2012
Zedd and Matthew Koma's Spectrum of Success Sum Up 2012
December/31/2012 08:09 AM Filed in: Music News | Playlists | @MatthewKoma | @Zedd | Videos | @LOARS_Music
Rock Star Music News
2012 Highlight Artist of the Year
December 31, 2012
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Party Music ★ HAPPY NEW YEAR! ★ Playlist ★ 2012 Rock Star Artists of the Year
Happy New Year #Rockstars! It has been a banner year for Zedd and Matthew Koma who we have named our Rock Star Artists of the Year 2012. They have written their road to success and yet their stories are just beginning.
We are excited for all that is to come for Zedd and Koma in 2013! These two artists' careers have taken off and created a dominating force this year. Mathew Koma and Zedd have been named Life of a Rock Stars™ Rock Star Artists of the Year for the amazing success and accomplishments they have both achieved in 2012. Read More...
James Arthur Does The "Impossible"
Genres: Pop, Music, Rock
Released: 11 December 2012
℗ 2012 Simco Limited under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
Download James Arthur "Impossible" on iTunes
Rock Star Music News
James Arthur
December 28, 2012
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Music News ★ JAMES ARTHUR ★ UK ★ X FACTOR
Against impossible odds and coming out on top of the 2012 lot of people who auditioned, James Arthur takes home the crown. The video of his live performance of "Impossible" says it all and we challenge you not to tear up at the end when he is mobbed with love: Read More...
Alicia Keys "That's When I Knew" Song of the Week
Rock Star Music News
Song of the Week
December 27, 2012
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Music News ★ ALICIA KEYS ★ New Music ★ Song of the Week
We listened to this song for 10 seconds and that's when we knew it was grabbing the last Song of the Week spot for 2012. While Alicia Keys sets the standard in contemporary soul, she also gets to the heart of the matter. Life is about moments and the moment you know you have fallen in love is an unforgettable one. "That's When I Knew" captures the simplicity in a conversation and the touch of a hand that can transform an innocent friendship into love mid-moment--sending unassuming hearts "all in." Read More...
Alicia Keys Is On Fire
Genres: R&B/Soul, Music, Pop, Pop/Rock, Contemporary R&B, Rock
Released: Nov 23, 2012
℗ 2012 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Rock Star Music News
Album Review
December 26, 2012
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Music News ★ ALICIA KEYS ★ New Music ★ CHARITY
When Columbia Records released a selection songs from the historic "12-12-12" The Concert For Sandy Relief, one thing was clear and noticeable right off the bat: Alicia Keys is the only female artist on the album. That girl is on fire. One listen to her flawless soulful voice and it's clear why she made the cut. Read More...
Robby Romero's "Who's Gonna Save You" Benefits Project Protect
December/24/2012 09:03 AM Filed in: Music News | New Music | @RedThunderMusic | Charity | @LOARS_Music
Rock Star Music News
Music and Charity
December 24, 2012
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Music Video ★ ROBBY ROMERO ★ New Music ★ CHARITY
Robby Romero's "Who's Gonna Save You" Single & Music Video Debuts on iTunes to Benefit Project Protect
NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Eagle Thunder Entertainment is pleased to announce today's release of musician Robby Romero's Deluxe Edition single and music video for "Who's Gonna Save You" on iTunes. 100% of the profits from the sale of Romero's latest single will benefit the Project Protect Awareness Campaign dedicated to raising awareness about critical issues facing Mother Earth. Read More...
Mikey Wax Has The Spirit Of The Season
Rock Star Music News
Christmas Music
December 24, 2012
@LOARS_Music
Christmas Music ★ MIKEY WAX ★ New Music ★ Music Video
We saw Mikey Wax open up for Graham Colton at Hotel Cafe last month in November and were immediately struck by this singer/songwriter's ability to move from instrument to instrument and keep his show alive as if he were a three man band. He's a fun act to catch and this playful video he released for Christmas (off of his Holiday EP) is a present for everyone, plus it will wake you up to the giving spirit of the season! Read More...
West of Memphis: Voices for Justice
Genres: Soundtrack, Music
Expected Release: Jan 15, 2013
℗ Compilation (P) 2013 Sony Music Entertainment
Order "West of Memphis: Voices of Justice" on iTunes
Rock Star Music News
Music and Charity
December 22, 2012
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Charity ★ EDDIE VEDDER ★ Soundtrack ★ New Music ★ Entertainment ★ New Album
Various artists that features Eddie Vedder's song "Satellite," and includes songs by Henry Rollins, Natalie Maines, Lucinda Williams, Camp Freddy, Marilyn Manson, Band of Horses, and Bob Dylan amongst others have added their voices to the soundtrack that supports a documentary film that highlights social injustice and a fight for life. This album is available for preorder now on iTunes (the expected release is January 15, 2013) and proceeds benefit the West Memphis 3. Read More...
Lifehouse Kicks Off Almería In A Big Way
December/20/2012 04:18 PM Filed in: Concert Reviews | Music News | @Lifehouse | @CarolinaLiar | @LOARS_Music
(Pictured left: Jason Wade, lead singer Lifehouse)
Lifehouse Kicks Off Almería In A Big Way
Lifehouse in Concert
Rock Star Music News
December 20, 2012
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New Music ★ LIFEHOUSE ★ Alternative ★ Concert Reviews ★ Video ★ Photos ★ Featured Artists
December 18, 2012--West Hollywood, CA--Carolina Liar was the surprise guest performer that got the Lifehouse Almería CD release party started last night at Troubadour. There were also surprise appearances by pop singer Natasha Bedingfield and Charles Jones, as well as a nice moment when Jason Wade invited his long time manager Jude Cole whom he called his "best friend" on stage to sing. Read More...
Pearl Jam "Better Man" Song of the Week
Rock Star Music News
Song of the Week
Pearl Jam "Vitalogy"
December 22, 2012
@LOARS_Music
Charity ★ PEARL JAM ★ Song of the Week ★ Lyrics ★ Video ★ Music News
Dear Santa,
We can't find a "Better Man" and we are dedicating this Song of the Week to you! Thank you for all you do, the late hours you work, the thoughtfulness you put into your gifts and for showing up in all shapes and forms.
Every time someone drops loose change into a Salvation Army red bucket, we see you. Each time a toy gets donated to Toys for Tots, we see you. We love your giving spirit and think you inspire us to do more, to be more and to mystify others. You inspire us to dream in color and dream in red… Read More...
L.A. Reid To Be Honored At Pre-GRAMMY® Gala
December/19/2012 02:44 PM Filed in: Music News | @LOARS_Music
GRAMMY® 2013
Rock Star Music News
December 19, 2012
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Music News ★ LA REID ★ Entertainment ★ Event ★ GRAMMY®
When most people think of L.A. Reid, they think of Justin Bieber, as he is infamously known for cultivating and developing the then undiscovered artist into a music icon. Were that all L.A. Reid ever accomplished--it would still be more than most--it would be worth of the award about to be bestowed upon him. But his career list of accomplishments and crowning achievements is astonishingly greater. Read More...
The Black Keys Patrick CARNEY's Serious Boredom Will Be A Must-Hear Moment
"El Camino"
Rock Star Music News
December 19, 2012
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Grammy Nominations ★ PATRICK CARNEY ★ Music News ★ Alternative Rock ★ SiriusXM
If you are a fan of the band The Black Keys, you will want to tune into this news out of SiriusXM radio. Patrick Carney will host a radio show and DJ the program Serious Boredom set to begin in January of 2013. The new year also looks to bring in a GRAMMY® for the band as they were nominated for Album of the Year for "El Camino," Best Rock Performance for "Lonely Boy," Best Rock Song for "Lonely Boy" and Best Rock Album for "El Camino." Read More...
The Neighbourhood Premier New Song "A Little Death"
"A Little Death"
Rock Star Music News
December 19, 2012
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New Music ★ THE NEIGHBOURHOOD ★ Music News ★ Alternative Rock ★ Video
The Neighbourhood PREMIERE a new single “A LITTLE DEATH” the B-Side to “LET IT GO” on "Thank You," and bring the signature sound of Jessie Rutherford's intoxicating voice to a song that evokes mystique. The alternative rock band out of Southern California tells a story with this sexy song that draws you in with lyrics like, "touch me, make me feel like I am breathing…feel like I am human…" Read More...
Lifehouse Plays The Troubadour Tomorrow Night
"Almería"
Rock Star Music News
December 17, 2012
@LOARS_Music
Live Performance ★ LIFEHOUSE ★ Troubadour ★ Pop Rock ★ Concert
Lifehouse recently released "Almería" [read the album review] and are now on tour promoting the new album. Tomorrow night they play Troubadour in a highly anticipated event where Los Angeles can connect with one of their favorite bands. The show sold out in less than 60 seconds [check stubhub.com for resale tickets] while their album has created quite a buzz. Read More...
Top Songs Playlist December 2012 #MusicMonday
Top Songs Playlist December 2012
Rock Star Music News
Top Songs Playlist
December 17, 2012
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iTunes ★ TOP SONGS ★ Playlists ★ New Music ★ Holiday Gift ★ #MusicMonday
Hey #Rockstars - Are you looking for a playlist with iTunes top songs? We've put together a list of songs that are on the iTunes charts and are a fun entertaining mix for your iPod. It makes a great holiday gift if you are shopping for the music lover in your life! Read More...
Holiday Music Is Essential For Winter Season
Holiday Music Is Essential For Winter Season
Rock Star Music News
Holiday Music
December 17, 2012
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Pandora ★ HOLIDAY MUSIC ★ Survey Results ★ Playlist ★ Music News ★ Entertainment
Wondering what party music to play at your next festive holiday gathering? Pandora's got you covered. Compare the region you live in with the demographic of your guests and VOILA! the perfect party playlist can be formed for a party entertainment. And while we don't recommend ignoring your menu, this holiday music Pandora survey finds that most people judge a party's success based more on music than the food. Read More...
Imagine Dragons Talk Big Drums
December/16/2012 11:35 AM Filed in: Music News | Interviews | Music Review | Videos | @ImagineDragons | @LOARS_Music
Imagine Dragons Talk Big Drums
Rock Star Music News
Interview
December 16, 2012
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Tour ★ IMAGINE DRAGONS ★ Alternative ★ Night Visions ★ Music News ★ Video
Our favorite band out of Las Vegas is making news for their big drum and it's easy to see why. Imagine Dragons has gone platinum with their single "It's Time" off their full length debut album "Night Visions," which they'll be touring in support of in Spring of 2013. This will be the band's first-ever headlining North American tour and includes stops at NYC's Roseland Ballroom and L.A's Wiltern. Read More...
The Mowgli's Call For Moment Of Silence At Dakota Lounge To Remember Newtown Victims
Rock Star Music News
Concert Review
December 15, 2012
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Show ★ THE MOWGLI'S ★ Folk Step ★ Love's Not Dead ★ Music News ★ Holiday
Santa Monica, CA--December 14, 2012--The Mowgli's, a home-grown Southern California band, rocked a lively and packed Christmas party at The Dakota Lounge in Santa Monica last night. The eight member band--7 boys, 1 girl Michael Vincze, Colin Dieden, David Applebaum, Spencer Trent, Matt Di Panni, Josh Hogan, Andy Warren, and Katie Earl lit up the stage and brought the positive energy of their "Love's Not Dead" EP to a crowd after a very difficult day in light of the Newtown tragedy that occurred earlier in the day. Read More...
ZZ Ward "Til The Casket Drops" Sets The Bar High
Rock Star Music News
Album Review
December 15, 2012
@LOARS_Music
Album Review ★ ZZ WARD ★ Singer Songwriter ★ Playlist ★ Music News ★ Shows
Life of a Rock Star™ is winding down the year by bringing you albums that should be added to your playlist before we properly enter the new year. If ZZ Ward "Til The Casket Drops" is not already downloaded on your iPod, then get it going. Read More...
Owl City Leads Rock The Red Kettle FREE Concert At L.A. LIVE With Hot Chelle Rae & More
Rock Star Music News
Charity Christmas Concert
December 15, 2012
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Concert ★ OWL CITY ★ Christmas ★ Event ★ Pop ★ Music News ★ Charity ★ Salvation Army
Take top pop artists and mix with a fantastic charity to create a Rock The Red Kettle event worth heading out to catch in LA this weekend. If you are looking for things to do in Los Angeles tonight, this should certainly top your list. Read More...
Mike Posner Releases New Single "Heaven" For The Families In Newtown
Rock Star Music News
New Single Release
December 15, 2012
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New Music ★ MIKE POSNER ★ Single ★ Dedication ★ Pop ★ Music News
Mike Posner just released a song written for the families of the December 14th tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut. Artists across the board are struggling with how to respond to this tragedy with some holding a moment of silence at their shows last night, as did Train and The Mowgli's. Others are taking to their twitter feeds to condemn the madness and some are creating healing music to bring the world around the Newtown community. Read More...
Cold Summer Releases New Single "The Fallen"
Rock Star Music News
Single Release
December 15, 2012
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New Music ★ COLD SUMMER ★ Single ★ Video ★ Post Hardcore ★ Music News
The post hardcore punk rock band Cold Summer released the first single off their upcoming album, "The Fallen," which you can listen to and purchase on bandcamp.com. Cold Summer's EP "The Wake" was released on iTunes this past summer and the band is working on new tracks to release their debut album in early 2013.
Read More...
Dropkick Murphys "The Season's Upon Us" Music Video
December/14/2012 01:25 PM Filed in: Music News | Videos | New Music | @DropkickMurphys | @LOARS_Music
Rock Star Music News
Christmas Music
December 14, 2012
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Holiday ★ Dropkick Murphys ★ New Music ★ Video ★ Christmas Music ★ Music News
Yes! We voted Dropkick Murphys "The Season's Upon Us" The Best Christmas Music Video! (Okay, well maybe the Funniest Christmas Music Video is more accurate!)
We all need a little humor to get through the crazy holidays and the family that comes along with the festivities. We love love love Dropkick Muphys song "The Season's Upon Us" as we do our darnedest to avoid all things crazy during the holiday season. The song has us laughing straight away with the line, "Some family's are messed up, while others are fine. If you think yours is crazy, then you should meet mine!" Read More...
Follow Laura Warshauer "In Merry Measure" & Deck The Halls
Rock Star Music News
Christmas Music
December 14, 2012
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Holiday ★ Laura Warshauer ★ New Music ★ Video ★ Christmas Music ★ Music News
We would follow Laura Warshauer's intoxicating voice anywhere. If she's says "'tis the season to be jolly" then we believe her and her gift of song is certainly enough to get us in the spirit! Laura's "I Love You, Mr. Grinch" video is special treat and a sweet nod to Dr. Seuss taking him into the facebook and digital age. Read More...
