Jack Starr is one of the unsung heroes of heavy metal. Born in Paris, he learned to play guitar by ear, copying the riffs of traditional rhythm & blues records. His first semi-professional band was called Starr System, where he was joined by two future Trust members, drummer Jeannot and Petit Pois (of Les Variations). […]
Barely a year has flown by since Phoenix/LA garage-psych goddesses The Darts (US) wrapped up the final mixes of their phenomenal, self-titled debut EP, which was released on 10″ vinyl at the beginning of October 2016 off the back of a super-hot build-up buzz of local and national radio play, coupled with intense social media flattery and chatter before the band […]
The reverse headstock and reverse-slanted ’65 American Vintage bridge pickup, accurately reproduces Jimi’s legendary signature tone. A maple fingerboard with 21 medium jumbo frets, a modern fingerboard radius, and comfortable “C” shaped neck offers comfortable chording and effortless string-bending. From dive-bombs to sweet shimmering bends, a 6-saddle Synchronized Vintage Tremolo bridge offers the […]
Legacy Recordings, the catalogue division of Sony Music Entertainment, and LaFace Records announce the launch of the P!nk vinyl series, with the first three of the artist’s original studio albums —Can’t Take Me Home, M!ssundaztood, and Try This— released as limited edition 2LP 12″ Coloured vinyl packages on Friday, October 6. The second half of P!nk’s solo studio album […]
In May 1977, a young three-piece rock group from Woking in Surrey appeared on Top Of The Pops with an explosive single called “In The City.” The song fizzed with the energy and sense of purpose and is one of the most incendiary debut singles ever. At the same time The Jam released their exhilarating debut […]
Bridgefest 2017, under the auspices of Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc. will present A Bridge Together, a special concert and Newport Jazz Festival® “extra” that connects Jazz, African Beats and Indian Carnatic music, on Thursday, August 3, at 6:30 pm on the Quad Stage at Fort Adams State Park. This pre-Newport Jazz Festival event will showcase the multicultural connections between music […]
“We invite all the city lovers to come together at the foot of the Mount Royal or in our city’s boroughs’ parks to take part of the unique experience that is Montréal Symphonique. This is the perfect occasion to celebrate our city’s own talents in this extraordinary musical rendez-vous, says Alain Gignac, General Manager for the Society for the […]
Legendary LA Hard Rockers AUTOGRAPH have signed a deal with EMP LABEL GROUP who will release their forthcoming album GET OFF YOUR ASS October 6th on CD and Digital, with a limited edition vinyl LP version available in November. GET OFF YOUR ASS is the first official studio LP from the revamped quartet, featuring original/founding members guitarist Steve Lynch and bassist Randy Rand, alongside new […]
Beverly HillsConference & Visitors Bureau announced the launch of BOLD (Beverly Hills Open Later Days) last night—a new city-wide initiative designed to offer tourists and locals a chance to enjoy the best of Beverly Hills beyond regular business hours. Mayor Lili Bosse officially opened BOLD last night in a reception at the Luxe Rodeo Hotel and stated: “We’re thrilled to announce this […]