Record labels dusted off vaults this summer, releasing everything from David Bowie's pre-fame demos to a lost New York punk album that blends rockabilly and surf rock into pure garage chaos.
The Doors are releasing a live album called "Unbound and Dangerous" on October 23, pulling from their 1970 tour stops in New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Detroit. Surviving members Robby Krieger and John Densmore supervised the project with longtime engineer Bruce Botnick.
Classic rock is having a serious 2026 — Peter Frampton, the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr all landed in the year's top rock albums list so far.
Before David Bowie was Bowie, he was David Jones — a teenage singer cutting tracks in 1965 with a session guitarist named Jimmy Page. Those recordings are finally getting a proper release.
Deep Purple, the legendary rock band from London, has transformed from psychedelic roots to heavy metal, creating classics like 'Smoke on the Water' while navigating lineup changes for over 50 years.
Joe Jackson sheds his 'Angry Young Man' label, showcasing a musical journey from pub rock to jazz and classical, with a discography that reflects his evolving creativity and diverse influences.
Joni Mitchell's album 'Blue' captures heartbreak and longing with its raw, personal lyrics, marking a turning point in the singer-songwriter genre and influencing artists for generations to come.
