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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Sigur Ros Announce New Album ‘Kveikur,’ Release Video for First Single ‘Brennisteinn’
Sigur Ros have announced a June 18 release date for 'Kveikur,' the band's seventh studio album and first worldwide release via XL Recordings. The Icelandic outfit also has issued a video for 'Brennisteinn,' the disc's first single. Check out the Andrew Huang-directed clip below.
Jamie xx Working With Unidentified Pop Stars on Possible EP
Is Jamie xx of the xx working with Drake on a new album? Lady Gaga? Maybe Madonna?!
Best Coast Announce 2013 Tour Dates, Record Store Day Single
Wondering what happened to that arena tour Best Coast were going to play with Green Day? The postponement that was announced when Billie Joe Armstrong went into rehab last fall cast a shadow of doubt over the likelihood of the two bands hitting the road together, but Best Coast have announced that they will indeed support Green Day's upcoming rescheduled North American arena tour, which kicks off
Bauhaus’ Peter Murphy Pleads Not Guilty to DUI, Hit-and-Run, Meth Possession
Peter Murphy has plead not guilty to all charges stemming from his arrest on Saturday for driving under the influence, felony hit-and-run and methamphetamine possession. The former Bauhaus singer and goth-rock icon was picked up by police Saturday after allegedly rear-ending another vehicle in Glendale, Calif., (it was widely noted that he was driving a Subaru Forester) and driving off to Los Ange
Arcade Fire Still Recording Next Album With James Murphy At New York’s DFA Studios?
"Arcade Fire STILL with us at DFA ... This is going to be one great sounding album," reads a tweet posted yesterday on the DFA Studio Twitter account. We're not certain who penned that promising Twitter missive, but we wouldn't be surprised if James Murphy was responsible, as the ex-LCD Soundsystem mastermind is co-head of DFA Records, the New York-based label with a recording studio loc
Sky Ferreira Puckers Her ‘Red Lips’ At SXSW 2013
Like most SXSW performers, indie pop chanteuse Sky Ferreira had more than a couple gigs lined up at ths year's edition of the annual Austin gathering. Wednesday's bill at the House of Vans alongside the Specials, Iggy Pop and the Stooges and Japandroids was her highest-profile of the week, but sometimes its the low-key ones that really rock.
Flaming Lips Duet With Jim James, Perform New Song During SXSW Set
The Flaming Lips know how to throw a party, and the band certainly kept things festive during their SXSW performance Friday night in Austin. After teasing fans with the possibility of a surprise appearance from Justin Timberlake, a man with a green cloth mask wrapped around his head strolled onstage to perform 'Do You Realize??.' But the mystery guest turned out to be not JT, but My Morning Jacket
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.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs Announce SXSW Concert, Reveal ‘Mosquito’ Album Trailer
Karen O has gone bleach blonde -- and that's only the third most exciting Yeah Yeah Yeahs tidbit we have for you today. In second place, we can now announce that the New York post-punkers will be heading to Austin in March to play this year's South By Southwest festival, joining the bill of NPR Music's SXSW Showcase alongside Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. The concert is set for March 13 at the vene