Springsteen has released “Hello Sunshine,” the first single off his upcoming album Western Stars. Western Stars will hit the streets on […]
Taking Back Sunday, Slightly Stupid and Edgar Winter Top Great South Bay Music Fest on LI
By DOTTIE PARIS PATCHOGUE, N.Y. – The Great South Bay Music Festival returns to Shorefront Park in Patchogue Village July 18-21 to celebrate its 13th Anniversary. […]
Les Techno Brings Listeners Back to the NYC Dance Clubs of the 1980s with ‘Guilty Pleasure’
By DOTTIE PARIS It’s obvious that Les Techno remembers some of the best days of New York City new wave. His new single “Guilty Pleasure” […]