Dear Rick and Joel: I have a Phone Blast subject for you guys. I think my wife should get one of your prank calls. She went away on a girls’ trip with her friends, and I surprised her by replacing our old kitchen appliances with new ones while she was gone. She likes the new stuff, but hates surprises, so it really threw her. I think she should have been more appreciative of all the work it took for me to get this done while she was gone. Does that give you any ideas? Have fun! -Keith
Zac Brown Band paid tribute to late legendary musician Jimmy Buffett by releasing their new song "Pirates & Parrots," featuring singer-songwriter and Coral Reefer Band member Mac McAnally. "Pirates & Parrots blends Zac Brown Band's signature sound with the laid-back, island-inspired vibes synonymous with Buffett's iconic repertoire, capturing the shared passion for storytelling through song,"…
Imagine Dragons have announced a North American tour in support of their newly announced album Loom. The pop-rock band also announced that the album will arrive on June 28th. Imagine Dragons will begin their tour on July 30th in Camden, New Jersey at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. The tour will conclude on October 22nd at Los…
Legendary Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash has joined composer Bear McCreary on a new song, called "The End of Tomorrow." The 11-minute track also features lead vocals by McCreary's brother, Brendan McCreary. "'The End of Tomorrow' is my homage to epic, operatic rock anthems I love, like 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and 'November Rain,'" Bear says. "Slash…
Green Day's "Dilemma" has reached No. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart dated April 27, marking the rock band's ninth chart topper. "Dilemma," a song from Green Day's fourteenth studio album Saviors, was released in December. The single has been described musically as punk rock and pop-punk. Green Day co-founder and lead singer Billie…
Legendary music groups, The Commodores and The Pointer Sisters have announced a co-headlining U.S. tour. The An Evening of Icons tour will take audiences on a journey through the best of funk, soul, R&B, and pop with support from special guests The Spinners and El DeBarge on select dates. The first leg of the tour…
David Byrne recently shared a cover of Paramore's After Laughter single "Hard Times." While retaining the original's tribal drums, Byrne has added a dose of brass to his version, making it feel more celebratory than Paramore's version. "Paramore recorded an amazing version of 'Burning Down The House' for a Stop Making Sense covers album that…