Rock N Roll Fashionista Magazine
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...