Bruno Mars "When I Was Your Man" Song of the Week
December/13/2012 10:24 AM Filed in: Song of the Week | New Music | Music News | @BrunoMars | @LOARS_Music
Rock Star Music News
Song of the Week
New Album & Album Review
December 13, 2012
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Download Bruno Mars "When I Was Your Man" on iTunes
New Music ★ Bruno Mars ★ Song of the Week ★ Lyrics ★ Video ★ Music News
Wondering how we choose a Song of the Week at Life of a Rock Star™? We take suggestions, we listen to tons of new music and old. We dig through albums and look for yet discovered gems. And sometimes we just hear a line or a lyric and we're helpless. Such was the case this week when someone--you know who you are--stuck Bruno Mars "When I Was Your Man" on the top of editor Nicole Hanratty's playlist. Somewhere about the line when Bruno sings out "my heart breaks a little when I hear your name," she was hook line and sinker sold on Song of the Week. Read More...
Let Leftover Cuties "Christmas Time Is Here" EP Bring You Holiday Cheer
December/12/2012 05:09 PM Filed in: New Music | Music News | Music Review | Videos | @LeftoverCuties | @LOARS_Music
Rock Star Music News
Christmas Music
December 12, 2012
@LOARS_Music
Download Leftover Cuties "Christmas Time Is Here" EP on iTunes
Holiday Gifts ★ Leftover Cuties ★ New Music ★ Tour ★ Christmas Music ★ Music News
Life of a Rock Star™ loves the sweet and festive voices on Leftover Cuties "Christmas Time Is Here" EP. We love "Santa Baby" and have revised our holiday music playlist to put Leftover Cuties right at the top! This EP just makes us want to light a fire and have a chic holiday soiree… Care to join us? Read More...
John Mayer Organizes A Concert to Benefit the Fighters of the Pine Creek Fire
Rock Star Music News
Charity Benefit Concert
December 12, 2012
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Charity ★ John Mayer ★ Benefit Concert ★ Montana Firefighters ★ Singer Songwriter ★ Music News
Just because John Mayer's voice has been temporarily silenced by vocal cord surgery to treat a granuloma, his charitable spirit is still being heard loud and clear. Make sure to catch the on sale this Saturday, 15th of December for what is set to be a fantastic charity benefit concert by John Mayer. Support a great cause and enjoy the amazing music of one of our favorite artists! Read More...
Skylar Grey "C'mon Let Me Ride" Feat. Eminem New Music Video
December/12/2012 11:28 AM Filed in: Music News | Entertainment | Videos | @SkylarGrey | @LOARS_Music
Rock Star Music News
New Music Video
December 12, 2012
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Eminem ★ Skylar Grey ★ New Single ★ Video ★ Pop ★ New Music
Watch this new Skylar Grey music video and we bet you will be heading straight out your front door for a run--Skylar Grey's legs are INSANE! (Yeah, we freeze-framed on the bicycle riding shot.) Goodness….she is looking HOT!
via KIDNinaKORNER/Interscope:
Skylar Grey's Music Video For "C'mon Let Me Ride," Featuring Eminem Debuts Today And Single Now Available Through All Digital Retailers
Debut Album "DON'T LOOK DOWN" Due Spring 2013 from KIDinaKORNER/Interscope
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly anticipated music video for Skylar Grey's new single "C'mon Let Me Ride," featuring Eminem debuts today with the release of the track available now through all digital retailers. Watch The Video and Read More...
Depeche Mode New Album & Tour
©Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Rock Star Music News
New Music
December 11, 2012
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New Music ★ Depeche Mode ★ New Album ★ Live ★ Pop ★ Music News ★ Tour Schedule
Die hard Depeche Mode fans who love the band's pop albums will be thrilled to hear that number 13 is on the way this spring. New music from Depeche Mode makes the long winter worth bearing and Life of a Rock Star™ can't wait to hear what this iconic band has in store for us next. Read More...
Columbia Records Releases "12-12-12" Charity Benefit Selection of Songs on iTunes
December/10/2012 10:06 PM Filed in: Music News | New Music | Music Review | Entertainment | Concert | Charity | Events | @LOARS_Music
Rock Star Music News
#MusicMonday
December 10, 2012
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#MusicMonday ★ 12-12-12 ★ New Album ★ Charity ★ Rock ★ New Music ★ Concert
via ColumbiaRecords.com:
Columbia Records To Release On iTunes "12-12-12" Selection Of Songs From Historic Concert
Nearly 2 Billion People Around The Globe To Have Access To The Benefit Via Television, Radio And The Internet
The Concert Lineup Includes Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, Dave Grohl, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Chris Martin, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Eddie Vedder, Roger Waters, The Who and Paul McCartney Read More...
Squeeze "Tommy" New Music
Released: Sep 14, 2010
Squeeze iTunes Essentials
Squeeze "Tommy" New Music
Rock Star Music News
#MusicMonday
December 10, 2012
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#MusicMonday ★ Squeeze ★ Music News ★ Tommy ★ Rock ★ New Music ★ Tour
Squeeze--the band that brings us some of Life of a Rock Star's™ all time favorite songs including "Tempted" --has released a new song today "Tommy" that takes you on a string infused lyrical journey. The addictive melody invites us to follow the creative story of Tommy who has "no humanity inside him." Check out the song and download it for free today at: www.squeezeofficial.com Read More...
Universal Music On Jenni Rivera
December/10/2012 08:35 AM Filed in: Music News
Rock Star Music News
December 10, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Universal Music Group Statement on Jenni Rivera
"The entire Universal Music Group family is deeply saddened by the sudden loss of our dear friend Jenni Rivera. The world rarely sees someone who has had such a profound impact on so many. From her incredibly versatile talent to the way she embraced her fans around the world, Jenni was simply incomparable. Her talent will be missed; but her gift of music will be with us always." Read More...
December 10, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Universal Music Group Statement on Jenni Rivera
"The entire Universal Music Group family is deeply saddened by the sudden loss of our dear friend Jenni Rivera. The world rarely sees someone who has had such a profound impact on so many. From her incredibly versatile talent to the way she embraced her fans around the world, Jenni was simply incomparable. Her talent will be missed; but her gift of music will be with us always." Read More...
Rolling Stones Join The Concert For Sandy Relief All-Star Line-up LIVE on AXS.tv
December/07/2012 11:03 AM Filed in: Concert | Charity | Events | Entertainment | Music News | @LOARS_Music
Rolling Stones Join The Concert For Sandy Relief All-Star Line-up LIVE on AXS.tv
Rock Star Music News
Concert Online
December 7, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Benefit Concert ★ Rolling Stones ★ LIVE ★ AXS.tv ★ Rock ★ Entertainment ★ Events
ROLLING STONES PLAY SANDY RELIEF --This is the benefit concert of the century with more talent joining the line-up every day. One hour ago, Rolling Stones announced they will also join the live performance line up that includes Alicia Keys, Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen amongst many others for the 12 12 12 entertainment event to benefit the Robin Hood Relief Fund at Madison Square Garden. Everyone can enjoy the show thanks to AXS.tv broadcasting it live. Read More...
Daughtry & 3 Doors Down LIVE on AXS.tv
December/07/2012 10:08 AM Filed in: Music News | Entertainment | @CHRIS_Daughtry | Concert | @LOARS_Music
Rock Star Music News
Concert Online
December 7, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Concert ★ Daughtry & 3 Doors Down ★ LIVE ★ AXS.tv ★ Rock ★ Entertainment ★ Events
Looking to catch two of your favorite rock bands performing live but not able to get to Colorado? Now you can watch them live streamed on AXS.tv in concert. Read More...
Snoop Dogg Becomes Snoop Lion
December/07/2012 06:11 AM Filed in: New Music | Music News | Entertainment | @SnoopDogg | @LOARS_Music
Rock Star Music News
Snoop Lion
December 7, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
New Music ★ REINCARNATED ★ Reggae ★ VGAs ★ Video
Snoop Dogg on iTunes
The VGAs are tonight with Linkin Park and Snoop Lion set to perform. Don't know who Snoop Lion is? Well then before you watch the VGAs tonight, watch "Snoop Lion Reincarnated." Read More...
Cher Lloyd Stands "Behind The Music" Grabbing Song of the Week
December/06/2012 06:59 PM Filed in: Music News | Song of the Week | Videos | @CherLloyd | @LOARS_Music
Rock Star Music News
Song of the Week
December 6, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Tour Schedule ★ Song of the Week ★ Pop ★ Cher Lloyd ★ Video
Download Cher Lloyd "Behind The Music" on iTunes
Tucked into Cher Lloyd's new album "Sticks & Stones" is a spunky pop song that sticks in your head titled "Behind The Music." This catchy tune is sandwiched between Cher Lloyd's two hits "Want U Back" and "Oath," yet we think this pop dance song is soon to rise up and grab its' duly deserved notice. Read More...
KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas 2012
December/06/2012 09:54 AM Filed in: Entertainment | Events | Charity | Concert | @Crackle | @LOARS_Music
Christmas Concert
Rock Star Music News
November 20, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Concert ★ Artists ★ Line-up ★ Entertainment ★ Events
Held at the Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk in Universal City, CA, the KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas has become the concert to attend over the years. Read More...
Grammy® Nominations 2012
December/06/2012 08:40 AM Filed in: Music News | Events | Entertainment | @theGRAMMYs | @LOARS_Music
Grammy Nominations
Rock Star Music News
December 6, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Music ★ GRAMMY® Nominations ★ Events ★ Entertainment ★ Music News
The music news world is buzzing this morning over the Grammy Nominations that were announced last night. The full list is below via Grammy.com, but here are some noteworthy nominees:
The Black Keys, Kelly Clarkson, Fun., Gotye, Frank Ocean and Taylor Swift nominated for Record Of The Year.
The Black Keys, Fun., Mumford and Sons, Frank Ocean and Jack White nominated for Album Of The Year. Read More...
Gideon Grove "Wildfires" Album Is Spreading
December/05/2012 11:48 AM Filed in: Music News | Music Review | New Music | @GideonGrove | @LOARS_Music
"Wildfires"
Rock Star Album Review
Gideon Grove
December 5, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Gideon Grove ★ New Album ★ Music News ★ New Artists ★ New Music ★Singer Songwriter
Download Gideon Grove "Wildfires" on iTunes
Debuting at #13 on Singer Songwriter Album iTunes Chart, this is one of the most intriguing new albums Life of a Rock Star™ has heard. Gideon Grove's music is a fusion of bluegrass and Bob Dylan, two major influences on this talented musician growing up. Read More...
Britroyal "Unfinished" Album Is Anything But "Ordinary"
December/04/2012 05:17 PM Filed in: Music News | Music Review | New Music | @BritroyalMusic | @LOARS_Music
"Unfinished"
Rock Star Album Review
Pop Music
December 4, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Britroyal ★ New Album ★ Music News ★ Bands to Watch ★ New Music ★Pop Rock
Download Britroyal "Unfinished" on iTunes
The Britroyal EP that will take the U.S. by storm was released today on iTunes. The polished EP is a fresh pop rock sound with hit singles destined for the charts. "Unfinished" is the genius of new artists Mazin and Kais Oliver the twin brothers who together are Britroyal. Read More...
Lifehouse Sparks Inspiration With "Almería" Album Review
"Almería"
Rock Star Album Review
Lifehouse
December 4, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Lifehouse ★ New Album ★ Music News ★ Review ★ New Music
Lifehouse is releasing their newest album "Almería" next week December 11th via Geffen Records and lead singer Jason Wade calls it "very in-the-moment." The first single released off "Almería" in September "Between The Raindrops" featuring Natasha Bedingfield is already climbing the charts. The song is charted on Billboard.com #8 Rock Digital Songs #30 Digital Songs and #16 Billboard Canadian Hot 100. Read More...
Gavin DeGraw Releases Official Soldier Music Video
"Soldier"
Rock Star Music Video Review
Gavin DeGraw
December 3, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Gavin DeGraw ★ Music Video ★ Music News ★ Review ★ Carl Diebold
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 3, 3012 /Altius Management/- The exclusive premiere of the latest music video from RCA Records' platinum recording artist Gavin DeGraw takes place today, Monday, December 3rd via Vevo.com. The hit single “Soldier” is the third single off of his fourth studio album “Sweeter,” and has been quickly making its way up the charts, following suit with successful singles “Sweeter,” “Not Over You,” “In Love with a Girl,” “I Don’t Want to Be,” and “Chariot.” Written by DeGraw and produced by Butch Walker, “Soldier” is a song that jumped out at director Carl Diebold the first time he heard it.
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The Bolts Heat Up KROQ Locals Only Night At The Roxy
December/02/2012 12:37 PM Filed in: Music News | Concert | Concert Reviews | @thebolts | @LOARS_Music
"KROQ LOCALS ONLY"
Rock Star Concert Review
THE BOLTS
December 1, 2012
@LOARS_Music
Entertainment ★ Concert ★ Music News ★ Photos ★ The Roxy
It's a right of passage for every band headed on to stardom to play The Roxy in Hollywood. The Bolts have played this venue before, but this night they were part of the KROQ Locals Only Showcase a highlight on their road to success. This modern rock band knows how to light up the stage and they do it regularly at the Disneyland Residency in Anaheim. Catching The Bolts play live on stage brings to light the enormous amount of talent this five man band encompasses. Read More...
Hotel Cafe & Greenroots present: Rockdrive - Benefitting Victims of Hurricane Sandy
December/02/2012 10:59 AM Filed in: Music News | Charity | Entertainment | Concert | @theHotelCafe | @LOARS_Music
"ROCKDRIVE"
Rock Star Charity Concert
THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
December 1, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Entertainment ★ Charity ★ Music News ★ Events ★ Benefit Concert
If you are looking for things to do in Los Angeles tonight, The Hotel Cafe is putting on a charity concert benefitting the victims of Hurricane Sandy via The American Red Cross. Life of a Rock Star™ loves this intimate venue and the music is always fantastic. So head out tonight, enjoy some great artists and lend a hand to those in need. Read More...
Trevor Live Benefit Watch The Red Carpet Livestream Tonight
organization providing crisis intervention and
suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth.
Trevor Live Benefit Watch The Red Carpet Livestream Tonight
"TREVOR LIVE"
Rock Star Charity Concert
THE TREVOR PROJECT
December 1, 2012
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Entertainment ★ Charity ★ Music News ★ Events ★ Benefit Concert
Tonight at the Hollywood Palladium celebrity A-Listers come together to support The Trevor Project. The music and comedy charity benefit concert headlined by Kristin Chenoweth, Matthew Morrison, Darren Criss, Anna Kendrick, Jesse Tyler Gerguson and Naya Rivera raises money for LGBTQ Youth crisis intervention and suicide prevention. Read More...
Carole King With All Star Line Up Perform At Charity Tribute Event
"You've Got A Friend"
Rock Star Charity Concert
The Painted Turtle
December 1, 2012
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Live Performance ★ Charity ★ Dolby Theatre ★ Paul Newman ★ Benefit Concert
This A-List celebrity attended event will highlight Los Angeles' ability to come together for a cause. Join Carole King in her effort to help fund The Painted Turtle and send children with serious medical conditions the gift of enjoying camp a experience. The benefit charity event includes performances by Carole King, Katy Perry, Vince Gill, Amy Grant, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Jesse McCartney, Herb Alpert, Merry Clayton, Darlene Love, and Nikki Yanofsky.
via ThePaintedTurtle: Join us for this All-Star celebration of the legendary Carole King and her impact on the music world as an artist and a songwriter. Carole will perform from her legendary body of work and be joined on stage by an esteemed line-up of today’s premier artists gathered to salute her.
