Rock

Go For It: The American Spirit(uality)

Gary Jansen | Posted 05.25.2012

Gary Jansen

When I felt like I just wanted to give up (because life can make you feel that way), those three words would spring forth from deep inside, "Go for it."

Charly García: A Resurrected Charly Celebrates His Career

Mariela Murdocco | Posted 04.27.2012

Mariela Murdocco

Gifted with perfect pitch - an innate ability that not even most musicians have - there is no doubt that Charly is one of the most influential 'rock en español' musicians and composers in Latino America.

For Once, a Good Pop Song Is Stuck in My Head

Michael Rugnetta | Posted 04.23.2012

Michael Rugnetta

I cannot get the song "Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye out of my head. It has a different sound -- especially the xylophone -- and strong lyrics that are clear and relatable.

American Idol Alum James Durbin Performs New Single "Right Behind You"

Shira Lazar | Posted 04.12.2012

Shira Lazar

American Idol rocker James Durbin came by the What's Trending live to perform his new single "Right Behind You."

A-Sides With Jon Chattman: Candlebox Is Never "Far Behind"

Jon Chattman | Posted 04.06.2012

Jon Chattman

Multi-platinum rockers Candlebox are back with their first studio album in almost four years called Love Stories & Other Musings.

From Madonna to Mogwai, Swervedriver's Resurgent Sonics Achieve Escape Velocity

Scott Thill | Posted 05.26.2012

Scott Thill

With a sonic heat signature that converged somewhere between the raw power of The Stooges and the cerebral trips of Sonic Youth, Swerdriver's four full-lengths and underestimated rarities have grown in relevance with the flight of time's arrow.

The Best of Rock 'n' Roll on Film

John Farr | Posted 05.12.2012

John Farr

For social gatherings at home built around screening movies, outstanding rock documentaries and concert films are virtually guaranteed crowd pleasers, particularly if your home theater set-up includes a quality sound system.

Shocking Bear Photo Shows Animal Using Tool

Posted 03.05.2012

By: Jennifer Welsh, LiveScience Staff Writer Published: 03/03/2012 11:33 AM EST on LiveScience In July 2010, a brown bear had an itch. To scratc...

N.Y. Fashion Week Is All About the Afterparties

Tom Murro | Posted 04.24.2012

Tom Murro

Upon entering, we made our way toward the open bar, which included bartenders dancing around in Johnson's signature tutu's, and we then engaged in some cryptic and convoluted conversation with Betsey which included a few fashion tips. Wait, did she call me Elvis?

Isidore Part 2: Jeffrey Cain's Journey From Church Fan to Kilbey Collaborator

Karen Shepard | Posted 04.21.2012

Karen Shepard

In 2003, Jeffrey Cain, formerly of Remy Zero, met one of his music idols, Steve Kilbey. The two subsequently teamed up as "Isidore." Isidore's long-awaited second album, Life Somewhere Else, comes out this week.

Jeffrey Cain Discusses Isidore's New Album, 'Life Somewhere Else'

Karen Shepard | Posted 04.15.2012

Karen Shepard

In the mind-bending words of pre-released meta-song "Reappearance," Isidore has "re-attuned, re-aligned the opening into your mind" and happily, completed second album, Life Somewhere Else.

Bon Jovi: 'Heaven Looks A Lot Like New Jersey'

AP | Posted 02.19.2012

RED BANK, N.J. — Jon Bon Jovi wants duped fans to know he's not dead, and he has posted a photo proving it. False reports of the New Jersey-bor...

Scientists: We Know Where Stonehenge Rocks Came From

Posted 12.19.2011

For the first time ever, scientists say they have determined the exact origins of some of the rocks that make up England's famous Stonehenge. By st...

Rock Music's Political Thump Turns to Thud

Jason Schmitt | Posted 01.18.2012

Jason Schmitt

The apathy of the last decade seems to have lifted. And truth will emerge, the way it always has, through the murky waters of social critique. We need more leaders. We need more anthems.

Iraq and Roll Comes to a Town Near You

Hani Almadhoun | Posted 01.08.2012

Hani Almadhoun

Even though UTN1 formed in the old Iraq, they have come to give a voice to a whole new generation of Iraqis and Arabs.

Coldplay and Eggs, Sort Of...

Wyatt Closs | Posted 12.18.2011

Wyatt Closs

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WATCH: Meanwhile, In Russia

Posted 12.03.2011

Moscow resident Alexander Ishutin decided things were getting a little too ho-hum around his city, so he did what anyone would do and turned his motor...

There Are Other Stories, but This One's Ours -- An SF Record Release in the Age Of Indifference

Conan Neutron | Posted 11.16.2011

Conan Neutron

Today is the record release of my band's record: These Things are Facts. We tried our best to make a record of and for the times. I'm proud that we did it the way we wanted to in an age of indifference.

Mona's Candid Frontman: Believe the Hype

Jon Chattman | Posted 09.25.2011

Jon Chattman

Mona could very well be on their way of becoming that breakthrough rock act we've been wishing, hoping, and praying for.

Ty Segall and the Ultimate Face Melt

Emily Cohen | Posted 09.17.2011

Emily Cohen

It is a joy to watch Segall's inability to contain himself. Even when he tackles slower songs like title track "Goodbye Bread" and low-rider "I Can't Feel It," the man cannot help but crank it to 11.

Joan Smalls & Isabeli Fontana Pose As Michael Jackson, Tupac & More (PHOTOS)

The Huffington Post | Ellie Krupnick | Posted 08.31.2011

For its first-ever Music Issue, W brought together photographer Terry Richardson, top models Joan Smalls and Isabeli Fontana and the spirits of a few ...

Peter Frampton Lost at Love But Won at Palimony

Natalie Pace | Posted 08.24.2011

Natalie Pace

Ah, those irreconcilable differences just keep dogging Peter Frampton. The 6X platinum selling artist, whose album "Frampton Comes Alive" was the top selling album of 1976, filed papers on June 24, 2011 to divorce his wife of 15 years, Christina Elfers.

Mighty Movie Podcast: Alberta Cross on David O. Russell

Dan Persons | Posted 08.08.2011

Dan Persons

When we heard that the man responsible for The Fighter and Three Kings was involved in a batch of new music videos, it would be an understatement to say our interest was piqued.

Taylor Momsen Talks Pretty Reckless and Shutting Up Critics

Jon Chattman | Posted 08.01.2011

Jon Chattman

I caught up with the pretty face who melts faces by phone last week, and asked her about silencing the critics, being labeled "a bad girl," and whether or not she's done with acting altogether.

Stephen King's Gothic Musical

AP | Posted 05.31.2011

ATLANTA -- A new musical dreamed up by rocker John Mellencamp and horror writer Stephen King will make its world debut in Atlanta next year. The Alli...