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Check Out These 5 Albums That Rock Which You Probably Haven't Heard

GuySpeed Staff — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:00:15 +0000

Even the most casual rock fan has heard –- or at least heard of -- most of the big, influential rock albums of our time. You probably own a copy of 'Nevermind,' 'Dark Side Of The Moon' and 'Abbey Road,' right? However, countless albums are released every year, which are worthy of similar glory. For whatever reason – bad timing, lack of financial backing, radio indifference – the majority of these records will go mostly unheard, reaching only niche audiences.

Listen to Some Beer Bottle Music [VIDEOS]

Josh — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:00:50 +0000

The Buffalo On Tap craft beer festival is right around the corner — a full afternoon of fine craft beers, great food and live music. The event is Saturday, April 20 at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, and it runs from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. (unless you have a VIP ticket….then you get in [...]

What's "On Tap?" [VIDEO]

Josh — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:00:19 +0000

So, what do you have “on tap”? It’s a question I hear all too often, working in the bar business. In my head I’m saying, “Look at the taps bro…they’re right in front of you,” but instead, my professional side comes out and I reply with a list of the beers we serve. It’s a [...]

Def Leppard Release Five-Song Acoustic Medley for iTunes

Billy Dukes — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 05:01:48 +0000

Def Leppard has cut five acoustic songs performed during their 'Rock of Ages' tour for a medley released to iTunes today (Dec. 18). The seven-and-a-half minute single download features a seemless blend of acoustic hits from the '90s and early 2000s.

Bane's Freestyle Rap Is Gotham's Reckoning, Our Delight

Amanda Ferris — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 05:01:07 +0000

YouTuber Auralnauts is at it again with the hilarious Bane spoofs but this time, Gotham’s reckoning has turned into a freestyle rapper! This isn’t surprising because given the robotic voice of Bane, it was only a matter of time that someone took advantage of it for their own snicker-worthy outtakes. And boy oh boy, do we [...]

Forbes 30 Under 30 List Includes Adele, Frank Ocean + Marcus Mumford

Joe Robinson — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:09:45 +0000

Adele, Marcus Mumford of Mumford and Sons and Frank Ocean are among the artists Forbes magazine has named to its 2012 30 Under 30 music list, which, as the name suggests, compiles the brightest young stars under the age of 30 from the world of music. EDM DJs Skrillex and Avicii were among the other artists, producers, agents and music-focused web entrepreneurs who made the tally, one of several such 30 Under 30 lists featured in the latest issue of Forbes magazine.

Watch This Retro Robot Replicate 80s Drum Beats

Mike Moody — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:34:36 +0000

Have you ever wondered what kind of music robots would make? Turns out they can pull off some pretty sick 1980s drum machine beats, as evidenced by this video, which features the MR-808, an electromechanical music robot, emulating some oh-so-80s beats. Moritz Simon Great, a German artist and musician, designed and programmed the MR-808 to [...]

New Thin Lizzy Lineup Halts Touring, Decides Against Releasing More Music Under Band Name

Jeff Giles — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:32:26 +0000

In a rather surprising move intended to show respect for their late original frontman Phil Lynott, the members of Thin Lizzy have announced an end to regular touring -- as well as recording -- under the band name.

Black Keys Release Live EP, Plan New Album

Jeff Giles — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 21:17:01 +0000

Their last studio album, ‘El Camino,’ is less than a year old, and they’ve been on the road more or less constantly since it came out, but the Black Keys don’t sound like they’re in any hurry to take time off. The garage-rocking duo released a live-in-the-studio EP, titled ‘Tour Rehearsal Tapes,’ via iTunes yesterday [...]

Aerosmith Compare New Album to a Tsunami, Bread

Billy Dukes — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 18:30:33 +0000

In the most recent episode of Aerosmith's Making of 'Music From Another Dimension' series, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry work to describe the energy and process of making an album the guitarist calls "closer to the bone and the skeleton of what Aerosmith is than any record we've done in a long time." Episode III was revealed on Thursday.

