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 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
Fall Out Boy Announce New Album + Tour, Release Comeback Single and Video
Hungover, tired and generally bummed out about the ending to last night's game? Well, Fall Out Boy to the rescue! It's no big shock that FOB have confirmed their much-rumored reunion, but who expected a brand-new comeback single (complete with video, which you can check out below) the morning following the Super Bowl? Certainly not us, and let us tell you, we're beside ourselves with excitement!
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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).
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).
Bestival 2013 to Feature Flaming Lips, Franz Ferdinand, M.I.A. + More
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the U.K.'s annual Bestival festival, and organizers have announced the first round of artists on a bill that promises to be one of the most eclectic of the 2013 festival season. The Flaming Lips, Franz Ferdinand, M.I.A., the Knife and Bombay Bicycle Club are among the acts set to appear at Bestival 2013 which takes place from Sept. 5-8 on the Isle of Wight,
My Bloody Valentine’s New Album ‘Might Be Out in Two or Three Days’
My Bloody Valentine fans, your seemingly endless wait for a new album may finally be over very, very soon. The legendary shoegaze act performed tonight (Jan. 27) in Brixton, U.K., and, according to an NME report, at one point during the show, frontman Kevin Shields announced that the band's long-awaited follow-up to their watershed 1991 album 'Loveless' "might be out in two or three days.&quo
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.
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
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.'
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
Postal Service Reunion Details Confirmed
Call it comeback! Not only has the much-rumored Postal Service reunion been confirmed, but now more details about the return are available as well. A day after it was announced that the the synth-pop duo -- which features Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Gibbard and producer Jimmy Tamborello (aka DNTL) -- will be getting back together to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its lone album 'Give Up' and perf
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.'