Album Review
Wiz Khalifa O.N.I.F.C. Stamps Versatile Album With Signature Sound
January/23/2013 11:02 AM
Music Review
Rock Star Music News
January 23, 2013
@LOARS_Music
O.N.I.F.C ★ WIZ KHALIFA ★ New Music ★ ALBUM REVIEW ★ Hip Hop / Rap
Atlantic Records artist Wiz Khalifa, fresh off of the success of his 2012 collaboration with Maroon 5 on "Payphone," Wiz Khalifa has released a new album O.N.I.C.F. that debuted on the Billboard 200 at number 2.
Wiz Khalifa's recently released album O.N.I.F.C. (Deluxe Version) has 22 tracks and features artists 2 Chainz, Akon, Berner, The Weeknd and Juicy J. Wiz Khalifa has the power to bring together a versatile album that stays true to his hip hop roots and his signature at ease rap sound. The album debuted at number two and if not for the record breaking success of Taylor Swift's Red, it is likely O.N.I.F.C would have most assuredly come out on top in the NO. 1 slot of the Billboard charts. O.N.I.F.C. currently sits at No. 36 of the Billboards 200, No. 4 on the Rap Albums chart and No. 6 on the R&B/Hip Hop albums chart. Read More...
Jessie Ware New EP Gains Fan Devotion
January/23/2013 07:50 AM
Music Review
Rock Star Music News
January 23, 2013
@LOARS_Music
New Artist ★ JESSIE WARE ★ New Music ★ ELECTRO POP ★ If You're Never Gonna Move
If you've been living under a rock, don't watch Jimmy Fallon (she performed live last night January 22nd) or follow Katy Perry on twitter (a huge Jessie Ware fan) let us be the first to introduce you to the British voice of Jessie Ware to which we are now devoted.
Jessie Ware's recently released If You're Never Gonna Move EP boasts five tracks: "If You're Never Gonna Move," "Sweet Talk," "Devotion," "What You Won't Do For Love," "If You're Never Gonna Move (Two Inch Punch Remix)," and we love them so much we already can't wait for more on her Devotion album set to be released this April. Read More...
Darryl Lenox Blind Comedian Has Inspired Ambitions
January/04/2013 10:41 PM
Comedy Album Review
Rock Star Music News
January 4, 2013
@LOARS_Music
Interview ★ DARRYL LENOX ★ ALBUM REVIEW ★ Music & Comedy ★ BLIND AMBITION
Download Darryl Lenox “Blind Ambition” on iTunes
Meet Darryl Lenox, the near-blind comedian who will make you laugh out loud with astute observations such as life would be a whole lot easier if it came with this warning: This is just gonna hurt, and I'm sorry. Lenox says, "If the preacher would just say this right before he announces you man and wife it would be a whole lot easier..." Read More...
Imagine Dragons Talk Big Drums
December/16/2012 11:35 AM
Imagine Dragons Talk Big Drums
Rock Star Music News
Interview
December 16, 2012
@LOARS_Music
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...
ZZ Ward "Til The Casket Drops" Sets The Bar High
December/15/2012 01:15 PM
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...
Let Leftover Cuties "Christmas Time Is Here" EP Bring You Holiday Cheer
December/12/2012 05:09 PM
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...
Columbia Records Releases "12-12-12" Charity Benefit Selection of Songs on iTunes
December/10/2012 10:06 PM
Rock Star Music News
#MusicMonday
December 10, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
#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...
Gideon Grove "Wildfires" Album Is Spreading
December/05/2012 11:48 AM
"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
"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
December/03/2012 05:22 PM
"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...
Rah Rah "The Poet's Dead" New Album: New Music For Your Playlist
November/22/2012 08:32 AM
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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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
November/20/2012 04:17 PM
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...
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
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...
"Birdy" Is Making Sweet Music
November/07/2012 08:50 AM
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
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...
The Lumineers "Stubborn Love" Song of the Week & Album Review
November/01/2012 04:10 AM
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...
Red Taylor Swift New Music Playlist Album & Video
October/23/2012 06:59 PM
Taylor Swift Fans Rush To Download and Purchase RED
Rock Star Album Review
October 23, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
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...Mumford & Sons Babel TAKES OVER Billboard Hot 100 With SEVEN Songs
October/13/2012 07:49 AM
Rock Star Music News
Album Review
October 13, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
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
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...
