insert_link AAA Weezer Covers A-Ha, Tears For Fears, Michael Jackson and More on ‘The Teal Album’ Weezer has been releasing their own music for almost twenty years. They recently did give in to the peer-group pressure last year and released not one but two Toto covers. The second, a rendition of “Africa,” was a surprise hit giving the band their first No. 1 song on Billboard’s Rock Airplay Chart, their first Alternative Songs chart-leader in a decade and a first Hot 100-impacting track in over 12 […] todayJanuary 24, 2019
insert_link Active Rock Equine-Assisted Therapy Lassos Fundraising Support from Scott Helmer Concert Tour Scott Helmer is a singer, songwriter, musician, and Guinness World Records holder for "Most Live Music Performances in 24 Hours (multiple cities)." Since 2012 his special fundraising concerts have helped raise more than $2 Million for good causes across America ranging from military veterans and their families, equine-assisted therapy, suicide prevention, first responders, pet and animal rescues, food banks, historic places, special needs children and adults, and more. Helmer has […] todayJanuary 23, 2019
insert_link Active Rock Death Cab for Cutie is Going on Tour and Have Added New Tour Dates Alternative rockers Death Cab for Cutie recently announced details for their upcoming summer tour, which begins June 7 in Pittsburgh and concludes Aug. 11 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Opening acts will switch up throughout the tour, including Mitski, Car Seat Headrest, Lala Lala and Jenny Lewis. Fan and Spotify pre-sales begin Tuesday at 10 am; all remaining tickets will be released to the general public on January […] todayJanuary 22, 2019
insert_link Active Rock Black Sabbath to be Honored in Birmingham with a Heavy Metal Bench Black Sabbath will be honoured in their home town of Birmingham next month, when a steel bench is unveiled in the city. News of the project first came to light last year, and it’s now been confirmed that it’ll be revealed to the public at a ceremony on February 9. The bench will feature images of Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward and will be placed on […] todayJanuary 21, 2019
insert_link Active Rock Vic Mensa Covers ‘Zombie’ on Anniversary of Cranberries Singer’s Death Vic Mensa honored the one-year anniversary of Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan's death on Tuesday, January 15th, by releasing an emotional, heavy cover of the late Irish singer's most iconic hit, "Zombie." The track from Mensa's new rock-inspired band, 93PUNX, turns the intense original down, with the rapper's somber voice doused in AutoTune alongside spare guitars and an eerie beat. Mensa, who dropped the Hooligans EP last month, has been working on the […] todayJanuary 18, 2019
insert_link Active Rock KAABOO Texas Debuts On May 10-12, 2019 KAABOO is pleased to announce its 2019 music and comedy lineups for KAABOO Texas taking place May 10-12, 2019. The multi-stage and full sensory event will happen at the state-of-the-art AT&T Stadium and take place both inside and outdoors allowing guests to move freely throughout the property. Headliners including rock chart toppers The Killers, Top 40 crossover artist Kid Rock, and 16-time Grammy award winner Sting, will be joined by […] todayJanuary 17, 2019
insert_link Active Rock Canadian Rockers ‘The Glorious Sons’ Hit The Charts The Glorious Sons ring in the new year with their first No. 1 on a U.S. Billboard chart, as "S.O.S. (Sawed Off Shotgun)" lands atop the Mainstream Rock Songs airplay list dated Jan. 19. The track is the Canadian rockers' initial entry on the list, making them the first chart-topping rookie act since Bad Wolves last year. "S.O.S." concurrently climbs 30-28 on the Alternative Songs airplay chart, where it's the band's first top 30 […] todayJanuary 16, 2019
insert_link Active Rock Radiohead’s ‘Ill Wind’ Bonus Track From ‘A Moon Shaped Pool’ Is Available Now Radiohead have made their hauntingly jazzy track “Ill Wind” available on streaming services on January 11th. The track originally appeared on the English rock band’s 2016 album A Moon Shaped Pool’s B-side. “Ill Wind” was strictly released as a CD single with the vinyl edition, alongside “Spectre,” a song created for the James Bond film that didn’t make the cut in the end. Stream “Ill Wind” here. -- Photo Credit: Northfoto […] todayJanuary 15, 2019
insert_link Active Rock Weezer ‘Hustles’ for their 16th Top 10 on Alt Charts Weezer racks up their 16th top 10 on Billboard's Alternative Songs airplay chart, as "Can't Knock the Hustle" rises 11-10 on the ranking. Withe the band's success, Weezer is now tied with Muse at ninth place for the most top 10s in the history of the Alternative Songs chart, which began in 1988. Most Top 10s on Alternative Songs 25, Red Hot Chili Peppers 24, Foo Fighters 23, U2 22, Green Day 19, […] todayJanuary 14, 2019