Rock

More than 20 years into its professional recording career, the Deftones are still killing the (alt-metal) competition - 'Gore' slays, and it features Alice in Chains guitar wizard Jerry Cantrell. Need I say more?

In an exclusive interview with Blogcritics, New Zealand native and music icon Bic Runga discusses 20 years of music, her fifth LP, 'Close Your Eyes', and who she is today.

A wonderful trip down memory lane.

Here are my highlights in popular music from 2016. It includes records by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Bright Light Bright Light, David Bowie, Melanie C, Hikaru Utada, Beyoncé, and many more!

If 'Blue Mountain' represents a new, more prolific era for this music legend, Weir fans of all stripes have a lot to look forward to. Even if he takes another 16 years to complete another album, listeners can take comfort in the rich tones of this mature work. Now more than ever, the world needs the comforting, self-assured songs of Bob Weir.

On December 9 and 10, Blink 182 and Green Day headline Live 105's Not So Silent Night at Oracle Arena in Oakland.

On Dec. 8, Milky Chance, Capital Cities and Warpaint are among the featured bands at Radio 94.7's 4th annual Electric Christmas concert event in Sacramento, CA.

Panic in Eden’s ‘In the Company of Vultures’ shares important messages in a non-confrontational, honest, and non-patronising way.

‘Strange Storm’ comes off as a series of entries on the state of the world with an ultimate message of hope for the future.

Straddling a number of genres, ‘Music for Mobile Electric Guitars’ has a little something for everyone.