“No,” said the band Lemon Boy. But people liked their music, and they received invitations to play at “ Bands in Seattle ” ...

Pete Townshend began writing ‘My Generation’ as an anthem for his disaffected peers. Then the queen got involved.

Songwriter Cory Hanson's rising psychedelic rock outfit Wand visits its stronghold of Bay Area fans this week, headlining the ...

The Teenage Cancer Trust gigs kick off with Sex Pistols storming the venerable Hall with Frank Carter replacing John Lydon up ...

Now taking over larger venues after taking opener spots for punk juggernauts like Green Day and Paramore, the Linda Lindas ...

Formed in London’s King’s Cross in 1982, The Pogues were originally named Pogue Mahone – an Anglicisation of the Irish phrase ‘póg mo thóin’, meaning ‘kiss my arse’. (Shane’s previous band, punk rock ...

Johansen helped to redefine what rock and roll could be, providing the blueprint for the British punk ... the band toured Europe and landed a spot on BBC music show The Old Grey Whistle Test, hosted ...

In the early days of the Who, Pete Townshend gave little thought to a solo career. Writing songs for the band, crafting ...

What’s In Your Fridge is where the Straight asks interesting Vancouverites about their life-changing concerts, favourite albums, and, most importantly, what’s sitting beside the Heinz ketchup in their ...