Blind Benny is Something Worth Following
October/06/2012 03:09 PM
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...
Green Day Green Day "Oh Love" Song of the Week
September/27/2012 08:52 AM
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...
Passenger Interview "All The Little Lights" and Concert Tour with Ed Sheeran
September/24/2012 08:50 AM
#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...
Lemuria's Album "Pebble" is a Pleaser
September/20/2012 09:05 PM
#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
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...
Smoke & Jackal’s “No Tell”
September/19/2012 02:40 PM
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
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...
Matchbox Twenty "North" Playlist Must-Have New Pop Music
September/18/2012 10:39 AM
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...Album Review Pink: "The Truth About Love" MUST HAVE Album of the Year
September/17/2012 08:40 PM
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...
BAKER: Electro Pop Music's Newest Voice
September/07/2012 12:56 PM
#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...
Sun City on a Roller Coaster Ride
September/06/2012 05:43 AM
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...
Cold Summer: The A-Team Interview
August/30/2012 09:26 PM
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...
Aoki In Wonderland
August/29/2012 10:57 AM
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...
Katy Cappella "All I Need (Acoustic)" Song of the Week
August/16/2012 12:37 PM
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...
Mumford & Sons Release "I Will Wait"
August/13/2012 01:03 PM
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...
Song of the Week: Gloriana "(Kissed You) Good Night"
August/09/2012 03:42 PM
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.
Song of the Week: The Early November "In Currents"
July/19/2012 04:02 PM
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...
Pierce the Veil Album No 3 on iTunes
July/19/2012 07:40 AM
Marina And The Diamonds "Primadonna Girl" SONG OF THE WEEK
July/12/2012 01:08 PM
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
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
@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
Nas "Cherry Wine" feat. Amy Winehouse
July/08/2012 01:45 PM
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
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
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...
Song of the Week: Pierce The Veil "King for a Day (feat. Kellin Quinn)"
July/05/2012 12:14 PM
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UFFIE Difficult
July/02/2012 03:20 PM
Life of a Rock Star™ “Have You Seen?”
CHECK OUT the electronic artist UFFIE
SEE her Video and Read More...
Song of the Week: Maroon 5 "Beautiful Goodbye"
June/29/2012 09:16 AM
Terry Ilous is bringing something to others
June/14/2012 08:52 PM
Concert Review
Interview
June 14, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Terry Ilous ★ Interview ★ Album ★ Music ★ Rock ★ Great White
Sometimes you meet someone and you think, no one can be this real, this down to earth, this honest. And then the interview unfolds and you realize they are that real, that down to earth and that honest. They wear their heart on their sleeve and hold nothing back.
I had barely sat down for a moment with Terry Ilous—new lead singer of Great White—when Terry began espousing his views. "Society is experiencing a rebirth. How will people connect in this isolated world?" Read More...
The Killers Battle Born is Coming Soon
June/08/2012 09:17 AM
If you’re a fan of The Killers (who isn’t?) then you have been counting down the days until their new album is released, Battle Born and to see them on tour at the Firefly Festival. Read More...
John Mayer "Shadow Days" Song of the Week
June/07/2012 04:40 PM
John Mayer is a good man...
Song of the Week
Rock Star Music News
June 7, 2012
@LOARS_Music
Song of the Week ★ New Music ★ JOHN MAYER ★ Singer Songwriter ★ SHADOW DAYS
Life of a Rock Star™ loves the genius musical talent that is John Mayer and the John Mayer hit “Shadow Days” off of the recently released album Born and Raised. Have you bought it yet? Download ”Shadow Days” on iTunes. We dare you not to love it too!
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Album to Watch: The Flaming Lips and Heady Fwends
June/02/2012 03:52 PM
THE FLAMING LIPS AND HEADY FWENDS (RSD RELEASE)
The “double album pressed on two high-quality, multi-color vinyl discs housed in separate custom art jackets and poly bagged together” has sold out. According to the Flaming Lips website, “no two discs...look exactly alike.” Life of a Rock Star is counting the hours until the digital version release Read More...
Parachute by Matthew Koma on iTunes
May/29/2012 11:57 AM
Life of a Rock Star just downloaded Parachute - EP by Matthew Koma on iTunes --released for sale today--and... Read More...
