Tag: Rock

Jesus Is Still Alright With Me: J.LONG Brings Funk And Soul To His New Single, ‘J.A.I.M.E.’

November 8, 2023

‘J.A.I.M.E’, is J.LONG’s most recent release, and it’s also the title track for his 3rd album this year. A play on his first name, it also stands for “Jesus Absolutely Is My Everything”, and the high-energy track channels the Holy Spirit, as well as the likes of Prince, and Lenny Kravitz. The slightly off-kilter beats are matched with punchy synths and jangly guitars and fluid bass runs. On top of all this, the lyrics are catchy as all, and J.LONG’s mellifluous vocals are as smooth and sweet as honey.

New Artist The Wheel Releases Music Video For Latest Indie Rock Single, ‘Coyote Mask’

October 11, 2023

Portland Oregon artist, The Wheel, released his self-titled debut album on October 6, through Lakeshore Records. The musical alias of longtime producer and session guitarist Avram Brown, The Wheel is good friends with Raymond Richards, known for his work with Local Natives, and LCD Soundsystem, and asked him to co-produce and engineer the entire project. ‘The Wheel’ album is out now, and can be streamed, downloaded, and purchased on vinyl and CD. Find out more here.

Ringo Starr Announces Latest EP, ‘Rewind Forward’

August 23, 2023

Ringo Starr has announced details for his upcoming EP, ‘Rewind Forward’, set for release later this year. The new project is Starr’s fourth EP release in the last three years, and his first since ‘EP3’ in September 2022. The legendary artist worked with musicians such as long-time friend Paul McCartney and his own All Starr band to produce the new project, which releases October 13th on digital, cassette, CD and vinyl.

Legendary Guitarist Andy Taylor Announces First Solo Album In Over 30 Years

August 16, 2023

Yesterday, legendary guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Andy Taylor announced his first solo album release since ‘Dangerous’ in 1990. The new album, titled ‘Man’s a Wolf to Man’, will be releasing on the 8th of September, 2023. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Taylor has suffered through a number of disheartening events, including his prostate cancer diagnosis – events that he documents on several songs.

Violinist Lindsey Stirling Covers Led Zeppelin’s ‘Kashmir’

July 27, 2023

Last week, on July 21st, famous violinist Lindsey Stirling released her cover of the legendary rock anthem, ‘Kashmir’, originally by Led Zeppelin. Originally released in 1975 on Led Zeppelin’s 6th album, ‘Physical Graffiti’, the song quickly gained notoriety for being some of the group’s most progressive work yet, when progressive rock was still in its relative infancy. Now, nearly half a century after the song’s release, Stirling is releasing her own take on the classic, to honour the biggest band of the 1970s.

Battle Tapes Are ‘Brand New’ With The Video For Their Latest Rock/Alternative Track

July 24, 2023

Los Angeles band Battle Tapes have so far released 2 albums, 4 EPs, and quite a lot of singles, and so you’d believe it if I said they know what they’re doing. Not only that, but they’ve composed music for classic video games, such as the bracing, ‘Feel The Same’, which was featured prominently in ‘Grand Theft Auto V’. Their latest single, ‘Brand New’, continues with their stock-in-trade rhythm guitar and synth rock, accompanied by instantly memorable melodies, and serves as the centrepiece for ‘Texture’, their latest album, released this year.

FOREIGNER Announce ‘Farewell’ Compilation Album To Go Along With Final Tour

July 7, 2023

In the closing months of 2022, the world-famous rock band FOREIGNER made an announcement about a very difficult decision they had come to – to start their farewell tour, going through 2023 to 2024. Now, they’re releasing a compilation album to commemorate their near half-century history of music, with some of the biggest hits in rock’s history being featured on the ten-track vinyl – pressed in regal golden colours, ‘Farewell – The Very Best Of Foreigner’ contains some of the best music you’ll ever hear.

Rock Duo Sick Ride Soon To Release Newest Song, ‘Fading Light’

July 4, 2023

With 5 years of touring experience behind them, the duo now seeks to reach new heights with their latest work – their upcoming album, which they seek to make as magnificent as possible. Judging by the incredible quality of ‘Fading Light’, this may not even be the best they have to offer – the duo are working hard behind the scenes to deliver a whole new musical product for their audience to listen to and appreciate.