Podcasts

Jeff Keith From Tesla And Miljenko Matijevic From Steelheart Talk About Their New Song
Jeff Keith(Tesla) and Miljenko Matijevic(Steelheart) have combined forces and recorded a cover of "I Just Want To make Love To You"! The blues standard written by Willie Dixon was made popular by Foghat's recording in the 70's. Mike Hsu talks to them about why they decided to work together and what's next for...
Oct 10, 2025

Debra Shear From The Ecotarium Talks To Mike Hsu About Their 200th Anniversary and Upcoming Events
The Ecotarium in Worcester, MA is celebrating it's 200th anniversary this year and has several upcoming events and changes celebrating that fact. The Ecotarium's Debra Shear talks to Mike Hsu about the special events and some of the benefits that come with being a member.
Oct 07, 2025

Cait Sargent Lubeczyk And Gareth McAlinden Tell Us About The Worcester Irish Cultural Festival
The Worcester Irish Cultural Festival is this Saturday(10/4) at Polar Park in Worcester! Organizers Cait Sargent Lubeczyk and Gareth McAlinden talk to Mike Hsu about the music, games and other events at the festival as well as the kickoff events the days before.
Oct 02, 2025

Director Tommy Jay Dwyer Talks About His Latest Documentary, Burning Down The House
Tommy Jay Dwyer grew up in Worcester's Webster Square and graduated from Worcester State University. He has been working on building a working film community in Worcester. His last horror movie filmed entirely in the Worcester, "Solus", has won several awards and was featured at the city's Dead Of Winter Horr...
Oct 01, 2025

Mark Mothersbaugh From Devo Wants To Let You Know It Is Better To Mutate Than Stagnate
Devo is now in it's 52nd year as a band/media artists. Back in the 70's they pioneered the concept of music videos, music technology and the theory of De-volution(where they got their name) Mike Hsu talks to lead vocalist Mark Mothersbaugh about about their trailblazing journey and if he still believes in DE-VOLUTION?
Oct 01, 2025

Mike Covino From Vivienne Coastal Mediterranean Restaurant Talks About Their Fire Relief Benefit
After only being open for a week, Vivienne Coastal Mediterranean Restaurant in Worcester was damaged by a fire and had to temporarily close. Owner Mike Covino is supporting his staff with special benefit dinners at The Top Of The Tower in Worcester! Mike gives Mike Hsu the details and other events to keep his people af...
Sep 30, 2025

MassLive Sports Writer Gives Us A Preview Of The Red Sox/Yankees Series
The classic baseball rivalry is back as the Red Sox face the Yankees for a special three game wild card series. Mike Hsu has a good feeling about it and MassLive sportswriter Matt Vautour gives him his thoughts about the series, the Yankees not allowing Sox fans to buy tickets and his favorite Sox/Yanks rivalry moments...
Sep 30, 2025

Don Barnes of .38 Special Talks 40+ Years of Rock | The Pike Morning Show
Don Barnes of .38 Special joins Mike Hsu on The Pike Morning Show to talk about the band's legendary career, their biggest hits like Hold On Loosely and Caught Up In You, and life on the road after more than four decades of rocking stages across the world. Don shares stories from the early days, what keeps the band goi...
Sep 28, 2025
Contests

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See Rush for Two Shows in Chicago!
Rock history is about to shake the stage - RUSH is back and you could see them for TWO epic nights in Chicago!

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Rock News

Bob Mould Reunites His '90s Band Sugar, Releases New Song And Announces Live Shows
After teasing a reunion on social media last week, Bob Mould's 1990s band Sugar released a new single on Wednesday (October 15), "House of Dead Memories," their first new music in thirty years. The trio - which includes bassist David Barbe and drummer ...
Oct 16, 2025

James Norton Set To Play The Beatles' Beloved Manager Brian Epstein In Upcoming Films
English actor James Norton has been cast as Brian Epstein, the Beatles' influential manager, in director Sam Mendes' upcoming four-part musical biopic titled, The Beatles - A Four-Film Cinematic Event. Norton will star alongside Paul Mescal (Paul McCar...
Oct 16, 2025

19-Year-Old YouTube Drummer Plays Tool's Entire Discography in One Continuous 7.5 Hour Take
Nineteen-year-old YouTube drummer Tyler Visser achieved an extraordinary musical - and physical - feat by playing Tool's entire discography in one continuous 7.5-hour take. His mostly clean performance, documented from multiple angles to prove authenti...
Oct 16, 2025

Turnstile Partners With Fender To Introduce New 'American Professional Classic' Line Of Guitars And Basses
Fender has partnered with Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile to help launch their 'American Professional Classic' line of guitars and basses. The collection blends vintage aesthetics with modern performance and affordability, and includes Stratocaster, ...
Oct 16, 2025

Post Malone Fan Killed By Falling Debris While Evacuating Utah Music Festival
Ava Ahlander, a 23-year-old concertgoer from Seattle, tragically died while evacuating the REDWEST Festival in Salt Lake City on Saturday (October 11) due to severe weather. The event, which was set to be headlined by Post Malone, was postponed and att...
Oct 16, 2025

Metal Allegiance Announces Annual Bash Featuring Members Of Slayer, Alice In Chains, And Mastodon
Metal Allegiance, the hard rock supergroup featuring core members David Ellefson (ex-Megadeth), Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), Alex Skolnick (Testament), and Mark Menghi (King Ultramega), has announced a special one-off concert on January 22, 2026, at t...
Oct 15, 2025

First Four Danzig Albums Have Been Reissued On Vinyl For First Time Since Original Release
Danzig's first four albums have been officially reissued on vinyl for the first time since their original releases. The records are being offered via Universal Music, which acquired Danzig's catalog in 2007. Pressed on black vinyl with standard or gate...
Oct 15, 2025

Dropkick Murphys Announce 2026 Tour
On Tuesday (October 14), Dropkick Murphys announced the dates and details of their 2026 US For the People... In the Pit St. Patrick's Day Tour. The run kicks off on February 9th in Portland, Maine, and concludes with the previously announced five-show Bo...
Oct 15, 2025