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Janet Jackson AMFAR PSA For World AIDS Day
Rock Star Music News
Music and Charity
AIDS in London and the U.S.
December 1, 2012
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Charity ★ JANET JACKSON ★ World AIDS Day ★ Video ★ PSA
Janet Jackson encourages the creation of an AIDS-Free generation in the U.S. by "Starting at home." You can read her entire letter on CNN. Read More...
Karmin ROCKS The Troubadour
November/30/2012 01:05 PM Filed in: New Music | Concert | Concert Reviews | @KarminMusic | @LOARS_Music
"Hello"
Rock Star Concert Review
Karmin Music
November 29, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Live Performance ★ Karmin ★ Troubadour ★ Pop Rock ★ Concert
Karmin sold out the Troubadour in West Hollywood last night and lit up the stage with their dynamic presence. The Amy and Nick duo is a hands down show stopper. Read More...
Rah Rah "Art And A Wife" STEALS Song of the Week
November/29/2012 12:09 PM Filed in: Music News | Song of the Week | New Music | @RahRahBand | @LOARS_Music
Music News
Rock Star Concert Review
Song of the Week
November 29, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Tour Schedule ★ Song of the Week ★ Alternative Rock ★ Rah Rah ★ Concert Photos ★ Video
In one fell swoop last night at the Bootleg Theatre, the Canadian band Rah Rah rocked a live performance of their recently released song "Art and a Wife" that stole our hearts. We stopped the presses and pushed all prior agendas aside to let Rah Rah steal the coveted Song of the Week spot for the week of November 29th. Read More...
Ariana Grande On Behalf of Sharpie® Sends One Charitable Teen Fan To One Direction Concert
November/29/2012 08:54 AM Filed in: Music News | Interviews | Charity | Concert | @ArianaGrande | @LOARS_Music
Ariana Grande On Behalf of Sharpie® Sends One Charitable Teen Fan To One Direction Concert
Rock Star Music News
Interview
Inspirational Story
November 27, 2012
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One Direction ★ Sharpie® ★ Ariana Grande ★ Katelyn Darrow-Eystad ★ Interview ★ Charity
She may not be singing up on stage, but in our books Katelyn Darrow-Eystad's charitable spirit makes her a rock star. After surviving and escaping domestic abuse Katelyn's family suffered the loss of clothing and necessities in a house fire. Understanding what it felt like to be in dire need of help, this young girl decided to make it her mission in life to help others. After four years of hard work, Katelyn Darrow-Eystad has succeeded. Read More...
GAVIN DEGRAW --MULTI-PLATINUM ARTIST -- TO RELEASE ‘SWEETER LIVE’
Rock Star Music News
Holiday Gifts
November 27, 2012
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Live Performance ★ Album ★ New Music ★ Gavin Degraw ★ Holiday Gift ★ Tour Dates
This holiday season just got a little "Sweeter!" Just in time to stuff stockings…Gavin Degraw releases "Sweeter Live" featuring performances off his most recent summer tour including a song with Colbie Caillat. As sugar fiends we adamantly disagree with the idea that you can't survive on "Candy," but we do love the sweet sexy sound of Gavin Degraw's voice. Read More...
Welcome To The Neighbourhood
November/27/2012 07:52 AM Filed in: Music News | Concert Reviews | Concert | Entertainment | @theNBHD | @LOARS_Music
(Pictured left: Jesse Rutherford, lead singer of The Neighbourhood performing live in concert at The Viper Room November 26, 2012)Welcome To The Neighbourhood
Rock Star Music News
Concert Review
November 27, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Live Performance ★ Photos ★ New Music ★ Music Video ★ The Neighbourhood ★ New Artist
November 26, 2012--West Hollywood, CA--"We've been at this for about a year now," Jesse Rutherford told the eager audience at the Viper Room last night. His band, The Neighbourhood, took the stage showcasing the most recent talent to hit the airwaves at 98.7 Star radio station. The humble Rutherford was full of gratitude for the support of his family, friends and fans in attendance. Read More...
The Farthest Edge Takes On The AMAs and Hurricane Sandy
November/26/2012 06:59 PM Filed in: New Music | Music News | Charity | Entertainment | @theFarthestEdge | @LOARS_Music
The Farthest Edge Takes On The AMAs and Hurricane Sandy
Rock Star Music News
#MusicMonday
November 26, 2012
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Charity ★ Photos ★ New Music ★ Music Video ★ AMAS ★ Hurricane Sandy
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sunday, November 18 th, The Farthest Edge converged on the American Music Awards scene for what they hoped to be their inaugural walk on the AMA Red Carpet. Realizing how important the American Music Awards are in the industry and to rising stars, the opportunity to be a part of this signature event ignited the rockers and like any other calculated risk takers, they set out to seize the moment, and headed to Los Angeles from Billings, Montana with less then 10 hours to spare before showing up at the American Music Awards. Read More...
Faulkner Triumphs With Most Added Single To Triple A Radio Last Week
Rock Star Music News
#MusicMonday
November 26, 2012
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Faulkner ★ Photos ★ New Music ★ Music Video ★ Triumph Of The Underdogs
New Band Alert --Life of a Rock Star™ brings you something special for this #MusicMonday: meet Faulkner. This Indie / New Wave band has just gone viral with their video for smash hit "Triumph Of The Underdogs." With 1.5 million views and counting this song is the most added single in the country on Triple A Radio along side The Lumineers, Fun., The Wallflowers, Of Monsters And Men and Dave Matthews Band. Faulkner killed it with their live performance at Michele Clark's Sunset Sessions Vegas. This band, dubbed "boys from nowhere" is heading everywhere fast! WATCH THE VIDEO and Read More...
Lana Del Rey's "Paradise" EP Is Pure Gold
Lana Del Rey's "Paradise" EP Is Pure Gold
Album Review
Rock Star Music News
#MusicMonday
November 26, 2012
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Lana Del Rey ★ Photos ★ New Music ★ Review ★ Paradise
Lana Del Rey's voice is paradise making her new album aptly named. Starting with "Ride" her album takes you through a series of songs that create a dream-like illusory "Paradise" as you listen. "Ride," will hook you on her unique style and entrancing vocals with one listen. The gorgeous melodies on this album are reminiscent of alternative jazz rock genre. "Blue Velvet" is an absolute standout on "Paradise." Like the lamé on the album cover, "Paradise" is pure gold. Read More...
K'Naan Concert Packs The Troubadour With City Of The Sun: Album & Concert Review
Album Review & Concert Review
Rock Star Music News
November 25, 2012
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K'NAAN ★ Photos ★ Live Performance ★ Music ★ City Of The Sun
Saturday, November 17- Troubadour, West Hollywood, CA--The Somalian born / Canadian based singer K'NAAN packed the Troubadaour with fans pushing their way to the front of the small venue's stage just to be closer to their favorite artist. They sang along to "Hurt Me Tomorrow" and danced their way through K'NAAN's energetic performance. Read More...
ALLOISE - "Sweet Love" New Music Video
ALLOISE "SWEET LOVE"
Rock Star Pop Music Video
November 24, 2012
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Photos ★ Videos ★ New Music ★ Music News ★ Ukrain ★ Pop
Celebrity Ukranian pop star ALLOISE has released her most recent music video for her hit single "Sweet Love." The singer songwriter's piercing blue eyes will grab your attention immediately and the sultry sexy sound of "Sweet Love" will draw you in. As part of this music video's ode to love, ALLOISE highlights two women kissing and says of this inclusion, "Homosexuality - is one of our natural manifestations." Read More...
Justin Bieber "Be Alright" Song of the Week
Justin Bieber "Believe" Album
Rock Star Pop Music
November 22, 2012
@LOARS_Music
Tour Schedule ★ Song of the Week ★ Pop ★ Celebrity ★ Justin Bieber ★ Video
Life of a Rock Star™ is always a sucker for an acoustic song and this gem on the "Believe" album is our favorite! We love the positive message, "through the sorrow…everything's gonna be alright." It's the perfect song to listen to when you need a little reassurance. Thanks JB for sending out a great message and uplifting spirits with this sweet song. Read More...
Rah Rah "The Poet's Dead" New Album: New Music For Your Playlist
November/22/2012 08:32 AM Filed in: New Music | Music Review | Videos | Playlists | @RahRahBand | @LOARS_Music
Album Review
Rock Star New Music
November 22, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Tour Schedule ★ Video ★ Album Review ★ Playlist ★ Rah Rah
Looking to add a little spunk and pop rock to your playlist? Check out Rah Rah. Their lyrics are love torn meets humor with a heavy dose of irony. "I used to have a guitar, though I didn't know what for…now I just want a wife…and then I got a band, we drove around in a van…" ("Art & A Wife")
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Thanksgiving Playlist For A Painless Thanksgiving Family Dinner
Rock Star Party Playlist
Holiday
November 21, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Music ★ Thanksgiving ★ Music Therapy ★ Pain Management ★ Family
While we absolutely adore the gratitude theme of Thanksgiving--and Life of a Rock Star™ is grateful for all of our daily and devoted visitors--we recognize that being trapped in one room with your entire family, your significant other's family and your family's family not to mention the always present strays that seem to pop up for the abundance of Thanksgiving food can be quite painful. Shake it or stir it, it's an ulcer cocktail. It's not that we don't all love our family, we inherently do. It's more the beta fish issue than anything else. Put the same species in a bowl and they fight. Read More...
Rolling Stones Concert Tours
Rolling Stones Concert Tours
Concert Tour
Rock Star Music News
November 21, 2012
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News ★ Concert Tour Schedule ★ London ★ New York ★ New Jersey ★ Rock Band
Stones fans better be ready to Rock and Roll because this rock band is gearing up to put on an amazing show. The waiting is over – The Rolling Stones will kick off their ’50 and Counting’ live concerts this coming Sunday 25th November at The O2 Arena in London. Read More...
Kayla Stockert Is Building Castles In The Sand: Oldies Loving Teen Is A Huge Fan Of My Chemical Romance And Will Steal Your Heart With Her Retro Sound
Kayla Stockert Is Building Castles In The Sand: Oldies loving teen is a huge fan of My Chemical Romance and will steal your heart with her retro sound
Singer/Songwriter
Rock Star Album Review
November 20, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
New Artist ★ Charity ★ Bio ★ New Music ★ Pop ★ Photos
"Don't Go Messing With" Kayla Stockert and don't be fooled by Kayla's young sweet look; she's got a serious melody in her voice. A throwback to the music of the 50's, Kayla brings her own twist to songs that will take you right back to "Let The Good Times Roll" by Shirley & Lee. Read More...
Ariana Grande And Sharpie Say HELLO To One Direction As They Kick Off Their Tour In The States
Ariana Grande And Sharpie Say HELLO To One Direction As They Kick Off Their Tour In The States
One Direction Concert
Rock Star Music News
#SharpieHELLO
November 20, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Concert ★ Charity ★ Contest ★ Event ★ Sharpie ★ Celebrity
Check Out One Direction Upcoming Concert Tour Dates
When One Direction's Niall Horan took a photo of himself and posted it with the customized Sharpie that was made just for his band, a new frenzy was born! "The Sharpie promotion came about as the result of the Sharpie brand team’s gift sent earlier this year to the band to welcome them to their Chicago July concert. Niall posted a picture of himself with one of the markers to One Direction’s 7 million Facebook fans. The resulting Facebook and Twitter explosion caught the brand’s attention, and the rest is history." (via Sharpie.com) Read More...
Scissor Sister's Live Interview Talk About "Let's Have A Kiki" On Glee
November/19/2012 06:37 PM Filed in: Videos | Interviews | Entertainment | @ScissorSisters | @LOARS_Music
Crackle "From The Basement"
Rock Star Celebrity Music News
Jake Shears & Ana Matronic
November 19, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Live Video ★ Pop Music ★ News ★ Entertainment ★ Interview
November 18, 2012--Los Angeles, Ca-- Scissor Sisters performed live in the Charlie Chaplin Stage on the Jim Henson Studio lot for the filming of Crackle's popular online digital free show "From The Basement" produced by Nigel Godrich. After their performance, Jake Shears and Ana Matronic sat down with Life of a Rock Star™ editor Nicole Hanratty and talked about "Let's Have A Kiki" airing on the Thanksgiving episode of Glee. Watch the video clip and Read More...
AC/DC On iTunes
Holiday Gifts
Rock Star Music News
November 19, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
iTunes makes a great holiday gift!
iTunes ★ AC/DC ★ News ★ Digital Music ★ Gifts
This is the moment AC/DC fans have been waiting for… AC/DC is now on iTunes! And, nothing says "Happy Holidays" like AC/DC music all wrapped up in a digital download! With the complete catalogue of music now digitized for iTunes, your choices are endless... Read More...
Christmas Music
Holiday Gifts
Rock Star Music News
November 17, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Christmas Music makes great holiday gifts!
New Music ★ Holidays ★ News ★ Charts ★ Christmas Music ★ Gifts
Christmas Music makes great holiday gifts! Read More...
The Mowgli's Live Performance The Tonight Show With Jay Leno
The Mowgli's
Rock Star Alternative Music
November 17, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
New Music ★ Alternative ★ Jay Leno ★ The Mowgli's ★ Live Performance ★ News
November 16, 2012--Los Angeles, CA---The Mowgli's, a local Southern California band made their television debut after recently signing with Photo Finish Records performing live on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno last night singing their hit single "San Francisco." Read More...
Christina Aguilera "Just A Fool" With Blake Shelton Song of the Week
Christina Aguilera "Lotus" Album
Rock Star Pop Music
November 15, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
New Music ★ Song of the Week ★ Pop ★ Celebrity ★ Christina Aguilera ★ News
Christina Aguilera opens up "Just A Fool" by crying out, "Another shot of whiskey please bartender…" Make that two, and we'll saddle right up to the bar and sing along with her. Read More...
Richie Sambora Concert Rocks New Music For Sandy Relief At The Fonda Theater
November/14/2012 07:40 PM Filed in: Concert Reviews | Entertainment | @TheRealSambora | @LOARS_Music
Concert Review
Rock Star Music News
November 14, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Richie Sambora ★ Photos ★ Live Performance ★ Music ★ Rock
Tuesday, November 13--The Fonda Theater, Hollywood, CA-- Richie Sambora played the Hollywood venue last night to a packed house that showed up ready to rock! The longtime rock band Bon Jovi lead guitarist performed songs from his new album "Aftermath Of The Lowdown" and played some older crowd favorites proving this musician can still bang it out. Read More...
