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Arctic Monkeys, Paramore, Taylor Swift, Janelle Monáe, PJ Harvey, Gorillaz, and Others Also Nominated
Nov 10, 2023
By Mark Redfern
The nominations for the 2024 Grammy Awards have been announced. Under the Radar favorites Alvvays, boygenius, PJ Harvey, Paramore, Arctic Monkeys, Lana Del Rey, Olivia Rodrigo, Janelle Monáe, Gorillaz, James Blake, and others are all up for awards. More
Plus Caroline Polachek, Manic Street Preachers, Carly Rae Jepsen, Young Fathers, Hot Chip, Arctic Monkeys, Lana Del Rey, and More
Jun 26, 2023
By Kat Ramkumar
If you missed the Glastonbury Music Festival this last weekend, never fear. This is your one-stop shop for many of the performances, including highlights from Elton John, Weyes Blood, CHVRCHES, Billy Nomates, Caroline Polachek, Manic Street Preachers, Carly Rae Jepsen, Young Fathers, and many others. More
Grohl and Marr Joined Them On Stage for a Rendition of “Tattooed Love Boys”; Plus Grohl Also Performed “Paradise City” with Guns N’ Roses
Jun 26, 2023
By Kat Ramkumar
The Pretenders invited Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl and The Smiths’ Johnny Marr on stage during their set at Glastonbury Music Festival this weekend to perform “Tattooed Love Boys.” Grohl also performed guitar with Guns N’ Roses on “Paradise City.” More
Plus The Clientele, Protomartyr, Oceanator, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Jun 02, 2023
By Mark Redfern (with Kat Ramkumar)
Welcome to the 20th Songs of the Week of 2023. It was a mixed collection of new songs this week, perhaps because Monday was a holiday, but there were some tracks we liked. More
But Here We Are Due Out This Friday via Roswell/RCA
May 30, 2023
By Mark Redfern
Foo Fighters are releasing a new album, But Here We Are, this Friday via Roswell/RCA. Now they have shared its fourth single, the 10-minute long “The Teacher,” via a music video/short film. More
Plus The Mary Onettes, Clark and Thom Yorke, M. Ward, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
May 26, 2023
By Mark Redfern
Welcome to the 19th Songs of the Week of 2023. This week we lost the Queen of Rock. Tina Turner’s death was the kind of passing that makes the world pause and garners comments from world leaders. More
But Here We Are Due Out June 2 via Roswell/RCA
May 25, 2023
By Mark Redfern
Foo Fighters are releasing a new album, But Here We Are, on June 2 via Roswell/RCA. Now they have shared its third single, “Show Me How,” which is surprisingly a dream pop song. It features guest vocals from Violet Grohl, the 17-year-old daughter of frontman Dave Grohl. More
But Here We Are Due Out June 2 via Roswell/RCA
May 17, 2023
By Mark Redfern
Foo Fighters are releasing a new album, But Here We Are, on June 2 via Roswell/RCA. Now they have shared its second single, “Under You,” and announced a live stream event, Foo Fighters: Preparing Music For Concerts. More
Plus Django Django, Killer Mike, bar Italia, Sparks, and a Wrap-up of the Week’s Other Notable New Tracks
Apr 21, 2023
By Mark Redfern
Welcome to the fourteenth Songs of the Week of 2023. It was a surprisingly quiet week for new tracks, perhaps because it was bookended by the two weekends of the Coachella festival. But there were still some songs we liked. More
But Here We Are Due Out June 2 via Roswell/RCA
Apr 19, 2023
By Mark Redfern
Foo Fighters have announced a new album, But Here We Are, and shared its first single, “Rescued,” via a lyric video. More
Also Watch McCartney Perform "I’ve Got a Feeling" with Archival Footage of John Lennon
Jun 27, 2022
By Joey Arnone
Paul McCartney was one of many performers at Glastonbury this past weekend. He performed “I Saw Her Standing There” and “Band on the Run” alongside Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters, and was also joined by Bruce Springsteen for performances of “Glory Days” and “I Wanna Be Your Man.” McCartney also performed The Beatles’ 1970 song “I’ve Got a Feeling” up against archival footage of John Lennon. More
Also Joshua Homme, Brian May, Mark Ronson, and More
Jun 15, 2022
By Joey Arnone
The first wave of performers for the forthcoming Taylor Hawkins tribute concert put on by Foo Fighters has been announced. It includes Liam Gallagher, Supergrass, Joshua Homme, Brian May, Mark Ronson, Jane’s Addiction’s Chris Chaney, Wolfgang Van Halen, and more. The concert will take place on September 3 at Wembley Stadium in London, and will eventually be followed by a second tribute concert on September 27 at Kia Forum in L.A. More
Mar 25, 2022
By Mark Redfern
Taylor Hawkins, the long-time drummer for Foo Fighters, has died. He was 50. The band has issued a statement regarding his passing. More
C’mon You Know Due Out May 27 via Warner
Feb 04, 2022
By Joey Arnone
Former Oasis singer Liam Gallagher has shared the first single from his upcoming solo album C’mon You Know, which will be out on May 27 via Warner. The song features Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters, who co-wrote and performed drums, and was produced by Greg Kurstin. More
For The Apple TV+ Series Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock
Jan 21, 2022
By Joey Arnone
Foo Fighters have shared a new song, “Fraggle Rock Rock.” The song is featured on the forthcoming Apple TV+ reboot of Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock, titled Back to the Rock. More
