Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2021 inductees

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced one of the largest inductee classes in recent years on May 12, with six main inductees and seven inductees in other categories. Foo Fighters, Carole King, Tina Turner, Todd Rundgren, The Go-Go’s,…

‘Medicine at Midnight’ review: Foo Fighters’ failures continue but at least they’re not dull

For as legendary as the Foo Fighters are, outside of a few singled-out LPs, the group’s album-based consistency has been a disappointing affair—especially since 2011’s solid Wasting Light. Both Sonic Highways (2014) and Concrete and Gold (2017) are muddled-down attempts…

2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees announced: Foo Fighters, Tina Turner and more

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio announced the 16 nominees for the class of 2021. The list includes several artists making their first appearance on a ballot, including a few that have been considered long-time snubs…

This is Pop? Podcast Episode 13: 2018 Grammy Predictions

  The nominees for the 60th annual Grammy Awards were announced on Nov. 28 and included nods for several of the biggest acts of 2017, from Kendrick Lamar and Bruno Mars to Kesha and The National. Like many music and…

Album Review: Foo Fighters – “Concrete and Gold”

There’s something truly paradoxical about Foo Fighters. If anyone has ever seen the Foos interviewed or perform live, it’s clear the rock veterans really care about what they do. They clearly put so much craft and passion into the records…

From the Record Crate: Foo Fighters – “The Colour and the Shape” (1997)

What a tragedy it would’ve been if Foo Fighters broke up before their big hit. Despite the album cover showcasing connection, The Colour and the Shape is actually shrouded in breakups, one inside the band and one outside the band.…

BottleRock Napa Valley Announces 2017 Lineup

We literally just kicked off 2017 not too long ago and already the festival lineups are bombarding concertgoers left and right. On January 3rd, BottleRock Napa Valley announced their massive lineup before any other music festivals that are scheduled this…