Rolling Stones, “Hackney Diamonds.” It is a wonderful feeling to know that your heroes are still who they claim to be. Especially these days. Hackney Diamonds by the Rolling Stones is proof that the band still has that essential spark that made it the world’s greatest rock band. Hackney Diamonds Rolling…

Roger Waters, “The Dark Side Of The Moon Redux.” Remasters are common, but most of the time, aside from the mixing, you really can’t tell the difference from the original. But Dark Side of the Moon Redux by Roger Waters is not that. The Dark Side of the Moon Redux…

Olivia Rodrigo, “GUTS.” What do Avril Lavigne, Jack White and Taylor Swift all have in common? All of them have met Olivia Rodrigo and love her. Also, all three are in the DNA of her newest album, GUTS. GUTS Olivia Rodrigo Geffen, Sept. 8 8/10 Get the album on…

Greta Van Fleet performs at Oakland Arena in Oakland, Calif. on Aug. 8, 2023. OAKLAND — Before Greta Van Fleet performed Tuesday at Oakland Arena, the rock band’s crew enclosed the stage in a giant curtain over all sides. The point wasn’t total privacy, but mystery. After the curtain…

Chance the Rapper performs at Blue Note Jazz Festival at Silverado Resort in Napa, Calif. on July 30, 2023. NAPA — The final day of Blue Note Jazz Festival brought headliner Chance the Rapper as well as Gary Clark Jr., PJ Morton, Mos Def, Rakim and DJ Jazzy Jeff,…

Post Malone, “Austin.” Post Malone might be the most important name in contemporary pop. Earlier this year, the tattooed rapper and singer broke the record for most ever diamond singles in the U.S. His unique brand of melodic rap, catchy pop hooks, and vibrato-laden vocals have prompted some to…

Greta Van Fleet, “Starcatcher.” Greta Van Fleet is always going to be compared to Led Zeppelin. Any review about the rockers that tries hard to avoid the comparison will instead lean on terminology like “1970’s rock.” Which is also true. The band sounds like many of its prominent rock…

It may feel like it’s about 38 degrees but the vibes are pretty damn warm. #deadandcompany pic.twitter.com/aNJFXMXtAa — Trey Warren (@_TreyWarren) July 15, 2023 SAN FRANCISCO — If it started in the Bay, it was only right that it ends in the Bay.  Dead & Company 7 p.m. Saturday…

MisterWives, “Nosebleeds.” Imagine the nicest person you know. Somebody who is fun, outgoing and is always looking at the bright side. Now imagine that person’s cool composure snaps, they walk out on the dance floor and smack the absolute tar out of someone while ’80s-synths and pop-rock guitar distortion…

Janelle Monáe, “The Age of Pleasure.” The video for Janelle Monáe single “Lipstick Lover,” begins with a shot of her lying on the ground poolside while her lover, clad in golden chainmail necklace, leans down to gingerly kiss her. Monáe barely has time to slip the camera a sly…