Pixies recently released two brand-new singles “You’re So Impatient” and “Que Sera, Sera.” The release marks the band’s first new music since 2022’s Doggerel. A press release says the new songs see Pixies create “a macabre and cinematic picture of American pop culture.” The release describes “You’re So Impatient” as “an explosive two-minute, nine-second Zombie…… read more »
AWOLNATION have announced they will release their fifth studio album, The Phantom Five, on August 30th. The Phantom Five, which includes ten songs in all, features appearances from Dead Sara singer Emily Armstrong and Del the Funky Homosapian. The record is concerned with trying to find one’s way to happiness in a bizarrely upside-down time…… read more »
Following the success of their single “Portable Door,” Deep Purple have released “Pictures Of You,” the second song from their upcoming album =1. “Pictures Of You” is now available for streaming and as instant gratification track with all digital download pre-orders for =1. Additionally, the single is offered as part of a four-track bundle which…… read more »
Eli Young Band recently released a cover of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers’ superhit song, “Learning To Fly.” The cover version is set to feature on the Tom Petty tribute album, Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty, due out on June 21 via Big Machine Records. “Tom Petty’s influence on Eli Young…… read more »
Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan has announced the U.S. leg of his “Lighthouse Tour ’24.” The trek kicks off on November 4 in Boston and concludes on November 20 in McKagan’s hometown of Seattle. Tickets go on sale to the general public on June 7 at 10 a.m. local time. McKagan will be supporting…… read more »
Taylor Momsen was bitten by a bat while opening for AC/DC at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville last week. The Pretty Reckless frontwoman was performing the 2021 track “Witches Burn” when a bat flew into her thigh and bit her. Momsen said she initially didn’t notice the mammal biting her, adding that she took an…… read more »
Grand Royal, Capitol Records, and UMe have announced a 30th anniversary reissue of the Beastie Boys’ classic album Ill Communication is set to be released on July 26. The 3LP deluxe edition includes a rare version of the album initially unveiled as a limited run in 2009, a 30th anniversary vinyl edition featuring lenticular cover…… read more »
Everclear have announced their Platinum-selling album Songs From An American Movie Vol. One: Learning How To Smile will be released on vinyl for the first time on September 13 via Intervention Records. The Everclear transparent yellow 140-gram vinyl is a limited-edition version, numbered to 2,000 copies. Pressed by Gotta Groove Records and 100 percent analog,…… read more »
Parlophone Records recently released a newly discovered recording of David Bowie’s rendition of The Who’s “I Can’t Explain.” “I Can’t Explain’ (Trident Studios Version – Take 2)” is the third track to be released from David Bowie Rock ‘N’ Roll Star!, a 5CD and 1 Blu-Ray Audio set. The box set, which is set for…… read more »
Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler has revealed his desire to play a final show with the original Black Sabbath lineup. Butler joins former bandmates Ozzy Osbourne and Tony Iommi in expressing his desire for one last show with original drummer Bill Ward. Butler, who co-founded Sabbath with Osbourne, Iommi and Ward in 1968, revealed his…… read more »