John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John Reunite for Christmas Album

ScreenCrush Staff — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 05:06:52 +0000

Some 35 years after ‘Grease’ hit theaters, stars John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John are reuniting…for a Christmas album. With Kenny G. And Barbra Streisand. Yes, this is actually happening. ‘This Christmas: John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John’ is scheduled for release on November 13 and will feature Travolta and Newton-John singing your favorite Christmas classics plus [...]

IndieSound Festival Rocks Black Rock [VIDEO]

Buffalo Staff — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 16:46:12 +0000

Black Rock was, well, rockin’ this Saturday (September 29) when over 40 local musicians showcased their talents at the second annual IndieSound Festival. Presented by Buffalo First!, the Good Neighborhood and the Grant-Amherst Business Association, the festival aims to connect the community with all the wonderful businesses and musicians we have right here in Buffalo, [...]

Steven Van Zandt Launches Kickstarter Campaign to Reunite the Rascals [VIDEO]

Chad Childers — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 19:15:07 +0000

Bruce Springsteen guitarist Steven Van Zandt is doing his best to reunite one of his favorite bands, the Rascals. He's launched a Kickstarter campaign to help bring a production called 'Once Upon a Dream' featuring all four members to stages around the world.

U Can't Touch This Obama/MC Hammer Mashup [VIDEO]

Emerald Catron — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:16:06 +0000

Remember the “you didn’t build that” debacle? It turns out if you take enough of President Obama’s words out of context you can make him do a little rap song that sounds remarkably like “U Can’t Touch This” by MC Hammer. Bonus at 2:52 — turns out the president is ticklish. Source: U Can’t Touch [...]

Led Zeppelin Dodge Reunion Questions at 'Celebration Day' Press Conference [VIDEO]

Billy Dukes — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 17:00:02 +0000

Friday morning the three living members of Led Zeppelin gathered to discuss 'Celebration Day,' the DVD and Blu-ray release of their 2007 show at London's O2 Arena. The nearly 35-minute long press conference covered the show, the band's early career and the possibility of a reunion. Well, they mostly ducked reunion questions.

Music is Art Celebrates Buffalo's Local Bands [PICTURES]

Buffalo Staff — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 18:12:11 +0000

What better way to spend a Saturday than with 12 hours of live music? Delaware Park was rocking this weekend as the Music is Art festival, founded by Robby Takac of the Goo Goo Dolls, celebrated local music this Saturday (September 15, 2012) for the 10th year in a row. The event featured 12 hours of live [...]

Golden Retriever Loves Guitar [SHAMELESS ANIMAL VIDEO OF THE WEEK]

Angela Stefano — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 10:00:38 +0000

Man’s best friend + music = best thing ever? Yup, definitely the best thing ever. Dogs are pretty much the best pets ever — let’s not discuss how sad I am that I have yet to get one of my own — but a dog that loves the guitar? I mean, I can’t even. [button [...]

Can Music Make You More Productive at Work?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:15:15 +0000

Having trouble getting things done at work or staying focused on the task at hand? Fire up your iPod. A new study indicates a little music can really boost your productivity. In the study, those who listened to music came up with better ideas and accomplished more tasks than those who didn’t. Why? Because the [...]

10 Songs to Put on Your BBQ Playlist

Jack FM Staff — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:32:00 +0000

With our Backyard BBQ & Summer Concert coming up this Saturday, we thought it would be fun to take a look at some of the must-have songs on your playlist for an outdoor summertime barbecue. There's nothing better than some good tunes to accompany the delicious smells of a barbecue wafting through the air. Here are 10 of our favorites.

If You Want Your Kids to Turn Out Well, Get Them Involved in Music

Shauna Wright — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 18:00:17 +0000

Want to make your kids better people? Here’s new that will be music to your ears. Have them play instruments or sing together. A new study says playing instruments and singing together will make them more empathetic and allow them to more easily emotionally identify with others. Cambridge University’s Centre for Music and Science studied [...]