Mike Dirnt on Green Day’s Journey and New Projects Green Day’s Mike Dirnt Faces Unexpected Noise Mike Dirnt, bassist and founding member of Green Day, recently had to deal with some unexpected noise at his Bay Area home. Just as he was about to take a phone call, gardeners started using blowers, prompting Dirnt to…
Musicians Garbage and Billy Bragg have joined others in condemning the violence from the Bondi Beach attack. On December 14, Australia witnessed a tragic event when two assailants opened fire at a Jewish gathering, resulting in one of the deadliest attacks in the nation’s history. At least 15 people, including one of the attackers, have…
Nate Amos Revisits and Reinvents His Musical Past Nate Amos, known for his work as This Is Lorelei, discusses the process of revisiting and reshaping older songs, and how it feels to approach his past creations with a fresh perspective. Interview with Miles Parks MILES PARKS, HOST: Nate Amos has an extensive catalog of music….
Drummer Josh Freese, who parted ways with Foo Fighters in May after two years with the band, has spoken about the lack of clarity regarding his departure. During a recent appearance on SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation with Eddie Trunk, Freese mentioned he still doesn’t know the exact reasons for his dismissal, though he has some private…
Despite New York’s winter chill, the Jamaica Strong benefit concert brought warmth and energy on Friday night, thanks to some of the Caribbean’s most famous performers. Hosted at Long Island’s UBS Arena on December 12, the event featured top reggae, dancehall, and soca artists raising funds for Hurricane Melissa relief. Grammy winners Shaggy and Sean…
On December 6, 2025, Sammy Hagar, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, appeared on CNN’s “The Story Is With Elex Michaelson” to discuss the return of his “The Best Of All Worlds” residency at Dolby Live, Park MGM. The residency will feature 11 shows from March 11-21, 2026, and September 18-26, 2026. Hagar…
On December 13, Twenty One Pilots’ Josh Dun and actress Debby Ryan revealed the arrival of their first child, a daughter named Felix Winter Dun. The baby was born at home in a birthing tub during the “cold supermoon” earlier this month. Details Shared by Ryan and Dun Although the birth likely occurred on December…
EXODUS Films Music Videos for Upcoming Album San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal band EXODUS has completed filming music videos for three tracks from their forthcoming studio album, expected to release next spring through Napalm Records. The videos were directed by Jim Louvau, a creative artist based in Phoenix, Arizona, who previously directed EXODUS’s video…
NPR’s Rob Schmitz interviews Nick Mason, the drummer of Pink Floyd, regarding the band’s iconic album “Wish You Were Here,” which is being re-released 50 years after its original debut. (SOUNDBITE OF PINK FLOYD SONG, “WISH YOU WERE HERE”) ROB SCHMITZ, HOST: For half a century, the simple guitar riff has introduced one of the…
Blink-182 may not have originated pop-punk, but they certainly refined it, achieving significant chart success. Despite this, 10 of their iconic tracks never claimed the No. 1 spot. Emerging in the ’90s, the band built an impressive catalog, including platinum records, sold-out tours, and a strong global fan base. Their enduring appeal has allowed them…
