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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Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins to Induct Rush Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
This is a big year for Rush, who will finally be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this April after more than a decade of being turned down for the honor. And who will be on hand to deliver the induction speech for the legendary Canadian prog-rockers? None other than "self-professed Rush superfans" Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters, reports the Cleveland Plain
Husker Du Rarities Getting Record Store Day Release
Four early Husker Du rarities are getting the reissue treatment as part of a double 7-inch set that's due out on Record Store Day 2013. The band's first-ever single, 1981's 'Amusement,' will be released on April 20 at participating record stores with the B-side 'Statues,' packaged together with an additional 7-inch featuring the tunes 'Writer's Cramp' and 'Let's Go Die.'
Morrissey: No Smiths Reunion at Coachella 2013
Morrissey has turned down yet another lucrative offer to reunite his former band the Smiths for a headlining spot at the Coachella Festival, reports WENN.The Smiths, who are frequently the subject of comeback rumors, have twice before been asked to reunite at the annual gathering in Indio, Calif., but neither Moz nor guitarist Johnny Marr have expressed any interest.
New Orleans Jazzfest 2013 Lineup Features Dave Matthews Band, Black Keys + Phoenix
The lineup for the 2013 edition of the New Orleans Jazzfest has been announced, and the Dave Matthews Band, the Black Keys, Phoenix and Frank Ocean are among the artists lined up for the annual event, which this year runs two weekends: April 26-28 and May 2-5.
The Strokes Leaking New Single, ‘All the Time?’
Are you ready for some new Strokes? Seattle radio station 107.7 The End has announced it has a promo copy of the first new single from the Strokes since their last album, 'Angles,' dropped in 2011, and they're teasing listeners with the notion they could play the tune at any minute.
David Bowie Won’t Tour Behind New Album, Producer Insists
David Bowie fans got quite a surprise earlier this week when the rock legend ended a decade of musical silence by announcing plans to release 'The Next Day' in March, but the album's producer and longtime Bowie collaborator Tony Visconti insists the singer has no plans to perform in support of the disc.
Amy Winehouse Died From Alcohol Poisoning, New Investigation Confirms
Amy Winehouse did indeed die from alcohol poisoning, a new inquest has revealed. Authorities in London made the announcement today (Jan. 8), and while the initial inquest into Winehouse's July 23, 2011, death ended with the same conclusion, it was annulled last year, when it was discovered that the coroner who conducted the investigation was not properly qualified at the time, reports Rolling Ston
Replacements Reunion EP Gets Title, Artwork
The Replacements have revealed the title and artwork of their forthcoming comeback EP. The set is called 'Songs for Slim' and will be issued in a limited edition of 250 copies. No release date has been announced for the collection, sales of which will benefit former Replacements guitarist Slim Dunlap, who suffered a stroke in February.
Skrillex Posts New EP, ‘Leaving,’ on YouTube
Skrillex landed at No. 2 on the Forbes magazine Electronic Cash Kings list of the world’s highest-paid DJs last year by pulling in a reported $15 million, and this year, he's definitely putting in the hard work to stay there -- or even climb a spot. A day after dropping a new video for 'Summit,' his collaboration with on-again, off-again girlfriend Ellie Goulding, Skrillex has unleashed a brand ne
Beck’s ‘Song Reader’ Fan Interpretations Posted Online
Earlier this year, when Beck announced plans to release his 'Song Reader' book, which features sheet music for 20 songs he wrote but hasn't recorded, he hoped other musicians would take on the challenge of piecing together the tunes and maybe even try recording them. Now that 'Reader' is out -- it hit shelves earlier this month -- some musicians are doing just that, and Beck has started a website,
Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder Playing With Roger Waters At 12-12-12 Sandy Benefit
Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder will join Roger Waters to perform the Pink Floyd classic 'Comfortably Numb' at the 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy relief concert set to take place tonight Madison Square Garden in New York City, Waters revealed during an appearance last night on 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.' Vedder, Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl and Coldplay's Chris Martin were added to the concert's l
Trent Reznor Reveals Nine Inch Nails Hits Collection, Beats by Dre Streaming Service
Nine Inch Nails mastermind Trent Reznor is profiled in this week's issue of New Yorker magazine, and the article features two revelations. First, a NIN greatest-hits collection featuring two new, previously unreleased songs will be issued sometime in 2014, followed by a new Nails album sometime later in the year. The second revelation? Reznor's previously announced collaboration with the Interscop