Author Archives: GoldMark

LA FireAid Venue Lineups Confirmed

On Jan. 30, two separate concerts will take place in Los Angeles as part of FireAid. Both benefit shows will raise money for rebuilding communities in California that have been affected by the recent wildfires, as well as for helping prevent future natural disasters. The following artists have already been announced as performers, but now […]

Rage Against The Machine Praise Presidential Pardon

RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE reacts to JOE BIDEN’s pardon of activist LEONARD PELTIER.After news broke of President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon activist Leonard Peltier, Rage Against the Machine reacted, saying that “Justice will finally be served.” The Zack de la Rocha fronted band have long campaigned for Peltier to be released from prison, bringing […]

Sexyy Red Apologies For Her AI-Generated Image Of Dr. King

On January 20, the world celebrated Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Typically, people reflected on the late civil rights leader’s past humanitarian work. However, Sexyy Red decided to shake things up. Instead of uploading a clip from a speech or inspirational quote, the “Pound Town” rapper shared an image generated by artificial intelligence–which […]

Phish Plots 2025 West Coast Tour to Aid Victims of LA Wildfires

Phish has announced a series of West Coast tour dates for the spring that will benefit victims of the Southern California wildfires. The jam band icons will kick off their short run with two back-to-back Seattle dates on April 18 and 19. They’ll then head to Portland, Oregon, for one show, then down to San Francisco for […]

15 Best Piano Players of All Time

The piano, a timeless instrument that has graced concert halls and living rooms alike, is the vehicle through which some of the greatest musical legends have expressed their artistry. From the dazzling virtuosity of classical composers to the soulful improvisations of jazz maestros, the piano has been a canvas for emotional depth and technical prowess. […]

February 2025 New Music Releases

As the music industry slowly awakens from its holiday slumber, the list of February 2025 new music releases leans into reissues and archival releases. Neil Young is set to issue Oceanside Countryside, a previously unreleased album recorded between May and December 1977. The latest entry in Young’s Analog Originals series is in a similarly rootsy vein […]