Our man JCE on new - to all of us, at least - band Elephant & Stars.

Pencil Storm’s picks for the top “working for a living” rock & roll songs.

GTG Records announces the new Jeremy Porter and The Tucos album Sell Their Souls along with their new video “Fuss” and fall tour dates.

Part one of a new Ricki C. Series - “5 Songs That You’ve Never Heard” from a variety of bands, solo acts and local scenes of the rock & roll past.

Jim Hutter on the glories of killer b-sides, from rock & roll’s Great Lost Treasure; the 45 rpm 7-inch single.

Jeremy Porter talks about Precious Little Album - the new release by Detroit’s Norcos Y Horchata, plus 5 Questions with singer/guitarist Amado Guadarrama.

Jeremy Porter shares his three favorite Robert Redford movies after the news of the great actor and director’s passing.

Pencil Storm’s hats are off to JCE for taking on the herculean task of choosing just one song from each rock & roll decade he’s lived through that defines that decade for him. Mind-boggling.

Jeremy Porter remembers the great OZZY OSBOURNE

Micah Schnabel’s novel The Clown Watches the Clock is out on audio book this week. Here’s a look back to an interview with Micah by Jeremy Porter around the release of the novel and album in May, 2024...

Jeremy Porter talks about his song “Chapter Eight,” about the steamy love affair between Matt Hooper and Ellen Brody in the Peter Benchley novel JAWS, that didn’t make it into the film, which is celeb...

Jeremy Porter talks to BÜDDIESfest organizer Ben Andress about the upcoming festival in Tillsonburg, Ontario.

Dan Cochran remembers the day the day he spent with Brian Wilson while working for the Beach Boys

Colin remembers producer Roy Thomas Baker and muses on some of the greatest debut records in Rock History.

Pencil Storm’s resident NBA expert - Ben Galli - on the first round of The Playoffs.

Part Two of Ric’s Quick Picks for April - The Top Five Songs Out of Boston, MA. 1976-1986.

Jeremy Porter remembers Blondie drummer Clem Burke via an anecdote from Descendents’ Bill Stevenson.

Part one of Ric’s Quick Picks for April, Great Cover Versions of Rock & Roll Tunes.

Road Blog Findlay, Ohio April 5, 2025 I left my motel in Marion, Illinois at 8:15am, staring down a daunting 7-hour drive in the pouring rain. With a belly full of lobby breakfast buffet and a large....

GTG Records shares some details about the upcoming Jeremy Porter - Minnesota to Massachucetts Solo-Acoustic Tour

This week’s SNS - Grown men jawing about the rock & roll; today’s subject, Yacht Rock.

The P/S Editorial Board waxes musical and political (but mostly musical) about our Canadian brothers & sisters.

JCE on growing up with late 70’s English punk-rock, and his In Memoriam for Brian James of seminal rockers The Damned.

Jeremy Porter shares the debut song from Detroit’s newest band THE NEEDMORES !

Jeremy Porter remembers Rick Buckler from The Jam, who passed away on February 17th.

A look back to 2016 when Wal Ozello crafted this great playlist for the broken hearted!

Colin catches you up with what is going on on his world.

Times to place your bets on the Super Bowl. Here's Pencil Storm's two cents.

Jeremy Porter remembers Marianne Faithfull.

Nick continues his journey to all 88 counties in Ohio.

Jeremy Porter remembers Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy guitarist John Sykes after his passing.

Colin wraps up his Spotify for 2024; quality tunes ensue.

Ricki C. reviews a movie about his precious 1960’s; hold on tight and may God help us all.

A bunch of end-of-2024 rock & roll picks from our man in Virginia, JCE.

Jeremy Porter shares his favorite albums, releases, experiences, and concerts from 2024.

Colin and Jeremy remember Bob “Slim” Dunlap of the Replacements, who passed away on Wednesday.

The Loft Recording Studio in Saline, Michigan is asking for help rebuilding after a catastrophic fire. Colin and Jeremy share some thoughts and memories and encourage you to help if you can!

Pencil Storm staff, contributors, friends, fans, and rockers, all pick their favorite rock & roll holiday songs!

As AC/DC announces their upcoming 2025 stadium tour, JCE ranks all of their albums.

GTG Records announces the new single from Jeremy Porter - “ Colorado Christmas ,” Originally recorded by the Nitty Ditty Dirt Band and released by them as a single in 1983. The song was recorded du...

Colin returns with a Watershed tour update and thoughts on Gillian Welch, Dwight Yoakam and tribute bands.

Jeremy Porter remembers Gary Rasmussen, bassist from Sonic’s Rendezvous Band and The Up, and Ann Arbor/Detroit early rock/punk music scene legend

Nothing like some Dead Schembechlers on Thanksgiving to get you primed for Ohio State vs Michigan.

Bets for your Thanksgiving weekend.

Jeremy Porter shares some thoughts about new EPs by Lansing, Michigan bands Royal Scene and Narc Out the Reds.

Ricki C. rounds out his Top 10 Perfect Songs.