The Strokes are an American rock band formed in New York City in 1998. The band consists of Julian Casablancas on vocals, Nick Valensi on guitar, Albert Hammond Jr. on guitar, Nikolai Fraiture on bass, and Fabrizio Moretti on drums. They gained critical acclaim and commercial success with their debut album, “Is This It,” released […]
Given their range of collaborations with artists, it was not surprise that Gorillaz had a lot of special guests for their Coachella set Friday. The band kicked things off by bringing out Thundercat, who played “Cracker Island,” the title track off their most recent album. Shortly after, Damon Albarn brought out Peven Everett for “Strobelite” […]
Supergroups do not come around very often, but a new one was temporarily formed earlier this month. The Derelicts features some of punk’s and post-punk’s best-known figures: Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols, Clem Burke of Blondie, Richard Lloyd of Television, and Ivan Julian of Richard Hell and the Voidoids. The foursome got together unexpectedly in […]
Legendary rockers Kiss recently halted their concert in Manaus, Brazil on Wednesday (April 12) after Gene Simmons fell ill. A video clip was posted on social media which saw the bassist/vocalist seated during part of the performance, which marked the opening concert of the Brazilian leg of the band’s “End Of The Road” farewell tour, […]
Nickelback is a Canadian rock band formed in 1995 in Hanna, Alberta. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Chad Kroeger, guitarist Ryan Peake, bassist Mike Kroeger, and drummer Daniel Adair. They are known for their post-grunge sound, which incorporates heavy guitar riffs, catchy melodies, and introspective lyrics. Over the course of their career, […]
Ja Rule is weighing in on the second Fyre Festival happening after the inaugural event was an utter disaster that resulted in the imprisonment of the showcase’s cofounder, Billy McFarland. On Friday (April 14), People shared exclusive remarks from Ja Rule following the recent announcement from McFarland that he would be proceeding with putting together a follow-up festival. […]
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Stewart Copeland has announced a new album called Police Deranged for Orchestra. The LP features orchestral arrangements of classic songs by the drummer’s old band the Police and is set for release on June 23. The music veteran has been touring with orchestras since 2021, performing new versions of old Police songs. “I have to be no more than […]
Use Scan QR Code to copy link and share it Rock Sound presents The Album Story, a new digital cover series delving deep into the process behind making a record, from lyric writing to sound development, choosing the artwork, collaboration and more. And for this first edition, Waterparks’ Awsten Knight guides us through ‘Intellectual Property’, […]
Hozier, born Andrew John Hozier-Byrne in Bray, Ireland, is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He gained international recognition with his debut single “Take Me to Church,” released in 2013. The song features a soulful, bluesy instrumental with powerful vocals and socially conscious lyrics that criticize organized religion and its role in society. Hozier’s self-titled debut […]