Welcome to New Music Friday, NPR Music's podcast dedicated to sharing the best albums out each week. We listen to dozens of new releases in advance, identify the ones we think you need to hear, and ...

Musically, Third World War’s blues-based hard rock is saved from over-familiarity by tunesmith and bassist Jim Avery’s canny knack with riff and hook, and – at the opposite end of the melodic spectrum ...

Not many songs can boast being a chart-topper, one-hit wonder, and mini music history lesson all at once, but this one can.

From John Lennon's 'Imagine' piano to Bob Dylan's electric Judas guitar from Newport Folk Festival, we're looking at the stories of rocks expensive memorabilia.

Paste is the place to kick off each and every New Music Friday. We follow our regular roundups of the best new songs by highlighting the most compelling new records you need to hear. Find the best new ...

From a beloved bluegrass fest to a revered rock band and free sea-shanty-sing-along, there is much to see and do this weekend ...

Hard Rock Casino Tejon recognized its partnership with the Kern County Sheriff’s Office and the Kern County Fire Department with a musical “housewarming gift” ...

New Edition is celebrating their nomination to the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, calling the recognition a testament to their work.

Five albums into their career, the band exudes a cocky confidence in its ability to use rock songs as vehicles for both social commentary and personal angst.

But behind the theatrical, sequined stage persona of The Muffled Siren is singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Gavin ...

Foo Fighters’ “Your Favorite Toy” debuts at No. 2 on the Hot Hard Rock Songs chart, blocked from No. 1 by Ice Nine Kills and ...

BKFC and Danny Wimmer Presents are partnering for Blood4Blood, a May 6 event combining bare-knuckle fights and heavy metal in ...