Tom Petty, a multiplatinum singer-songwriter whose career spanned over four decades, had been unconscious in full cardiac arrest since early Tuesday morning. After initial reports leaked of Petty’s exhibiting zero brain activity while on life support, he was presumed dead by multiple news outlets. However, his death was officially confirmed …

For over three decades, Tom Keifer has been best recognized as the front man for glam metallers Cinderella. The Philadelphia quartet achieved multi-platinum success in the mid to late 80s, bolstered by the success of such hits as “Shake Me,” “Nobody’s Fool,” “Don’t Know What You Got (‘Til It’s Gone)” …

This past Saturday, Charles Bradley, often dubbed the Screaming Eagle of Soul, had lost an otherwise optimistic, year-long battle against stomach cancer. The Gainesville-bred, Brooklyn-based singer was 68 years old, having achieved a belated, yet well-deserved ride of success since his 2010 career acclaim. Back in May, a revitalized Bradley …

Continuing their newfound journey as Hostile Array, the Maryland metal quintet followed up with “Herd Instinct,” the sophomore single to lead their second permutation’s upcoming debut album. It is chock full of dark, pounding metal riffs, while conveying a theme of faith among the ignorance of a collective society. Yesterday, …

The alternative music community is saying goodbye to a true forerunner of the genre in the widest sense. Today, Grantzberg Vernon Hart, better known as simply Grant, lost his life to problematic health amid a fruitful music career. The cause of death was reported as cancer, with which Hart had …

Castle Black’s dense riff sequences and contrasting harmonic structures prove a competent force to take in. Based out of Brooklyn, New York, the alt rock trio comprises vocalist/guitarist Leigh Celent, bassist Lisa Low and drummer Matthew Bronner. In a relatively short span, they have already received critical acclaim from such …

Back in May, Canadian author Julie Chadwick published The Man Who Carried Cash: Saul Holiff, Johnny Cash, and the Making of An American Icon. Having obtained personal material from Saul’s son, Jonathan, Chadwick constructs a poignant account of the cycle-strewn—but wholly enduring—relationship between country superstar Johnny Cash, and Saul Holiff, …

This past March, brothers Brendan and Garrison Frey, Hector Fernandez, Fredy Menjivar and Andrew Markle continued their journey under the name Hostile Array. The Maryland metalcore quintet had previously built a following while called My Ransomed Soul. Their 2015 sophomore album, Trilateral, reached especial acclaim for its straightforward progressions, grim …

On Friday, Copenhagen, Denmark five-piece Cold Black debuted their “Miles & Miles” music video to dominantly positive reception. The representative single carries their debut album, Circles, which was released on the same day. Sticking to their signature synth-based metalcore blend, Cold Black aims to wholly satiate legions of both longtime …

Danish instro-rock guitar virtuoso Jacob Quistgaard is spreading his signature sound around the world. Having picked up the six-string as a child, Quistgaard worked to develop a competent skillset by adolescence once moving to the UK. He then furthered his craft in the Royal Music Academy, under the tutelage of …

Lifehouse have held a strong footing amidst the variable success of current mainstream rock. The band is best known for their accessible blend of post-grunge and pop, which defines such classics as “Hanging by A Moment,” “Spin,” and “You And Me,” along with modern gems “All In” and “Hurricane.” 17 …

PM Romero has seen his recent efforts begin to catalyze the realization of his hopes and dreams. Alongside songwriting partner Ish Herring, their band, William Pilgrim, has earned equal parts acclaim and fame. Their two albums thus far, 2011’s The Great Recession and 2014’s Epic Endings have impacted the scope …