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Bastille’s ‘Blame’ on New Music @ 9
Producer/frontman Dan Smith discusses the meaning behind Bastille’s latest song.
X Ambassadors Debut ‘Hoping’ for ACLU
X Ambassadors are hoping it will help the ACLU fight for immigration policy.
Lingering on The Cranberries Upcoming Album
This announcement couldn’t come at a better time.
Alt-J Flashes Smooth New Single ‘3WW’
Alt-j releases atmospheric “3WW” ahead of their new album ‘Relaxer,’ out in June.
RELIVE: Red Hot Chili Peppers – Oracle Arena 3.12.17
The Red Hot Chili Peppers brought down the Oracle Arena tonight in one of the most epic jam sessions of all time. The night kicked off with “Around the World”, “Snow (Hey Oh)”, “Scar Tissue” and “Dark Necessities” – where the catalogue of hits didn’t stop there! As the night continued, the band had fans grooving…
SXSW 2017 Bay Area Artist Spotlight
Highlighting Bay Area artists on the rise playing SXSW 2017 March 10-18.
The xx Releases Music Video for New Single
The xx fans are loving the trio’s second single “Say Something Loving” off their third album I See You. Yesterday, the band released a teaser about the single. Like the song itself, the video is a modern 80s pop style homage. Members Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim, and Jamie Smith wear black and play in front of…
Ed Sheeran Shapes Up Late Night with Latest Hit
Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon invited Ed Sheeran to perform his latest “Shape of You” on the show twice now. In the first performance, Sheeran joins Fallon alongside The Roots to sing the #1 hit with some toy instruments. On Friday night’s episode, Sheeran performs with his band in front of The Tonight Show‘s audience. “Shape…
Lorde’s Latest Single
It has been nearly 3 years since two-time Grammy award winner Lorde’s last single “Yellow Flicker Beat”, but Friday she finally dropped her much anticipated new single and music video “Green Light.” The 20-year-old has added an up-tempo dance pop rhythm to her signature angsty darkness, picking up where she left off with the sound from…
Depeche Mode Releases Music Video for New Single
Depeche Mode just can’t get enough when it comes to writing, recording, and touring. The British electronic band has announced they will be releasing their fourteenth studio album Spirit March 17th. The 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominee uploaded their latest single “Where’s the Revolution” on their YouTube channel. The lead single takes another…
Twenty One Pilots Accept Grammy Award Pantsless
It’s been a good couple of years for Twenty One Pilots (TØP). The band released their fourth album Blurryface in 2015 with tracks: “Stressed Out”, “Ride”, “Tear in My Heart”, and “Heavydirtysoul” all hitting billboard charts. In 2016, they released their single “Heathens” for the DC antihero film Suicide Squad. The song itself has sold over 1.7 million…
Kings of Leon’s Perform”Find Me” on The Late Night Show
Tennessee rock band Kings of Leon made an appearance on The Late Night Show with Seth Meyers Monday night. They played “Find Me” off their seventh album We Are Like Love Songs (WALLS), released in late 2016. This continues their late night show tour, having played a fiery version of “Waste a Moment” (which made it to #2…
Ryan Adams Covers Radiohead’s Karma Police
By Drew de F Fawkes – Ryan Adams, Clapham Common, Calling Festival, London, CC BY 2.0, Link It’s been nearly twenty years since British band Radiohead released “Karma Police” from their OK Computer album back in 1997, and now their single has resurfaced. American musician Ryan Adams, who previously covered Taylor Swift’s 1989 album, now…
No Name Interview: Pat Monahan
Pat Monahan stops by “Survive the Drive” with No Name to talk about Train‘s newest album dropping January 26, a girl a bottle a boat.
Musicians Rally This Week
The Women’s March on Washington takes place Saturday following the presidential inauguration. As many as 200,000 people are expected to walk in D.C., plus those who participate in the 200 additional marches across the country. Marches have been planned for Friday and Saturday in San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland and other Bay Area communities. Vice reports that the…
Why Bruce Springsteen Cover Group Dropped out of the Trump Inauguration Party
It seems to have less to do with politics and more to do with music.
Billy Corgan to Release New Music and Videos from Cross-Country Trip
Smashing Pumpkin’s Billy Corgan announced a new project dubbed “Thirty Days” for which he plans to travel the United States and film the people he meets and places he sees.
Watch: New Music Video Release Celebrates Bowie’s Birthday
Sunday would have been Bowie’s 70th birthday. To mark the occasion, a new EP and music video have been released.
Remembering Scott Weiland
The Stone Temple Pilots, celebrities, and friends remember the fallen frontman, Scott Weiland, one year after the singer’s death.
Watch: The Revivalists on The Ellen Show
The Revivalists played “Wish I Knew You” on The Ellen Show this week! For tickets to see them LIVE December 8 at The Masonic, check out KFOG Concert for Kids! Feature Photo By Afunk45 – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, Link
Radiohead to Headline Coachella 2017
Radiohead will make the desert trek in 2017 to headline Coachella, according to Consequence of Sound. Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar will headline alongside.
