It was a star-studded evening at the 2014 BRIT Awards, recognizing the best in British musical talent. We learned two things last night – the old icons are still getting the job done, and the new kids in town are here to make noise. The legendary David Bowie was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best...
Author: Matt Bishop (Matt Bishop)
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ELTON JOHN, JACK WHITE, VAMPIRE WEEKEND, THE AVETT BROTHERS, PHOENIX, ARCTIC MONKEYS, and THE FLAMING LIPS SET TO HEADLINE BONNAROO 2014
One of the world’s most eclectic and notable festivals has announced it’s lineup. Elton John, Jack White, Vampire Weekend, The Avett Brothers, Phoenix, Arctic Monkeys, and The Flaming Lips are set to headline Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival alongside Kanye West, Lionel Richie, Skrillex, and Frank Ocean. The festival is set to take place in Manchester, TN from June...
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FILTER PREMIERE NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “SURPRISE”
Industrial rockers Filter have premiered their new music video for “Surprise” today. The track is the second single off the band’s latest effort, The Sun Comes Out Tonight. Released back in June 2013, the album hit #46 on the Billboard Top 200 and ranked #10 on TheRockRevival.com’s list of the Top 50 Rock Albums of 2013. This past summer, the band toured with...
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IN MEMORIAM – DEVO GUITARIST BOB CASALE PASSES AWAY AT 61
Bob Casale, guitarist of new wave punk rockers Devo, has passed away. Casale died on Monday as a result of heart failure, according to his brother and Devo bassist Gerard Casale. Devo debuted in 1978 with their first LP, Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!. The band broke out in 1982 with the release...
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U2 KICK OFF JIMMY FALLON ERA OF ‘THE TONIGHT SHOW’ ON NBC
Last night marked another moment in television history, as late night host Jimmy Fallon made his much-anticipated debut as the new host of The Tonight Show. To kick off the new era, Fallon had a start-studded lineup of surprise appearances, but his featured guests were actor Will Smith and rock icons U2. From atop Rockefeller Center as the...
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD ANNOUNCE 2014 SHEPHERD OF FIRE SPRING TOUR
New wave heavy metal juggernauts Avenged Sevenfold have announced their 2014 spring tour plans. The Shepherd of Fire Tour is set to kick off at the EnCana Events Centre on April 12 in Dawson Creek, British Columbia and culminated on May 17 with their headlining performance at Rock On The Range. “We are so honored to be...