Joe Strummer News

The new music follows the release of Idol’s 2021 The Roadside EP, which included the Top 15 hit “Bitter Taste.” Recorded at Studio America and MDDN Studios in Los Angeles, the 4-track EP includes production contributions from English, Zakk Cervini (Blink 182, Machine Gun Kelly) and Butch Walker (Green Day, Weezer). Plus, check out tour dates!

After moving to L.A., Sam Deffenbaugh (singer/guitarist) was joined by acclaimed musicians Alex Monfort (Kenny Y Los Electricos, Kenny Aviles), Doug Slohm (The Alpine Camp), and Dillon Yoder (All Access, Shiver, Faultline). 2022 brings the EP True Belief as the band continues to write/record their next full-length album.

A Message from Circle Jerks: We had hoped it wouldn’t come to this, but our fearless singer, our dude, Keith Morris, is headed home to rest for 10 days as he recovers from COVID-19. This will not stop Keith! You have no idea how ecstatic we are to be on tour for the first time in 15 years and seeing your excitement every night has made it all worth it. Thank you! We plan to announce all rescheduled shows in the next week or two. And we will start the tour again on Tuesday, April 26th in Austin for two nights at the Mohawk. Get ready, Texas!

In the case of the new Marvel Cinematic Universe series MOON KNIGHT on the Disney+ streaming service, the latest member into the Marvel family is none other than legendary vocalist ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK who made his entry in the opening scene of “Episode 1: The Goldfish Problem” with his classic song “A Man Without Love.'

Zander Schloss has released his long-awaited debut solo album Song About Songs via Blind Owl Records. The album marks the beginning of a new chapter for the longtime Circle Jerks bassist and known Joe Strummer collaborator, who calls the album his “polar opposite version of punk rock.” Listen to the new album now!

Blackeyed Theatre have today announced their acclaimed production of Frankenstein, which is currently touring nationally, will be streamed on Digital Theatre's website from Wednesday 2 to Saturday 5 March to coincide with their performances at Greenwich Theatre.  

Today, the internationally acclaimed Irish performer, Pierce Turner, releases a new single titled “Love Of Angels.” Set over a rocking guitar arrangement, the philosophical track combines the teachings of acclaimed The Power of Now author Eckhart Tolle and the idea of the psychological “ego.” Listen to the new single now!

Succeeding Trust’s 2020 re-release of the band’s 1980 debut Group Sex, the package will include remastered audio by Pete Lyman and rare April 1982 live performances of material from the band’s first two albums. Watch the new music video for the album's title track now! Plus, check out the group's upcoming tour dates!

The internationally acclaimed Irish performer, Pierce Turner, releases a new single titled “Set A Few Things Up” alongside a creative, handmade music video. The single is the third track off his forthcoming album, Terrible Good, which was created with legendary guitarist Gerry Leonard (David Bowie, Suzanne Vega, Rufus Wainwright).

Blackeyed Theatre's acclaimed production of Frankenstein comes to the stage at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre next month as part of a national tour.

Blackeyed Theatre have today announced their acclaimed production of Frankenstein will be coming back to the stage in January for a two-month tour. Adapted by Nick Lane from John Ginman's original 2016 adaptation, Frankenstein will open in Bracknell on 27 January, touring to theatres across England until 29 March.

Originally released in 2006, the album features Idol performing a wide variety of Christmas classics as well as the new original bonus track “On Christmas Day” with longtime Idol collaborator Steve Stevens on guitar. Watch a new trailer for the album now!

The new release of Happy Holidays has been remixed and remastered by Paul Hicks. Happy Holidays has also been packaged with new artwork and is available for purchase on black vinyl, CD, digital and on limited edition white vinyl. Pre-order the new album now!

Joe Strummer, legendary lead singer of The Clash, seeks his hero, Federico Garcia Lorca, and tells us much about his life, and ours, along the way

The lead single “Bitter Taste,” premiering today, features some of Idol’s most introspective and confessional lyrics ever, as he confronts death, rebirth, and his personal growth in the thirty-one years since his near-fatal 1990 motorcycle accident.

Silver Movie's debut album Youth Revue was recorded over a two week period during the winter of 2020 in a basement studio near the Hollywood Reservoir. 

On Valentine's Day Eve (February 13, 2021), Food For Love, a benefit concert, will feature David Byrne, Jackson Browne, Nathaniel Rateliff, the Chicks, Kurt Vile and many more artists all performing to benefit the New Mexico Association of Food Banks. 

Dark Horse Records has announced the upcoming release of a new best-of album from The Clash legend, Joe Strummer. 

Tackling 2021 with a no-nonsense approach, Darling BOY, the alias of actor, writer and musician Alexander Gold has confirmed details of his first single of the year; ‘Tea Drinkers of the World’ - out Friday 29th January.

The novel tells the story of Thomas Ransom, born to a dysfunctional southern family transplanted to New York City. Left to his own devices by neglectful parents, he spends much of his childhood shadowing his older, criminally-inclined half-brother and roaming New York with hard-drinking teenage pals.