Nayer Suavemente Ft. Pitbull & Mohombi
May/22/2012 11:30 AM
Jason Mraz "I Won't Give Up" Song of the Week
May/17/2012 11:49 AM
EDC Vegas DADA Life KOTEMF Contes
May/15/2012 11:38 AM
Las Vegas June 8-10th
DADA Life is giving away passes, flights, Banana suits and more! Read More...
Norah Jones in Central Park
May/09/2012 10:32 AM
Take your Happy Pills and catch a rock star concert this summer in Central Park. See Norah Jones play SummerStage. Read More...
Norah Jones "Happy Pills" Song of the Week
May/03/2012 12:50 PM
The Glory Game: Interview
April/19/2012 05:47 AM
(Pictured Left to Right The Glory Game band members: Aaron Schwarz, Adam Longworth, Justin Cyr, Zach Klotz)
The Glory Game
Interview with drummer Justin Cyr
by Nicole Hanratty @LifeofaRockStar
Justin Cyr and his band, The Glory Game, “just need that chance.” While their music speaks for itself, (download it here on itunes), this talented rock band is made up of four guys out of the Dayton Ohio area who are working hard to get themselves heard. Read More...
Life of a Rock Star Album to Watch: Best Intentions
April/16/2012 06:50 AM
Best Intentions by
We Are The In Crowd
@LifeofaRockStar
We Are The In Crowd’s most recent album release “Best Intentions” is the Life of a Rock Star™ Album to Watch this week. With a few songs that lean toward a pop sound (All or Nothing, Kiss Me Again, On Your Own & You’ve Got It Made) this band is alternative, but on the light side. The Worst Thing About Me hits a great balance between the two music worlds with a dash of “angry” in the lyrics:
“I guess you were always the worst thing about me.
I can see that you’re not the real thing.
You keep me running back, running back -
This time it’s not ending well...
And if you want me now I’ll make your life a living hell.”
Check out Best Intentions by We Are The In Crowd on itunes.
Best Intentions
(Alternative)
Released in October, 2011 Read More...
We Are The In Crowd
@LifeofaRockStar
We Are The In Crowd’s most recent album release “Best Intentions” is the Life of a Rock Star™ Album to Watch this week. With a few songs that lean toward a pop sound (All or Nothing, Kiss Me Again, On Your Own & You’ve Got It Made) this band is alternative, but on the light side. The Worst Thing About Me hits a great balance between the two music worlds with a dash of “angry” in the lyrics:
“I guess you were always the worst thing about me.
I can see that you’re not the real thing.
You keep me running back, running back -
This time it’s not ending well...
And if you want me now I’ll make your life a living hell.”
Check out Best Intentions by We Are The In Crowd on itunes.
Best Intentions
(Alternative)
Released in October, 2011 Read More...
Gary Lightbody is head over heels in love with Fallen Empires
April/10/2012 01:03 PM
Fallen Empire
Gary Lightbody, frontman of Snow Patrol, is “head over heels in love” with Fallen Empires
(Interviewed by Wendy at Radio 104.5)
“We’ve always loved electronic music, you know I’ve dj’d electro...for 15 years you know with tom and the band, so I mean it’s always been part of our lives. ...It’s just recently that it’s become a bigger part of our music, it’s not the whole picture by any means, we haven’t turned into a dance band or anything ridiculous like that...the essence of Snow Patrol remains. Even in the dancier songs it’s still very much a Snow Patrol record but, ...there is more electronic signs pushed to the forefront rather than hiding in the shadows which, they’ve always been sort of banished to the shadows in the past.”
“There’s a couple of real barn stormin’ belters, classic kind of epic Snow Patrol songs. Listen to ‘Everything You Are’ and a song called ‘New York’ which are...as good of songs as we’ve ever written. I personally think. So I don’t think fans of the band are going to be let down by anything. In fact, I think they’re going to be over the moon. If I was a fan of our band I would love this record! I’m in this band and I adore this record! So I’ve never been able to speak about a record with so much confidence before because I am always slightly cagey about coming out as arrogant. But I am head over heels in love with this record and can’t possibly contain myself any longer! So, I’m afraid I am untethered.”
“It took six months from starting recording and that’s forgetting about the songwriting itself which was months before that. We’ve never made an album that took as long as this because we just decided that we would take our time and explore every possible sonic avenue and not be constrained to putting a deadline on it, which we always do. And then you know it’s like that clock ticking thing. You’re always aware that it needs to be done by a certain date and therefore that puts more pressure on you and this time around we took that pressure right off.”
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