This classic album, with two Top 10 singles on the Billboard Hot 100, was a massive success upon its November 19, 1984 release for a couple reasons.    First among them: Indelible pop/rock songs co-written by the artist in conjunction and various combinations with members of Tom Petty's Heartbreaker...

Three recent coffee table books spotlight rock and R&B music legends who all released blockbuster albums 40 years ago. Title: Bruce Springsteen @75 Author: Gillian G. Gaar (Motorbooks/The Quarto Group) The Boss celebrated his 75th birthday this week. So, it’s a perfect time to detail Gillian G. Gaar...

Gwen Stefani - who drew raves this past spring from her reunion with No Doubt at Coachella Festival - has released the single, "Somebody Else's." It is from her fifth solo album, Bouquet, out November 15. The album's track listing has also been revealed. On September 30, the singer Stefani will join...

With the first anniversary of the album 'Danse Macabre' approaching, Duran Duran announced a revamped version of the original, set for digital release on October 11 and CD on October 25, via Tape Modern/BMG. 'Danse Macabre' - De Luxe features three new bonus tracks, including an instrumental “Masque...

Originally compiled for U.S. release between January 1964 and March 1965 by Capitol Records and United Artists, seven Beatles albums have been analog cut for 180-gram audiophile vinyl from their original mono master tapes for global release on November 22 by Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe. Out of prin...

This past Monday, Squeeze took a break from its current co-headlining North American tour with Boy George to do a separate concert at Pappy and Harriet's Palace in Pioneertown. The band returns to the desert area tomorrow with Boy George for a gig at The Show at Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage...

On Aug. 20, Haircut 100 performed in Los Angeles for the first time in 42 years at a packed YouTube Theater as part of a North American tour with Howard Jones and ABC. Three original members - singer/guitarist Nick Heyward, guitarist/backing vocalist Graham Jones and bassist Les Nemes - did an ebull...

Earlier this month, New Wave hitmaker Howard Jones released 'Live at the 02,' a concert album recorded last March in London via Cherry Red Records. The exciting collection features hits, fan favorites and a credibly snazzy cover of Kajagoogoo's '80s hit "Too Shy" accompanied by current touring band ...

With The Pretenders winding down its current U.S. tour (as headliner and special guest at select Foo Fighters stadium dates) this month, it’s a good time to remind fans about the new LP reissue of Learning to Crawl. Released via Rhino/Warners to mark its 40th anniversary, the new edition is availabl...

Multiple GRAMMY® and Academy Award-winning artist, songwriter, and producer, Finneas - who has performed at Coachella - announced “For Cryin’ Out Loud!” It it both the title of his single and forthcoming studio album, set for release via Interscope Records on October 4 . Finneas' self-produced secon...

Country singer Orville Peck released his duets album 'Stampede' today. Previous singles have included “Midnight Ride” with Kylie Minogue & Diplo and “Death Valley High” alongside Beck. Listen HERE. Among the other tracks are “Cowboys Are Frequently Fond of Each Other,” a cover of queer anthem featur...

Warner Records will put out 'Forever,' a collection of 21 remastered Cher songs on Sept. 20 that she curated. Pre-Orders are open now at CherForever.net. The double vinyl package will be printed on silver foil board with crystal clear translucent vinyl. A single CD configuration will also be availab...