Haley Reinhart Played Hotel Cafe To Packed House
November/13/2012 05:05 PM Filed in: Concert Reviews | Entertainment | Videos | @HaleyReinhart | @LOARS_Music
Concert Review
Rock Star Music News
November 13, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Haley Reinhart ★ Photos ★ Live Performance ★ Music ★ Pop
Monday, November 12--The Hotel Cafe, Los Angeles, CA-- Haley Reinhart played the intimate showroom last night and it was standing room only--wait, scratch that--it was breathing room only. The American Idol singer songwriter performed songs from her new album "Listen Up!" and covered classic songs that served to highlight the depth of her abilities. Haley Reinhart is Ella Fitzgerald reincarnated. The crowd hung on every word she said and loved every note she sang. Read More...
Pentatonix Keeps The Art Of A Cappella Hip And Alive: Interview With Kevin "K.O." Olusola and PTXmas Album Review
November/13/2012 11:32 AM Filed in: Interviews | Music Review | New Music | Videos | @PTXOfficial | @LOARS_Music
Pentatonix Keeps The Art Of A Cappella Hip And Alive: Interview With Kevin "K.O." Olusola and PTXmas Album Review
Interview
Rock Star Album Review
Holiday Gifts
November 13, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Rock Star Photos ★ Kevin "K.O." Olusola ★ PTXmas ★ Tour ★ Pop
If you're a fan of NBC's The Sing-Off then you will recognize this five member a cappella band from Arlington, Texas is from Season 3. Pentatonix--Mitch Grassi, Scott Hoying, Avi Kaplan, Kirstie Maldonado and Kevin Olusola--wowed with their extraordinary talent and won the competition. Pentatonix has yet to sit still for a moment since. Currently on a sold-out nationwide tour that keeps the singing sensation busy nearly every single night--with more 2013 North American concert tour dates announced--the a cappella band has created their first-ever Christmas EP, "PTXmas" which was released today. Editor, Nicole Hanratty spoke to Kevin Olusola via phone on Friday, November 9th and his voice filled the line with a tangible energy and excitement as he spoke with a genuine appreciation for his art. Read More...
Elvis Presley "Prince From Another Planet"
Elvis Presley "Prince From Another Planet"
Rock Star Music News
Holiday Gifts & Concert Photos
November 13, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Rock Star Photos ★ Elvis Presley ★ Rare Footage ★ 40th Anniversary ★ Madison Square Garden
via LDCommunications.com - RARE ELVIS PRESLEY PRESS CONFERENCE REVEALS HIS DESIRE TO PLAY IN THE UK JUST FIVE YEARS BEFORE HE DIED
FULL 20 MINUTE PRESS CONFERENCE AVAILABLE AS PART OF THE STUNNING 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF: ELVIS PRESLEY: PRINCE FROM ANOTHER PLANET, AS RECORDED LIVE AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN, NEW YORK CITY, JUNE 10, 1972
A spectacularly rare press conference by Elvis Presley accompanied by his dad, Vernon Presley, that took place the day before his legendary four nights at New York’s Madison Square Garden in 1972, has been included for the very first time as part of the release of ‘Elvis Presley: Prince From Another Planet’, released today on Sony Music. Read More...
Haley Reinhart Plays The Hotel Cafe In Los Angeles Tonight
November/12/2012 09:04 AM Filed in: Concert | Entertainment | Videos | Music News | @HaleyReinhart | @LOARS_Music
"Listen Up!"
Rock Star Music News
November 12, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Live Performance ★ Haley Reinhart ★ The Hotel Cafe ★ Singer Songwriter ★ Concert
Download Haley Reinhart's album "Listen Up!" on iTunes Featuring the Hit Single "Free"
If you haven't downloaded this album yet, you should. Haley Reinhart brings her creativity and powerful voice to this album that is soak-it-all-in good. "Oh My" feat. B.o.B. has a distinctive Amy Winehouse feel to it and showcases this American Idol contestant's (3rd ranked finalist) talent. Read More...
Graham Colton Played Hotel Cafe With Sooner The Sunset Lindsey Ray
November/11/2012 09:22 PM Filed in: Concert Reviews | Entertainment | Concert | @GrahamColton | @LOARS_Music
Concert Review
Rock Star Music News
November 11, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Graham Colton ★ Photos ★ Live Performance ★ Music ★ Pop
Thursday, November 8--The Hotel Cafe, Los Angeles, CA-- Graham Colton played the intimate showroom last week and brought with him his new side project Sooner the Sunset Lindsey Ray. The duo played songs from their new EP to a receptive crowd. Read More...
JDRF Walk For A Cure At Dodger Stadium With Jessarae
JDRF Charity Event
Rock Star Music News
November 11, 2012
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Jessarae ★ Walk For A Cure ★ Live Performance ★ Music ★ News
Sunday, November 11, 2012 --Dodger Stadium-- The Walk to Cure Diabetes by the Los Angeles Chapter of JDRF was held this morning at Dodger Stadium. The walk is LA's biggest charity event every year in the effort to raise money to find a cure for the disease. Read More...
Maroon 5 Perform At "The GRAMMY® Nominations Concert Live!
November/10/2012 12:35 PM Filed in: Entertainment | Events | Concert | @theGRAMMYs | @Maroon5 | @LOARS_Music
Maroon 5
Rock Star Music News
November 10, 2012
Maroon 5 ★ GRAMMY® Nominations Concert ★ Performance ★ Pop ★ News
Post-Show Event Will Immediately Follow the One-Hour Live Broadcast
CBS Entertainment Special — Airing at 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT — Will Announce Nominations for the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards® Live for the First Time Ever from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. Read More...
The Como Brothers Band: The Interview "Underneath It All"
#FeatureFriday
Rock Star Interview
November 9, 2012
By Nicole Hanratty, Editor
The Como Brothers Band ★ New Artist ★ Interview ★ Pop ★ Rock
Download The Como Brothers Band EP "The Speed of Sound" on iTunes
Life of a Rock Star™ is excited to bring you this week's Feature Friday new artist interview with two brothers who are bringing their unique sound out to play. We love the fun pop rock sound of The Como Brothers Band and their toe tapping jazz infused songs. We think you will too…
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Phillip Phillips "Home" Song of the Week
Phillip Phillips "Home"
Rock Star Pop Rock
November 8, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Music ★ Song of the Week ★ Pop ★ Phillip Phillips
It's the song on the radio you instinctively turn up. It's the song you feel like you've lived before. It's the song that resonates in your soul and it's a smash hit on the charts. This week's Song of the Week Phillip Phillips "Home" feels just like the title, home. The comforting melody, the sweet lyrical verses and the instant connection are what draw you in and the intoxicating voice of Philip Phillip is what holds you steady. Read More...
GIBB BROTHERS PERSONAL LOOK AT CAREER TO BE RELEASED 3 DECEMBER 2012
November/08/2012 08:20 AM Filed in: New Music | @LOARS_Music
via LDCommunications.com
"MYTHOLOGY"
Rock Star Album
November 8, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
4 Disc Set ★ Bee Gees ★ New Music ★ 50th Anniversary
Available From Reprise 3 December 2012
“They say the future is always brighter if you can let go of the past, but the Bee Gees will live forever in my heart.” – Barry Gibb 2010 Read More...
Graham Colton Singer Songwriter Plays The Hotel Cafe
November/07/2012 01:26 PM Filed in: Entertainment | Concert | Music News | @GrahamColton | @LOARS_Music
Graham Colton Plays The Hotel Cafe In Los Angeles Thursday Night
"Pacific Coast Eyes"
Rock Star Music News
November 7, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Live Performance ★ Graham Colton ★ The Hotel Cafe ★ Singer Songwriter ★ Concert
Long a Life of a Rock Star™ favorite, this singer songwriter can transform a mood with the stroke of his voice. His song "Best Days" is an incredible example of his talent. Read More...
ALLOISE Performs Live With Narada Michael Walden
ALLOISE Performs Live With Narada Showcasing The Ukraine's Mariah Carey Talent
Rock Star New Video
ALLOISE
November 7, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Live Performance ★ Narada Michael Walden ★ALLOISE ★ Ukrainian ★ Video
Kiev, Ukraine -- Could the Ukrainian ALLOISE be the next Mariah Carey? Narada Michael Walden calls her a "great singer!" “Fashion Rocks” in Ukraine was a two day mega-event fashion show / concert held on October 11th & 12th at Crystal Hall that featured American music producer Narada Michael Walden. Ukranian stars showed off their talent and sang the greatest hits written and produced by Narada for artists such as Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross and Regina Belle.
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"Birdy" Is Making Sweet Music
November/07/2012 08:50 AM Filed in: Music Review | New Music | Videos | @OfficialBirdy | @LOARS_Music
Released: Nov 04, 2011
℗ 2011 Jasmine Van den Bogaerde under exclusive licence to Warner Music UK Limited
"Birdy" Is Making Sweet Music
Rock Star Album Review
Birdy
November 7, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Album Review ★ New Music ★ Birdy ★ Alternative ★ Video
Download "Birdy" on iTunes
If you haven't heard of Birdy yet, you will. This voice of a soulful experienced woman is that of a child's. Her vocals span beyond her years and if you close your eyes you hear a timeless voice that carries you through the journey of a song. In the singer songwriter fashion, she chooses and arranges songs that are lyrically rich and bring emotion to her stage. Read More...
Candy Hearts New Album makes #MusicMonday Must Have New Music
November/05/2012 12:53 PM Filed in: New Music | Music Review | Music News | @CandyHeartsBand | @LOARS_Music
Candy Hearts - New EP "The Best Ways To Disappear" Released Tomorrow
#MusicMonday
Rock Star Music News
November 5, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
#MusicMonday ★ New Music ★ Candy Hearts Tour ★ Alternative Rock ★ Pop Punk
One song after the next and this alternative rock pop punk band Candy Hearts will win your devotion with their recent EP "The Best Ways To Disappear." This Candy Hearts collection of songs is filled with lyrics that are honest in a refreshing way and borderline genius. Read More...
Election Day: Celebrities Vote Campaign
November/05/2012 09:56 AM Filed in: Events | @LOARS_Music
#MyVoteCounts
Rock Star Music News
November 5, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Vote ★ Election Day ★ Rock Stars ★ Celebrities ★ Campaign
The Voting Campaign Trail for the 2012 Presidential Election in the U.S. is a virtual red carpet cheerleading squad. Read More...
Matchbox Twenty "Overjoyed" (Official Video)
Matchbox Twenty "Overjoyed" (Official Video)
Rock Star Music Video Review
November 2, 2012
@LOARS_Music
Download Matchbox Twenty "Overjoyed" on iTunes
Music ★ Video ★ MATCHBOX TWENTY ★ Overjoyed ★ Rob Thomas
Just when we thought we couldn't love Matchbox Twenty's "North" album or the song "Overjoyed" anymore, they hit us with this: the "Overjoyed" official video. Read More...
The Lumineers "Stubborn Love" Song of the Week & Album Review
November/01/2012 04:10 AM Filed in: Videos | Music Review | Song of the Week | @TheLumineers | @LOARS_Music
Song of the Week: The Lumineers "Stubborn Love"
Rock Star Music News
November 1, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Music ★ Song of the Week ★ Bands ★ Album Reviews ★ News
Song of the Week “Stubborn Love” by The Lumineers is Life of a Rock Star's new favorite hit. Sitting at No. 18 on Billboard's Rock Charts this toe-tapping song is headed nowhere but up. The lyrics, “it’s better to feel pain than nothing at all” are an excellent example of the band's ability to use music to draw an audience with truth. The Lumineers successfully walk the line between keeping their folk rock sound edgy and unique with lyrics that appeal to the masses. Read More...
Music Party Playlist & "Thriller" Video
#TrickorTreat
Rock Star Music Playlist
October 31, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Music ★ Playlist ★ Halloween ★ Rock Star ★ Thriller ★ Video
Get your Halloween party rocking and treat your guests with this rock star music playlist! Read More...
#MusicMonday San Francisco Giants And The Lumineers Ho Hey Parody Music Video
October/29/2012 07:21 PM Filed in: Videos | Events | Entertainment | Music News | @TheLumineers | @LOARS_Music
#MusicMonday
SF Giants Win World Series
Rock Star Music News
October 29, 2012
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Baseball ★ Video ★ Sports ★ World Series ★ Special Events
Here's a fun parody music video set to the band The Lumineer's "Ho Hey" hit single to celebrate the San Francisco winning the World Series and "Return to splendor." Congratulations to these rock star athlete baseball players! Read More...
SF Giants Win World Series
Rock Star Music News
October 29, 2012
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Baseball ★ Video ★ Sports ★ World Series ★ Special Events
Here's a fun parody music video set to the band The Lumineer's "Ho Hey" hit single to celebrate the San Francisco winning the World Series and "Return to splendor." Congratulations to these rock star athlete baseball players! Read More...
Anna Haas Interview and New Album "Crazy Is"
October/25/2012 07:58 PM Filed in: Interviews | Videos | New Music | Music News | @AnnaHaasMusic | @LOARS_Music
Anna Haas Interview
#FeatureFriday
Rock Star Music News
October 26, 2012
By Editor, Nicole Hanratty
Anna Haas ★ New Artist ★ Interview ★ Video ★ New Music
Just one glimpse of her "Maypole" music video and you will be hooked on Anna Haas. Match her theatrical style with her magical voice and you will crave this music especially on the ever-imposing fall dark cold nights. Her messages are simple and honest, yet here style is complex. Anna Haas may very well be the juxtaposition that she so loves to create. Read More...
Shiny Toy Guns Song of the Week "Waiting Alone" Video & Music
October/25/2012 03:12 PM Filed in: Song of the Week | Videos | Music News | @ShinyToyGuns | @LOARS_Music
October 25, 2012
Rock Star Music News
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Shiny Toy Guns ★ Song of the Week ★ News ★ Artists ★ Alternative Music
Song of the Week goes to a band who has come back together to put out their third album, hence the title of the album "lll." Shiny Toy Guns and their lead singer Carah Faye and are poised to take over the charts with "Waiting Alone." But "Waiting Alone" is just one of a few instant hits on the album. Read More...
JETTA Shows London Music Scene She Has The Look And The Sound To "Start A Riot"
Live Performance
Rock Star Music News
The Scotch, London
October 24, 2012
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JETTA ★ The Scotch ★ Showcase ★ Photos ★ New Music
Life of a Rock Star™ loves JETTA's new song and it sounds like The Feeling is quite impressed with her talent also! Read More...
Red Taylor Swift New Music Playlist Album & Video
October/23/2012 06:59 PM Filed in: New Music | Videos | Music Review | @TaylorSwift13 | @LOARS_Music
Taylor Swift Fans Rush To Download and Purchase RED
Rock Star Album Review
October 23, 2012
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Album ★ Red ★ Taylor Swift ★ Videos ★ New Music
Ed Sheeran fans couldn't be more excited about the collaboration with their other favorite artist Taylor Swift.
