Long Live Loud: Deraps and the New Wave of Classic Rock
In a musical era shaped by TikTok virality, lo-fi minimalism, and hyper-genre blends, a band...
Music Reviews
Steve Ramone’s ‘Chasing Daylight’: Rock-Soul and Believing in Hooks
Chasing Daylight has the Crackle of Cellophane and the Spark of a Song In an...
Van Halen’s ‘Balance’: Inside the Expanded Edition That Closes a Chapter
In January 1995, Van Halen released an album that didn’t just top the charts—it subtly...
Foghat Last Stand: Lonesome Dave’s Final Blaze (Houston, 1999)
In September 1999, a chapter of rock history quietly but powerfully drew to a close. ...
Jimmy Barnes’ Defiant: Roaring Back with an Awesome Album
Few voices in rock command the kind of reverence Jimmy Barnes has earned over decades—and...
Skyfactor’s Master Plan Is a Triumph of Heart, Harmony, and Honesty
When Skyfactor released Master Plan on May 16, 2025, they didn’t set out to chase...
Steve Jones’ ‘Mercy’: The Underappreciated Solo Work of a Punk Legend
Steve Jones will forever be synonymous with the Sex Pistols, the legendary punk band that...
Bulletboys: Sophie and Behind the Orange Curtain Remastered
Bulletboys are celebrating some lost classic in their catalog. With the remastered releases of Sophie...
Lonerider: ‘Down in the Dust’ Brings Back Rock’s Glory Days
Talking about rock music in the 21st century often feels like revisiting a golden age—a...
Rogue to Redemption: Tuk Smith’s Loud and Clear Vision
Tuk Smith has spent his career carving out a space in rock music where authenticity...