New York City Council Passes Resolution 368 in Support of a Living Wage for Musicians

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In a major step toward addressing the financial exploitation of musicians in the streaming era, the New York City Council has officially passed Resolution 368, throwing its weight behind the proposed Living Wage for Musicians Act. Spearheaded by Council Member Shahana K. Hanif and co-sponsored by 12 additional council members, the resolution urges Congress to reintroduce and pass the Act, and for the President to sign it into law. This legislation was created in partnership with United Musicians and Allied Workers (UMAW) and local and national artists who have been directly impacted by the lack of oversight in the music industry.Continue reading →


CONCERT REVIEW: Napalm Death – Melvins – Dark Sky Burial – Titan To Tachyons live at The Warsaw

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05.07.25-Warsaw Theater- Brooklyn, NY

I was gifted the opportunity to catch the second coming of the Napalm Death, Melvins tour package known as The Savage Imperial Death March Part II, but still sad I missed part I with Melt Banana. I love that band! The leg of the tour that I was able to partake in had Dark Sky Burial (Napalm’s Death’s bassist Shane Embury’s project), and Titan To Tachyons (featuring members of Imperial Triumphant) open Brooklyn’s recently renovated Warsaw theater.Continue reading →


Tess And The Details Share a New Single and Video for “Take Me Alive”

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San Francisco punk rock band Tess & The Details return with their first original single since 2023, announcing the anthemic “Take Me Alive,” out now! “Take Me Alive” is the band’s first original release since their debut 2023 album Runaway (Double Helix Records), kicking off an exciting new chapter. To accompany the track, the band is also dropping a high-energy, performance-based music video, shot by Like Roses guitarist Devin Zamora and edited by lead singer/guitarist Tess Stevens. Watch the video here: Continue reading →


INTERVIEW: Steven Blush Celebrates 15 Years of “American Hardcore” Documentary with Q and A Screenings

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Noted author Steven Blush is celebrating 15 years of the release of American Hardcore, the documentary film based on his award-winning book of the same name from 2001! He is kicking off a busy summer of projects by hosting screenings, starting this Monday, June 23rd, 2025, 7 PM as part of the “Sonic Wave” Series at the Orpheum Theater, 156 Main St., Saugerties, New York. Tickets are at the links below. To preview the event, and talk hardcore history, Steve caught up with Keefy to discuss the project, and his upcoming book, when Rock Met Hip-Hop!

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Locrian’s “The Crystal World” Anniversary Reissue Out Now via Utech Records

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Celebrating over 15 years since its original release,  Locrian’s The Crystal World returns in a definitive reissue, marking a turning point in the sonic legacy of the band. Comprised of André Foisy (Albany), Terence Hannum (Baltimore), and Steven Hess (Chicago), the trio has carved a path at the crossroads of drone, noise, ambient, and metal — a sound that resists genre and reverberates with emotional weight.
Originally issued via Utech Records,The Crystal World stands as a monument to the band’s evolution — the moment Locrian expanded from a duo into a fully realized trio with the addition of percussionist Steven Hess. What began as an impromptu invitation to play on a track or two turned into a full-band transformation. Order it live at the links below!

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Kylekelly Shares His New Single “Is There Something (I Don’t Know)”

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Pop-rock singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, kylekelly, has just dropped his new single. “is there something (i don’t know).”  He also has an Australian run also in the works, wrapping up the Second Wind World Tour supporting Daniel Seavey. Chek out the new track below.
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Jinjer Book New North American Tour with Trivium and Heriot

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As they roll up on a North American run with Babymetal, Ukrainian progressive groove metal band, Jinjer, have just announced another set of tour dates for the continent in 2025. Kicking off on Halloween, they support metal icons, Trivium with additional support from Heriot. Jinjer are touring in support of their fifth full-length album, Duél, out now via Napalm Records. Keep reading below for more information.
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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: 6-20-25 Rock and Metal New Releases Radar

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From underground gems to headline-worthy drops, it’s New Music Friday for 6-20-25

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Ozzy Osbourne Seek and Find Book “Where Is Ozzy?” is Coming Soon

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L.A animation studio/book publisher, Fantoons, have announce a release date for their upcoming book Where Is Ozzy? They previously published the officially licenced seek-and-find books, Motörhead: Where is Lemmy? and Rush: Where is Geddy, Alex, and Neil? The new book comes out worldwide on July 29th 2025. Find out more below.
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