"Everything Has Changed" has a folk typical of Ed Sheeran's style and a signature guitar sound typical of Taylor Swift which flatters both of the young artist's voices. Read More...Pitbull Playlist, Music Videos & Global Warming on #MUSICMONDAY
#MusicMonday
Rock Star Music News
Pitbull Rapper Keeps The Party Going With Release of Global Warming Album
October 22, 2012
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Playlist ★ Concerts ★ American Music Awards ★ Videos ★ New Music
Pitbull's "Global Warming" album is set to be released just in time to get keep the party going all through the holidays on November 19th--preorder on myplaydirect.com--as only this international sensation can do! Read More...
Katy Cappella Artist Interview: Pop Star Katy Cappella Returns Home Taking The Stage By Storm In Concert With Good Fortune Behind Her
Artist Interview: Pop Star Katy Cappella Returns Home Taking The Stage By Storm In Concert With Good Fortune Behind Her
Katy Cappella Interview
Rock Star Music News
By Nicole Hanratty
October 20, 2012
Interviews ★ Concerts ★ News ★ Artists ★ Music
If they didn’t see her coming, they should have. Katy Cappella, formerly a Chesapeake employee, helped the Fortune Magazine Top 100 Company win the 2010 Battle Of The Corporate Bands as the lead vocalist of Chesapeake's Shale Play at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland and herself took home the Steve Eck Memorial Best Vocalist Award. She returned home to Oklahoma this weekend to headline her former employer's annual concert--headlined last year by Cheryl Crow.
Having recently released her first album, “Turn The World Around,” Katy Cappella is taking the pop music world by storm with her soulful voice. The YouTube music videos of Katy’s live performances are turning heads and gaining her new fans everyday. Read More...
Richie Sambora Rocks Out In London
October/18/2012 05:01 PM Filed in: Concert Reviews | Videos | New Music | Concert | Music News | @TheRealSambora | @LOARS_Music
October 17, 2012
Rock Star Music News
@LifeofaRockStar
Life of a Rock Star™ has to stop everything every time Richie Sambora's new hit single "Every Road Leads Home To You" plays. (And yes, we have been known to pull over onto the side of the road while driving just to stop and give it a proper listen.) Read More...
Free Music Download: JETTA "Start A Riot" New Music
JETTA RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE ‘START A RIOT’ AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD, VIA TWITTER ON 22 OCTOBER 2012
via LDCommunications:
Jetta, an incredible new vocal and songwriting talent, will self-release her debut single "Start A Riot" as a free download via twitter on 22 October 2012. Read More...
Taylor Swift "State of Grace" Song of the Week
October/18/2012 08:50 AM Filed in: Song of the Week | New Music | Music News | @TaylorSwift13 | @LOARS_Music
Released: Oct 16, 2012
℗ 2012 Big Machine Records, LLC.
Song of the Week: Taylor Swift "State of Grace"
October 17, 2012
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Download Taylor Swift "State of Grace" on iTunes
Music ★ Songs ★ News ★ Artists
Life of a Rock Star™ turned over the reigns to choose Song of the Week to a Life of a Rock Star™ teen contributor--and as teens always have their finger on the pulse--she came up with the most recent Taylor Swift single "State of Grace" that is receiving rave reviews that Taylor Swift has knocked this new song out of the park. Read More...
Ellie Goulding Lights Up Hollywood Performing Live Songs From Her New Album “Halcyon” (Concert Review)
Rock Star Concert Review
Genre: Electro Folk Pop
October 17, 2012
Ellie Goulding fans in Los Angeles are fierce and loyal. They adore their British goddess whom performed at the Royal Wedding and the proof is in the number of minutes within which her show at Troubadour sold out. Part of the British Invasion taking over the air waves along side Mumford and Sons, One Direction, and the Ed Sheeran kind, Ellie Goulding’s most recent album "Halcyon" was released October 9th and is No. 18 on the iTunes album charts. Read More...
#MUSICMONDAY Live Concert The Rolling Stones Celebrate 50 Years And Will Rock London & New York
#MusicMonday
FOUR Live Concerts & Shows The Rolling Stones Celebrate 50 Years And Will Rock London & New York
October 15, 2012 Read More...
POP STAR KATY CAPPELLA JOINS SUSAN G. KOMEN’S “RACE FOR THE CURE”
Rock Star Music News
Local Phoenix Celebrity Races For The Cure
October 14, 2012
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POP STAR KATY CAPPELLA JOINS SUSAN G. KOMEN’S “RACE FOR THE CURE”
Phoenix, AZ – October 14, 2012 – Pop Star sensation Katy Cappella joined The Susan G. Komen “Race For The Cure” in Phoenix, Arizona this morning. Saying after the race, “It is perfect weather for a run!”
Raised in Claremore, Oklahoma, this small town girl whose music is inspired by her desire to help others stresses the importance of being involved in Race For The Cure. Katy Cappella tells KomenPhoenix.org in her “Why I Walk” statement, "I walk to raise awareness and stress the importance of getting mammograms and doing self breast examinations." Read More...
BAKER Concert Live at Viper Room West Hollywood
October/14/2012 09:21 AM Filed in: Concert | Music News | Entertainment | @BAKERmusic | @LOARS_Music
Singer Songwriter ★ Emerging Artists
Rock Star Music News
Catch BAKER's live concert performance in L.A.
Things To Do in Los Angeles
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ELECTRO-POP SENSATION BAKER TO PERFORM AT THE VIPER ROOM IN WEST HOLLYWOOD
New York, NY – October 1, 2012 -- Electro-Pop sensation BAKER has spent most of 2012 crafting “the catchiest, most danceable pop album ever", while still finding the time to perform for fans all across the United States. Read More...
Mumford & Sons Babel TAKES OVER Billboard Hot 100 With SEVEN Songs
October/13/2012 07:49 AM Filed in: Music Review | Videos | New Music | Music News | @MumfordAndSons | @LOARS_Music
Rock Star Music News
Album Review
October 13, 2012
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Life of a Rock Star™ staff worried they needed to have their eyes checked when they were browsing the Billboard Hot 100 Week of October 20, 2012 charts. Mumford and Sons. Mumford and Sons. Mumford and Sons. Mumford and Sons. Mumford and Sons. Mumford and Sons. Mumford and Sons. Did we say it SEVEN times? Because the Billboard.com sure did…
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The Truth Is...Singer Songwriter Jessarae Is A Rock Star With Raw Energy
October/11/2012 08:28 PM Filed in: Interviews | Music News | Music Review | Videos | @Jessarae | @LOARS_Music
The Truth Is Singer Songwriter Jessarae Is A Rock Star With Raw Energy
Interview and Album Review by Nicole Hanratty
Rock Star Music News
October 12, 2012
via Telephone October 2, 2012
Jessarae's charitable spirit at a young age is perhaps the most admirable thing about him, but his talent is the most striking. One song after the next on his album "Pilot" takes you on a journey through questions that revolve around identity, love, and challenges we all face regardless of age. He blends rock music with vocals and lyrics that play with a distinctive blues infused sound.
The songs on Jessarae’s “Pilot” album scream hot new artist on the rise. It's no surprise he has shared the stage with Stevie Wonder, Seal, Plain White T's, Five for Fighting, John Legend and The Roots, Gavin Rossdale, Sugar Ray and Matisyahu. "Seen It All Before" is a strong representation of all he embodies and after spending some time chatting with him, there is no question success is his to grasp. Read More...
Paul Child Band "Beautiful Belief" New Music For Your Playlist & Song of the Week
October/11/2012 08:32 AM Filed in: New Music | Song of the Week | Music News | Videos | @PaulChildBand | @LOARS_Music
Song of the Week: Paul Child Band "Beautiful Belief"
Rock Star Music News
October 11, 2012
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Free Music Downloads Paul Child Band "Runaway. Relax. Resign." EP with "Beautiful Belief"
Life of a Rock Star™ could not be more excited to bring you this week's amazing artist, the Paul Child Band and our favorite song off of the Paul Child Band's recently released EP "Runaway. Relax. Resign." Song of the Week "Beautiful Belief" will light you up and reinvigorate your playlist with a fresh sound from this London, UK band on the rise that is loaded with talent. Read More...
P!nk "Try" YouTube Music Video Battles Through Love
P!nk "Try" Video OUT Today!
Rock Star Music News
Rock Star Music Video Review
@LifeofaRockStar
October 10, 2012
P!nk's new video "Try" off her album "The Truth About Love" is a show of her physical, personal and artistic strength. She's painted in war colors and battling through love. It's a testament to fighting for the love of your life, something she has personally done.
Pink is a master at metaphors and from the barren field to the theatrical tribal expressive dance, "Try" tells the story of virtually every relationship and the vulnerability of hearts in love. SEE THE VIDEO -->
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#MUSICMONDAY: Songs From Zedd, Adele, Coldplay + YouTube Music Videos
October/08/2012 07:49 PM Filed in: Videos | Playlists | New Music | Music News | @Zedd | @LOARS_Music
Released: Oct 02, 2012
℗ 2012 Interscope Records
Electronic, Rock, Dance Music
Rock Star Music News
#MUSICMONDAY brings you songs we love to listen to and add to your playlist. Get your week started with something fresh!
Download Zedd "Clarity" Album on iTunes with music by Lucky Date and songs featuring LIZ, Matthew Koma, Ryan Tedder, Foxes, Ellie Goulding & Bright Lights Read More...
Blind Benny is Something Worth Following
October/06/2012 03:09 PM Filed in: Videos | Interviews | New Music | Music Review | Music News | @BlindBenny | @LOARS_Music
Interview
Rock Star Music News
Rock Star Album Review
“No Honor” EP Released September 4, 2012
by Nicole Hanratty
Via Telephone September 24, 2012
Jade<3 and Jonathan Carmelli are “all about a vibe and an emotion.” Their band, Blind Benny is doing something different and that something is worth following.
Jade<3, songwriter and vocalist was born and raised in New York. She sang in her father’s church and attended La Guardia School of Performing Arts. When this Puerto Rican songstress met up with Jonathan Carmelli, guitarist & producer, they formed a band called Blind Benny. Their music is shaking up the genre of world rock crisscrossing through the pop rock and soul.
Blind Benny’s first EP titled “No Honor,” reflects Jade<3’s obsession with “human behavior.” Each song is soulful and with purpose, an inside look at how love and life collide. Read More...
Matchbox Twenty "I Will" New Music for Love Songs Playlist & Song of the Week
Rock Star Music News
October 4, 2012
@LOARS_Music
Download Matchbox Twenty "I Will" on iTunes
Purchase Matchbox Twenty "I Will" on Amazon Music
Alternative rock band Matchbox Twenty's new album "North" is on the Billboard 200 at No. 29 this week, it's been on the chart for four weeks and peaked at No. 1. As music downloads go, the entire album is a must for your playlist, but as love songs go Rob Thomas singing "I Will" is a show stopper. Read More...
Kelly Sweet's Voice is an Amazing Grace: Singer Songwriter Interview & New Music
Rock Star Music News
Interview
October 2, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Sometimes you hear a song that draws you in so deeply, you feel a connection to an artist whom you have never met. Such was the case when editor, Nicole Hanratty heard Kelly Sweet's rendition of the love song "Dream On" this past May. [Download Kelly Sweet "Dream On" on iTunes music] It's haunting, enveloping and provocative all at the same time. Kelly Sweet's voice is so captivating you could listen to her songs on repeat and get lost in time.
As Life of a Rock Star™ began to look for more information about Kelly's music, we saw this: Read More...
Ed Sheeran Concert Rocks Wiltern With Passenger & Selah Sue Music
October/02/2012 11:54 AM Filed in: Concert Reviews | Videos | Concert | Music News | @EdSheeran | @PassengerMusic | @LOARS_Music
Concert Rocks Wiltern
With Opening Acts
Passenger & Selah Sue
"Ed Sheeran Brings His A Team"
Rock Star Music News
Concert Review
October 1, 2012 Wiltern Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
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READ the PASSENGER interview with singer songwriter Mike Rosenberg
Los Angeles, CA- Ed Sheeran's fans showed up en masse Monday night at the Wiltern Theatre arriving as early as 6:30 in the morning to insure they had up close access to their favorite artist. Judging from the line wrapped around the venue it would seem Ed Sheeran has hit the goldmine market of One Direction fans: 14 year old girls. Read More...
Michele Clark's Sunset Sessions in Las Vegas at The Cosmopolitan Music Charity Event
(Celebrity photo: James Blunt)
Rock Star Music News
Michele Clark’s Sunset Sessions, a music industry convention and talent showcase, is coming to the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, NV from November 8-10, 2012. This is the first time in Sunset Sessions’ 15-year history that it will be open to the general public. The event is a key opportunity for musicians and industry power players alike, introducing record labels, radio station programmers, music supervisors, managers, agents and others to emerging and established artists. The convention has been influential in the careers of numerous newer artists, including the Black Keys, Ryan Adams, Fun, Sia, James Blunt, Zac Browne Band, Grace Potter and Jason Mraz. Marquee names like Stevie Nicks, Richie Sambora, Lucinda Williams, Jewel, Third Eye Blind and Wayne Coyne also have participated in the event. READ MORE Michele Clark's Sunset Sessions in Las Vegas at The Cosmopolitan Music Charity Event Read More...
#MusicMonday: New Pop Music Downloads For Your Playlist
October/01/2012 02:15 PM Filed in: New Music | Playlists | @Rihanna | @aliciakeys | @OneDirection | @Dragonette | @Muse | @LOARS_Music
#MusicMonday on Life of a Rock Star™
Hot new alternative, rock & pop music downloads to add to your playlist:
“Diamonds” by Rihanna on iTunes
Released: Sep 27, 2012
℗ 2012 The Island Def Jam
Rolling Stones by Dezo + 20 Years of Pop Star Photos
September 29, 2012
Rock Star Photos by Dezo Hoffman
Available for purchase at RockPaperPhoto.com
Rolling Stones by Dezo + 20 Years of Pop Star Photos
via RockPaperPhoto.com:
Dezo's delights: 20 years of pop star photography now for sale
| In his 20 years as London's most prolific entertainment photographer, |
Weekend 100 Countdown: Week of October 6, 2012 “One More Night on the Campaign Trail”
Weekend 100 Countdown: Week of October 6, 2012
Saturday Satire Style
Brought to you by @LifeofaRockStar
One more week it’s “One More Night” in the No. 1 slot on Billboard’s Top 100.
Ready for some Saturday Satire and to catch up with the music countdown? With politics heating up…we thought we would devote this week’s countdown to that final hour when there is only “One More Night on the Campaign Trail.” Life of a Rock Star™ aspires to poke equal fun at both the left and right and avoid the middle at all costs. All quotes are fake, contrived and satirical. The over riding theme should be interpreted as none other than VOTE.
(Source: Billboard.com Hot 100 Week of October 6, 2012)
Song titles are in bold starting from #100 counting down to #1…enjoy!