Tickets To Go On Sale This Friday
Nov 30, 2021
By Joey Arnone
Foo Fighters have announced a 2022 North American tour. Tickets go on sale this Friday (Dec. 3) at 10 p.m. local time. More
The 2022 Grammys Will Air January 31 on CBS
Nov 23, 2021
By Joey Arnone
The nominations for the 2022 Grammy Awards have just been announced. Below is a list of nominations in the biggest categories, which includes nods to artists such as Japanese Breakfast, St. Vincent, Foo Fighters, and more. For the complete list of nominations, visit the Grammys website. The 64th Annual Grammy Awards will air Monday, January 31, 2022 live on CBS. More
Medicine at Midnight Out Now via Roswell/RCA
Nov 18, 2021
By Joey Arnone
Foo Fighters have shared a video for “Love Dies Young,” the latest single from their most recent album, Medicine at Midnight. The video, written and directed by frontman Dave Grohl, stars Jason Sudeikis as a swimming coach. More
Set To Be Theatrically Released on February 25, 2022 via Open Road Films
Nov 08, 2021
By Joey Arnone
Foo Fighters are starring in the upcoming horror comedy Studio 666, which is now set to be distributed by Open Road Films. Based on a story by frontman Dave Grohl, the film depicts the band recording their 10th studio album in an Encino mansion, where Grohl begins to have spectral visions that both interfere with and threaten the completion of the album. It will be given a wide theatrical release on February 25, 2022. More
Watch the Video for the Song
Apr 13, 2021
By Joey Arnone
The Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger has shared a new pandemic-themed song titled “Easy Sleazy,” which features instrumental contributions from Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl. The song humorously speaks to the frustration we’ve all shared after being stuck inside for the last year, but also looks to the future. A performance video has also been shared, featuring Jagger at home and Grohl in the Foo Fighters studio. More
The Storyteller Due Out October 5 via Dey Street Books
Apr 06, 2021
By Joey Arnone
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has announced the release of his debut book project, a memoir titled The Storyteller. The book is a collection of personal stories by Grohl, and will be out on October 5 via Dey Street Books. More
Tina Turner, New York Dolls, Devo, Carole King, Rage Against the Machine, LL Cool J., Fela Kuti, and Others Also Nominated
Feb 10, 2021
By Mark Redfern
Nominees for the 2021 induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame have been announced. They include Kate Bush, Foo Fighters, The Go-Go’s, New York Dolls, JAY-Z, Tina Turner, Devo, Carole King, Rage Against the Machine, LL Cool J., Fela Kuti, Todd Rundgren, and more. More
Medicine at Midnight Out February 5 via Roswell/RCA
Jan 14, 2021
By Joey Arnone
Foo Fighters have shared a new song titled “Waiting on a War,” which they will premiere live tonight (Jan. 14) on Jimmy Kimmel Live! More
Medicine at Midnight Due Out February 5, 2021 via Roswell/RCA
Nov 10, 2020
By Joey Arnone
Foo Fighters are releasing a new album, Medicine at Midnight, on February 5 via Roswell/RCA. Now they have shared a video for its first single, “Shame Shame,” which stars actress Sofia Boutella (Kingsman: The Secret Service, Star Trek Beyond, Atomic Blonde) alongside frontman Dave Grohl. They have also announced a livestream concert, Live From the Roxy. More
Medicine at Midnight Due Out February 5 via Roswell/RCA
Nov 09, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
Foo Fighters have announced a new album, Medicine at Midnight, and have shared its first single, “Shame Shame.” They also performed the song this weekend on Saturday Night Live. More
Plus Leon Bridges, The Roots, Miley Cyrus, Dave Mathews, and Others
Oct 19, 2020
By Christopher Roberts
This past weekend, NIVA (National Independent Venue Association) hosted the Save Our Stages Fest, which featured many notable musicians performing in important music venues across the land, businesses that have been shut down since the pandemic took hold in March. More
Concrete and Gold Due Out September 15 via Roswell/RCA
Aug 23, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Foo Fighters are releasing a new album, Concrete and Gold, on September 15 via Roswell/RCA. Now they have shared a new song from the album, “The Sky Is a Neighborhood,” via a video directed by frontman Dave Grohl. More
Concrete and Gold Due Out September 15 via Roswell/RCA
Jun 20, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
Foo Fighters have announced a new album, a music festival, and a tour. Concrete and Gold is the band’s ninth album and it’s due out September 15 via Roswell/RCA. Greg Kurstin produced the album. More
Video Also Features Zach Galifianakis and John Legend; Project Also Features Bon Iver, Elliott Smith, Sharon Van Etten, and More
Apr 10, 2017
By Christopher Roberts
7-Inches for Planned Parenthood is a new 7-inch box set with 100% of the proceeds being donated to Planned Parenthood. More
Dave Grohl Tried to Go Solo and the Rest of the Band Recruit Nick Lachey
Mar 03, 2016
By Christopher Roberts
