Rock N Roll Fashionista Magazine
Jane Siberry’s Return After Ten Year Absence
Jane Siberry: Unyielding Muse To 30 Years Of Independent Music In an industry famously shaped by trends and market fluctuations, few artists have navigated their careers with the fierce independence and artistic integrity of Jane Siberry. For over 45 years, the...
October 5/2025 Our Latest Podcast EPiC: Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis 2022
What came before Elvis? Legendary delta bluesman Robert Johnson, after allegedly selling his soul to the Devil for fame and fortune down at the Crossroads Does that make rock n roll the Devil's music? And if so... Can rock n roll coexist with Gospel music? And if...
Who Named Rage Against The Machine?
The Legacy of Kent McClard: The Unseen Hand Behind Rage Against the Machine In the chronicles of rock history, certain names reverberate with the intensity of the music itself, clutch figures who spark innovation and define movements. But one such name is not Kent...
Proto Hippies & Jesus Freaks
The Unlikely Story of William Pester, eden ahbez, and Gypsy Boots In the early part of the 20th century, against the backdrop of a rapidly changing America, three mysterious, long haired, bearded proto-hippies eerily emerged out of the California desert, each...
RNRF Magazine Issue #29: Penelope Stevens of NB Power Trio Motherhood
If you haven’t heard it by now, Fredericton, New Brunswick power trio Motherhood is that town’s self described longest running remedial Math Rock band. Ever. And they just celebrated a big one this past Summer. Much has changed for lead vocalist/guitarist Brydon...
Sarah Hagen “Glass House Dancing” Album Of The Week 9/28/25
Album Of The Week for the week of September 28, 2025 Nominated for Classical Recording of the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards, “Glass House Dancing” by renowned Canadian pianist Sarah Hagen, is an exquisite album of finely curated classical music...
September 21/2025 Our Latest Podcast: This Is An Alarm…
Due to breaking news concerning the fate of Northern Ireland, Belfast based rap group Kneecap and their battle with the Canadian government who have barred them from entering the country to perform four October 2025 concerts in Toronto and Vancouver, Rock N...
RNRF Magazine Issue #28 Esotérik Satie: Rock N Roll AF
Erik Satie (1866-1925) was a French composer and pianist. At the age of 13 his stepmother, a pianist and composer herself, enrolled the young Satie in the Paris Conservatoire. Satie strongly disliked the institution, which he described as "a vast, very uncomfortable,...
Edwin Hawkins Record Breaking Hit Single
Edwin Hawkins (1943 – 2018) was an American gospel musician, pianist, vocalist, choir master, composer and arranger. He was one of the originators of urban contemporary gospel. As leader of the Edwin Hawkins Singers, he is best known for his hit song "Oh Happy...
Sept 14/2025 Our Latest Podcast: Art Rock vs Orchestral Pop
Art for arts sake? Join us for this week’s Rock N Roll Fashionistas music podcast as we tackle Art Rock vs Orchestral Pop. What is it and where does it come from? 1990s The Divine Comedy face off in an epic genre defining battle of life and death against 1970s...
F*ck U Skrillex You Think You’re Andy Warhol But You’re Not!!
Album Of The Week for the week of September 14th, 2025 ”F*ck You Skrillex You Think Ur Andy Warhol But Ur Not” by Skrillex Born in Los Angeles, January 15, 1988, Skrillex is a pioneering American DJ, record producer and musician known for his innovative style and...
To Be Young, Gifted, Gay & Black: The Life of Billy Strayhorn
In the world of jazz, few names resonate with as much significance as Billy Strayhorn, prodigious composer, arranger, pianist, and lyricist whose influence not only molded the entire genre of jazz but also broke through barriers of race and sexuality at a time when...
Aug 31/2025 Our Latest Podcast F*ck 7th Grade: The Musical!
"I didn't have to tell anybody what I was, I just was" - Jill Sobule/7th Grade On October 12, 2022, Jill Sobule's New York Times Critic's Pick autobiographical off Broadway musical F*ck 7th Grade made its world debut on the stage of the wild project theater in...
