As the nineties dissolved into the 21st century, Lit charged up rock ‘n’ roll with uncompromising punk energy and a power-pop punch. Undeniably original, this band of brothers from Orange County has left an imprint on popular culture that only fissured wider over the years like a California fault line. Who could forget the immortal lyric, “Can […]
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SHUDDER Acquires Award-Winning ‘This is GWAR’ Documentary — Set To Premiere On July 21st
Shudder, AMC Network’s premium streaming service for horror, thriller, and the supernatural, has acquired rights to the documentary. This is GWAR, which gives rare insight into the 30-plus year career of one of the world’s most outrageous heavy metal bands, GWAR, known for their grotesque costumed characters and notoriously wild, fluid-soaked stage shows. The film, which world premiered at […]
SIMPLE MINDS Release “Vision Thing” From Upcoming Studio Album ‘Direction Of The Heart’
Simple Minds have released “Vision Thing”, the first track to be taken from the band’s eighteenth studio album Direction Of The Heart. – STREAM/SHARE “VISION THING” HERE! Currently playing acclaimed shows throughout Europe (“Back in fashion and back on thrilling form.” The Times), Direction Of The Heart is Simple Minds’ first album of new material since […]
POST MALONE Announces Dates For ‘Twelve Carat’ Tour
GRAMMY® Award-nominated 3x diamond-certified artist Post Malone has announced the Twelve Carat Tour, an extensive 33-city outing across North America with special guest Roddy Ricch. Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off on September 10th at CHI Health Center in Omaha, NE making stops in Boston, Philadelphia, New York, Dallas, Atlanta, Vancouver and more […]
DEF LEPPARD Celebrate 45th Anniversary With Release of Two Commemorative Spirits!
Rock legends Def Leppard celebrate their massive impact on rock history with their 45th anniversary in 2022! To commemorate this brilliant occasion, the award-winning Swedish liquor producer Brands For Fans is releasing not one, but two premium gin products. With this Def Leppard gin portfolio, Brands For Fans aims to embody one of rock ‘n’ roll’s most legendary and influential bands, adding to […]
JIMMY EAT WORLD Release New Track “Something Loud”
Arizona rockers Jimmy Eat World release their powerful new track “Something Loud,” available everywhere digitally – HERE and accompanied by a video, co-directed by the band and Austin Gavin WATCH. Since 2001, fans of Jimmy Eat World could confidently mark their calendars for the release of a new studio album every three years. Today, the […]
PLUSH Releases Official Music Video For “Will Not Win”
Rock band PLUSH releases its latest video for the song “Will Not Win.” The song comes from Plush’s self-titled debut album, which was released in 2021 via Pavement Entertainment and features the Billboard Top 40 charting singles “Hate” and “Better Off Alone.” “Will Not Win” is a high-octane rock anthem that fires up listeners. The […]
THE SUMMER OF SMASH MOUTH: Iconic Band Announces New Lead Singer; Drops Cover of
The Summer of Smash Mouth is officially underway. With new lead singer Zach Goode already in full bloom leading the charge of the band’s beach-approved brand of high-energy alt-pop, Smash Mouth is perfectly poised for their next audacious move. Today, UMe releases “Never Gonna Give You Up,” Smash Mouth’s truly bold and vibrant cover of […]
JOHNNY DEPP and JEFF BECK Join Forces For New Album “18” — Listen To “This Is A Song For Miss Hedy Lamarr” Now!
Jeff Beck found a kindred spirit in Johnny Depp when the two met in 2016. They bonded quickly over cars and guitars and spent most of their time together trying to make each other laugh. At the same time, Beck’s appreciation grew for Depp’s serious songwriting skills and his ear for music. That talent and […]