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Lita Ford Cuts the Crap

posted: July 28, 2012

OurStage, Guitar Player magazine, and Ernie Ball are teaming up this summer to offer aspiring guitarists a chance to win the ultimate Grand Prize. Enter the Guitar Player “Take The Lead” Competition by August 17…
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Songs of the Revolution: O'Brother

posted: July 27, 2012

It’s that time again. New music revolution time. Every couple of weeks, we offer a new Songs of the Revolution session with some of our favorite artists, featuring exclusive, stripped-down performances and some free downloads.…
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UK Music Big Wigs Want More Copyright Protections, Don't Like Google

posted: July 26, 2012

Some of the biggest names in the UK’s music industry, both past and present, have banded together in the name of copyright. Pete Townshend, Elton John, Roger Daltry, Simon Cowell, and Tinie Tempah were just…
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Pierce The Veil Talk Warped Tour, 'Collide With The Sky,' And Hot Sauce

posted: July 26, 2012

In today’s crowded post-hardcore scene, Pierce The Veil stand out as a band who aren’t afraid to take risks, try new things, and, most importantly, stay true to themselves. With a sound that combines aggressive…
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Flea Of Red Hot Chili Peppers Releases First Solo Album For Charity

posted: July 25, 2012

Michael “Flea” Balzary, the usually/mostly naked, hair-dyed, wildboy bassist for Red Hot Chili Peppers, has released his first ever solo album, entitled Helen Burns. However, in contrast with his rambunctious stageĀ presenceĀ and famously upbeat alternative funk…
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Riffs, Rants and Rumors: The Zombies and The Left Banke, Live in Baroque Pop Heaven

posted: July 25, 2012

Like so many other things, it all began with The Beatles. The style that came to be known variously as baroque pop, orchestral pop, chamber pop, etc. can basically be traced back to 1966, when…
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