PROX Intake

Blog

  • Phoebe Bridgers LP3 Studio Photos Show Matty Healy, Alex G, Jack Antonoff, Bo Burnham, & More

    A new Phoebe Bridgers era is imminent. Nearly six years after her sophomore album Punisher, she’s popped back on the radar to perform shows in Roswell, NM and then Lubbock, TX. Now more new clues about the hopefully forthcoming follow-up have emerged via photos from a now deactivated link from Bridgers’ publisher Blue Raincoat Music, which had “pblp3studioharrisonwhitford” in the URL. The photos capture Bridgers in the studio with a bunch of musician pals including Matty Healy, Alex G, Jack Anotonoff, and beau Bo Burnham.

    The post Phoebe Bridgers LP3 Studio Photos Show Matty Healy, Alex G, Jack Antonoff, Bo Burnham, & More appeared first on Stereogum.

  • ‘It Was Like Caligula On The Bus’

    I just finished reading Louder Than Hell: The Definitive Oral History Of Metal by Jon Wiederhorn and Katherine Turman. First published back in 2013, it splits the story of metal into a series of quite large chapters which each deal with a specific genre, era or scene from metal’s history. And the authors have assembled an impressive roster of interviewees to tell the story of metal’s main bands, genres, events and personalities.

    I’m always trying to read more books than I do. I thought Louder Than Hell… might be a good bit of light reading and my inexhaustible interest in metal would mean I’d just blast through it. I wasn’t wrong. Each chapter was just like reading a really thorough and entertaining magazine article. You can’t expect a single chapter to offer much new information on a genre you love and have already read about extensively but it’s fun to read a bunch of new recollections and quotes about them. Given my musical tastes I was less interested in some of the chapters so those were more of a slog to read but, on the other hand, were the ones I learned the most from.

    One of my issues with the book is that I’m not actually a big fan of the oral history format. I want a bit more insight and analysis when I read books about a music genre. Musicians themselves aren’t always the best people to offer that. I’d have liked more input from metal journalists and critics. And I’d have liked more material about the actual music itself. It’s not really a history of metal, it’s more like a collection of mini biographies of metal musicians and their lifestyles. I’d have liked more material on key albums, songs, concerts etc… and way less about what these guys all got up to with drugs and groupies. I understand that stuff is entertaining and gives the book a bit of a salacious quality that isn’t entirely dependent on your love of the music. But, to me, the history of metal is the history of the music. Robb Flynn peeing in diapers and Evan Seinfeld’s “dickfold” (don’t ask) have nothing to do with the history of metal. Or the history of anything.

    Louder Than Hell… deserves its definitive tag because the authors have crammed so much into the book, but there are much better and more authoritative books on a lot of the individual genres discussed here. But if you’re wanting a big fun book of metal stories and anecdotes to chew through, you can’t go wrong with it and I can’t see how any fan of metal wouldn’t enjoy at least some of it.

  • Album review: W.A.S.P. – s/t

    waspMadfish Record label Madfish have been working some of the early W.A.S.P. catalogue, including The Savage 7 CD boxset. Here is the band’s 1984 debut and in line with all the other Madfish releases I’ve encountered, it screams quality. Screams … Continue reading →

    The post Album review: W.A.S.P. – s/t appeared first on Get Ready to ROCK!.

  • Dua Lipa Sues Samsung For $15 Million

    Samsung is having a rough week. First, Charli tossed one of their beloved TVs out the window in her “Rock Music” video, and now Dua Lipa is suing them for $15 million. (Foreshadowing?) In the complaint, which was filed on Friday May 8, Lipa alleges that the electronics company committed “copyright infringement, trademark infringement, and violation of her right of publicity” with its use of “her valuable image and likeness by Samsung on cardboard television boxes.”

    The post Dua Lipa Sues Samsung For $15 Million appeared first on Stereogum.

  • YOTH IRIA: From Hellenic Roots To Heavy Metal Heaven

    Interview by Ali Williams If there’s one thing metal fans adore, it’s passion — and talking to Yoth Iria’s Nikolas and Jim (the legendary Jim Mutilator, no less) proves the Greeks have it in spades. Despite what might be the most lag-ridden Zoom call in human history, we all the patience of monks and the […]

  • Now & Then: Hiss Golden Messenger’s I’m People and the reach of Veedon Fleece

    A good Hiss Golden Messenger record does not arrive like a statement from a mountaintop. It pulls up beside you at a gas station, coffee gone cold, with a half-finished thought about mercy, children, money, God, and whether the map is helping. I’m People fits that line perfectly: a road record with home on its mind, full of M.C. Taylor’s worn-in gospel of doubt and persistence. For a “Then,” Van Morrison’s Veedon Fleece makes the sharper companion, not because Taylor sounds like Morrison, but because both albums use travel as a way to measure the soul’s weather.

