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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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Offer Free EP ‘Let the Day Begin’ Ahead of New Album
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's new album 'Specter at the Feast' doesn't drop until next month, but the band is treating fans to a free EP in advance of the disc. To download the set, simply visit blackrebelmotorcycleclub.com and enter your email address to join their mailing list. Moments later, the 'Let The Day Begin' EP will be in your email inbox.
David Bowie: ‘X Factor’ Judge? Simon Cowell’s Trying
"Why Bowie?" asks Simon Cowell upon announcing his pursuit of David Bowie -- yes, that David Bowie -- as a judge on the next season of the U.K. edition of the reality TV singing show 'The X Factor.' The question seems unnecessary -- why not is more appropriate -- but Cowell offers an answer anyway.
Foo Fighters Starting New Album Today? Dave Grohl Says So
It turns out that Dave Grohl wasn't exaggerating when he said there's "pretty much an entire" new Foo Fighters record ready to record. That news, which came from the mouth of Dave last week, was an exciting surprise for Foo fans who were resigned to the idea that the band would be on an indefinite hiatus while Grohl focuses on his 'Sound City' movie, his supporting Sound City Players all
Yeah Yeah Yeahs to Debut New Single ‘Sacrilege’ Next Monday
Attention, Yeah Yeah Yeahs worshipers waiting patiently for the new single from your favorite band: Your wait is almost over. Singer Karen O and the boys have announced plans to premiere their new single, 'Sacrilege,' next Monday (Feb. 25), finally pushing the promotional machine behind their forthcoming 'Mosquito' album into high gear.
David Bowie Releasing Record Store Day Vinyl Singles, EP
Record Store Day and David Bowie, together at last! A day after it emerged that Jack White will be the official ambassador of Record Store Day 2013, Bowie has announced that the first two singles from his forthcoming 'The Next Day' album will be available as a limited edition 7-inch vinyl record exclusively on RSD. 'The Stars (Are Out Tonight),' which is due out digitally next week, will be backed
Bonnaroo 2013 Lineup Announced: Paul McCartney, Mumford and Sons, Bjork, Wilco + More To Perform
Mumford and Sons, Paul McCartney, Bjork, Wilco and Tom Petty are among the headliners confirmed for the 2013 edition of the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, which will take place June 13-16 in Manchester, Tenn. The lineup was announced today (Feb. 19) during a special hour-long live webcast called B.L.A.M. (Bonnaroo Line-up Announcement Mega-thon) hosted by none other than “Weird Al” Yankovic.
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Deadmau5 Hates on Kanye West, Bashes EDM
He's certainly not the first person to say it, but Deadmau5 really doesn't like Kane West. "I f---ing hate him," the masked DJ said of the superstar rapper, setting himself up for some serious beef. Deadmau5 is, of course, known for his numerous and ongoing verbal tiffs with fellow musicians, and it seems likely West isn't going to let this lashing pass without fighting back.
Dave Grohl on New Foo Fighters Album: ‘We Have Pretty Much an Entire Record Ready’
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has been insisting that his band is on hiatus ever since he wrote an open letter to fans announcing as much last fall, but it seems he hasn't been entirely truthful. Despite all the talk of his intentions to "pack it in the garage" for awhile, Grohl is now saying that the Foos already have a new album written.
Radiohead Will Begin New Album in September
It's still seven long months away, but at least it's a date. Radiohead have revealed plans to return to the studio in September to begin working on a follow-up to their 2011 album 'The King of Limbs.'
Melvins Covers Album to Feature Bizarre Song Choices, Numerous Special Guests
The Melvins have announced plans to release an album of obscure, bizarre and otherwise seemingly random covers titled 'Everybody Loves Sausages.' The disc, which will feature guest appearances from the likes of Mudhoney's Mark Arm, Foetus' J. G. Thirlwell and former Dead Kennedys singer Jello Biafra, drops April 30.
Jack White Has 20 Songs Written for Second Solo Album
Jack White's debut solo album, 'Blunderbuss,' dropped less than a year ago, but the prolific rocker -- who is also known for his work with the Raconteurs, Dead Weather and, of course, the now-defunct White Stripes -- is already hard at work on the follow-up. “I’m writing a lot of songs for another record, I have over 20 tracks I’m working on right now," White tells BBC 6 Music News. "So
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.