“Prince: R U Listening?” Documentary Due in 2017
A new documentary on the life of Prince is set for release around April of next year.
WATCH: Green Day’s Guest Guitarist In Chicago
If you’ve even been to a Green Day concert, you’re probably familiar with Billie Joe Armstrong’s love of bringing fans onstage to sing and play with the band. At their recent show in Chicago, they had a rock star in the making performing with them:
Leonardo DiCaprio To Play Sam Phillips In New Biopic
Fans are excited to watch Leonardo DiCaprio portray rock n’ roll music producer and founder of the legendary Memphis label Sun Records Sam Phillips.
Kings Of Leon’s New Album “Walls” Tops the Charts
Kings of Leon have the #1 album in America this week with Walls. They sold 77,000 copies in its first week out, enough to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200. It’s their first ever #1 album, even though their last album Mechanical Bull sold 110,000 copies in its first week three years ago. This week’s Billboard…
Billboard Ranks The Top Diamond-Certified Albums
Only 88 albums in history have gone diamond by selling over 10 million copies. Billboard ranked the best of the best.
Josh Klinghoffer covers Radiohead’s “Spectre” Beautifully
Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer of Red Hot Chili Peppers played a cover of Radiohead’s Spectre theme song during the band’s performance in Italy.
LISTEN: Tori Amos on Mornings On KFOG
Tori Amos called Mornings On KFOG to talk about her new song “Flicker” featured in the new Netflix documentary “Audrie & Daisy”: Proceeds from the digital downloads go on to benefit Tori’s charity RAINN, and you can learn more about it on Tori’s website.
Coldplay Announces Extension of “A Head Full Of Dreams” Tour
Coldplay announced this morning that they are extending their big stadium tour in 2017 with another 18 North American dates. Including a return to Levi’s® Stadium on October 4 of next year… So mark your calendars and stay tuned to KFOG to get your tickets! For the full article of Coldplay’s tour announcement with full…
Everything You Need to Know About Treasure Island Music Festival 2016
KFOG takes a look at the upcoming Treasure Island Music Festival for 2016, including need-to-know Bay Area artists set to perform.
CAKE Lead Singer John McCrea Rants During Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Set
Cake lead singer John McCrea had plenty to say during the band’s performance at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass last Sunday night… Between hit song like “The Distance” and “Short Skit/Long Jacket,” McCrea rambled and ranted, and spouted off a lot of remarks that could be interpreted as either serious, sarcastic, or super cynical. Click here for more.
LISTEN: Pat Monahan of Train Stops By
Pat Monahan of Train recently stopped by the KFOG Studio to hang with Mornings on KFOG to talk about Train’s new single and upcoming album. You can also listen to Train’s new single “Play That Song”, out now:
LISTEN: Melissa Etheridge Calls In To Mornings On KFOG
This morning, Melissa Etheridge called in to Mornings On KFOG to talk to about her new album, “Memphis Rock and Soul”: “Memphis Rock and Soul” comes out on October 7th, but here’s a little sample:
President Obama Announces “South By South Lawn Festival”
President Barack Obama announced that he will host his very own music festival on the south lawn of the White House on October 4th. The event, titled “South by South Lawn” revealed some of the musicians, actors, and speakers set to appear: The Lumineers and Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings headline, along with Leonardo DiCaprio there to premiere…
10th Anniversary Outsidelands 2017 Dates Announced
Ranger Dave, the all knowing ambassador for the annual Outsidelands Music Festival at Golden Gate Park, recently tweeted out a “Save the Date” post giving dates for the Festival’s 10th Anniversary weekend… so mark your calendars, and be sure to keep checking the Outsidelands website for updates and lineup announcements! In case you didn’t get a chance…
WATCH: Oasis Documentary “Supersonic” Releases Trailer & Screening Event
A new documentary about the band Oasis has been set for a one night only theatrical event on October 26. SUPERSONIC, is from the Academy Award® winning producers of AMY and SENNA, and tells the true story of the meteoric rise, chaotic reign, and epic explosion of the legendary rock band Oasis brothers Noel & Liam Gallagher. Check out the…
WATCH: Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day Starring In New Movie
A new trailer for the new film “Ordinary World” was just released, and it features a leading role with Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong. It’s a story about an aging musician, and he co-stars with comedian Fred Armisen and actress Selma Blair: The movie originally premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and it will be released on DVD and as…
The 25 Nastiest Rock Feuds
Loudwire.com recently put together a list of the 25 Nastiest Rock Feuds. Here are a few of the highlights: Dave Mustaine vs. Metallica: Dave was IN Metallica, but they fired him in 1983, before they got big. They sort of made up during the filming of the documentary “Some Kind of Monster”. Axl Rose vs. Slash: …
WATCH: Richie Sambora Releasing Album With His Girlfriend Orianthi
Richie Sambora is releasing a new album with his Girlfriend, fellow guitarist Orianthi… and they’ve released a video with a little preview for their fans: Check out the full article about their new album here.
