Airbourne On The RiO!B

Monday, August 30th, 2010

I recently sat down with Airbourne when they came to New Jersey as part of the Rockstar Uproar tour. We discussed super serious topics like their insane live shows, the best beer to drink throughout… Read More

RiO! Band of the Week – The Hard Lessons

Monday, August 30th, 2010
It's been a while since we've a had a band represent Detroit as our Band of the Week. Luckily, all the bands from the Motor City have been completely stellar and this one's no different. I present to you The Hard Lessons.

They're an indie-rock duo that also happen to be newlyweds. Augie and Korin Visocchi, along with Ryan Vandeberghe, bring a mixture of indie-rock with alt-garage and a bit of funk's swagger to create a sound that has allowed them to open… Read More

RiO!B episode – August 27, 2010

Friday, August 27th, 2010

The Hard Lessons
Rise To Remain
Burn The Moment Read More

RiO!B episode – August 26, 2010

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

New Linkin Park video
Download a… Read More

Watch: Linkin Park – “The Catalyst”

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

RiO!B episode – August 25, 2010

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

A Weezer Conspiracy?!
Fistful… Read More

Who Is Fistful Of Mercy?

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010
I was at work earlier today when I came across an email that was sent to me by my boss which read the following: Take notice of this. Dhani Harrison, Ben Harper and Joseph Arthur are Fistful Of Mercy. Needless to say, I was intrigued.

Harrison, son of my favorite Beatle, George Harrison, Harper and Arthur don't reveal much about themselves right off the bat. We do know they have a website as well as Myspace,… Read More

Matt and Kim Reveal New Album Title, Release Date

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

The happiest band in indie-rock, Matt and Kim, have some exciting news for us.
They've just announced the name of their forthcoming album, which is Sidewalks, and it'll be in stores on November 2nd. Their new single, "Cameras," will be out next Tuesday (via AltPress).
Having just played the Lollapalooza festival, the duo are hitting the road this… Read More

Ronnie Wood Gets Flea, Slash and Eddie Vedder For New Album

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood is gearing up to release a new solo album called I Feel Like Playing on September 27th. Now while a solo album from Wood seems like a fun idea, it helps to know that Wood felt like playing music with some other big time rockers.
Wood brought on Slash, RHCP/Atoms For Peace bassist Flea and Eddie Vedder to collaborate with him on the album (via CoS).… Read More

Listen: Jimmy Eat World – “Stop”

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

I've just heard my second new Jimmy Eat World song and I've become even happier. Between their single, "My Best Theory," and now the new song, "Stop," their new album sounds like it'll be killer from beginning to end.
Their album, Invented, is in stores on September 28th. But the new single is out on vinyl for fans to pick up and luckily one of JEW's fans are the boys at Antiquiet. They snatched up a copy and decided to put the B-side, "Stop,"… Read More