Richard H. Kirk, founding member of industrial icons Cabaret Voltaire, has died at age 65. His label, Mute Records, wrote in a statement, “It is with great sadness that we confirm our great and dear friend, Richard H Kirk has… Read More
Chelsea Wolfe has put out two previously unreleased songs from the sessions for 2019’s folky Birth of Violence: a cover of Joni Mitchell‘s classic “Woodstock” and the original song “Green Altar.” Chelsea says: While preparing for the ‘Birth of Violence’… Read More
Dave Grohl will release his first memoir, The Storyteller, on October 5 via Harper Collins. “Having entertained the idea for years, and even offered a few questionable opportunities (‘It’s a piece of cake! Just do 4 hours of interviews, find… Read More
Frank Carter (ex-Gallows, Pure Love) is releasing the fourth Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes album, Sticky, on October 15 via International Death Cult. It features some cool guest appearances, including Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie and IDLES’ Joe Talbot, the latter… Read More
Along with their Sunday set at Riot Fest and Punk Rock Bowling later this month, Devo were scheduled to play two headlining shows in 2021, in NYC and Los Angeles. They’ve sadly now postponed the NYC date, which was scheduled… Read More
TONIGHT IN NYC: The Town Hall centennial concert w/ Chris Thile, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Sullivan Fortner, Zakir Hussain, Ganesh Rajagopalan, Damon Daunno, Timo Andres @ Bryant Park White Reaper, Glove, Buddy Crime @ Music Hall of Williamsburg We Are Scientists,… Read More
Whoever had “Biz Markie Tribute Opening Number” on their 2021 Emmys bingo card, you were the first winner of the night, as Television’s biggest night started the evening with a version of “Just a Friend” featuring LL Cool J, Little… Read More
It’s a very busy week for new music. I highlight seven new albums below, and Bill tackles José González, Hot Chip’s Alexis Taylor, Yvette, Mild High Club, E.Vax (Ratatat), Don Broco, Blunt Bangs (ex-Black Kids), and more in Bill’s Indie… Read More
Pre-order our exclusive white/blue splatter vinyl variant of Bad Brains’ ‘Rock For Light.’ We’ve been teaming with Bad Brains and Org Music all year on exclusive vinyl variants of each release in their extensive reissue campaign, and we just launched… Read More
Milwaukee ska-punks Something To Do released their new album Give Me Attention last year, followed by another new single this year, and now they’ve done a ska-punk cover of one of 2020’s most addictive pop songs, Dua Lipa‘s “Levitating.” It’s… Read More