Jill Sobule #1 On The Albums Chart!
ALBUMS OF THE WEEK Rock N Roll Fashionistas Top 20 2025 Albums Of The Week (as of August 31, 2025) Jill Sobule F*ck 7th Grade Original Cast Recording RJ Archer & The Painful Memories The Cost Of Loving Crisis ELVIS 2023 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack...
Jerry Butler & Curtis Mayfield: Two Titans In One Band
The Impressions And Their TWO Lead Singers In the rich history of American music, few groups have managed to intertwine the soulful echoes of gospel with the rhythmic beats of R&B and doo-wop quite like The Impressions. Formed in Chicago in 1958, this...
Bobby Short & Steve Tyrell: Residency At The Carlyle
The Carlyle Hotel: New York’s Legendary Sanctuary of Sound and Sophistication In the heart of Manhattan’s upscale Upper East Side lies a jewel that’s more than just a luxury hotel; it’s a revered institution steeped in musical history. The Carlyle Hotel, with...
Aug 24/2025 Our Latest Podcast: Summers Almost Gone
"I never had any friends later on like the ones I had when I was 12. Jesus, does anyone?" - Stand By Me (this episode is dedicated to fellow traveler Nathaniel Flynn, a one time invisible boy too) Summer's almost gone...but not yet! In the spirit...
Jill Sobule’s Masterpiece: Her Musical F*ck 7th Grade
The Legend of Jill Sobule: A Journey Through Adolescence, Identity And Fck 7th Grade In music, legends are often born out of struggle, rebellion, and the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. Jill Sobule, who tragically left us earlier this year, was one such...
F*ck Grade 7 by Jill Sobule
Album Of The Week for the week ending August 31, 2025 F*ck Grade 7 - Original Cast Recording by Jill Sobule Jill Sobule's legacy is undeniable; she was a trailblazer in the music industry who carved out a space for LGBT voices when few existed. As we...
Song Of The Week by The Sirens of Texas
The debut recording of powerhouse Texas duo The Sirens. This exquisitely built track shines brightly with shades of vintage Liz Phair and Sheryl Crow. Keep your eye of these two, Natalie Thunderbolt and Ashley Ward, they are going places! Contact The...
Charly McClain’s Ode To Anonymous Sex
“I’d Rather Give It Away To A Stranger (Than Throw It Away On You)” is a track taken from American country singer Charly McClain’s 7th album, 1982’s Too Good To Hurray, her Epic Records follow up to her Top 10 country album from the previous year Surround Me...
RNRF Magazine Issue #27 Terri Gibbs
Terri Gibbs and her golden voice. Although Terri Gibbs’ career in recorded music didn’t begin until the early 1980’s, her deep contralto voice is much more a part of the 1970s rich rock tradition of powerhouse singers Shirley Eikhard, Yvonne Elliman,...
Woodstock Week 2025 Playlist
What’s Woodstock in your mind? Here’s our dream lineup for Woodstock Week 2025 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRv1k6R5uUVsE42GWYuRDl5_ByZuFNvj1&si=CTtivX3Iq_nx5OD5
Thrift Shop Finds: Terri Gibbs – Finest Singer You Haven’t Heard
Discovering The Golden Voice Of Terri Gibbs We buy alotta records. Not those new fangled vinyls everybody’s talking about these days, you know, the ones that set ya back 50 bucks a pop after tax. Nope. We’re talking a buck a record thrift shop finds! There’s...
Rock N Roll Past-Present-Future: Christian Gisborne
Album Of The Week for the week of August 10, 2025 Love Everything, Love Everyone… by Velvet Starlings 2019 debut album by the Christian Gisborne led, Los Angeles based psychedelic pop band Velvet Starlings. While the band, currently on hiatus at...
Sam Quartin: The Voice Of Rock N Roll Today
RNRF Magazine Issue #26 - Sam Quartin and The Bobby Lees: Breaking the Sound Barrier in Woodstock Nestled in tree country of historic Woodstock, New York, The Bobby Lees exploded onto the music scene with an electrifying garage punk sensibility that’s as raw as it is...