  • 10 Best Songs About Moms

    Our Top 10 Songs About Moms takes a look at ten of the most special Mom songs released by classic rock artists, as well as some from other genres. When it comes to finding the right song to thank mothers, it’s more about the spiritual connection between two souls so tightly woven that even something that may sound silly to others holds special meaning to them. Among the songs chosen for this list, it’s more about the awesome relationships between mothers and children, where each has their own unique sense of style and, in some cases, humor. Top 10 Songs

    The post 10 Best Songs About Moms appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.

  • “The last thing I wanted to do in the world was to have a fist fight with Pete Townshend. Unfortunately he hit me with his guitar”: The tangled story of one of rock’s mythical lost albums – and the two classics it eventually produced

    The Who’s Lifehouse album could have been Pete Townshend’s masterpiece – but no one understood it

  • LIVE REVIEW: Foghat with Nazareth – 5/8/2026 Treasure Island Casino and Events Center, Red Wing, Minnesota

    If last night proved anything, it’s this. Classic rock is alive, loud, and still capable of shaking the walls when the right bands hit the stage. Foghat and Nazareth rolled into Treasure Island Casino and Events Center in Red Wing, Minnesota and delivered exactly what rock fans came for. Huge songs. Crushing guitars. Blues soaked grooves. Fans singing every word. This wasn’t some nostalgia act going through the motions. This was a celebration of timeless music performed by musicians who still know how to command a stage.

    Before even talking about the bands, Treasure Island deserves serious recognition. Their indoor concert venue is outstanding. Great sightlines, excellent sound, friendly staff, and security that actually treats people with respect instead of acting like they’re looking for a problem. That matters. Whether you’re seeing a show indoors or one of their outdoor summer concerts, there honestly isn’t a bad seat in the house. Plus, the drive down to Red Wing from the Twin Cities is absolutely beautiful. If a band you love is playing Treasure Island, make the trip. You won’t regret it.

    This tour has been selling out all over the country and after seeing it firsthand, that makes perfect sense. In today’s world, fans don’t spend hard earned money unless a band still delivers the goods. Both Nazareth and Foghat absolutely delivered.

    Nazareth hit the stage first and sounded far stronger than I expected. Replacing an iconic singer like Dan McCafferty is nearly impossible. His voice was one of the most recognizable sounds in rock history. Raw, gritty, emotional, and completely unique. Losing him in 2022 was heartbreaking for rock fans everywhere.
    But current vocalist Gianni Pontillo deserves a ton of credit. He brings power, attitude, and authenticity to these songs. In my opinion, he’s exactly the right fit for Nazareth because he understands what made the original recordings special. He doesn’t try to reinvent them. He brings them back to life.

    Founding bassist Pete Agnew remains the heart and soul of Nazareth. At this point, he’s carrying decades of rock history on his shoulders and fans owe him a huge debt of gratitude for keeping these songs alive. Hearing classics like Love Hurts, Hair of the Dog, and Miss Misery performed live reminded everyone in the building just how incredible Nazareth’s catalog really is. The crowd reaction said it all. Fans were locked in from the first note to the last.

    Then came Foghat.
    From the moment they walked on stage, the energy level exploded.
    Foghat has found itself in a similar situation over the years with lineup changes and the loss of original members, but Roger Earl continues to carry the torch as the last founding member. What makes Foghat special is they’ve never forgotten who they are. They are a blues-based rock and roll band first and foremost, and that authenticity still pours out of every note they play.

    Bryan Bassett was phenomenal. His vocals and guitar work brought these classic songs roaring back to life with authority. Slow Ride absolutely brought the house down. Fool for the City sounded massive. The groove, the tone, the rhythm section, everything just locked together perfectly.
    What impressed me most is Foghat still sounds hungry. They’re not living entirely in the past. They continue recording new music and they still perform with passion and intensity. That matters. A lot of legacy acts fade into autopilot. Foghat is not one of them.
    The crowd response throughout the night was incredible. Smiles everywhere. People singing. Dancing. High fives. It felt like concerts used to feel back in the golden era of rock and roll. No overproduction. Just great songs played by musicians who know exactly what they’re doing.

    Honestly, pairing Nazareth and Foghat together on one bill was genius. If you love one band, chances are you love the other. The chemistry between these two acts created the perfect night of classic rock.

    If you ever wanted to step back into the 1970s for a few hours and remember why this music still matters decades later, buy a ticket to this tour. Whether you’re reliving memories or discovering these bands for the first time, this show delivers everything a rock fan could want.
    Classic rock is far from dead.
    After last night, it’s very clear it still has plenty of gasoline left in the tank.

    The post LIVE REVIEW: Foghat with Nazareth – 5/8/2026 Treasure Island Casino and Events Center, Red Wing, Minnesota appeared first on The Rockpit.

  • Album review : FRONTLINE – Rebirth

    Frontline 150 Rebirth imageFrontiers [Release date : 15.05.26] Calling your new album Rebirth, 20 years after your last release, seems quite an understatement. But still, Frontline wade back out confidently into melodic rock’s fast flowing waters. Many have attempted the same kind of … Continue reading →

    The post Album review : FRONTLINE – Rebirth appeared first on Get Ready to ROCK!.