Life of a Rock Star™ presents “One More Night on the Campaign Trail”
On this election-eve President Obama was asked why he decided to run for re-election. He replied, “I Did It For The Girl who lost her medical insurance because Romney earmarked those funds for Beer Money. I like beer as much as the next guy and Nobody’s Perfect, but let’s not go Numb to the uninsurable. BTW - my Heart Skips a Beat when I think of the Bag Of Money donated to my campaign by Obamacare supporters.”
Mitt Romney was asked also why he decided to run for office. He replied, “After planning the Winter Olympics, I missed the spotlight Shinin’ On Me. So what if burning oil is spewing Radioactive particles into the environment, I stand by my assertion that you can’t drive a car with a windmill strapped to the roof. Til My Last Day I want people to see how handsome I am and remember that when it comes to good looking candidates, Tonight (Best You Ever Had) is me.” (Teeth sparkle.) Read More...
Lucy Spraggan "Last Night" X Factor Audition YouTube Music Videos
Lucy Spraggan "Last Night" X Factor Audition YouTube Music Videos
September 28, 2012
X Factor UK Auditions, August 25, 2012- We are guessing no one will be avoiding this girl in the street anymore…Lucie Spraggan’s catchy audition X Factor song “Last Night” is an instant hit! She worried about how the audience was going to see her and they were screaming for more.
Have you ever woken up on a Sunday with “Beer Fear” of what you did the night before? Lucy is singing all about it… Read More...
Micah Bentley: New Music Singer Songwriter Interview: "Micah Bentley on the Journey"
September/28/2012 09:23 AM Filed in: Music News | Interviews | Videos | @Bentley_Music | @LOARS_Music
“Micah Bentley on the Journey”
Interview by Nicole Hanratty
September 28, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
This Feature Friday Life of a Rock Star™ brings you new music from Bentley and an interview with lead singer songwriter Micah Bentley. His voice and music caught our attention and after interviewing him, we can’t help but believe he is headed for great things… See for yourself. Read More...
Green Day Green Day "Oh Love" Song of the Week
September/27/2012 08:52 AM Filed in: Song of the Week | Videos | Music Review | @GreenDay | @LOARS_Music
Released: Sep 18, 2012
℗ 2012 Reprise Records
Song of the Week: Green Day “Oh Love”
Green Day “¡Uno!” Album
September 27, 2012
Green Day blew up the stage at iHeart Radio music festival where the band’s energy and music brought the audience alive. They played one massive hit after another and killed it. And while it ended with a relatively minor arguably punk-band appropriate melt down, one broken guitar and a Billy Joe Armstrong rehab check-in, (where we wish him a super speedy recovery so he can come out on tour), the Green Day live performance at the iHeart Radio concert was a highlight of the evening. Read More...
Switchfoot CharityBuzz Auction: Meet the band & See Them in Concert
CharityBuzz Auction lets you bid to meet the band and win 2 Tickets to an Upcoming Concert of Your Choice Plus a Signed Poster
September 26, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
CharityBuzz is great online auction site with a wide range of exciting items on which you can bid. Life of a Rock Star™ loves the music category which is filled with tons of opportunities to meet your favorite artists. What could be better than donating to charity while seeing your favorite bands and artists play hit music live on their concert tours? Read More...
Celebrate a Day of Peace at Listen For Life Concert
Listen For Life
Ford Theatre in Hollywood, CA
Thursday, September 27th 7PM - 10PM
ALSO
Ramona Bowl Amphitheatre in Hemet
Saturday, September 29th 7PM - 10PM
@LifeofaRockStar
September 21, 2012 was the UN International Day of Peace and Listen For Life has organized three major music festivals to show you what peace day sounds like. Music legends have launched a world concert tour promoting peace day through music. Newest additions to the SoCal line-up for the Hollywood event this week are multi-genre violinist Geoffrey Maingart as well as Las Vegas performer Ukulele Ray, and the popular Boxing Gandhis cross-cultural band that shares LfL's mission of creating peace through music. The AllStar band line up includes Butch Taylor (Dave Matthews Band) and Teddy Andreadis (Guns N' Roses) along side performers from John Lee Hooker's band and world renowned Grammy, Emmy and Oscar winning LfL ethnic musicians from 9 world cultures.
via ListenforLife.org: Los Angeles, CA, September 24, 2012 — Legendary blues/rock musicians (present or former band members with Guns N’ Roses, Dave Matthews Band, Carole King, Sergio Mendes, Lionel Richie, and many others) have formed a new all-star band to promote world peace through music. They have combined with internationally-renowned music masters from nine world cultures to launch a world tour, and will be sharing their unique "around the world" program at Hollywood's Ford Amphitheatre this Thursday, September 27th. Read More...
Jetta "Start a Riot": New Music & YouTube Music Videos We Love
Jetta
New Music & YouTube Music Videos We Love
September 25, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Singer Songwriter Jetta wants to "Start a Riot" with her new single and it makes the Life of a Rock Star™ “New Music & YouTube Music Videos We Love” list! Read More...
Passenger Interview "All The Little Lights" and Concert Tour with Ed Sheeran
September/24/2012 08:50 AM Filed in: Music News | Interviews | Music Review | Videos | @PassengerMusic | @LOARS_Music
#MusicMondayInterview with Singer / Songwriter Mike Rosenberg of Passenger on his new album "All The Little Lights" and his Concert Tour with Ed Sheeran
by Nicole Hanratty
Passenger opens for the Ed Sheeran concert on tour throughout the U.S., and while Mike Rosenberg--the singer songwriter of Passenger music--is by no means new to the music scene, his sound is now being heard and discovered by the masses, and they are loving what they hear. Currently #20 on the iTunes Singer Songwriter chart, “Let Her Go” is set to be Passenger’s breakout hit. (See “Let Her Go” on LOARS Love Songs playlist.)
[“Let Her Go” song lyrics: “Only know you’ve been high when you’re feeling low, only hate the road when you’re missing home. Only know you love her when you let her go… And you let her go.”]
Passenger’s rock music has a folk twist and without question is a sound we love that is somewhat akin to Mumford & Sons. Life of a Rock Star™ was excited to spend some time chatting with Mike and learning more about the newest sensation from the U.K. Read More...
Weekend 100 Countdown: Week of Sept. 29th 2012
Weekend 100 Countdown: Week of Sept. 29, 2012
Saturday Satire Style
Brought to you by @LifeofaRockStar
Saturdays are a great day for a little satire to lighten up the mood and for catching up with the music countdown. In honor of Maroon 5 working its way up to the No. 1 spot this week, we’ve translated the Billboard’s Top 100 song titles into “Letter to Adam Levine With Love From Your Biggest Fan” for your entertainment.
(Source: Billboard.com Hot 100 Week of September 29, 2012)
Song titles are in bold starting from #100 counting down to #1…enjoy!
Life of a Rock Star™ presents “Letter to Adam Levine With Love From Your Biggest Fan”
Inspired by @AdamLevine ’s tweet:
Chances are if you begin a sentence with, "I'm not a stalker, but..." you are most likely a stalker.
— Adam Levine (@adamlevine) July 29, 2012
Dear Adam,
Oh Love, my friends tell me that I’m on the obsessed fan stalker side, but I’m not like breaking any guitars and Nobody’s Perfect. Just because I’ve sworn that I will love you Til My Last Day there is no reason for the FBI to be Shinin’ On Me.
My Heart Skips a Beat when It’s Time for you to hit the stage--I never miss a show. I was so happy when I snuck back stage and Finally Found You. (BTW Calling in the 5-1-5-0 SO unnecessary...) I was only naked because I thought we’d find some Swimming Pools (Drank). Read More...
PSY Gangnam Style Music Video Shatters World Records
Catch the video that has shattered the Guiness World Record You Tube, as we share the video today it stands at 242,824,801.
Watch PSY Gangnam Style Music Video:
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Lemuria's Album "Pebble" is a Pleaser
September/20/2012 09:05 PM Filed in: Music News | Interviews | Music Review | Videos | @LemuriaPop | @LOARS_Music
#FeatureFriday
September 21, 2012
Interview by Nicole Hanratty
ON TOUR: Lemuria is playing STEREO
Saturday, October 27, 2012 on The Fest tour
Life of a Rock Star™ has been bubbling over with excitement to bring you Lemuria. Cold Summer turned us on to this Indie / Post-Punk / Pop talented band. After downloading Lemuria’s “Pebble” album on iTunes we were so hooked we grabbed one on vinyl as well. W-O-W. That’s when we knew we had to interview the talent behind the sound. We sent over some questions via email for the band members to answer, and we have to admit, a couple of their answers made us laugh. (Hot Freaks.) Read More...
Dave Matthews Band "Sweet" Song of the Week
September/20/2012 08:52 AM Filed in: Music News | Song of the Week | Music Review | Videos | @DaveMatthewsBnd | @LOARS_Music
Song of the Week: Dave Matthews Band “Sweet”
Dave Matthews Band “Away From The World” Album
September 20, 2012
The news was big, but the album is bigger. “Away From The World” was released on September 11th and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 falling in line with five prior of DMB albums.
The band released this statement on September 19, 2012: “We would like to thank all the fans who helped “Away From The World” debut at number 1 on the Billboard top 200. “Away From The World” also marks a new milestone for Dave Matthews Band in that we are the first group in chart history to have six consecutive studio albums debut at #1 on the Billboard 200.” (via DaveMatthewsBand.com) Read More...
Frank Ocean & John Mayer on SNL
Life of a Rock Star™ loves Frank Ocean’s new album “Orange” and all things John Mayer. Put the two together and you get a rock star performance. As if Frank Ocean’s smooth voice isn’t enough, he walks away near the end of the song to play a video game letting John Mayer take center stage and finish it off right with a gorgeous guitar solo. Read More...
Smoke & Jackal’s “No Tell”
September 19, 2012
Download Smoke & Jackal “No Tell” on iTunes
Released August 28th, “No Tell” is Life of a Rock Star’s new obsession. Smoke and Jackal is a side project of Jared Followill from Kings of Leon, who reportedly needed something to keep himself occupied while his band was on a break from touring, and Nick Brown from Mona. With a very alternative rock sound this song’s disturbing lyrics and mesmerizing vocals keep you listening time and again. Read More...
Carly Rae Jepsen's "Kiss" Album Pops the Hits
September/19/2012 10:10 AM Filed in: Music News | New Music | Music Review | Videos | @CarlyRaeJepsen | @LOARS_Music
Download Carly Rae Jepsen “Kiss” on iTunes
Rock Star Music News
Album Review
September 19, 2012
@LOARS_Music
Pop Music ★ CARLY RAE JEPSEN ★ Singer Songwriter ★ Kiss
Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe” was Life of a Rock Star’s 2012 Song of the Summer. Her much anticipated album was released yesterday and comes stock full of new hits, including the epic “Call Me Maybe.” Listening to the entire album gives you an idea of what Carly Rae Jepsen’s voice is capable of handling. She brings a few different sounds to this album. Read More...
Joe Kirkland Joins Team Adam on The Voice
Joe Kirkland of the band Artist vs. Poet joins Team Adam on NBC’s The Voice has a look that you will fall in love with and a voice that rocks the stage! He grabbed Adam Levine’s attention instantly with Blake Shelton only seconds behind.
Watch his audition video:
Joe Kirkland's Blind Audition: "Gives You Hell" - The Voice Read More...
Matchbox Twenty "North" Playlist Must-Have New Pop Music
September/18/2012 10:39 AM Filed in: Music News | Music Review | Videos | @MatchboxTwenty | @LOARS_Music
Matchbox Twenty "North" Playlist Must-Have New Pop Music
Album Review
@LOARS_Music
September 18, 2012
Music ★ Review ★ MATCHBOX TWENTY ★ New Music ★ Rob Thomas
Download Matchbox Twenty “North” on iTunes it’s the must have new music pop album to add to your playlist this fall!
Matchbox Twenty’s newest album “North” is that album you’ll be listening to for years to come and remembering how good these songs made you feel.
“She’s So Mean” is Life of a Rock Star’s™ standout hands down singing it on full blast favorite on the album. “She’s a hot hot mess…” Lyrics don’t get better than that
“All her clothes are on the floor and all your records are scratched. She’s like a one way ticket ‘cause you can’t come back!” Read More...ALLOISE “LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME” MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERE
September/17/2012 09:33 PM Filed in: New Music | Music News | Videos | @AlloiseOfficial | @LOARS_Music
ALLOISE “LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME” MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERE
HOT new video from ALLOISE
Video Premier
@LifeofaRockStar
Life of a Rock Star™ brought you the ALLOISE “She Knows” video in June. Now ALLOISE is back with her brand new video "LOVE ME OR LEAVE ME.” Read More...
Album Review Pink: "The Truth About Love" MUST HAVE Album of the Year
The Truth About Love
P!nk
Release Date: September 18, 2012
Download Pink “The Truth About Love” on iTunes
Genre: Pop
℗ 2012 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
This is the must-have album of the year. P!nk has hit a home-run with this album. Run don’t walk to your nearest iTunes download source and grab Pink’s “The Truth About Love” tonight.
Her voice is so clean and expressive, she nails this entire album. “Beam Me Up” is a gorgeous ballad that will have you hooked on the album by the second song. “Blow Me (One Last Kiss)” was Life of a Rock Star™ Song of the Week August 30th and has only continued to race up the charts since then. Read More...
Pitbull "Don't Stop The Party"
New Music
Rock Star Music News
September 17, 2012
@LOARS_Music
New Music ★ PITBULL ★ Music News ★ Pop ★ DON'T STOP THE PARTY
Turn your Monday up a notch.
Pitbull on #MusicMonday for your playlist
It doesn’t get any hotter! This #MusicMonday is all about Pitbull. Give your week a jump start and listen to Pitbull’s newest single released, “Don’t Stop The Party (Feat. TJR)” Read More...
Music Unites at 2012 House of Rock
Rock Star Concert and Charity Event
Saturday, September 15, 2012
By Nicole Hanratty
@LifeofaRockStar
Santa Monica, Ca – Music Unites “Be Your Own Muse” campaign raises awareness and empowers girls in music through education. Music Unites together with Warner Bros. Records launched its “Be Your Own Muse” campaign in Los Angeles by kicking off a charity concert event at the 2012 House of Rock on Saturday night. It launched this past weekend in LA with “an amazing educational panel with leading women in music including Phylicia Fant, Julie Muncy, Michelle Jubelierer and a special songwriting session with Candace Lee Comacho and Helena.” (http://www.facebook.com/MusicUnitesOrg) In addition, Guitar Center donated 30 brand new Fender guitars to the participating and appreciative girls in Compton. Life of a Rock Star™ was thrilled to be invited to the event. Read More...
Weekend 100 Countdown: Week of Sept. 22nd 2012
Saturdays are a great day for a little satire to lighten up the mood and for catching up with the music countdown. We’ve translated the Billboard’s Top 100 song titles into a list of “Things a Girl Would Never Say” for your entertainment.
Song titles are in bold starting from #100 counting down to #1…enjoy!