Talking To Rock Stars: Christian Gisborne of Velvet Starlings
Formed in 2016, Velvet Starlings is a Los Angeles based indie rock band heavily influenced by ‘60s garage rock, beach fuzz and psychedelia. Fronted by Christian Gisborne, known for his powerful vocals, wild guitar antics, dynamic stage presence, and...
MistyK The DJ’s Pet Sounds & Farewells: A Summer Song
“It has been a summer of change...grief, hope, resilience, and looking to the future. It has also been a summer of too many goodbyes. Please enjoy this mix featuring a cool summer mix and tributes to Brian Wilson, Sly Stone, Rick Derringer, and Lou Christie....
Rev. D. Wayne Love First Minister of The Presleyterian Church of Elvis The Divine
Born Jake Black in the Possil area of Glasgow, Scotland; April 27, 1960 passed May 21, 2019) Known professionally as The Rev. D. Wayne Love of self described UK based “Little Acid House On The Prairie” band Alabama 3, (aka A3), Black once told Trainspotting author...
…if you’re going to make just one album MAKE IT A DISCO CLASSIC
Rock N’ Roll Fashionista’s Album of the Week, for the Week of August 3, 2025 Dennis Parker’s Disco Dream Like An Eagle In the sex and drug addled landscape of disco music that dominated the late 1970s, one artist shone especially bright, a beacon of style, sexuality...
RNRF Magazine Issue #24 Valerie June: American Roots Music Diva
Celebrate American Roots Music Diva Valerie June with the release of her 6th album “Owls, Omens & Oracles”
Valerie June
Album Of The Week for the week of July 27, 2025 Valerie June “Owls, Omens And Oracles” Owls, Omens and Oracles is the sixth studio album by American singer Valerie June, released April 11, 2025, on Concord Records. Produced by M. Ward, the album consists...
Yoko Ono – “13 Number 1 Dance Club Singles”
Yoko Ono has achieved thirteen number one singles on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. These thirteen songs are as follows: "Walking on Thin Ice" (2003) "Hell in Paradise" (2004) "Everyman... Everywoman..." (2004) "You're the One" (2007) "Give Peace a...
Yoko Ono: Rock N Roll AF
In a world that often marginalizes the contributions of women, particularly those who embrace innovation and challenge societal conventions, Yoko Ono emerges as a beacon of creativity and a transformative force within the artistic landscape. The Japanese...
The Orwells Regroup After Disbanding Amid Career Killing Controversy
On June 15, 2019, former lead singer Mario Cuomo of cancelled suburban Chicago indie rock group The Orwells, posted his former group’s unreleased self-titled fourth studio album onto his own personal YouTube channel. The group had disbanded a year earlier amidst...
Our Legal System Is Far From Perfect But It’s All We Have
There is no due process in the court of public opinion, the unofficial judicial system that matters most in today’s Social Media saturated 24 hours a day news cycle. Reputations are tarnished and careers destroyed, leaving those accused unable to earn a living...
David Bowie’s Reclamation
In the summer of 1971, a long haired 24 year old hippie folk singer songwriter by the name David Bowie played the very first Glastonbury Music Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, England. On the 30th anniversary of the storied annual summer music...
Carol Kaye: Rock N Roll AF
Renowned Rock N Roll Hall of Fame hired gun, session player, bassist extraordinaire Carol Kaye, has told The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame to go fuck itself. Kaye, veteran of countless historic recording sessions that include the Batman theme song, California Girls by...
ELVIS 2023 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Deluxe Edition
Album Of The Week for the week of June 22, 2025 This two disc 4 LP set of Baz Luhrmann’s Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to his epic 2023 Elvis Presley biopic, all 160 plus minutes of it, is the ONLY way to listen to the hippest, most happening, updated sizzling...
RNRF Magazine Issue #23 Brian Wilson (1942 -2025)
“Through his physical relationship with the keys of a piano, Brian Wilson channeled some of the most achingly beautiful music ever to emanate through a human body” - Rock N Roll Fashionista Magazine Brian Wilson (1942 - 2025) Sadly, a new date has been added to...
