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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Daft Punk Premiering New Album In Small Australian Town
Daft Punk have selected Wee Waa, Australia -- a rural town with a population of 2,400 located about 250 miles from Sydney -- to host the world premiere of their new album, 'Random Access Memories.' Thousands of fans are expected to join locals for the "global album launch party," which will take place outside, among the sheep and cattle of the Western Plains during sunset on the evening
Queens of the Stone Age Announce New Album ‘…Like Clockwork,’ Release First Single ‘My God Is the Sun’
Queens of the Stone Age have announced a June 4 street date for '...Like Clockwork,' their sixth studio album and first studio since 2007's 'Era Vulgaris.' Check out the disc's first single, 'My God Is the Sun,' below.
Jay-Z’s Made In America Festival Returning for 2013
Made In America is sticking around. Last summer saw the inaugural edition of Jay-Z's Made In America festival take place in Philadelphia, and today (April 8) comes word the gathering will return to the City of Brotherly Love in 2013. Mark your calendar for the weekend of Aug. 31 to Sept. 1, as that's when Made In America comes to Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The lineup will be announced soon, but in
Unseen Kurt Cobain Suicide Scene Photos Published
We thought for sure that by now, on the 19th anniversary of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain's death, every last shred of documentation regarding the iconic rocker's suicide would have been unearthed. Turns out we were wrong.
White Denim Recruit Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy to Produce Tracks for Next Album
White Denim have started working on a follow-up to their 2011 album 'D,' and singer-guitarist James Petralli reveals that the Austin-based psych-rockers laid down a few tracks for the disc at Wilco's Chicago studio, the Loft, with that group's frontman, Jeff Tweedy, in the producer's chair.
Members of Pearl Jam, the Stooges + More Holding Benefit Auction for Guitarist Frank Ruffino
Members of Pearl Jam, the Stooges, Social Distortion, Bad Religion, Black Flag, Rancid and many other bands are teaming up to raise money to help guitarist Frank Ruffino -- founder of the influential Orange County, Calif., punk band China White -- get the liver surgery that may save his life...
Vampire Weekend Perform ‘Diane Young’ + Other New Songs on ‘QTV’
The Internet was aflutter this morning thanks to Vampire Weekend's appearance on the Canadiann show 'QTV,' where they played three songs from their forthcoming album 'Modern Vampires of the City.' Ezra Koenig and the boys tore through lead single, 'Diane Young' (watch above at 6:20); 'Unbelievers" (below at 19:09); and 'Ya Hey' (below 43:34). The videos also include rather in-depth interviews
Foxygen Cancel European Tour Dates Citing ‘Creative Health’ Concerns
California-based indie duo Foxygen have cancelled a slew of upcoming U.K. and European tour dates in support of their new album, 'We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic,' insisting that their "creative health" is contingent on them not continuing with the scheduled gigs.
Vampire Weekend Push Back New Album Release Date By One Week
Hopefully, Vampire Weekend fans out there who circled May 7 on the calendar did so in pencil. That's because the New York City band has pushed back the release date of their new album, 'Modern Vampires of the City,' by one week, to May 14.
Mark Ronson Worked on Paul McCartney’s New Album
Mark Ronson has recorded three new song with Paul McCartney that are bound for the Beatles legend's next solo album. "It's really good. He writes really good songs," the DJ/producer tells Billboard. "He understands that you're so nervous to be working with Paul McCartney 'cause everyone is ... He gives you a lot of leeway, but then at the end of the day you need to deliver the goods