Steely Dan hated touring. That’s been the accepted narrative for a long time. But it’s one former guitarist Jeff “Skunk” Baxter questions. “I’m not sure that’s actually 100% true,” he tells UCR. “I know [Walter] Becker and [Donald] Fagen enjoyed the concept of saying [that], but we toured a lot in the beginning.” Baxter has […]
Delilah Bon has given fans another taste of her upcoming new album ‘Evil, Hate Filled Female’ via latest single ‘Volatile’. On the track and its accompanying video, Bon said ‘”Volatile’ is a song I wrote about my 10 year journey in music, dealing with misogyny and gatekeepers in the industry. It’s about the many times […]
Dr. Dre ended up playing a role in the 2024 Olympics, when he joined Snoop Dogg on stage for a Closing Ceremony performance. Dre would like to also be involved in the 2028 edition in Los Angeles, not as entertainment, but as an actual competitor in a sport he knows well. In a recent interview […]
Here’s a new one – This Will Destroy You has split into two bands. According to a statement by This Will Destroy You, founding guitarists Jeremy Galindo and Christopher King are going their separate ways. Both will tour as This Will Destroy You with two different lineups playing different material each night. It’s unclear if […]
Two of Ian Hunter‘s most popular solo albums will be reissued in expanded editions this fall. 1979’s You’re Never Alone With a Schizophrenic and 1981’s Short Back N’ Sides will be reissued in two-CD and -LP form on Oct. 25. Both will include an entire disc of early versions of songs from their respective albums, demos […]
During a Foo Fighters concert in Los Angeles on Sunday, a fan complained about another fan who was holding up a sign that blocked people’s view. The fan shared online that Dave Grohl told the person to put the sign down because it was in the way of others. The sign seemed to be about […]
Arkansas has a rich musical heritage that has produced some of the most influential and popular singers in the music industry. Known for its diverse musical roots, Arkansas has given rise to artists who have made significant contributions to various genres, including rock, country, jazz, and blues. One of the most iconic figures from Arkansas […]
50 Cent may have found a new home following the success of his inaugural four-day-long Humor & Harmony Weekend Festival in Shreveport, La. this past weekend. 50 Cent Hosts Humor & Harmony Weekend Festival in Shreveport, La. Months after 50 Cent announced the launch of G-Unit Studios in Shreveport, La., which will be the presumed home […]
Deep Purple has flirted with the idea of calling it quits before. But according to vocalist Ian Gillan, they’re still running strong. Don’t pay attention to the rumors you may have heard. “So far, so good,” he quips early in the below conversation with UCR. You can apply that thought to many things beyond their […]
Bullet For My Valentine have announced a 20th anniversary edition of their seminal debut album, ‘The Poison’. Set for release on November 29, ‘The Poison’ has been remastered for vinyl and is set to be released on a set of limited and exclusive products. Almost two decades since the release of the Welsh heavy metal […]