Sly Stone: Visionary Redefined the Sound of America
On June 9, 2025, the world lost a musical titan: Sylvester Stewart, better known as Sly Stone, passed away, leaving behind a legacy that transformed popular music. As the frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, Stone was an architect of funk, blending genres with an...
RNRF Magazine Issue #22 Sylvester Stewart (1943-2025)
What do you call it when someone helps invent funk music along with a billion dollar recipe for the first ever gold spinning fusion of pop, soul, r&b, funk and rock n roll? God. RIP Sly Stone The King
RNRF Magazine Issue #21: Vino The Rock N Roll Dog
It is with great sadness we report to you that MistyK The DJ’s most faithful friend and loyal companion, Vino The Rock N Roll Dog, has passed over through to that most mysterious of all destinations, the after life. He is in good company with all his favourites and...
Our Latest Podcast: 8 Decades Of Paul Simon
You read that right folks! 8 DECADES!! Paul Simon He began his music career in the 1950's while still in High School, writing, recording and releasing records from the age of 16. 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s And that's just the first four decades! And then there's the......
A Sit Down With RxHx
RxHx Answers Questions For Rock Stars Question 1: CDs, Vinyl or Download? Always reel to reel. Or if that’s not available I buy albums on vinyl and transfer them to reel to reel so I can cut and splice them into something different. My turntable was damaged in a...
Paul Simon’s Perfect Album
The worst thing about Paul Simon’s perfect 11 track Brian Eno produced 2006 album Surprise is its unmemorable title. Not one B track here, all range from A+ to A minus. Next year we marks the 20th anniversary of this landmark album, let’s celebrate!
“Employment” by Kaiser Chiefs
12 track debut studio album by Leeds based English indie rock band Kaiser Chiefs, released March 2005 on B-Unique Records. All but two tracks rate from A to A+ Two remaining tracks rate solid B (one of which is not included on all versions of the album).
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted To Know About CBGBs But Were Afraid To Ask
Founded in Manhattan's East Village in 1973 by American impresario Hilly Kristal, New York bar CBGB (its full name of CBGB & OMFUG stands for Country, Bluegrass, Blues and Other Music For Uplifting Gourmandizers), was ground zero for the seminal punk rock and new...
“The Dream Of The Blue Turtles” by Sting
Rock N Roll Fashionistas PERFECT ALBUM Series The Dream of the Blue Turtles is the solo debut album by Sting, lead singer, frontman and bass player for the 70s/80s British pop band, power trio The Police. Recorded between November 1984 and March 1985 in both the...
Arthur Fiedler Cool AF
The Cool AF Maestro Who Made Classical Music Pop in North America Let’s talk about Arthur Fiedler. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, December 17, 1894, this conductor isn’t just any old maestro; he is a rock star in the world of classical music. Fiedler is best known for...
“Glass Houses” by Billy Joel
The saying "people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones" is used to say that people who have faults should not criticize other people for having the same faults. Ten track Billy Joel album released by Columbia Records in 1980. Track Ratings: A+ tracks: 7 B+...
RNRF Issue No 18 Lou Reed From Beyond The Grave
Over a decade after his death, maverick musician, songwriter, singer, recording artist Lou Reed sheds light on a dozen essential albums and artists curated from 20 years of guest appearances on projects from lesser known artists.
Top 20 Albums For The Week Of May 4, 2025
Rock N Roll Fashionistas Top 20 Albums Of The Week (as of May 4, 2025) RJ Archer & The Painful Memories The Cost Of Loving Crisis *Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers s/t (Expanded Edition) *Flamin’ Groovies SLOW DEATH Amazing’ High Energy Rock N’ Roll...
Jonathan Richman and The Modern Lovers
The stunning debut album by landmark singer, composer, performer, Rock N Roller extraordinaire, Boston native Jonathan Richman. Released in July 1976 by fledgling record label Beserkley Records, Richman and his Modern Lovers would go on to be immortalized in the...
