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Way back in 1983 we released Boston Anthology Vol. #1 with the John Hancock Tower as half of the album cover, the bands photographed on the right hand side of the front and back. The legendary Rolling Stones producer, Jimmy Miller, was at the home of Varulven Records, 30 Dragon Ct in Woburn at the time....

The Golden Age of the Rolling Stones is what I call the Jimmy Miller/Mick Taylor period …and the Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World lived up to their name. This is the Stones when they’re not competing with the Beatles. You see, after Let it Be and Abbey Road the Beatles got firmly into their solo albums...

Episode 410: Slow News Week There really wasn't all that much going on this week in terms of hard news, but there was a bunch of mini-items that got discussed, as well as a Gaming Flashback of the terrifying game Amnesia: The Dark Descent. What little news this week had included: Microsoft shutting down Mixer streaming platform Street Fighter 5 pros forfeit Capcom...

Episode 409: PC and PlayStation 5 Showcase This 90 minute episode is all about the PC Gaming Show and the PlayStation 5 Showcase -- plus a rumor about the Xbox Series X. You might say that the entire podcast is next generation. Let us know what you think. DOWNLOAD LINK Jonah Falcon is a blogger for TMRzoo.com and GameStooge.com and covers all gaming...

Unleash Chaos - Bored of the same old synth sounds? Well here's something truly new—Newfangled Audio's Pendulate. Most synthesizers sound similar because they’re based on the same technologies. Pendulate is refreshingly different. It is a chaotic monosynth that uses a brand new oscillator technique to create previously unheard sounds - biting basses, searing leads, and gritty textures. Pendulate is a...

An Interview with Singer/Songwriter Rob Benson Plus CD Review: Under the Whispering Tree by Rob Benson GOING TRACK BY TRACK A Radio Show on Activatemedia.org Friday nights 8 pm hosted by yours truly ______________________________________________________________ We're talking to Rob Benson about his new CD Under the Whispering Tree, and before we go track by track we'd like to ask, what was the first recording...

GameStooge’s regular podcast, “Videogame Roundtable” Episode 408: Resident Rock of Ages This week's episode features a Gaming Flashback about... nothing. The week before the PC Gaming Show and PlayStation 5 show is kinda slow, but there was some chatter in the industry. The news topics feature: Resident Evil 3 will not receive any DLCs or significant updates in the future Elite Dangerous:...

Album produced by Ray Sperlonga (American Idol), and mastered by Collin Davis (Imagica, Deeds of Flesh) Watch the new music video, ‘Lord Lumieres’ via YouTube, stream the single at Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Pandora - Pre-order / Pre-save The Spectator full-length album at this location Italian alternative metal band Fenisia will release their new full-length album entitled The Spectator...

Eclipse Records is elated to announce the signing of Hearts & Hand Grenades to an exclusive, worldwide deal. Hearts & Hand Grenades is an explosive American hard rock group from Buffalo, NY fronted by Stephanie Wlosinski on lead vocals and bass guitar. The band recently wrapped up their debut full-length album entitled Turning To Ashes which will be released...

We can all agree that Pete Thorn is a player’s player. A resourceful musician that deftly navigates styles that range from the alternative grunge rock of Chris Cornell. To the bluesy folk of Melissa Etheridge. To the genre-defying Don Henley. If we get into Pete’s session work, my website would break. LOL! Pete is a go-to guy among guitarists looking...