How Jethro Tull’s Flute Became a ‘Heavy Metal Instrument’
Chrysalis Records’ advertisement congratulating Jethro Tull on winning a 1989 Grammy contained an in-joke, as their label impishly noted that the flute played by frontman…
45 Years Ago: The Rolling Stones Embrace Disco on ‘Miss You’
None of the Rolling Stones thought “Miss You” would amount to much, and it certainly wasn’t a top priority when they were recording their 1978 album, Some…
The ‘Ted Lasso’ Fandom’s Push for Polyamory Just Makes Sense
Though Lasso cocreator and star Brendan Hunt (Coach Beard) says he doesn’t think connection should “automatically commute to throuple,” he’s thrilled people have become invested enough in…
When the Fixx Looked Inward on Breakthrough ‘Saved by Zero’
Singer Cy Curnin was in a contemplative mood as the Fixx began to emerge from college radio. “Saved by Zero” captured it well, arriving on May…
Imagine Dragons Perform for Striking WGA Writers on Picket Line
Imagine Dragons‘ Dan Reynolds and Wayne Sermon surprised striking TV and movie writers on the Writers Guild of America (WGA) picket line with an impromptu performance outside…
Duff McKagan Releases New Solo EP ‘This Is the Song’
Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan has dropped a new EP called This Is the Song, which serves as his first bit of solo music since his…
Alt-Rock Poster Artist Frank Kozik Dead at 61
Artist Frank Kozik, who designed posters and other materials for some of the world’s leading alternative rock bands, died at the age of 61 on…
How Slash Helps Duff McKagan Through His Panic Attacks
Duff McKagan has just released a three-track EP, This Is the Song, in recognition of mental health awareness month. “This Is the Song was written…
Judge Dismisses Much of Manson’s Defamation Suit Against Wood
The legal aftermath of actress Evan Rachel Wood‘s abuse allegations against Marilyn Manson continues, with Manson’s defamation suit against Wood currently being heard by the court….
Jason Newsted Calls Metallica ‘Best Garage Duo Ever’
Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted described the band in his day as the “best garage duo ever,” saying the music was all about James Hetfield…