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Kate Bush - Best of the Other Sides
Here's a real nice compilation of B-Sides and one-offs from an artist that folks are absolutely fanatical about

RockPile: Spotlight on New Releases by Women, Part 1
A lot of great music made by women has crossed our desk (and CD player) lately; here are some of our favorites.

It's Kid Stuff! A Gift Guide for Children
Whether you're looking for a birthday gift or a Christmas present for a child, or maybe just something as a special treat any day of the year, we've got some cool gift ideas here that we think kids will love.

Reggae Party: Bob Marley Edition
This edition of our column focusing on reggae music features two items Bob Marley fans will want in their collections, including a very trippy vinyl pressing.

Live: Rise Against Rock Chicago
Rise Against played at the Credit Union 1 Amphitheater in Tinley Park on September 27th. The band came through as part of the Rise of the Roach tour making the stop in a place the band calls home.

A Tall 'Tail' from Kenya: The Giraffe Centre in Nairobi
The Giraffe Centre is a sanctuary that was established as an educational facility to teach Kenyan youth about the environment of Kenyaís wildlife and also to champion conservation efforts

Caught In The Act: Michael Schenker's My Years With UFO Tour Rocks Illinois
The past met the present on Thursday, September 25th, when Michael Schenker made a stop at the Des Plaines Theatre in Des Plaines, Ill. to celebrate 50 years of rock. The "My Years With UFO" tour

On The Record: Elton John
Elton John's Live from the Rainbow Theatre finally sees a wide release on vinyl (CDs and digital copies are available too, also for the first time ever.)

5 Star: Messa - The Spin
If you're looking for something hard and heavy, with subtlety and creative trappings on top of a crunchy framework, do I have something for you.

Live: America Rocks Arizona
Classic rock band America brought their Encore Tour to metropolitan Phoenix for a show in the Ikeda Theater at Mesa Arts Center and they played all their hits and favorites along with numerous deep cuts.

Live: Judas Priest and Alice Cooper Rock Charlotte
Judas Priest and Alice Cooper's coheadline tour hit the PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, September 20th

Caught In The Act: Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band Rock Milwaukee
Rob Grabowski caught Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band In The Act during show at the Miller High Life Theatre in Milwaukee on September 12, 2025. Check out Rob's review and photos!

Live from Celebrity Theatre: Samantha Fish
Samantha Fish brought her Paper Doll World Tour to the historic Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix Sept. 13 for a Saturday evening filled with blues rocking fun.

Foreigner - 4 (Deluxe Edition)
Foreigner fans will love delving into the material on this deluxe edition of 4, the band's massive hit album from 1981

Live: The Pixies Rock Raleigh
I hope we never take The Pixies for granted. Nearly 40 years since forming in Boston, Mass., the band remains a potent power of the best in weird and snarling yet melodic and smart rock and roll.

On The Record: Audiophile Edition - Van Halen, Supertramp and the New York Dolls
Our look at new releases on vinyl this time out focuses on audiophile-quality releases by Van Halen, Supertramp and the New York Dolls.

Caught In The Act: The Who And Joe Bonamassa Rock Chicago
Roman Sobus caught The Who And Joe Bonamassa In The Act during the Chicago stop of The Who's The Song is Over North American Farewell Tour at the United Center on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. Check out Roman's great photos!

Caught In The Act: Oasis and Cage the Elephant Rock Soldier Field
Rob Grabowski caught Oasis and Cage the Elephant In The Act during show at Soldier Field in Chicago on August 28th, 2025. Check out Rob's great photos!

Live: Close Enemies and Winger Rock Chicagoland
The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, Illinois, was electric on August 29th as Close Enemies kicked off the night in support of Winger's farewell tour.

Caught In The Act: David Lee Roth Live 2025
Rob Grabowski caught legendary Van Halen frontman David Lee Roth In The Act during show at Hard Rock Live in Gary, Indiana on Tuesday, August 19th

Live: Toto, Men at Work and Christopher Cross Rock Phoenix
The Phoenix appearance of Toto, Men at Work and Christopher Cross was an evening for fans to reminisce and enjoy performances by three acts whose catalogs are filled with big hits, and they played them all!

Live: Rod Stewart And Cheap Trick Rock Chicagoland
It wasn't just a concert, it was a celebration of decades of music, passion, and connection. Rod Stewart reminded us why he's still a powerhouse performer after all these years

Live: Lollapalooza 2025 - Day Four Report
Lollapalooza 2025 ended on Sunday and capped the four days with several astonishing sets and several highlights capping an excellent year all around for performances and weather.

Live: Lollapalooza 2025 - Day Three Report
Day three at Lollapalooza featured another day of supreme sunshine and continued the weekend of brilliant performances by women, of which Saturday was in no short supply

Live: Beach Boys Icon Al Jardine Rocks Phoenix
Jardine was a co-founder of the Beach Boys way back in 1961 and he brought a stellar group of musicians with him, including his son Matt Jardine, to help him out

Live: Pearl Jam Rock Nashville
Pearl Jam made their return to Nashville, Tennessee's Bridgestone Arena on May 6th with a slew of deep cuts and classic hit sing-a-longs