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.
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Dave Grohl Reveals Elton John Guests on New Queens of the Stone Age Album
Dave Grohl isn't an official member of Queens of the Stone Age -- he serves as guest drummer on the new album -- but that didn't stop the Foo Fighters frontman from revealing that he'll be joined on the disc by a much more unlikely guest: Elton John.
Dave Grohl Interviews Rapper Nas on ‘Chelsea Lately’
Dave Grohl continued his week of filling in as host of the E! talk show 'Cheslea Lately' on Tuesday (Feb. 5) with a visit from Nas. With the 55th annual Grammy Awards coming up on Sunday, Grohl (watch above) talked with the rapper about how well hip-hip is represented at the ceremony. "It's cool, but I feel it could be a little more loved, though," said Nas. "Hip-hop is making a lot
Dave Grohl’s Sound City Players Announce New York City Concert
A day after Dave Grohl's all-star Sound City Players turned in a marathon thee-hour concert at the Palladium in Hollywood following the Los Angeles premiere of Grohl’s ‘Sound City' movie, the group has announced a one-off performance in New York City. The show goes down Feb. 13 at the Hammerstein Ballroom, and tickets go on sale Tuesday (Feb. 5).
Radiohead’s Thom Yorke DJs New York Fashion Event for Rag & Bone
Upscale menswear isn't the first thing that comes to mind when we hear the name Thom Yorke, but the Radiohead frontman has been involved in the fashion world for a while. In 2011, he created a soundtrack for the premiere of fall line from designers David Neville and Marcus Wainwright, aka Rag & Bone.
Bonnaroo 2013 Lineup to Be Announced By ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic on YouTube
The Bonnaroo 2013 lineup still hasn't been announced, but we now know that when this year's acts are revealed, none other than parody artist and accordionist "Weird Al" Yankovic will do the honors. "I just wanted you to know that I'll be announcing this year's Bonnaroo lineup live on YouTube," "Weird Al" reveals in a new video that surfaced on YouTube today (Jan. 31).
Flaming Lips’ Super Bowl Commercial Premieres Online
Are the Flaming Lips ready for their closeup? Singer Wayne Coyne and his mates better be, as this Sunday will see the Lips star in their first-ever Super Bowl commercial, which will be beamed into the living rooms, rec halls and barrooms of a billion people around the globe. The spot, which features the catchy new tune 'Sun Blows Up Today,' captures in epic detail a 'Ferris Bueller'-like day in th
Fall Out Boy Reuniting
'Tis the season for reunions, and Fall Out Boy have joined the ranks of big bands getting back together -- possibly for major festival appearances. According to a post on the music blog PropertyOfZack, the emo-pop outfit's reunion is definitely on, and an official statement will be coming down the pipeline soon.
The Strokes, ‘One Way Trigger’ [Listen]
Two weeks after a Seattle radio station claimed it had an exclusive on the new Strokes single and a week after news surfaced about plans for a new album, a song bound for the as-yet-untitled disc has surfaced in our inbox.
New Flaming Lips Album Due in April
April Fool's Day won't come soon enough for Flaming Lips fans, as the band has announced an April 1 release date for its next album, titled 'The Terror.' And from the way frontman Wayne Coyne talks about it, the Lips' follow-up to 2009's 'Embryonic' will live up to its dark and dreary name.
Dave Grohl Taking Sound City Players on Global Tour?
Dave Grohl has only lined up a few shows with his all-star side band the Sound City Players, but he has big plans for the project: he wants to take it on tour around the globe. "We plan to do shows all over the world," the Foo Fighters frontman tells Billboard of the group, which includes the likes of John Fogerty, Rick Springfield, Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks and Rick Nielsen of Cheap
Depeche Mode Announce New Album Title, Tracklist + Release Date
Depeche Mode have announced the details of their next album, the veteran British synth-pop band's 13th overall. 'Delta Machine,' the follow-up to 2009's 'Sounds of the Universe,' arrives March 26, and the video for first single, 'Heaven,' will debut via VEVO on Feb. 1. The album's full tracklist is available below.
Black Keys Sue Casino for Copyright Infringement in Commercials
The Black Keys are certainly keeping their attorneys busy these days. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the Grammy Award-winning duo has filed a lawsuit in New York against casino company Pinnacle Entertainment and commercial advertising firm Manhattan Production Music, accusing each of unlawfully using the tune 'Howlin' for You' from their 2010 album 'Brothers.'