Just when you thought it was September, the middle of the year, someone decided to bring out a Christmas album. The ’70s rock band Cheap Trick are proving that Americans care a lot about Christmas by releasing their first holiday season album. Christmas Christmas will be packed with festive rock n roll classics from Slade’s …
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Rare Unreleased Beatles Track For Sale
A rare unreleased Beatles demo of ‘What Goes On’ is up for sale. The song is said to be a John Lennon track from the band’s early days and features Paul McCartney harmonising while John Lennon is on guitar. You can listen to a snippet above or here. The track is a 1963 version sung …
The Voices Of Irish Rock
The Emerald Isle’s shores are rich with the sounds of passionate guitar solos and the cheerful folk roots. Among the country’s extensive back catalogue, we’ve plucked ten influential front men who’ve shaped Irish music with their booze-soaked vocal chords. This is The Carouser‘s tribute to the many voices of Irish rock backed by the words …
Patti Smith Receives The John Lennon Real Love Award
The punk poet and artist Patti Smith will be the fourth person to receive a John Lennon Real Love Award during the 37th Annual John Lennon Tribute. Patti will be accepting the award at the Symphony Space in New York City on the 1st of December. The night will also include her performing a set …
Guide: Oktoberfest In Munich
There are women dressed in chest swelling dirndls, I smell fresh vomit and hear the sounds of drowned out folk music in the background. Everyone raises their heavy steins, splashing them together whilst shouting ‘Prost!’ at the top of their lungs. This is Oktoberfest. This annual beer-soaked festival attracts over six million visitors a year …
Gene Simmons Wants To Trademark The Air You Breathe
Gene Simmons faced a lot of backlash over trying to trademark the devil horns hand gesture recently but the Kiss bassist has revealed that he has no regrets. Gene spoke to the Canadian Metro and stated, “You can’t please everybody. Not everybody likes Jesus, either.” He continued, “Instead of worrying what people think, I just …
Rolling Stone Magazine Is Up For Sale
The ’60s rock n roll bible Rolling Stone is now looking for new ownership. After 50 years as an independent magazine, The New York Times has reported that co-founder Jann Wenner is selling up for the first time. Though Wenner and his son Gus hope to stay on at the magazine after they sell, the …
Hashtag Lost
The word hashtag can be a bit daunting. Often people ask me how to use them and how many they should use. This would take me longer to explain than explaining the theory of relativity- and no one wants to sit through that during a morning coffee. So I’ve decided to break it down for …
What We Know About The Freddie Mercury Biopic So Far
After 12 years of waiting, it was starting to look likely that the Freddie Mercury biopic might bite the dust. From lead character changes to a load of rumours, it was hard to know what was fact and what was fiction. A recent rumour was reported by Deadline. Mike Myers (Austin Powers, Wayne’s World) is …
Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley To Reunite On Stage
Kiss stars Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley reunite for a one off show this month. The old band mates will perform together for The Children Matter Benefit Concert which is organised for the victims of Hurricane Harvey. The show will commence on September 20th at CHS Field Stadium in St Paul, Minnesota. This will be …
David Gilmour Reveals Plans For Next Album
David Gilmour has revealed that there will be a new solo album in the future. His recent album Rattle That Lock had some left over material which he intends to use for a new album. Gilmour discusses future projects in the video above which is promoting his new live DVD Live At Pompeii. “I feel …
Wilko Johnson Celebrates 70th Birthday With Concert
Wilko Johnson is throwing a huge concert at the Royal Albert Hall. Tuesday 26th of September will mark the 30th anniversary of the Wilko Johnson band and the 70th birthday of the man himself. The original Dr Feelgood guitarist will be joined by bassist Norma Watt-Roy, drummer Dylan Howe and the punk poet Dr John …