New Album
Megan Hilty New Album Reflects Breaking Up and Finding New Love
January/24/2013 10:42 AM
Megan Hilty New Album Reflects Breaking Up and Finding New Love
New Music
Rock Star Music News
January 24, 2013
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It Happens All The Time ★ MEGAN HILTY ★ New Music ★ SMASH STAR ★ Adult Contemporary
Megan Hilty's soon to be released album "It Happens All The Time" is poised to be the love song playlist theme track for breaking up and hoping to find new love again. Singing from personal experience, Hilty said of her new album, "The lyrics reflect the year I've had in breaking up and finding new love." We can't wait to hear what Hilty's releasing but if her success in the theatrical and television world are any indicator, we are sure it will be a smash hit. Read More...
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Jason Castro Tells His Story & "Only A Mountain" Moves To Song of the Week
January/17/2013 01:24 PM
Song of the Week
Rock Star Music News
January 17, 2013
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Song of the Week ★ New Music ★ JASON CASTRO ★ Singer Songwriter ★ Only A Mountain
Jason Castro "Only A Mountain" Download on iTunes
You don't have to find your way around this Song of the Week. Jason Castro's new album Only A Mountain with title song "Only A Mountain" encourages you to face your fears and brave through "the story of your life." The singer songwriter--American Idol alum--offers the voice of inspiration we all could use at times when moments seem like mountains. Read More...
GRAMMY® Nominees Album Supports MusiCares Foundation ® and the GRAMMY Foundation®
January/15/2013 07:40 PM
New Music
Rock Star Music News
January 15, 2013
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New Music ★ GRAMMY® Nominees Album ★ CHARITY ★ Entertainment ★ Music News
The hot 2013 Grammy® Nominees new album to be released next week includes music from The Black Keys, Kelly Clarkson, Frank Ocean, The Lumineers, Mumford and Sons, Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Hunter Hayes, Gotye, Alabama Shakes, fun. featuring Janelle Monae, Florence and the Machine, Bruce Springsteen, Pink, Jack White, Maroon 5 featuring Wiz Khalifa, Muse, Carly Rae Jepsen, Coldplay, Miguel and Adele. Read More...
West of Memphis: Voices for Justice
December/22/2012 10:25 AM
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
(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...
Bruno Mars "When I Was Your Man" Song of the Week
December/13/2012 10:24 AM
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...
Depeche Mode New Album & Tour
December/11/2012 09:29 AM
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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
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...
Snoop Dogg Becomes Snoop Lion
December/07/2012 06:11 AM
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...
Gideon Grove "Wildfires" Album Is Spreading
December/05/2012 11:48 AM
"Wildfires"
Rock Star Album Review
Gideon Grove
December 5, 2012
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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
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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...
Lana Del Rey's "Paradise" EP Is Pure Gold
November/26/2012 11:45 AM
Lana Del Rey's "Paradise" EP Is Pure Gold
Album Review
Rock Star Music News
#MusicMonday
November 26, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
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...
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...
Christina Aguilera "Just A Fool" With Blake Shelton Song of the Week
November/15/2012 12:07 AM
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...
Anna Haas Interview and New Album "Crazy Is"
October/25/2012 07:58 PM
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...
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 Highlights Review
October 23, 2012
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TAYLOR SWIFT ★ Country / Pop ★ RED ★ Music Review
Taylor Swift creates a masterful album with Red. 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...
Taylor Swift "State of Grace" Song of the Week
October/18/2012 08:50 AM
Rock Star Music News
October 17, 2012
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TAYLOR SWIFT ★ Country ★ STATE OF GRACE ★ Song of the Week
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...
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
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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...
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
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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: Maroon 5 "Beautiful Goodbye"
June/29/2012 09:16 AM
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...