(GEMS RADIO)---Will Butler has released two new songs following his departure from Arcade Fire. He left Arcade Fire because he felt the band has changed direction. "I’m working on a new record; booking some shows this summer. I’m working on music for a David Adjmi play (which is so good). A few other projects percolating." He went on to say this: "Thank you to anyone who’s come out to AF […]
(GEMS RADIO)---The Yeah Yeah Yeahs have debuted their new songs at Los Angeles' Teragram Ballroom last night. The band treated the crowd to some classics but also delved into the new material including the 80s sounding vintage track "Spitting off the Edge of the World" and a song called "Black Top". The trio's last album Mosquito was released in 2013. The band is to go on tour in London and […]
(GEMS RADIO)----Founding member of successful 80s synth band Depeche Mode, Andrew Fletcher, has died at the age of 60. The band released a statement on social media: “We are shocked and filled with overwhelming sadness with the untimely passing of our dear friend, family member, and bandmate Andy ‘Fletch’ Fletcher. Fletch had a true heart of gold and was always there when you needed support, a lively conversation, a good […]
(GEMS RADIO)---Sam Fender and Bruce Springsteen are joining forces for charity. The new school and old school rocker are coming together to record a single for the Teenage Cancer Trust and its sister organization Teenage Cancer America. Fender says that he is working with Dire Straits' Mark Knopfler on the charity single as well. Fender says he was a bit intimidated about working with his heroes. "All of the legends […]
(GEMS RADIO)---YUNGBLUD is releasing a new self titled album this fall. The self titled explanation is in regards to being unapologetically himself. The 24 year old aka Dom Harrison said in a statement on Instagram: “Everything up to this moment has been a complete explosion of uncensored expression, where I just told the truth and sang about what I felt in that exact moment." “The difference here is that i […]
(GEMS RADIO)---My Chemical Romance are back with a new song and tour. Rockers MCR are back to indulge us with a new song and tour of England. The band consisting of Ray Toro, Frank Iero and brothers Gerard and Mikey Way treated UK fans to new music and some deep cuts. The new song, the Led Zeppelin-esque "Foundations of Decay", was played to the British crowds. The band played The […]
(GEMS RADIO)---U2 performed in a Ukraine subway. U2, the legendary rock band, are fighting for Ukraine's freedom, as many fled the country as Russia has claimed war over it. Bono and The Edge performed a 40 minute set. “Your president leads the world in the cause of freedom right now … the people of Ukraine are not just fighting for your own freedom, you’re fighting for all of us who […]
(GEMS RADIO)----The Yeah Yeah Yeahs are ready to debut new music and have announced a tour. The eclectic rock trio will be playing their first States show in over three years. They also have signed to a new record label called Secretly Canadian. The threesome is ready to debut new music this fall. The shows will include stops in Los Angeles (Hollywood Bowl) and New York City (Forest Hills Stadium). […]
(GEMS RADIO)---The Black Keys are prepping Dropout Boogie with a new single. Rock duo The Black Keys are prepping their next album with another song called "It Ain't Over". The song is following up "Wild Child". The album will be released on May 13. Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney will be going out on tour to support Boogie. Band of Horses will be joining them on all dates. “We were […]
