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Jack White, ‘No Name': Album Review
"Nothing in this world is free," Jack White declares on the opening track of his surprise-released sixth solo album - branded as "No Name" on the disc and at least for our purposes now. Call it hubris or humor, mischievousness or muso conceit. White's Third Man Records "released" the 13-track set on July 19 in an unmarked white sleeve, by slipping the vinyl set - yes, for free - into the bags of customers at its retail outlets in Nashville and White's hometown of Detroit. An online post encouraged lucky recipients to "Rip It" and share the music with the rest of the world. No details, not even song titles, were revealed. (When contacted about the project, one company exec told UCR, "Not really sure what you're talking about, but would be a great day to go and buy a record in the [Detroit] Cass corridor.")
Surprise Albums: 12 Records Released Without Advance Notice
The most traditional way to put out an album is to announce one, promote it over a period of time and then release it on an agreed-upon date. But that's definitely not the only way. There's also the far less orthodox method of giving away as little information as possible...
Tremors in Texas: 3 Deadly Earthquakes That Made Their Mark
When people think of earthquakes, Texas isn't the first place that comes to mind. However, the Lone Star State has had its share of seismic events that have left an impact. Texas is not known for frequent or intense earthquakes like the West Coast, but they do happen. Volcano Discovery...
Journey Is Working on a New Song – About You
Jonathan Cain isn't sure about the prospects of a complete Journey album, but he says the band is nevertheless moving forward with new music. "It's so tough out there," Cain admits, in a new conversation with Classic Rock magazine. "We had hoped for better results with Freedom, even though it was cut-and-paste, a bit of an experiment during COVID."
Why Do So Many Texans Paint Their Tree Trunks White?
Picture a blistering hot day in Texas, where the sun shines so brightly it feels like it's baking everything it touches. Now, imagine you're a tree in the middle of all this. It's rough. This is where the cool trick of painting tree trunks white comes into play. It's an interesting story that blends nature with some human ingenuity.
The Rolling Stones End ‘Hackney Diamonds’ Tour: Set List, Videos
The Rolling Stones delivered the 20th and final show of their Hackney Diamonds tour in Ridgedale, Missouri, on Sunday night. The 20-song set didn’t include any tour debuts, frequently a feature of previous shows. “Let it Bleed” was the song chosen via the audience poll, from a selection that also included “Dead Flowers,” “Far Away Eyes” and “Sweet Virginia.”
Moby Grape Guitarist Jerry Miller Dies at 81
Founding Moby Grape guitarist Jerry Miller has died of unspecified causes at the age of 81. According to Deadline, the news was first posted on the Moby Grape Facebook fan page and by journalist Eric Brenner. Born July 10, 1943 in Tacoma, Miller played on an early version of the...
Joe Biden Drops Out of Presidential Race: Rockers React
Rock stars are reacting to the news that President Joe Biden has dropped out of the race for re-election. The 81-year-old President has been under increasing pressure to call off his campaign after a disastrous performance in a debate against Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump last month. Polls show Biden behind Trump in many key battleground states, with voters stating that the President's age and declining coherence during public appearances has made them less likely to re-elect him.
Joe Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race
President Joe Biden is dropping out of the 2024 presidential election but will remain in office to complete his first term. The 81-year-old Democrat made the announcement in a statement on X just before 2 p.m. on Sunday. "It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as...
Sammy Hagar Can’t Meet Cop Who Wrote ‘I Can’t Drive 55′ Ticket
Sammy Hagar’s hopes of meeting the state trooper who wrote his “I Can’t Drive 55” speeding ticket appear to be dashed following an ex-cop’s attempt to solve the mystery. The singer will bring his Van Halen-focused Best of All Worlds tour to Saratoga Springs, New...
Bruce Kulick on People Who Call Kiss Simple: ‘They’re Idiots’
Kiss has always taken its share of knocks from the critics and sometimes, even fellow musicians. Former guitarist Bruce Kulick will be the first to tell you that's unfair. "Nobody could play it better than those guys the way they performed it," he explains, using the solo in "Detroit Rock City" as one particular example. "Anyone that considers Kiss simple or easy music to play, they’re idiots. This stuff is hard. It’s just that the band never got credit that way and it always should."
Iron Maiden Will Drop Songs Nicko McBrain Can’t Play Anymore
Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain says the band had instituted a new rule to address the fact that he can’t play as well as he used to. He suffered a stroke in January 2023 that left him partially paralyzed, although he returned to action after months of intensive physical therapy.
Andy Summers Still Has Regrets About the End of the Police
The Police had the biggest album of their career with Synchronicity and then it was all over. Guitarist Andy Summers says it's a familiar tale which led to the group's demise. "It's the typical process where you become incredibly famous and they throw all of this money at you and then the rot sets in," he laughs during a conversation with UCR. "It's very hard to stay away from that."
10 Highlights From the Rolling Stones’ ‘Hackney Diamonds’ Tour
On July 21, the Rolling Stones will perform the final show of their North American Hackney Diamonds Tour, a trek that has taken them across the continent over the course of just three months. If you were lucky enough to score tickets — more on luck and tickets down below...
Watch Krist Novoselic Guest With a Nirvana Tribute Band
The Portland, Oregon-based tribute band FooVana was joined by a special guest on Thursday evening at their show in Vancouver, Washington: original Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic. "Get down here to Georgie's Garage and Grill! Show's about to start! Oh yeah that's right... Somebody else is here!!!" the band wrote on...
Want to Be a Genuine Texan? Then Visit These 10 Texas Locations!
Watching the presidential debates the other day, I heard one of the candidates say there should be a test for every American before they graduate high school to prove they know our nation's history, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. I got to thinking: this should also apply to everyone claiming to be a real, genuine Texan.
Texas Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs: No Degree or Experience Needed
Visual got four galleriesWhen you're looking for work and you come across a job listing or advertisement that says "no degree or experience necessary," what does that mean? Generally, it means that the employer is open to hiring people who do not have a traditional college degree or any specific experience in that specific job or position they're hiring for.
Discover the Texas Highway Where You Can Drive Fast and Stay Legal
Texas is famous for a lot of things, and the one thing I hear over and over again from all my out-of-town friends is that "everything is so much bigger in the Lone Star State." Renowned for having the mouth-watering best barbecue, tantalizing Mexican food, the world's largest rodeo, and thriving livestock production and beef production. As one U.S. President once said, "Texas is HUGE!"
Did Jack White Secretly Release a New Album?
Jack White appears to have released a new album — but so far it's only appeared as an unlabeled LP in the bags of Third Man Records shoppers around the world. A post on White's subreddit tipped fans off to the new release, which follows a pair of 2022 albums, Fear of the Dawn and Entering Heaven Alive. The post included a picture of a record in a plain white sleeve, with a white label emblazoned with the words "No Name" in blue.
10 Things Every Texas Should Know
If you hail from the great state of Texas, there are a few historical bits you should automatically know. For example, when someone says "The stars at night are big and bright" you should immediately respond with "DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS!" You should know that music legends like George Strait, George Jones, Janice Joplin, The Big Bopper, Jimmi Hendrix, Willie Nelson, and many more were and are from Texas. If you have recently just moved here, then you better make sure you know these few things.
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