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CREEM – one of the most iconic rock magazines – is subject of a new documentary

'CREEM: America’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll Magazine' will premiere in August 2020 and will include interviews with Alice Cooper, Cameron Crowe, Joan Jett, Michael Stipe, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Kirk Hammett, Thurston Moore, Peter Wolf, and more. Read More

Alex Arabian·

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The Brains Behind Zelma Stone: A Journey Into Dreamland

"Take your broken heart, make it into art.” Chloe Studebaker of Zelma Stone fame has lived, endured, and actualized that motto. Pouring her heart and soul into a mélange of melancholic melodies and soothingly sanguine vocals with her latest 'Dreamland EP.' Read More

Petar Petrov·

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Greta Thunberg appears in Pearl Jam’s music video to “Retrograde”

Greta Thunberg is a fortune teller in the animated video to Pearl Jam's "Retrograde," and her crystal ball isn't exactly full of hope for our future. Read More

Ljubinko Zivkovic·

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“How Long” reaches number one on the charts after 45 years

When it first appeared on the charts in 1975, it reached No. 3. The main reason for the song's sudden rise seems to be due to its use in a new ad for Amazon Prime. Read More

Lisa Walker·

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globalFEST 2020 – A Five-Hour Musical Tour Around the Globe

At this year’s globalFEST the music was as diverse, dynamic, and vibrant as ever. With 12 acts on three stages, artists traveled from Korea, Hungary, Brazil, Senegal, Algeria, France, West Africa, Tibet, the Louisiana bayou and beyond. Read More

Ljubinko Zivkovic·

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A new documentary about Robbie Robertson and The Band is about to have its premiere

The documentary was at the Opening Night Gala Presentation for the 44th Toronto International Film Festival, but now the film will have its official public premiere in New York on February 11, 2020. Read More

Lisa Walker·

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Daughters : 9:30 Club

The music was loud and dark and ominous. There was spit and sweat, moshing and crowd surfing, and the D.C. audience just couldn’t seem to get enough. Thanks to Daughters and the triple bill, it was a memorable end to 2019. Read More

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Petar Petrov·

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Scizzorman – ‘Schizophonic’ Reaction

With its unadulterated playfulness, 'Schizophonic' is the kind of funk-rock album that makes you want to hang out backstage with its creators. Read More

Just in time for Halloween - UCR's list of horror films featuring notable rock stars

Ljubinko Zivkovic·

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Just in time for Halloween – UCR’s list of horror films featuring notable rock stars

The list is actually quite long, and there are 67 movies to choose from. Ranging from Ringo Starr's 1974 'Son of Dracula' to Jim Jarmusch's 'The Dead Don't Die', released just this year. Read More

Ljubinko Zivkovic·

Features

A List of Rock’s Essential Viewing: Social Commentary

There are a number of great movies in which rock, and other musical genres, play an integral part in the larger social messages they are attempting to convey, and here's a list of some essential ones that do that better than most. Read More

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Petar Petrov·

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Rocket – “Giants” Reaction

Rocket sends us shooting through time at mad speed, all the way back to the '90s and their distinctive pop-punk sounds, with their throwback single "Giants." Read More

Ljubinko Zivkovic·

Features

A List of Rock’s Essential Viewing: Music at the Core

The amount of good films about rock and its culture is quite vast, but here's a list of some essential ones concentrating ‘mostly’ on the music first and foremost. Read More

Petar Petrov·

Features

How a Bulgarian Doctor Became the Producer of an All-Star Rock Formation

Intelligent Music Project is not just a dream come true, but the unlikeliest and most meaningful dream a hobby musician, or musician period, could have - let alone a practicing Bulgarian doctor. Read More

Ljubinko Zivkovic·

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Pink Floyd treat music fans to a weekly evolving digital playlist

Every Friday, the band will post rare or unreleased tracks previously not available online. It'll be called 'Syd, Roger, Richard, Nick, and David – An Evolving Pink Floyd Playlist.' Read More