Frances Bean Cobain’s Personal Mix Tape
Frances Bean Cobain has been sharing a lot of herself on social media lately… First, she made her singing debut a few weeks ago posting a quick video of her covering a Jimmy Eat World tune, and now she’s posting her personal music taste, when she tweeted out the “FBC Mixtape”…do you share her musical taste?…
LISTEN: Nathaniel Rateliff Talks to Mornings On KFOG
Nathaniel Rateliff of “Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats” stopped by the studio when the band was recently passing through the Bay Area. For more from Nathaniel and the band, check out their official website.
Rob Thomas & Adam Duritz Phone In To Mornings On KFOG
You may have heard about Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty touring around with Counting Crows this summer…we were fortunate enough to get calls from both Rob & Crows front man Adam Duritz to Mornings On KFOG: Rob Thomas & Counting Crows will be at the Shoreline Amphitheater this Saturday, Sept 10. Click HERE to…
Top 10 Music Videos Of The 2000s
At the recent MTV Video Music Awards, there were featured performances from artists like Beyoncé and Britney Spears, who of course became famous because of their music videos being played on MTV in the early days of the new millennium. Rolling Stone recently ran a readers poll to vote for their favorite music videos from the 2000s.…
New Eddie Vedder Song To Be Featured In Twin Peaks Revival
The 2017 revival of David Lynch’s Twin Peaks is moving along with a new song by Eddie Vedder, which he debuted during a solo set at the Ohana Music Festival last weekend: The song, titled “Out of Sand”, and the recording of the song was also included as part of the latest, Pearl Jam-themed package from Third…
KFOG Studio Sessions
Experience The First Festival To Sell Cannabis: Grass Lands at Outside Lands 2019
Grass Lands, part of the Outside Lands festival, was a sectioned-off area that was a dream for cannabis amateurs and aficionados alike.… Continue Reading
Hozier On The Politics Of His Music And How He Finds Catharsis
“It was relevant when it came out and it’s 10 times more relevant now.” Hozier played Outside Lands this past Saturday (August 10th) and Dayna got the chance to chat with him about the politics of his newest record Wasteland, Baby! Speaking about his track “Nina Cried Power”, Hozier mentioned, “…it came from a spirit…… Continue Reading
Mark Hoppus of Blink-182 On his Pre-Show Rituals, Craziest Police Escort Ever
Talk about the craziest way to get to a festival! Before Blink-182 played Outside Lands this past Friday (August 9th), Mark Hoppus sat down with Danica backstage to chat about transportation plans with Twenty One Pilots, eating burritos right before a set, and their new record Nine out next month. Check out the interview and pick…… Continue Reading
LISTEN: Comedian Chad Daniels tells Arthur about how he unintentionally became a comic
Chad Daniels is a comic that everyone needs to know about right now! For someone who has nearly 1 billion streams on Pandora, I can’t seem to find anyone else around the office who has heard of him, but that all changes today, damn it! Chad stopped by the KFOG studios for a chat before…… Continue Reading
Attention ‘Friends’ Fans: Lego Is Releasing A Central Perk-Themed Set
I’ll be there for you… in Lego form. The hit sitcom Friends is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and Lego is celebrating by releasing a set based around Central Perk. It’s composed of 1,070 pieces and includes the entire cast as minifigures. The set comes out September 1st and will cost around $60. Could we BE…… Continue Reading
Teen Uses “Smart Refrigerator” To Tweet Viral Message After Phone Was Taken Away
You have to applaud the ingenuity of a 15-year-old girl who found a way to stay online after her phone was confiscated. Dorothy, who goes by @thankunext327 on Twitter, simply used the family’s LG Smart Refrigerator to keep sending tweets. I do not know if this is going to tweet I am talking to my…… Continue Reading
Watch Dave Grohl Invite Crowdsurfing Fan In Wheelchair On Stage
We’re not crying, you’re crying! The Foo Fighters recently played a set at Sziget Festival in Hungary, where something truly sweet and magical happened. Before the band closed with “Everlong”, Dave Grohl spotted a fan in a wheelchair crowdsurfing and asked him, “Do you wanna, like, come up and watch the show from up here?”…… Continue Reading
KFOG Studio Session: Absofacto – Gallery
Photos by Grace Sager… Continue Reading
RHCP’s Flea To Release Memoir This Year
A memoir that’s been long in the works from Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has finally been given a release date. Flea’s 400-page autobiography, Acid for The Children will be available November 5th. “The memoir”, according to Flea, “contains hilarious anecdotes, poetical meditations and occasional flights of fancy.” It’ll also go deep into Flea’s formative years…… Continue Reading
Coca-Cola Announces New Cinnamon Flavor
Cinnamon + Coca-Cola? Okay. We’ve heard of worse combos. The cinnamon concoction is only available in the UK as of now, but according to the Instagram account @candyhunting, the soda flavor will make its way to the US side of the pond this winter. More details will be coming soon, but the page says a…… Continue Reading
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