RNRF Issue No 17 Who Is Tony Kosinec?
Bad Girl Songs
Prelude To Prog Rock: Peter Gabriel’s Genesis
LISTEN TO THE LATEST EPISODE OF ROCK N ROLL FASHIONISTAS BELOW! Join us in our search for the roots of Prog Rock, Peter Gabriel and the cast of characters who pass through the doors From Genesis To Revelation. Trashing the Corporatization of pop music in the 1980's....
RNRF Issue No 16 Country Is The New Hip Hop
In the latest issue of Rock N Roll Fashionista magazine: Beyoncé Knowles - Country Is The New Hip Hop. Cover of the Rock N Roll Fashionista
Three Films We’ve Never Seen
Join us as we hunt for hidden song treasure buried deep within 3 obscure double album film soundtracks to three films we've never seen before. Iggy Pop & David Bowie: The salacious Love Triangle with Angela Bowie and the Michael Stipe produced movie that ensued -...
The Redemption Of David Bowie
Bowie’s Triumphant Return To Glastonbury 2000 In the pages of rock history, few artists can claim the kind of transformative journey that David Bowie undertook from his flamboyant years in the early seventies to his renaissance in the new millennium. As a figure who...
Who Are The Flamin’ Groovies And Why They Matter
The Flamin’ Groovies: Unleashing the Raw Power of Self-Produced Demos (1971-1973) In the wrinkled, dim-lit corners of rock history, few bands have carved out a legacy as compelling and as bewildering as the Flamin’ Groovies. The name itself invokes a sense of wild...
RNRF Issue No 14 The Clem Burke Edition
Clem Burke ~ Heartbeat To Generations We dedicate this issue of Rock N Roll Fashionista Magazine to Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame drummer Clem Burke of the seminal New York punk rock band Blondie, who passed away suddenly earlier this week. Clem was not only one of the...
Uni Boys: 21st Century California Power Pop
Power Pop’s Heart Beats Strong As Ever In The 21st Century In the vibrant canvas of today’s popular music, where genres collide and trends shift like the sands of the California coast, power pop persists emblazoned with the rich essence of youth and rebellion....
RNRF Issue No 13 Al Tuck’s On Tour!
Canada's Troubadour Al Tuck Is On Tour! Friday, April 4th through to Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 Friday, April 4th, 2025 Al Tuck @ The Woodside Tavern 209 Pleasant Street Dartmouth NS Door opens at 7:00 pm Music at 7:30 pm PWYC $15.00 suggested Sunday, April...
MonaLisa Twins ~ Live At The Cavern
Reexamining The Importance Of The “Cover Band” In The 21st Century As the legendary architects of 1960s, 70s, and even 80s popular music age into their twilight years and beyond, it’s increasingly apparent that the time has come for...
RNRF Issue No 12 Who Is Colourful Glub?
6.6K followers can’t be wrong, but who is this Colourful Glub? What is a glub? And how are they colourful? Follow our journey down the rabbit hole as we investigate the origin story behind the mystery. Stay tuned.
Best Break Up Album Of All Time
With his debut solo album, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band from 1970, John Lennon gave us the first and, to this day, most poignant rock n roll self actualization album ever made. Five years later Bob Dylan returned the favour with the greatest, most legendary...
Nite Owls by JD McPherson
JD McPherson: From Punk To Roots Rock In the heart of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, where the rolling hills meet the vast expanse of the prairie, a young JD McPherson found his voice amidst the clatter of cattle and the echoes of rock 'n' roll. Born into a family...
RNRF Issue No 11 Dublin City Poet Grian Chatten
With four albums under his belt as the charismatic lead singer for Ireland’s Fontaines DC, poet provocateur Grian Chatten makes time for the inevitable meditative solo album.
Scissor Sisters Debut Album
This genius EDM pop classic from early in the new century somehow makes sense of the highly unlikely combination of Pink Floyd’s The Wall, 70s Disco, Tumbleweed Connection era Elton John and Saturday Night Fever Bee Gees....
Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino by The Arctic Monkeys
The finest David Bowie Ziggy Stardust album he NEVER made. Brilliant. It’s THAT good. And completely unexpected from this band.
Bootylicious New Bootsy Collins & French African Funk Grooves
Record of the Week: “Dangerous” by Bootsy Collins & BOukan This week, we’re turning the spotlight on “Dangerous,” a vibrant collaboration between American funk icon Bootsy Collins and the innovative French collective BOukan, hailing from the enchanting...
RNRF Issue No 10 Sweden’s Punk Rock Viagra Boys
Viagra Boys: The American Invasion of Swedish Punk Rock In a world where punk rock often serves as a mirror to society's ills, few bands have wielded that reflection quite like Viagra Boys. Hailing from Stockholm, this Swedish punk outfit has ignited a firestorm of...
RNRF Issue No 9 Hip Hop’s Kneecap
Ironically endorsed by the British Knight, Sir Elton John, Kneecap is a hip hop trio from West Belfast, Northern Ireland, consisting of Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap, and DJ Próvaí. They perform in both English and the Irish language, often incorporating themes related to...
RIP New York Dolls
The New York Dolls, a pioneering glam rock band composed of five influential members, each with their own remarkable stories and achievements. Johnny Thunders (1952-1991) Born John Anthony Genzale, Thunders was born on July 15, 1952, and died at 38 under mysterious...
The Soul of Storytelling: Guy Davis and The Legend of Sugarbelly
In the heart of New York City, where the pulse of culture beats vibrantly, Guy Davis emerged as a musical force, blending the rich traditions of blues with the art of storytelling. The son of renowned actors and civil rights activists Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis,...
Fat Brain: Q&A With Rock Stars
Fresh off the release of their debut EP, Death To False Zamrock, Julian & Micael from Malmö, Sweden’s Fat Brain take time out to give some thought to 25 Questions from the Editor’s Desk of Rock N Roll Fashionistas. Enjoy! Question 1: CDs, Vinyl or Download? J:...
RNRF Issue No 7 Fat Brain
Malmo, Sweden‘s big brained nimble witted garage rock duo Fat Brain consists of Julian Ellis on electric guitar, vocals and Micael Karlsson on acoustic drum kit. Their explosive 5 song debut EP Death to False Zamrock, recorded by Oliver Dahl at Studio Quaalude,...
Issue No. 6 Mary Lou Williams Mother To Be Bop
Mary Lou Williams: Be Bop’s Guiding Light As February rolls in, we celebrate Black History Month, a time for reflection, acknowledgment, and remembrance of the profound contributions of Black artists, thinkers, and trailblazers who have shaped American culture....
Issue No. 5 Imani Coppola: Fearless Trailblazer
Imani Coppola: The Fearless Trailblazer Redefining Independent Music for a New Generation In an industry often defined by conformity and commercial interests, Imani Coppola stands as a vibrant rebel, a phoenix rising from the ashes of a major label. With a...
Issue No. 4 Ringo Starr Tops Charts
In the latest issue of Rock N Roll Fashionista magazine, Ringo Starr tops both UK Country and Americana charts with his most successful solo album to date, the T-Bone Burnett produced Look Up album released on Lost Highway Records. After his recent triumphant...
Issue No. 3 Farewell Garth Hudson
Farewell to Garth Hudson: The Heartbeat of The Band In the pantheon of rock music, few figures loom as large as Garth Hudson, the enigmatic keyboardist and accordionist of The Band, who passed away this week leaving behind a legacy that reverberates through the annals...
Issue No. 2 – The RJ Archer Edition
Issue No. 2 Of Rock N Roll Fashionista Magazine RJ Archer & The Painful Memories On the evening of April 18, 1775, American revolutionary Paul Revere was given the task of riding to Lexington, Massachusetts, with news that the British...
1st Issue: The Chlorine Beach Edition
1st Issue Of The Rock N Roll Fashionista 25 Questions With Jay of Chlorine Beach Question 1: CDs, Vinyl or Download? Definitely vinyls, no doubt. Although, I do like the instant access people have to new music through downloading. Question 2: First album...