Nick Hilden·

Features

50+ Years of Neil Young: What Artists Can Learn from the Godfather of Grunge

Neil Young is a paragon of artistic output and integrity. Few artists of any medium have maintained such a consistent rate of production for so many years. So let’s take a look at what artists can learn from his example. Read More

Petar Petrov·

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Genesis are going back on tour

After 13 years away from the stage, Genesis are going back on tour this November with 'The Last Domino?' The trio of Phil Collins, Tony Banks, and Mike Rutherford will be joined by Collins' son. Read More

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Petar Petrov·

Opinions

AM Clouds – “Tune Me In” Reaction

With its melodic, joyous frivolity, "Tune Me In" by AM Clouds has all the makings of an alternative rock hit in both the '90s and today. Read More

Ljubinko Zivkovic·

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Rock legend Patti Smith to be honored by PEN America

Among previous recipients of this award are renowned writers like Stephen King, J.K. Rowling, Toni Morrison, Philip Roth, and Margaret Atwood. Read More

Ljubinko Zivkovic·

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Hot Wheels and Led Zeppelin are joining forces for a special collection

Mattel has chosen five albums that represent five different time periods in the band’s career to create a special collector's set of their iconic die-cast toy cars. Read More

Ljubinko Zivkovic·

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The masterminds behind ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ are finally getting their just dues

The co-creators of the cult classic rock mockumentary only made a measly $98 in soundtrack royalties between 1989 and 2006 and $81 in merchandising royalty since 1984. Read More

Lisa Walker·

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IDLES : 9:30 Club

Thanks to the IDLES, the energy in the club was brimming with joy, crowd surfing, moshing, and some stage diving. It was basically a love fest and the sold-out crowd couldn’t get enough of it. Very loud, very raucous, and very beautiful; a much needed cathartic release. Read More

Lisa Walker·

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The HU : Black Cat

What appeared onstage, through the smoke and the deep red stage lighting, could almost be described as Genghis Khan warriors, heavy metal style, with colorfully ornate traditional/tribal instruments. It was quite a sight to behold! Read More

Ljubinko Zivkovic·

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The Who’s ‘Tommy’ still lives, as it’s set to hit the Broadway stage… for the second time around

One double album, two opera adaptations, one movie, and now two theatre adaptations later, The Who's iconic rock opera, 'Tommy', is set to hit the Broadway stage in 2021 for its second time around. Read More

Ljubinko Zivkovic·

Features

A List of Rock’s Essential Viewing: Documentaries and Concerts Galore

Oftentimes music documentaries are aimed squarely at their respective fandoms, but there’s quite a few that should be viewed from a much wider cultural perspective. Here's a list of some that should be essential viewing. Read More

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CREEM – one of the most iconic rock magazines – is subject of a new documentary

The Brains Behind Zelma Stone: A Journey Into Dreamland

“How Long” reaches number one on the charts after 45 years

globalFEST 2020 – A Five-Hour Musical Tour Around the Globe

A new documentary about Robbie Robertson and The Band is about to have its premiere

Daughters : 9:30 Club

Scizzorman – ‘Schizophonic’ Reaction

Just in time for Halloween – UCR’s list of horror films featuring notable rock stars

A List of Rock’s Essential Viewing: Social Commentary

Rocket – “Giants” Reaction

A List of Rock’s Essential Viewing: Music at the Core

How a Bulgarian Doctor Became the Producer of an All-Star Rock Formation

Pink Floyd treat music fans to a weekly evolving digital playlist

50+ Years of Neil Young: What Artists Can Learn from the Godfather of Grunge

Genesis are going back on tour

AM Clouds – “Tune Me In” Reaction

Rock legend Patti Smith to be honored by PEN America

Hot Wheels and Led Zeppelin are joining forces for a special collection

The masterminds behind ‘This Is Spinal Tap’ are finally getting their just dues

IDLES : 9:30 Club

The HU : Black Cat

The Who’s ‘Tommy’ still lives, as it’s set to hit the Broadway stage… for the second time around

A List of Rock’s Essential Viewing: Documentaries and Concerts Galore

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