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"Hotel California" Named Top Song of 1976

The Eagles' classic track praised for its lyrics and guitar work

Earth Tongue Releases Sophomore Album 'Dungeon Vision'

The New Zealand duo's new record on In The Red Records features a high-fidelity descent into fuzzed-out mysticism.

Mariachi El Bronx Releases First Album in 12 Years

The punk rock band's mariachi alter ego returns with a new self-titled album.

Minnesota Bands Join National Artists in Anti-ICE Protest Albums

Bikini Kill, Bad Bad Hat, and over 130 Minnesota musicians contribute to compilation albums raising funds for ICE raid victims.

San Francisco Restaurant Plays Grateful Dead for 78 Days to Honor Bob Weir

Cotogna restaurant is paying tribute to the late Grateful Dead co-founder by playing the band's music for 78 consecutive days.

RHCP's Chad Smith to Teach Drumming Course on '70s Legends

The Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer will lead an online class focused on his biggest influences from the 1970s.

Nickelback Guest on New Don Broco Song 'Nightmare Tripping'

The Canadian rock band collaborates with the U.K. group on the title track of Don Broco's upcoming album.

Gene Simmons Defends Controversial Rap 'Ghetto' Comments

The Kiss co-founder doubles down on his criticism of hip-hop artists being inducted into the Rock Hall.

Nickelback Guest on New Don Broco Song 'Nightmare Tripping'

The collaboration between the Canadian rock band and the U.K. group is the title track of Don Broco's upcoming album.

Gene Simmons Defends Controversial Rap 'Ghetto' Comments

The Kiss star doubles down on his criticism of rap artists being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Linkin Park Announces 'From Zero' World Tour

Polaris and Vana to support the band on Australian and New Zealand dates.

Pamela Des Barres Reflects on Her Legendary Rock 'n' Roll Romances

The iconic "groupie" shares stories of her encounters with Mick Jagger, Jimmy Page, and other music legends.

Texas Artist Releases New Politically-Charged Single 'Red White Blue'

Johnny the Hobby Artist's latest track blends genres and tackles social issues.

RHCP's Chad Smith to Teach Legends of the '70s Drum Course

The Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer will share his expertise on iconic 1970s drummers in a new online class.

Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith to Teach '70s Drum Legends Course

The iconic drummer will share his insights on four iconic '70s drummers in a new online class.

Greg Brown, Guitarist Who Wrote Cake's Biggest Hit, Dies at 56

His song 'The Distance' became an anthem for disaffected Gen Xers.

Marshall Debuts Billie Joe Armstrong Signature Dookie Amp at Super Bowl LX

The British amp maker unveiled a new signature model for the Green Day frontman during the band's Super Bowl halftime performance.

Greg Brown, Guitarist Who Wrote Cake's Biggest Hit, Dies at 56

The musician co-founded the band Cake and penned their hit song "The Distance".

Mexican Band Enjambre Brings Romantic Rock Back to Chicago

Luis Humberto Navejas talks family and staying true to their sound.

Artists Tackle Concertgoers' Phone Use Disrupting Live Shows

Bands like Ghost, Jack White, and Haim have instituted phone-free policies to improve the concert experience.

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