Stock Up on Guitar Essentials with These Prime Day Deals If you’re a guitarist looking to enhance your playing experience both at home and on stage, Amazon’s Prime Day 2024 has some unbeatable deals on must-have guitar accessories. From fresh strings to performance-enhancing tools, these top picks from renowned brands like Fender, Jim Dunlop, and D’Addario are essential additions to your gear. Here are five guitar accessories you should snap up during this year’s Prime Day sale. 1. Gruv Gear FretWraps: Was $39.99, Now $29.60   For bass and extended-range guitar players, fretwraps can be a ..read more

AC/DC’s Timeless Hits Make Waves on TikTok Billboard Chart In the digital age, TikTok has become a pivotal platform for emerging artists and new hits. The music industry heavily relies on this social media giant to promote freshly released tracks, giving musicians a unique opportunity to stand out in an otherwise crowded space. While TikTok primarily focuses on new and trending content, it has also carved out a niche for older, classic releases. This week, one of the most legendary rock bands of all time, AC/DC, makes a significant return to the Billboard charts, showcasing the enduring appeal ..read more

The ’90s were a transformative decade for punk music, marked by the mainstream explosion of skate punk in the early years and the rise of pop punk as the millennium approached. After grunge opened the doors for alternative acts to gain major label support and pop culture attention, ’90s punk demonstrated that commercial success within the genre was possible. Punk’s inherent DIY ethics brought attention to many independent labels, home to artists who shaped the decade. These artists often achieved mainstream success while staying true to their indie roots. Celebrating the impact of these indie ..read more

Description Nobody lets Denzel go to voicemail. Lenny Kravitz stopped a concert to take a FaceTime call from close friend and “brother” Denzel Washington. Lenny Kravitz Takes a Call from Denzel Washington Mid-Show In an unforgettable moment during his concert, Lenny Kravitz paused his performance to take a FaceTime call from his close friend and “big brother,” Denzel Washington. The unexpected interruption took place during Kravitz’s international Blue Electric Light Tour, which promotes his 12th studio album. An Apology to the Crowd Holding his phone in hand, Kravitz addressed the audience wi ..read more

It’s hard to define what the term post-punk means anymore. For every artist who claims to make an offshoot of punk and do their best impression of bands like Television and Joy Division, there are just as many artists who are willing to trade in that punk ethos and turn in something purely eclectic whenever they make a song. Goat Girl might fit snuggly into the category of post-punk half the time, but their influences run the gamut of every genre under the sun. Then again, most of the group’s material concerns their view of reality more than any specific style of music. Their debut was all abo ..read more

Triumph, the Canadian power trio, briefly reformed in 2008 to perform at Sweden Rock festival after a 20-year hiatus filled with bad blood and unresolved issues. Their reunion was sparked by an awards ceremony and facilitated by a mediator, but the journey back to the stage was fraught with personal challenges. A Tense Reunion Rik Emmett, the band’s guitarist, shared his experience with Classic Rock magazine from his home in Burlington, near Lake Ontario. He revealed the initial awkwardness of reuniting with his bandmates, Mike Levine (bass) and Gil Moore (drums). Emmett recalled, “We met at a ..read more

San Francisco’s Y&T: The Underrated Hard Rock Giants of the Late 70s and 80s San Francisco’s Y&T, renowned for their electrifying albums such as Earthshaker and Black Tiger, and iconic tracks like “Rescue Me” and “Summertime Girls,” never quite saw their reputation as hard rock titans translate into massive sales. In 2005, frontman Dave Meniketti sat down with Classic Rock to reminisce about the band’s turbulent yet illustrious career. The Challenge of Band Reunions Most band reunions are often a disappointment, typically thrown together out of desperation and missing key members. Howe ..read more

Rock the Park Night 1: Rain Can’t Dampen the Spirit! Nickelback fan Cody Bray, 22, from Shakespeare, Ontario, waited in line with determination, clad in a rain-soaked poncho, as a sudden lightning strike briefly delayed the entry to Night 1 of Rock the Park at Harris Park in London on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Despite the weather, the energy and excitement were palpable as fans geared up for a night of unforgettable performances. by Mike Hensen/The London Free Press. A Rainy Start to an Electric Night Nickelback, The Tea Party, and Crown Lands performed to an enthusiastic crowd, undeterred by ..read more

AC/DC, one of the best-selling rock bands of all time, has reached an extraordinary milestone in their illustrious career. Known for their electrifying performances and iconic anthems, the Australian rock legends have solidified their legacy in the U.S. music industry by earning their first diamond-certified single with their classic hit “Thunderstruck.” The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awards diamond certifications to singles and albums that achieve a remarkable feat—selling 10 million equivalent units. This metric now encompasses both traditional sales and streaming activ ..read more

Celebrating Alternative Subculture with a Stylish Twist Alternative subculture enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate as industrial music legends Nine Inch Nails (NIN) team up with the iconic alt fashion brand, Dr. Martens, to release a new line of special edition shoes. This collaboration is inspired by NIN’s seminal 1994 album, The Downward Spiral, and features several striking black-and-white models that embody the distinctive styles of both the band and the brand. A Unique Blend of Music and Fashion The collaboration has resulted in four new shoe styles that incorporate elements of The Dow ..read more