My obsessive love of rock didn't surface until later in life -- around the same time I began learning electric guitar and listening to artists like Jimi Hendrix. I spent the next decade learning everything I could about rock. Along the way I found myself gravitating towards against-the-grain bands like Pearl Jam, Modest Mouse and Queens of the Stone Age. I began pursuing a career in radio after realizing I would be able to talk about music all day and get free CDs and concert tix. After grinding it out on the intern circuit, I landed a job at the Banana! I later became a writer for Loudwire.com and I'm currently the Digital Managing Editor for Townsquare Media Flint.
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Smashing Pumpkins Stream ‘Oceania’ and Announce Album Release Show in NYC
With just one week to go before its release, the Smashing Pumpkins are firing up the anticipation machine by streaming their latest album, 'Oceania,' via iTunes. In addition, they have announced an intimate album release show in New York City.
Beastie Boys’ Ad-Rock Set to Perform at Benefit Show in New York
Beastie Boys' Adam "Ad-Rock" Horowitz is set to perform at a benefit gig for an imprisoned Russian punk rock act in Brooklyn, N.Y., tonight (June 12). This marks the rapper's first appearance since bandmate and friend Adam "MCA" Yauch was tragically lost after a three-year battle with cancer last month (May 4).
Slash’s ‘Appetite for Destruction’ Signature Guitar Resurrected by Gibson
Slash has partnered with Gibson Guitars for several signature series models in the past, now the two are joining forces to bring back the most sought after of all his axes -- the limited edition 'Appetite for Destruction' guitar.
Ozzy Osbourne, James Hetfield, Dave Grohl + More Nominated in First Ever Big Daddy Awards
On the Line, a national prostate cancer awareness campaign, has announced the nominees for their first ever Big Daddy Awards. Several rockers made the list, including Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica's James Hetfield and lead Foo Fighter frontman Dave Grohl.
Smashing Pumpkins ‘Mellon Collie’ Reissue Could Feature 75 Previously Unreleased Songs
Any Smashing Pumpkins fan worth their salt knows that there is a wealth of unreleased material in frontman Billy Corgan's vault. As part of their ongoing reissue campaign, the band will re-release their celebrated double disc, 'Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness,' with up to 75 previously unheard tracks.
Nirvana Bassist Krist Novoselic Announced as Keynote Speaker for CBGB Festival
Former Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic has been announced as the keynote speaker for the upcoming CBGB festival that is set to take place this July in New York City.
Axl Rose Robbed After Guns N’ Roses Gig in Paris
Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose was relieved of about $200,000 worth of jewelery during a small gathering following their June 5 gig in Paris, France.
Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins To Play Iggy Pop in Upcoming ‘CBGB’ Movie
Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins will step out from behind the kit to portray punk icon Iggy Pop in the upcoming film 'CBGB,' which is about New York's now-closed, legendary punk rock venue.
Melvins Attempt to Break Guinness World Record for Fastest Tour of the United States
The Melvins are back with a new album and are looking to shatter a Guinness World Record for the fastest tour of the United States, which they plan to do by playing every state with 51 shows in as many days.
Metallica, Slash, Anthrax + More Comment on Death of Studio Engineer George Marino
Legendary sound engineer George Marino passed away after a year-long battle with lung cancer yesterday (June 4), and now some of the bands that had the pleasure of working with the studio wizard are offering their thoughts on the unfortunate loss.