Oct 6th, 2008 · At first coming off like Fugazi raised on Bruce Springsteen, Birdmonster has a retrospective yet innovative take on indie-rock. Now constantly on the road, the band took a tour-friendly approach to its new CD with a nod to Tom Petty.
Sep 3rd, 2008 · Rhinestone Cowboy, Glen Campbell has reinvented himself with his new album, Meet Glen Campbell. Rethinking rock's greatest acts, Campbell arranges the songs of Tom Petty, The Velvet Underground, and U2, which he has recorded at the age of 72. Hear Campbell's renditions when he stops by World Cafe with host David Dye.
Jul 14th, 2008 · The War on Drugs is steeped in music of the past, mining the territory between Americana and the esoteric U.K. rock of the '80s. With songs that coax comparisons to Tom Petty and The Smiths, Bob Dylan and Brian Eno, the band's debut wears its many influences proudly and prominently.
Nov 17th, 2007 · Along with his band The Heartbreakers, Tom Petty has long personified the sound and spirit of good, strong, American rock 'n' roll music. A new documentary by Peter Bogdanovich tells the story of the band's lengthy career. It's four hours long.
Sep 26th, 2007 · Sea Wolf has a clear sense of nostalgia, at times recalling the likes of Mark Knopfler and Tom Petty. Still, the arrangements hint at a more experimental side, including cello and keyboard. Hear an interview and in-studio performance by Sea Wolf's Alex Brown Church.
Jun 18th, 2007 · On his debut EP, Get to the River Before It Runs Too Low, Sea Wolf's Alex Brown Church puts his skills to good use on a collection of delicate, timeless pop songs. At times, the disc recalls classic '70s and '80s songwriters like Mark Knopfler and Tom Petty.
Jul 27th, 2006 · Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are marking their 30th year in the business with a U.S. tour, and Petty has a new solo album, Highway Companion. It's been 12 years since Petty has released a solo album, and four since he's released an album with the Heartbreakers.
Dec 13th, 2005 · Neil Diamond's new CD 12 Songs is the result of his work with the producer Rick Rubin, who previously put his personal touch on albums from Jay Z, Tom Petty and Johnny Cash, to name a few.