Seeing that as on November 25th, Nada Surf will release all five of its studio albums on vinyl for the first time ever, the New York outfit has used the occasion for an excuse to tour North American. At least, that’s how we see it. On November 19th, Matthew Caws and Co. will embark on [...]

The nu-metal outfit of KoRn made its breakthrough into the mainstream with Follow The Leader, and in the eyes of the angry ’90’s white kid, the California natives were gods. Now, years later we see them down to 3 original members while Silveria is on hiatus from drums and Head finds Christ. What has become [...]

Other than a few radio and television performances, last year’s Friend EP, a rather stellar album from side-project Department of Eagles, and that opening spot for Radiohead’s summer tour, Grizzly Bear has been in “hibernation” for some time (Ok, so maybe not so much, but just go with it). However, come this spring, the New [...]

Since early summer, cryptic comments from pianist James Dewees and rumors of album reissues have fueled speculation that The Get Up Kids are planning some sort of comeback. This coming Sunday in Kansas City, Missouri, the five-piece outfit will look to turn these rumors into facts and write the next page of its 15-plus year [...]

1968 was the year that killed Martin Luther King Jr., Frankie Lymon, and Robert F. Kennedy. UNC Chapel Hill and U-Dub Madison were in the midst of civil rights uprisings. Vietnam was a current event and Richard Nixon was a new, pre-Watergate phenomenon.
The Rolling Stones have been around for decades, and while some things never [...]

Even if the band only has two of its original members left, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, the monsters in make up, aka KISS, are still thinking about penning a new album. And no, this won’t be another re-recording of previous hits, like they released this year with Jigoku-Retsuden. This is going to be a [...]

Legendary British rock outfit Faces is reportedly ready to start making fans smile again. After first hinting at a possible reunion back in June, the Rod Stewart led super group will reportedly begin rehearsing next week with plans of a 2009 worldwide tour in their sights.
This Monday, Rod is meeting up with Ronnie Wood and [...]

Well, it’s been a rough couple of weeks. People have been busy, the seasons are changing, and the nation’s shifting. With all such a transition, there comes some good riddance, and what better way to kick it off with some Ginger King action, eh? This week, Michniak is diving head on into the music you’re [...]

When it comes to being an avid festival-goer, which is probably anyone who visits our FestivalOutlook.com on a day-to-day basis, there aren’t many things more exciting in life than the confirmations, rumors, and ultimately, announcements pertaining to the lineups of our favorite major music festivals. After all, what’s better than waking up one morning only [...]

Can’t wait ’til that holy Sabbath coming up? You know, the one with the sacred tellings of one W. Axl Rose? Well, neither can we. That’s why it’s a relief to know the “powers that be” are planning some exclusive listening parties for Chinese Democracy.
Yes, eager fans (trust me, they’re in the millions) will have [...]

You’d have to be an idiot to not know who the Stone Temple Pilots are. They played at your local carnival recently! Didn’t you know? Sheesh. Anyhow, after evacuating the midlife crisis that was Velvet Revolver, Weiland reunited with the former ’90’s post-grunge act, and went out on a sprawling, marginally successful summer tour. While [...]

Ill Poetic is the Girl Talk of Cincinnati with a voice of his own. We are proud to present the new hip-hop representation. A DJ whose inspirations in album production range from Trent Reznor to Jay Dilla, Ill Poetic distributes his mash-up albums via free download with the rest of his brethren.
Most recently, his work [...]

While for some, The Von Bondies may be most recognized for frontman Jason Stollsteimer’s altercation with Jack White back in 2004, the Detroit outfit does have one stellar music résumé under its belt as well, and on February 3rd, plans to add to it with the release of Love, Hate, and Then There’s You on [...]

For all the benefits that come with being a member of the deep, dark, scary medium of music blogdom, there are as many negatives: inane hours, having your stories copied by other music publications, specifically ones based in Chicago named after tools for tossing hay, which don’t give credit when credit is do, and having [...]

The word “fun” may be getting a little derivative for some. Graham Williams, owner of Transmission Entertainment, probably took a long, hard look at the ever-growing list of year-round music festivals, and saw a lack of the word “fun” in those titles. So what’s the man to do? If I were in the position to [...]

Just weeks after the release of his brand new studio album, Evolver, John Legend will embark on an extensive worldwide tour that will see the Grammy-winning singer/songwriter bring the guest-heavy, R&B-friendly sounds of his 13-track effort to folks up close and personal.
While album guests Kanye West and André 3000 unfortunately won’t be lending their vocals [...]

It seems like Cut Copy has been on the road forever. Oh, that’s right, because they have. Since releasing In Ghosts Colours way back when, the Australian natives have been crisscrossing the globe, delivering their perfect mix of 80s synth, 70s disco, 60s psychedelia, and modern electronica night after to night for folks all around [...]

The live experience is the culmination of every music fans being. Getting up close (if you can) and personal for your favorite artist is always a once in a lifetime experience, no matter where you are. The stage also provides a place for those bands to let lose, be themselves, and show their paying audience [...]

The idea of a brand new OutKast album in 2009 has been floating around since early April, but between the forthcoming release of Big Boi’s Sir Luscious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty and all André 3000’s creative endeavors, which apparently include his own new solo effort as well, the whole thing seemed more [...]