The Beatles just had all their albums re-mastered. AC/DC might release a box set in a working amplifier. The Rolling Stones are still making albums. All these classic rock bands are still getting their music out there in new ways to millions of longtime fans. But what about the man considered to be the greatest rock guitarist of all time? Not to worry, guys. Jimi… Read More
So I just found out that the supergroup Them Crooked Vultures will actually be playing a show here in NYC which is fucking amazing! I'm so getting tickets even if I overdraw from my bank account...again. But it's good to know that TCV drummer Dave Grohl hasn't forgotten that other band he's a part of. The Foo Fighters are releasing a greatest hits album called Greatest Hits so that stupid people can find their album easier. They revealed the tracklisting… Read More
I am not a fan of Twilight. The books, the movies, the whole idea. I just never saw the appeal. However the soundtrack for the upcoming Twilight sequel, New Moon, may be a record that makes it into my collection. Indie-rock fans are probably jizzing their skinny jeans over the recent announcement of the tracklisting for the soundtrack (via Consequence… Read More
What kind of blogger would I be if I didn't post the two new solo pieces from Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke? A blogger that would have cream pies thrown in his face. That being said, check out Thom Yorke's first song… Read More
Rolling Stone has reported that singer Scott Weiland suffered a mild seizure on a flight from Los Angeles to Miami for a party for his new clothing line. Weiland, who has a history of having seizures, started having one as the plane was flying. The flight crew asked for medical assistance and gave Weiland oxygen. Weiland later came to… Read More
Last week's battle of the bands pitted two groups from New York against two groups from Los Angeles. You guys made your voices heard and the band from the Bronx came out victorious. This weeks RiO! Band of the Week is A Moment's Worth. A young, upbeat pop/rock band, these guys play energetic shows all over NYC. They have a new EP out called Sleepless which you can get over at their Myspace page. Be sure to check out their… Read More
Thom Yorke's voice makes an appearance today in his brand new music video for his cover of Mark Mulcahy's song "All For The Best" which you can check out over at Rolling Stone. Thom covered this song as part of a tribute album for Mulcahy called Ciao My Shining Star: The Songs of Mark Mulcahy. The album was made because… Read More