Life of a Rock Star™ presents “Things a Girl Would Never Say”
I woke up this morning remembering last night I promised to Dance For You right after I heard you telling your friend how you love Snap Backs & Tattoos way more than me. I wish the sun was never Shinin’ On Me and that you had fed me more cocktails the size of Swimming Pools (Drank).
I realize you’ve been cheating on me, but No Worries -- Nobody’s Perfect! I learned a long time ago that Promises are an ocean that nobody should Dive In; it’s a pointless mission Chasing The Sun. And while I don’t judge the Madness nor do I Put It Down, I’ld rather you run free like The Wind. Read More...
Jordan Riley On a Mission
Jordan Riley On a Mission
Interview by Nicole Hanratty
@LifeofaRockStar
August 30, 2012
Jordan Riley is set to release his inspirational song “Do You See What I See,” in a few weeks. The song highlights what the world needs today…a generation that is willing to reach out beyond borders to help one another, make a global difference in ending world hunger and help those in need to heal. We recently had the opportunity to interview Jordan. Read More...
YouTube Music Video of One Direction: "More Than This"
Did you miss One Direction when they were in Los Angeles on the Up All Night tour? Here’s a fan’s eye view of 1D singing “I Can’t Love You More Than This.”
Can you really blame the girls for screaming? How cute do those boys look sitting on the couch?
Check out the One Direction You Tube video: Read More...
Can you really blame the girls for screaming? How cute do those boys look sitting on the couch?
Check out the One Direction You Tube video: Read More...
Switchfoot "Always" Song of the Week
September/13/2012 01:15 PM Filed in: Music News | Song of the Week | Videos | @Switchfoot | @LOARS_Music
September 13, 2012
“Always” by Switchfoot
Feat. in the iPhone 5 promo video
Switchfoot, the rock band out of San Diego, California has always been a band that inspires greatness. Their songs are more like mission statements so it was no surprise to Life of a Rock Star™ that Apple launched the iPhone 5 yesterday using the Switchfoot song “Always” off the album “Hello Hurricane” in the promotional release iPhone 5 video. Because we are equally excited for both the arrival of the iPhone 5 and Switchfoot to play LA, we could not think of a more perfect song to carry us through the week, and we dedicate this Song of the Week to those starting anew. Rebirth can be painful, push through. Read More...
Two TopBlip Cover Contests for Musicians, Bands & Solo Artists
September/11/2012 08:45 AM Filed in: Music News | Events | @MatKearney | @PierceTheVeil | @LOARS_Music
TopBlip.com is offering two new Cover Contests that caught our eye… If you are an aspiring singer, band on the rise, or looking to get discovered these contests at Top Blip are a great way to gain a little exposure. Two contests we think our readers will love our currently being held by Pierce the Veil and Mat Kearney.
Winning videos are (respectively) debuted on Mat's and TopBlip's Facebook page and debuted on Pierce The Veil's and TopBlip's Facebook pages! Read More...
Mets Bucket Hat Guy on Fallon
“Mets Bucket Hat Guy” does a little word play rapping on Jimmy Fallon show…and Jimmy Fallon takes Don’t Go Chasing Waterfalls to DJ Tanner and Full House: See the word association challenge video--> Read More...
Music Monday: Love Songs Playlist
September/10/2012 07:41 AM Filed in: New Music | Music News | Videos | Playlists | @PassengerMusic | @CherLloyd | @KatyCappella | @EdSheeran | @LOARS_Music
Rock Star Music News
September 10, 2012
@LOARS_Music
Passenger ★ PLAYLIST ★ LOVE SONGS ★ Ed Sheeran ★ Music News
Sending out some “love” to new music, new artists and bands today with Music Monday highlighting love songs you may not have heard yet, but will grab your heart. Read More...
BAKER: Electro Pop Music's Newest Voice
September/07/2012 12:56 PM Filed in: Interviews | Videos | Concert Reviews | Music Review | @BAKERmusic | @LOARS_Music
#FEATUREFRIDAY
BAKER Interview
August 10, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Feature Friday’s are a highlight of the week for Life of a Rock Star™ because supporting new music and young talent is a great pleasure. This week, in particular, we are over the top excited to introduce our readers to BAKER, an up and coming force in the dance music scene.
BAKER is bringing a fresh face to the electro pop dance music world. He has a great sound, hot look and brings his own style reminiscent of George Michael and the 80s to the stage. Read More...
Train "Drive By" Song of the Week
September 6, 2012
Train “Drive By”
It’s so up beat this song tricks you into thinking that all one night stands have a happy ending. (Wait! They don’t?) Very pop punk and comical in its lyrical style, Train released “Drive By” in January of this year. Every time the lyrics, “There's nothing up my sleeve but love for you - And a little time to get my head together too,” are sung out the cleverness of this song strikes. It’s always a welcome play on the radio or iPod playlist and has listeners bopping and singing along, “Oh I swear to you!” Read More...
Sun City on a Roller Coaster Ride
September/06/2012 05:43 AM Filed in: Interviews | Videos | Music Review | Music News | @ListenToSunCity | @LOARS_Music
Interview by Nicole Hanratty
September 2, 2012
The two talented and very cute guys behind the Australian indie pop songs caught my ear when it came time to compile the Life of a Rock Star™ Back To School playlist. “Set Alight” (on the Sun City EP also titled “Set Alight” ) is the perfect blend of upbeat and forward motion dance music balanced with lyrics that are thought provoking and relatable. The song was an automatic add to the playlist and the EP has become a favorite.
This week I got the chance to interview Daniel and Tobias (Dan and Tobes). What unfolded made me smile and I think will make you smile too! These two guys have it all together. With their talent and great personalities they are headed towards enormous success. Read More...
3 Albums to Download: September 3rd 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
The Cars
Complete Greatest Hits
Three albums to download that are far from new to the charts and you should definitely have on your playlist: Read More...
BT London Live Trafalgar Sqaure Concerts
September/03/2012 08:45 AM Filed in: Events | @LOARS_Music
“BT London Live is a key part of the citywide program of free cultural events being organized by the Mayor of London to celebrate the London 2012 Games.” via LD Communications Read More...
Labor Day Playlist 2012
Fashion tip: Remember to wear your white pants now because as of Tuesday, it’s time to pack them away until next season.
To help you enjoy your BBQs and pool time, our Rock Star Teen contributor (BMG) has compiled this playlist to musically enhance your weekend that we know all of the Taylor Swift, Pitbull fans, Beliebers and One Directioners will LOVE LOVE LOVE! Read More...
Cold Summer: The A-Team Interview
Pictured L to R: Dan Feast (vocals), Chris Harrison (guitar), then Chris Hepworth (bass) and Justin Eastwood (drums)
Cold Summer
Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England
#FeatureFriday
Interview with the Band
August 15, 2012
By Nicole Hanratty
The Cold Summer "Wake" EP was released on iTunes August 6th, 2012 (which you can also listen to at the Cold Summer website). Play it through and you'll hear what I heard when I first listened. Something special is going with this post hardcore band. The music they are writing compels you to move in rhythm with the beat, their lyrics are full of thoughtful prose and yet this England based band has given a different voice to post hardcore punk. Read More...
P!nk "Blow Me! (One Last Kiss)" Song of the Week
Song of the Week
P!nk “Blow Me (One Last Kiss)”
August 30, 2012
By Mama Mary
Rock Star Music News
@LOARS_Music
New Music ★ PINK ★ Music News ★ SONG OF THE WEEK ★ Pop Rock ★ Music Review
Leave it to P!nk to come out with a song called Blow Me. If anyone thought for one second that having a kid might have softened her, they were dead wrong, and thankfully so. Her latest jam is as rockin’ and feisty as all of her pre-baby music, which is why I’m naming it the song of the week for my girl Nicole of Life of a Rock Star. Read More...
Aoki In Wonderland
August/29/2012 10:57 AM Filed in: Videos | Concert Reviews | Music Review | @SteveAoki | @LOARS_Music
Music Review
August 29, 2012
Rock Star Music News
@LOARS_Music
New Music ★ STEVE AOKI ★ Music News ★ NEW MUSIC ★ DJ ★ Music Review
Steve Aoki: DJ / Producer and Label Owner of Dim Mak Records
“Welcome to Wonderland,” blasts through the speakers and the crowd goes wild. Steve Aoki is among the most popular techno DJs touring today. He is in Miami Beach tonight, Orlando tomorrow (August 30th), Las Vegas on August 31st, New York on September 1st at the Electric Zoo 2012, Chicago on September 2nd, then takes his tour to Europe. (See his full tour schedule here.) His aggressive schedule speaks to the demand for him to be everywhere. Read More...
Anna Rose: Genre Crossing Her Way to Success
Interview by Nicole Hanratty
Rock Star Music News
August 24, 2012
@LOARS_Music
New Music ★ ANNA ROSE ★ Music News ★ BEHOLD A PALE HORSE ★ Indie Rock ★ Interview
Take Paula Cole, Christina Aguilera and Reba McEntire and mix them up in a blender. The power house voice that pours out is Anna Rose. Meet the vivacious woman behind the amazing song, “My Body is a Cage.” Read More...
Rock the Bells 2012
Music Festival Review & Photos
Rock Star Music News
August 24, 2012
@LOARS_Music
By Natalie Klein
Music Festival ★ ROCK THE BELLS ★ Music News ★ HIP HOP ★ Music Review
If you are a person who loves hip-hop music, having a great time and the heat, you should have been at “Rock the Bells” in San Bernardino, CA last weekend. Featuring artists such as Ice Cube, Kid Cudi, J. Cole and Atmosphere, with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees both days, it was definitely one hot and exciting event. The energetic crowds and talented lineup came together to create an atmosphere of hip-hop euphoria. “You can tell that everyone is there because they really love the music”, says Hailey Hunter who went to Rock the Bells for the first time this year. Read More...
Back to School Playlist
Now On iTunes:
The Life of a Rock Star™ Back to School Playlist 2012
- Released: Aug 17, 2012
- ℗ 2012 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States
Rock Star Music News
August 23, 2012
@LOARS_Music
New Music ★ PLAYLIST ★ Music News ★ TREY SONGZ ★ Dance ELECTRO Pop
It’s time to set alarms and get back to the Fall routine. Nothing is more motivating than a little new music. So we’ve compiled some songs to get you up and running out the door. Read More...
Muse "Madness" Song of the Week
Song of the Week
Rock Star Music News
August 23, 2012
@LOARS_Music
New Music ★ MUSE ★ Music News ★ SONG OF THE WEEK ★ Alternative Rock ★ Music Review
“Is this real love or is it just madness keeping us afloat?”
We all know that love is pure madness, and this song takes you into a sheer dream-like state musically bouncing you around inside the padded walls of mad love.
The infusion of electronics into their alternative sound keeps Muse current and fresh. The sound is addicting with a gritty rock guitar solo that shows the ability of the band to vary the direction of the music they produce. Read More...
Wallpaper. Hits Vegas
Rock Star Music News
August 22, 2012
@LOARS_Music
New Music ★ IN CONCERT ★ Music News ★ WALLPAPER ★ Dance Pop
Wallpaper. Performs Live at The Bank Nightclub, Bellagio, 8/25, 10:30pm, (650)504-5823 for guest list.
If you haven’t seen Wallpaper perform live…you must. Ricky Reed energizes the room and his band brings an entertaining performance that should not be missed! Read More...
3 Matthew Koma Videos To See
Matthew Koma
Rock Star Music News
August 22, 2012
@LOARS_Music
New Music ★ MATTHEW KOMA ★ Music Videos ★ ZEDD ★ Electro Dance
Matthew Koma is growing in popularity and Life of a Rock Star™ is bringing you the latest on his work & videos: Read More...
Rock Star Music News
August 22, 2012
@LOARS_Music
New Music ★ MATTHEW KOMA ★ Music Videos ★ ZEDD ★ Electro Dance
Matthew Koma is growing in popularity and Life of a Rock Star™ is bringing you the latest on his work & videos: Read More...
Matchbox Twenty New YouTube Music Video Lets You Change Your Angle
Download Matchbox Twenty “She’s So Mean” from iTunes
Their new album “North” is available for preorder now!
- Genre: Pop
- Expected Release: Sep 04, 2012
- Please note: The pre-order contents listed here are subject to change without notice and the final product received may differ.
Life of a Rock Star™ loves this song and this cool new video from Matchbox 20!
Watch video and Read More...
Love and a .38 at SSMF
August/20/2012 03:57 PM Filed in: Music News | Concert Reviews | Events | @Loveanda38 | @SSMF | @LOARS_Music
Love and a .38
Review
by Nicole Hanratty
@LifeofaRockStar
West Hollywood, California -
Love and a .38 played the Sunset Strip Music Festival again this year and fans were ready for their return! Their recent release “Lovely Lies” put them on the Life of a Rock Star™ “A list” of bands to check out. Read More...
Sunset Strip Music Festival
One club and stage after another was filled with talent killing it. It was difficult to choose which shows to catch.
The Sunset Strip Music Festival does a phenomenal job of creating a high energy concert feel while bringing the fan up close and personal with his or her favorite musicians and bands.
Venues for the event included The Key Club, The Roxy, Whiskey A Go - Go as well as outdoor stages sponsored by Monster Energy and 98-7FM.
Here’s a hot photo recap of the rock stars we caught while we hopped around:
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LA Woman Kicks Off Sunset Strip Music Festival
The Viper Room floor was shaking last night. The standing crowd was on their feet jumping to songs from the 60s and 70s played by Robby Krieger and Rich Robinson (The Black Crowes) and drummer Joe Magistro (Rich Robinson Band) who played a collection of The Doors mixed with songs from Robinson’s Molitz’s and Magistro’s new CD “Through a Crooked Sun.”
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Katy Cappella "All I Need (Acoustic)" Song of the Week
Song of the Week
Rock Star Music News
August 16, 2012
@LOARS_Music
New Music ★ KATY CAPPELLA ★ Music News ★ SONG OF THE WEEK ★ Pop ★ Music Review
When we have a song playing on repeat, we know our final decision has been made. Life of a Rock Star’s Song of the Week goes to breakout artist Katy Cappella’s “All I Need (Acoustic).” Read More...
Three Songs To Download
August/15/2012 09:36 AM Filed in: Music News | Playlists | @RyanStar | @KatyPerry | @TaylorSwift13 | @LOARS_Music
New Music
Rock Star Music News
August 15, 2012
@LOARS_Music
New Music ★ KATY PERRY ★ Music News ★ RYAN STAR ★ Pop ★ TAYLOR SWIFT
1. Ryan Star - Stay Awhile on iTunes
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Sunset Strip Music Festival Line Up August 2012
SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL
Rock Star Music News
August 14, 2012
@LOARS_Music
Music Festival ★ SSMF ★ Music News ★ LOS ANGELES
Hands down the place to be this weekend in Los Angeles is the Sunset Strip Music Festival sponsored by Virgin America. Read More...
Rock Star Music News
August 14, 2012
@LOARS_Music
Music Festival ★ SSMF ★ Music News ★ LOS ANGELES
Hands down the place to be this weekend in Los Angeles is the Sunset Strip Music Festival sponsored by Virgin America. Read More...
