News Bits: Stone Roses Demoted From Coachella Weekend Two Headlining Slot + More
The Stone Roses have replaced by Blur as headliners at Coachella's second weekend.
More Coachella: Check out the xx's entire set from last weekend.
Joe Robinson
Born on the outskirts of Motown and raised in the shadow of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Joe has been writing about rock music since interviewing Shudder to Think's Craig Wedren for his high school newspaper -- back when bands like Shudder to Think were recording for major labels. He's written for the Cleveland Free Times, Alternative Press, the Village Voice, SuicideGirls and a variety of other online publications and blogs, some of which have not existed in years. He started with Townsquare in 2011 writing for Loudwire and Ultimate Classic Rock, and has been with Diffuser.fm since it launched in spring 2012.
Surfer Blood, ‘Demon Dance’ [Listen]
Surfer Blood have announced a June 11 release date for ‘Pythons,’ the follow-up to their critically lauded 2010 debut, ‘Astro Coast.' The West Palm Beach, Fla.-based indie rockers also have followed up ‘Weird Shapes,' a 'Pythons' track they unleashed in January, with 'Demon Dance,' another track that we expect will appear on the disc.
’90s Rock Stars Then and Now: 10 Alt-Rock Heroes Revisited
What are yesterday's rock stars up to today? More importantly, how do they look? Ever curious and nostalgic, we decided to check in with Trent Reznor, Billy Corgan, Chris Cornell and some of our other favorite '90s alt-rock superstars to see what they're up to these days. Many have weathered the years much better than you may expect. Others, well ... scroll through our list of '90s Rock Stars Then and Now and see for yourself.
Christopher Owens Releases Acoustic ‘Lysandre,’ Announces Solo Tour Dates
Former Girls frontman Christopher Owens has released a fully acoustic version of his solo debut album, 'Lysandre,' which first surfaced in electric form in January. The unplugged edition is now available for free via his website, while a physical version, 'Lysandre Acoustic,' will arrive on 10-inch vinyl on May 20. Pre-order it here.
News Bits: Daft Punk’s ‘Random Access Memories’ Track Listing Announced + More
7 Rockers That Went Broke
Many a rock star has learned that money doesn't buy happiness, but raking in a bunch of loot and then and then losing it certainly can have you singing the blues. And while most indie and alternative rockers can only wish to amass the kinds of fortunes that bands like the Beatles and the Stones can boast, m
News Bits: Future Nirvana/McCartney Collaboration Rumors Shot Down, DIIV Cancel European Tour + More
Don't hold your breath for another collaboration between Paul McCartney and the surviving members of Nirvana.
Road fatigue has caused DIIV to nix their upcoming European tour.
Moby and Mark Lanegan, ‘The Lonely Night’ – New Video
Two seemingly opposite musical titans, electronica mastermind Moby and gruff-throated rocker Mark Lanegan, have teamed up for the new song 'The Lonely Night.' Both are veteran musicians -- Moby the DJ behind 1999's diamond-certified 'Play,' Lanegan a former Screaming Trees/Gutter Twins member and serial collaborator whose list of credits includes the Twilight Singers and Mad Season -- and each brings his distinct sound on the slow-burning electronica ballad, which will be released Saturday as a Record Store Day 7-inch single, with the flip side featuring a remix from Phoenix.
Youngblood Hawke, ‘Dannyboy’ [Listen]
Youngblood Hawke release their debut album, 'Wake Up,' on April 30, though eager fans should take note: It will be available exclusively via iTunes one week earlier, starting April 23. In advance of the disc, the Los Angeles indie-pop quintet is now offering its upbeat, catchy number 'Dannyboy,' which fans can download free in exchange for their email address here or listen to in streaming format via Soundcloud below.
Life Coach, ‘Fireball’ – Video Premiere
Life Coach - Fireball from Thrill Jockey Records on Vimeo.
Somewhere in between muscular riffing and robotic electronica lies Trans Am, the veteran Washington, D.C.-area trio featuring guitarist Phil Manley. Manley has taken a step back from his main project with Life Coach, a duo rounded out by Jon Theodore, formerly a drummer for Mars Volta and now a member of Queens of the Stone Age.