There has been speculation of late that Foo Fighters might be breaking up and that Dave Grohl is leaving the band, fueled by his recent solo performance at the Oscars and Taylor Hawkins saying in a recent interview, “I think the world needs a break from us for a little while.” Now the band has shared a funny video that mocks the whole thing. More
Airs Tonight at 8/7 Central on ABC
Dec 01, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters guest stars on tonight’s episode of The Muppets, which airs on ABC at 8 PM Eastern. At the end of the episode Grohl has a drum off with Animal. And since the episode actually aired in Canada last night, video of the fun drum battle has surfaced online. Be warned that the below video includes the last three minutes of the episode, so if you’re a regular watcher of the show you may want to just wait until tonight. More
Available to Download and Stream Now
Nov 23, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Foo Fighters have surprise released a brand new five-song EP, Saint Cecilia EP. The EP is available to download and stream over at www.saintceciliaep.com. The EP was recorded at Austin’s Saint Cecilia hotel, hence its title. Dave Grohl posted a statement about the EP on its website, in which he writes about the recent Paris terrorist attacks. You can read that below, followed by the EP’s tracklist. More
Grohl Fell Off the Stage Last Friday and Underwent Surgery Yesterday
Jun 16, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
As we reported on Friday, Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl broke his leg at a concert in Gothenburg, Sweden after falling off the stage. He kept performing as the paramedics bandaged him up, but now the band has been forced to cancel the remainder of their European and U.K. tour dates. More
"I think I just broke my leg, I think I really broke my leg."
Jun 12, 2015
By Christopher Roberts
Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl broke his leg at a concert in Gothenburg, Sweden after falling off the stage. But he kept performing as the paramedics bandaged him up. More
May 21, 2015
By Mike Hilleary
After weeks of fanfare, legacy think-pieces and heartfelt goodbyes, the Late Show with David Letterman finally signed off last night. More
Oct 15, 2014
By Laura Studarus
This week Foo Fighters is serving as the house band for Letterman. More
Documenting LP's Recording Sessions
May 16, 2014
By Mike Hilleary
The Foo Fighters have officially announced that they will be releasing a brand new album later this year. More
May 11, 2012
By Laura Studarus
When Mick Jagger plays both host and music guest on your show, it’s imperative to pull out all the stops—or so says Saturday Night Live. Today it was announced that the late night show has recruited both Arcade Fire and Foo Fighters to serve as Jagger’s backing band on tomorrow night’s season-ending episode. More
A Week of Tributes Starts This Monday
Sep 23, 2011
By Laura Studarus
Next Week, Late Night With Jimmy Fallon is heading to the dark side of the moon. The talk show’s musical guests—which include the likes of The Shins and MGMT, will be covering Pink Floyd tracks. We have the details. More
Apr 01, 2011
By Mike Hilleary
More than a week before its scheduled release, Dave Grohl and fellow Foo Fighters have decided to say, “what the hell,” and stream the entirety of their forthcoming seventh LP Wasting Light. More
Muse, Foo Fighters, Band of Horses, Conan O'Brien, and Rolling Stones Donate
Nov 24, 2010
By Laura Studarus
Last month, Sup Pop lost vice president Andy Kotowicz to a tragic car accident. He left behind his wife and baby daughter. Recently Sup Pop bands put together a tribute concert to their fallen friend—but it appears the Kotowicz story was bigger than the Seattle label.Now, non-label heavy hitters, including Muse, Foo Fighters, Band of Horses, Bon Iver, The Dead Weather, and Rolling Stones have contributed to an auction to raise money for the Kotowicz family. We have the details.
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Reviews
Jul 24, 2024
By Candace McDuffie
Foo Fighters played Boston’s Fenway Park last weekend with support from The Hives and Amyl and the Sniffers. More
Sep 26, 2023
By Candace McDuffie
Under the Radar went to Chicago’s Riot Fest earlier this month and witnessed incredible performances from The Cure, Foo Fighters and many others. More
Aug 16, 2023
By Candace McDuffie
Outside Lands celebrated its 15th anniversary and Under the Radar had an unforgettable weekend watching some of the biggest names in music the planet has to offer. More
Jul 17, 2023
By Ian Rushbury
When Dave Grohl entered Robert Lang Studios in Seattle, alone, in late 1995, he was working through something. More
Sep 22, 2017
By Jason Wilson
Upon first listen, Concrete and Gold—Foo Fighters’ ninth studio album—may land with a bit of a shrug, relying on overly familiar hard rock grooves and staying largely in the band’s comfort zone. The riffs crunch and Dave Grohl alternates between soft balladeer vocals, a gruff snarl, and occasional scream. More
Dec 09, 2009
By Frank Valish
It’s interesting how the music that was “alternative” during the ‘90s has become the classic rock of today. This phenomenon is most apparent with Pearl Jam, their songs now seeming almost as much a staple of classic rock radio as, say, Led Zeppelin. However, in terms of sound and sentiment, one of the bands whose true ethos seems closest to that of classic rock fare is Foo Fighters. More