Mumford & Sons Release "I Will Wait"
August/13/2012 01:03 PM Filed in: Music News | New Music | Music Review | @MumfordAndSons | @LOARS_Music
NEW MUSIC
Rock Star Music News
August 13, 2012
@LOARS_Music
New Music ★ MUMFORD AND SONS ★ Music News ★ BABEL ★ Alternative
A band out of London, Mumford & Sons formed itself organically in 2007. One sound built upon another as band members worked together to realize the full potential of their songs. Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett, Winston Marshall, and Ted Dwane came together to form a sound that music lovers adore. Read More...
Closing Ceremony Music
The Closing Ceremony Soundtrack of the Olympics
NEW MUSIC
Rock Star Music News
August 12, 2012
@LOARS_Music
Music News ★ LONDON 2012 ★ New Album ★ CLOSING CEREMONY ★ Playlist
The Closing Ceremonies of London 2012 was music to our ears! Music included:
- Julian Lloyd Weber with the London Symphony performing Edward Elgar’s piece “Salut D’Armour”
- Madness performing “Our House”
- The Massed Bands of the Household Division performing “Parklife”
- The Pet Shop Boys performing “West End Girls”
Rock Paper Photo Presents: JayZ on the Throne
Stephen Stickler’s photography is nothing short of stunning. He’s photographed Korn, Rage Against The Machine, Rick James, Snoop Dog, LL Cool J, Velvet Revolver, Sugar Ray, Foo Fighters, P!nk, Fiona Apple, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chris Cornell, Buckcherry, Radiohead…you get the idea. One big name after another. Read More...
Song of the Week: Gloriana "(Kissed You) Good Night"
Song of the Week, August 9, 2012
Gloriana
“(Kissed You) Good Night”
- Genres: Country, Music,Contemporary Country, Honky Tonk
- Released: Jul 27, 2012
- ℗ 2012 Emblem Records Inc., under exclusive license to Warner Bros. Records. Inc.
Rock Star Beach Volleyball USA Gold Medal Match
August/08/2012 11:47 AM Filed in: @LOARS_Music
In London, they “wish they all could be California Girls!”
(The Beach Boys on iTunes)
Yes, USA Beach Volleyball is doing the Beach boys proud today.
USA Beach Volleyball will bring home the gold today, but by which California Girls rock star duo is yet to be determined. Read More...
Yes, USA Beach Volleyball is doing the Beach boys proud today.
USA Beach Volleyball will bring home the gold today, but by which California Girls rock star duo is yet to be determined. Read More...
Celebrating Lolla Moments Gone By
August/06/2012 08:38 AM
The Bolts are Starting Something
New Band
Interview
THE BOLTS
August 4, 2012
@LOARS_Music
Interview ★ Bands to Watch ★ Music News ★ Album ★ Heath Farmer
If you haven’t heard of The Bolts yet, you will…Meet The Bolts: These five guys out of Orange County, California are bringing their musical talent and passion to the stage grabbing new fans with every show. Read More...
Call Me Maybe: Song of the Summer
August/03/2012 06:35 AM Filed in: Videos | @LOARS_Music
Carly Rae Jepsen takes the summer by storm
Her song will go down as the Summer of 2012 soundtrack. Even gold medal winning Olympians in London are singing--watch video here--Call Me, Maybe!
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Song of the Week: Arctic Monkeys "Come Together"
August/02/2012 10:56 AM Filed in: Song of the Week | @LOARS_Music
Song of the Week: Thursday, August 2, 2012
Arctic Monkeys
"Come Together"
In the spirit of the Summer Olympics in London, Life of a Rock Star™ has chosen a song off of the “Isles of Wonder” album for Song of the Week.
The Arctic Monkeys cover The Beatles tune, “Come Together” with an old school sound that does proper homage to The Beatles and the true intention of the song. It is a song that evokes global international spirit--although that is far from the origin of the inspiration for the writing of the song--during a time when it is most needed. Read More...
USA Olympic Swim…Call Me Maybe?
July/31/2012 07:22 PM Filed in: Videos | @LOARS_Music
July 31, 2012 -- “Spectators at the Aquatics Centre witnessed drama and history on Day 4 as Michael Phelps became the all-time most decorated Olympic athlete, while Ye Shiwen claimed a second title.” Read the full story here via London2012.com
No doubt an exciting day for Team USA Swim! And…if this video doesn’t make you smile…nothing ever will. Check out this Team USA Olympics Swim music video of Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe” ---> Read More...
KonKoma Plays Hackney House
The Hackney House had a sultry vibe Sunday night as KonKoma played about a 5 song set and made everyone forget the next day was a Monday. Read More...
London Calling
July/29/2012 10:46 AM
Olympic Celebration in London at Hackney House Kicked Off by Paloma Faith
NEW ARTIST
Rock Star Music News
London Olympics 2012
July 27, 2012
@LOARS_Music
New Music ★ PALOMA FAITH ★ HACKNEY HOUSE ★ Singer Songwriter ★ Music Review
Friday, July 27th, 2012- London--The Hackney born indie rock singer, Paloma Faith, showcased her talent tonight at the opening of Hackney House timed to correspond with The Games in London, and Life of a Rock Star™ was thrilled to be invited. Read More...
Jack White "Hypocritical Kiss" Song of the Week
July/26/2012 11:24 AM Filed in: Song of the Week | @LOARS_Music
Song of the Week
Thursday, July 26, 2012
“Hypocritical Kiss” from Blunderbuss. Available for download on iTunes here. Life of a Rock Star™ is addicted. SEE LYRICS and VIDEO: Read More...
Dizzee Rascal will rock Hyde Park Tonight
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Team USA Team Processing Music Video
July/26/2012 12:00 AM Filed in: Videos | @LOARS_Music
Check out Team USA at Team Processing getting a little, okay A LOT of swag for London 2012 and becoming an Olympic family to the Ice Age song by Keke Palmer “We Are”:
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Song of the Week: The Early November "In Currents"
Life of a Rock Star™ Song of the Week for Thursday, July 19, 2012 is hot out of the studio… Just released July 9th “In Currents” by The Early November is playing on repeat at the Editor’s desk. (Download it from iTunes.) Read More...
UK's DJ Hype is at Hollywood House of Blues
July/19/2012 09:19 AM Filed in: Events | @LOARS_Music
Concerts this Weekend
July 21, 2012 9PM
DJ Hype from the UK is playing the House of Blues on the Sunset Strip this weekend. Saturday night is all about DJ Hype. Read More...
July 21, 2012 9PM
DJ Hype from the UK is playing the House of Blues on the Sunset Strip this weekend. Saturday night is all about DJ Hype. Read More...
Pierce the Veil Album No 3 on iTunes
July/19/2012 07:40 AM Filed in: Music Review | @LOARS_Music
Hollywood Bowl July 20th & 21st
July/18/2012 03:20 PM Filed in: Events | @LOARS_Music
The Stone Roses Mark Time
July/16/2012 01:53 PM Filed in: Commentary | @LOARS_Music
Today a song popped into my head that I haven’t even thought of for over a decade, but I remember it like I last sang it yesterday and I had to find it right away. Not on iTunes, (although it is there), but on the disc I knew I had bought in 1989 and was buried somewhere in a box in my garage. Read More...
Atelier Minyon is Rocking the Fine Jewelry
July/13/2012 08:38 AM Filed in: Interviews | @LOARS_Music
ROCK STAR Jewelry
Rock Star Music News
July 13, 2012
@LOARS_Music
by Nicole Hanratty @LifeofaRockStar
FASHION ★ ATELIER MINYON ★ Interview
Life of a Rock Star™ editor, Nicole Hanratty, headed into New York City last month and spent some time interviewing one of the most talented fine jewelry designers in the city: Alp Sagnak of Atelier Minyon.
I’ve been looking forward to meeting Alp and his assistant Erin ever since they sent me a photo of a Handcrafted 18k white gold mesh diamond bracelet with 4.72 ct diamonds three years ago. Yes, I have been dreaming of the creative minds at Atelier Minyon behind that gorgeous piece ever since.
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Marina And The Diamonds "Primadonna Girl" SONG OF THE WEEK
is bringing you a new
Song of the Week for Thursday, July 12, 2012
Marina and the Diamonds ‘Electra Heart’ on iTunes Read More...
Frank Ocean Channel Orange Review
July/12/2012 10:14 AM Filed in: Music Review | @LOARS_Music
Album Review
July 12, 2012
Download Frank Ocean “Channel Orange” on iTunes
This is an album to watch, buy and listen to…over and over again!
Life of a Rock Star is overwhelmed by the smooth sounds of Frank Ocean’s new album. From the opening song, “Start” to the last song “End” we are enthralled by his captivating sound. Read More...
Jimmy Fallon Blow Your Pants Off
July/10/2012 09:58 AM Filed in: Music Review | @LOARS_Music
@LifeofaRockStar Album Review
When we are looking for a laugh, Jimmy Fallon is our go to guy. His most recent comedy album released June 8, 2012 “Blow Your Pants Off” will keep you from jumping off the rooftop on your darkest day, (at least for 44.2 minutes--if you buy the Deluxe Version). “Blow Your Pants Off” will do just what it claims, so wear your cutest and cleanest underwear! Read More...
Soundgarden Rises Again
July/09/2012 12:42 PM Filed in: Music Review | @LOARS_Music
iHeart Radio Music Festival
July/09/2012 09:40 AM Filed in: @LOARS_Music
iHeart Radio Music Festival
MGM Grand • Las Vegas, NV
Saturday, September 21 & 22, 2012
See the line-up and Read More...
Epicenter Festival Line-up
July/09/2012 07:59 AM Filed in: @LOARS_Music
LiveNation.com presents
Epicenter Southern California’s Rock Festival
Irvine Verizon Wireless Ampitheatre
Saturday, September 22, 2012 Get the Line-up and Read More...
Nas "Cherry Wine" feat. Amy Winehouse
July/08/2012 01:45 PM Filed in: Music Review | @LOARS_Music
Life of a Rock Star™ thanks Nas for bringing it all back…
The sound of Amy Winehouse singing “Cherry Wine” evokes memories of sitting beach side on the patio in So. Cal, soaking up the sun and Amy’s sweet soulful voice. HEAR THE SONG AND Read More...
Joe Walsh: Eagles, Analog Man & Politics
July/08/2012 01:02 PM Filed in: Music Review | @LOARS_Music
Joe Walsh is a busy man. He released his first solo album in two decades last month, Analog Man, (available on iTunes here), is planning a 40th anniversary tour with the Eagles, and is making his voice heard in the political world ---> Read More...
Asia Releases XXX
July/07/2012 07:49 PM Filed in: Music Review | @LOARS_Music
Whenever Life of a Rock Star thinks of Asia we immediately start singing “Heat of the Moment.” Now we’ll have a whole new album of tunes to sing.
ASIA has just released XXX ---> See video and Read More...
Muse Song Named London Olympic Theme
July/07/2012 04:11 PM Filed in: Events | @LOARS_Music
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Muse is a band that is all over the Life of a Rock Star™ playlist. With so many great songs and such a talented collaboration of musicians, it is no surprise that their newest song “Survival” has been named the official London Olympics song for the summer 2012 games. LYRICS & VIDEO ----> Read More...
Annie Rise Interview
July/06/2012 07:26 PM Filed in: Interviews | @LOARS_Music
Flo Rida Credits His Mom and Tells Kids To Work Hard
July/06/2012 05:20 PM Filed in: Concert Reviews | @LOARS_Music
Song of the Week: Pierce The Veil "King for a Day (feat. Kellin Quinn)"
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Kid Rock Lonely Road of Faith
July/04/2012 06:40 PM Filed in: Videos | @LOARS_Music
Kid Rock can do patriotic like nobody’s business. Here’s a little tribute to the troops in the spirit of the 4th of July holiday. Read More...
Family BBQ 4th of July Playlist
July/04/2012 09:49 AM Filed in: Playlists | @LOARS_Music
Available for purchase on iTunes
Happy 4th of July! get playlist --> Read More...
Favorite Music Tweets
July/03/2012 01:14 PM Filed in: @LOARS_Music
JULY 1, 2012
lauren @ImHarrysWife
DONT FALL IN LOVE WITH BANDS BECAUSE YOU WILL END UP RUINING YOUR GRADES, YOUR SLEEPING PATTERN AND SOCIAL LIFE BUT WOTEVER Read More...
lauren @ImHarrysWifeDONT FALL IN LOVE WITH BANDS BECAUSE YOU WILL END UP RUINING YOUR GRADES, YOUR SLEEPING PATTERN AND SOCIAL LIFE BUT WOTEVER Read More...
HARD Summer Festival
July/03/2012 12:22 PM Filed in: @LOARS_Music
Buy tickets for the Los Angeles show August 3rd and 4th at Los Angeles State Historic Park here. Get the line-up and info ---> Read More...
UFFIE Difficult
July/02/2012 03:20 PM Filed in: Music Review | @LOARS_Music
Life of a Rock Star™ “Have You Seen?”
CHECK OUT the electronic artist UFFIE
SEE her Video and Read More...
Zedd Releases Spectrum feat. Matthew Koma
July/02/2012 08:45 AM Filed in: @LOARS_Music
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Fresh off of his Asia tour with Lady Gaga, this electro dj music producer is only amping up his game. Read More...
Sonic Tap Playlists
July/01/2012 11:33 AM Filed in: Playlists | @LOARS_Music
(Check out the Classic Rock “What’s For Dinner?” BBQ Supersets)
Life of a Rock Star™ loves to create playlists, but we also love to find a great pre-made playlists that makes life easier…
Sign up to create a playlist, purchase digital music, or browse what others have put together as a soundtrack for you to enjoy. Read More...
Matthew Koma Parachute Live Performance
Fun video of Matthew Koma singing Parachute as the opening act for LMFAO Sorry For Party Rocking Concert Tour at Staples Center Los Angeles on June 5, 2012. Read More...
Rock Star Votes for Romney
June/30/2012 10:49 PM Filed in: Commentary | @LOARS_Music
Musicians tend to sway towards the Democratic candidates, but Life of a Rock Star is keeping track of which musicians are swayed by the Republican agenda this 2012 presidential election.
Who is voting for Mitt Romney? Read More...
Rock Star Votes for Obama
June/30/2012 09:26 PM Filed in: Commentary | @LOARS_Music
With the election drawing near and things heating up in the presidential race, Life of a Rock Star is keeping an eye on your favorite rock stars to see which candidate they are supporting in the 2012 election.
Who is voting to re-elect President Obama? Read More...
DJ Mom Jeans Spins at Confederacy
June/29/2012 04:16 PM Filed in: Events | @LOARS_Music
Payphone Live Performance by Maroon 5
June/29/2012 04:05 PM Filed in: Concert Reviews | Events | Videos | Concert | Entertainment | @LOARS_Music
Song of the Week: Maroon 5 "Beautiful Goodbye"
Maroon 5 Overexposed Concert
