This year marks the 30th anniversary of Huey Lewis’ breakthrough album Sports, and Lewis is celebrating with a world tour that includes a free performance down at sunny Coney Island in … Read more
Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr has been on the road for the past year behind his new album The Messenger, but Marr’s re-emergence in music hasn’t stopped fans of his former … Read more
The Cutting Room—with its Belle Époque gilt, stained glass, velvet drapes and surreal, crazy-as-a-loon guitar-shaped bar that seems to melt into the floor—seems like the perfect New York City venue … Read more
All of you vinyl fans in New York will be getting a treat today. The New York Public Library announced that it is unpacking a load of vinyl albums and … Read more
Sure, they’re a bit old school, but cassettes need love too. Sept. 7 is International Cassette Store Day, and some limited-edition releases are planned for the holiday. Some of the … Read more
It’s hard to compete with this four-day southwest Virginia event for its comprehensive package of a truly top-drawer line-up combined with all the quality extras that complete the festival experience. … Read more
Portugal. The Man just premiered their new video for “Modern Jesus,” from the recently released Evil Friends. In his review of Evil Friends, Elmore writer Dylan Brown said, “It’s Portugal. … Read more
Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell will be hitting the stages this fall for what’s being called the “Second Songbook Tour.” Cornell has recently been touring with Soundgarden in support of the … Read more
Famed country/rockabilly producer and songwriter “Cowboy” Jack Clement passed away after a battle with liver cancer. He was 82 years old. Clement’s career in music began at an early age … Read more
CBGB was legendary, a musical landmark, if you will. Which is why the upcoming film about the venue is turning out to be a pretty big deal. The trailer for … Read more
