This December, Polar Music/UMe celebrate “Happy New Year,” a stand-out cut from ABBA’s Super Trouper album that soundtracked the festive season and far beyond 40 years ago. In different times, “Happy New Year” – sung by Agnetha Fältskog with back-ups from Anni-Frid Lyngstad – would have been released as a worldwide single, but ABBA, conscious […]
On this day, 45 years ago “Rock and Roll All Nite” by Kiss, was originally released on their 1975 album Dressed to Kill. It was released as the A-side of their fifth single, with the album track “Getaway”. The studio version of the song peaked at No. 69 on the Billboard singles chart, besting the […]
“We’re Not Gonna Take It” is a song by the American band Twisted Sister from their album Stay Hungry. It was first released as a single (with “You Can’t Stop Rock & Roll” as the B-side) on April 27, 1984. The Stay Hungry album was released two weeks later, on May 10, 1984. The single […]
Jack West, the 15-year-old singer/songwriter/guitarist from Rochester, N.Y., has already been adopted by Pearl Jam fans for the time he performed on-stage in Nashville at an Eddie Vedder solo show just a few short years ago before 30,000 people. His new single, “Missing Out,” which Jack wrote last January, but then adjusted its apocalyptic tone […]
Morrissey has announced his rescheduled, not-to-be-missed, sure-to-be-life-changing residency “Morrissey: Viva Moz Vegas” at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip for five nights only in summer 2021. Tickets are now on sale to the general public. Morrissey, once voted the second-greatest living British cultural icon (behind David Attenborough and before Paul McCartney), […]
Carlos Santana, the ten-time GRAMMY Award-winning guitarist and longtime cannabis advocate, announced the launch of Mirayo by Santana™, a line of premium cannabis products created in partnership with Left Coast Ventures. Inspired by his Latin heritage and dedication to spiritual well-being, this new line provides consumers with high-quality flower products that leverage the power of […]
White Castle, America’s first fast-food hamburger chain, has been an inspiration to artists and bands for decades. Next week, the home of The Original Slider will celebrate titans of the music industry by inducting three extraordinary Cravers into its exclusive Cravers Hall of Fame. About 10 years ago, Tommy Shaw and band mates were at […]
Personally curated by Elvis Costello, The Complete Armed Forces is the definitive statement of the legendary songwriter and musician’s revered and essential 1979 album, featuring the classic hits “Accidents Will Happen,” “Green Shirt,” “Oliver’s Army” and “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding.” Leaving no musical stone unturned, no lyric notebook unrifled through and […]
“You Give Love a Bad Name” is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi, released as the first single from their 1986 album Slippery When Wet. Written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and Desmond Child about a woman who has jilted her lover, the song reached No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot […]
On October 1st, 1976, the sixth album by Styx, Crystal Ball was released. This album marked the recording debut of new guitarist Tommy Shaw. The track “Mademoiselle” was Tommy Shaw’s vocal debut and the album’s Top-40 hit. The album’s title track would become a concert staple for the band, as it was performed on every […]