On October 18, London Records will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Bronski Beat's debut album, ‘The Age of Consent,’ with deluxe reissues. Speaking about the legacy of the album, Jimmy Sommerville reveals, “When there is something we do in our life that can have such an impact on other peoples’ li...

Blur - which made a great return at this year's Coachella (reviewed for Desert Star Weekly) - will release Live at Wembley Stadium on July 26 via Parlophone/Warner.The concert album covers 2023 shows on Saturday July 8 and Sunday July 9 - the biggest of the Britpop band’s 30+ year career. It saw Dam...

Artist: Big Head Todd & The Monsters   Title: Her Way Out (Big Records)   You might like if you enjoy: Big Head Todd & The Monsters   Tell me more: A dozen albums into their incredible 38-year career, Colorado-based rockers Big Head Todd & The Monsters sound like they are just getting started. Indee...

Boxing legend Mike Tyson at a press event for the fight against Jake Paul. DLNews Breaking News: On Sunday, legendary heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson (57) experienced a medical shock during a flight from Miami to Los Angeles. Mid-flight, Tyson became nauseous and dizzy, prompting urgent concern among p...

Desert Local News music writer Robert Kinsler joins acclaimed music reviewer TJR to discuss amazing four album runs from a parade of classic rock giants including The Rolling Stones, Queen, The Who, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Pink Floyd and more. Watch the video HERE.

Artist: Blue Öyster Cult   Title: Ghost Stories (Frontiers Music s.r.l.)   You might like if you enjoy: Blue Öyster Cult, the Animals, Raspberries   Tell me more: Leave it to the technological magic of artificial intelligence and 21st century digital technology to assist one of rock's great endurin...

Title: Impulse (Grindhouse Releasing) Genre: Horror Cast: William Shatner, Jenifer Bishop, Ruth Roman, Harold "Oddjob" Sakata, William Kerwin Director: William Grefé Website: https://mvdentertainment.com/ Tell me more: Fans of classic horror films as well as celebrated actor-icon William Shatner wil...

DLNews Breaking News: In a sad announcement, the family of O.J. Simpson, the renowned former football icon, has confirmed his passing at 76. Simpson, a name synonymous with both sports’ excellence and legal infamy, succumbed to cancer, surrounded by his loving family.   The news broke on X, with Sim...

BIG HEAD TODD AND THE MONSTERSANNOUNCE FIRST ALBUM IN SEVEN YEARS'HER WAY OUT' DUE MAY 31st NEW SINGLE "THUNDERBIRD" OUT NOWLISTEN HEREBLUE MONSTERS TOUR FEATURING BLUES TRAVELER AND BIG HEAD TODD & THE MONSTERS KICKING OFF IN EL DORADO, ARKANSAS ON JULY 30, 2024 BUY TICKETS AT BIGHEADTODD.COMPRE-OR...

DLNews Lottery: 🎉 SACRAMENTO, CA – Hold onto your hats, lottery lovers! The California Lottery is over the moon as we unveil the names of the incredibly fortunate individuals who have hit the jackpot, not once, but twice, in the spectacular saga of billion-dollar bonanzas.   First up, rewind to the ...

DLNews Law & Order: In a move that's as bizarre as it is bewildering, California law enforcement agencies have taken a creative leap straight out of a toy box to comply with new privacy regulations. Gone are the days of the stern-faced mugshots that plaster the evening news and social media feeds. I...

DLNews Business: Boeing's Latest Flight of Fancy: A Wheel-less Wonder In a tale that sounds more like a slapstick comedy than an air travel anecdote, Boeing has again flown into the headlines, this time for a disappearing act that would make Houdini proud. Picture this: a United Airlines Boeing 777,...