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New York Post
4 days ago
Music

Bono insists Chris Martin's Coldplay 'are not a rock band': 'I hope that's obvious'

Bono stated Coldplay is not a rock band, comparing them to the Isley Brothers, emphasizing their music defies traditional rock rules. [ more ]
Consequence
1 month ago
Music

New band The Effect (sons of Phil Collins and Steve Lukather) unleash "Toxic Envy"

The Effect is a new rock band featuring Nic Collins and Trev Lukather.
Their single "Toxic Envy" is the opening track on their upcoming self-titled album. [ more ]
Consequence
3 months ago
Music

Living Colour's Corey Glover launches new band Sonic Universe, unleashes single "I Am"

Corey Glover has formed a new band called Sonic Universe and they have released their debut single
The band's forthcoming album, It Is What It Is, will be released on May 10th [ more ]
BrooklynVegan
3 months ago
Music

Restorations announce first album since 2018 (stream "Cured")

Restorations announce their first album since 2018
The album is self-titled and will be released on March 22 [ more ]
BrooklynVegan
4 months ago
Music

Ghost Work (Seaweed, Minus the Bear, etc) prep LP2 (stream "Godspeed on the Trail")

Ghost Work is a band comprised of members of Seaweed, Snapcase, Milemarker, and Minus the Bear.
Their second album, 'Light a Candle for the Lonely,' is set to be released on March 8 via Spartan Records. [ more ]
Consequence
5 months ago
Wine

Myles Goodwyn, frontman of April Wine, dies at 75

Myles Goodwyn, frontman of Canadian rock band April Wine, passed away at age 75 after suffering from health issues.
April Wine, known for hits like 'Just Between You and Me,' released 16 albums with Goodwyn as their frontman. [ more ]
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The Verge
3 weeks ago
SF music

Fortnite Festival now supports Rock Band 4 guitar controllers

Fortnite now supports old Rock Band guitars for Festival mode. [ more ]
Ars Technica
4 months ago
Music

Harmonix is ending Rock Band DLC releases after 16 years, ~2,800 songs

Harmonix has announced the last of Rock Band's downloadable content releases will come on January 25, marking the end of a nearly 16-year era in music gaming history.
Previously purchased DLC songs will still be playable in Rock Band 4, and online play and other live services will continue as normal. [ more ]
Kotaku
4 months ago
Video games

Rock Band Devs Announce No More DLC, Focusing On Fortnite Now

Harmonix, the studio behind Rock Band, is ending its weekly DLC releases for the game and will focus on supporting Fortnite Festival instead.
Rock Band 4 will no longer receive new tracks, but all other live services will continue as normal and players will be able to keep their previously purchased songs. [ more ]
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Pitchfork
2 days ago
Music

Lifeguard Announce Spring and Summer 2024 Tour

Lifeguard starts spring and summer tour from June 13 in San Francisco, ending at Pitchfork Music Festival on July 20, with additional dates in the UK and Europe. [ more ]
Vulture
2 months ago
Music

How to Write a Fake Rock Song

The play Stereophonic, co-created by David Adjmi and Will Butler, tells the story of a rock band struggling to create an epochal album in the '70s.
The song 'Masquerade' in Stereophonic serves as a pivotal moment, showcasing the band's talent and the challenges they face in the creative process. [ more ]
Brooklyn Magazine
4 months ago
Music

Partisan Records is the most influential label you've probably never heard of - Brooklyn Magazine

Geese, a Brooklyn-based rock band, attracted attention from major record labels after graduating high school.
The band ultimately signed with lesser-known Partisan Records, drawn to the label's focus on making them a big band that makes money. [ more ]
euronews
3 months ago
Europe news

Russia faces new ICJ ruling as anti-Putin rock band jailed in Thailand

The International Court of Justice is set to rule on Ukraine's allegations that Russia funded separatist rebels and discriminated against Crimea's multiethnic community.
This ruling is the first of two expected decisions linked to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
A rock band critical of Moscow's war in Ukraine is reportedly detained in a Thai immigration jail, fearing deportation to Russia. [ more ]
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