Even though the Foo Fighters’ latest CD,“Wasting Light” isn’t  officially released until April 12, the band has  been streaming the album for free on their website since last week. The album marks a return to singer/guitarist Dave Grohl’s roots -- heavy rock songs with a pop touch. (continue reading...)

After six years of moderately successful mixtapes, Wiz Khalifa finally had his shot at mainstream success when Atlantic Records signed the young rapper to their label last year. (continue reading...)

Perhaps no band has impacted pop rock as much as British band Duran Duran.  Their hit albums “Rio” and “Duran Duran (The Wedding Album),” as well as hit songs “Hungry Like the Wolf” and “Come Undone,” helped them become one of the most influential bands of the ’80s. (continue reading...)

It’s been five years since the Strokes released their most poorly received album, “First Impressions Of Earth,” but the New York band is back with their long-awaited album “Angles.” [caption id="attachment_12470" align="alignright" width="300" caption="The Strokes came back with a uiqiue album with lyrics from all of the band members. Photo courtesy covershut.com."][/caption] (continue reading...)

It’s been exactly one month since indie-rock band Joan Of Arc released their experimental concept album, “Oh Brother.” Leaving hardly any time for those tracks to sink in, their latest album, “Life Like,” will come out on May 10. However, “Life Like” is a more focused, listener-friendly album, with shorter songs that make the whole album more interesting. [caption id="attachment_12110" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Photo courtesy www.israbox.com."][/caption] (continue reading...)

One of the most prolific indie rock bands of the decade, Joan Of Arc, released the most ambitious album of it’s career. The band’s latest release, “Oh Brother,” is a combination of four unfinished albums featuring four different ensembles and 14 musicians. The limited, vinyl-only release has just four songs, but each is about 20 minutes long. [caption id="attachment_10566" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Photo courtesy sacvs.wordpress.com."][/caption] (continue reading...)

Keith Morris, founder of punk bands Black Flag and Circle Jerks, burst back on the punk scene with his new band OFF!. Their first album, “The First Four EP’s,” is a perfect example of why Keith Morris was one of the most highly demanded punk vocalists of the '80s. [caption id="attachment_9943" align="alignright" width="300" caption="OFF!'s new album stays consistent with Keith Morris' '80s punk sound. Photo courtesy www.albumoftheyear.org."][/caption] (continue reading...)