Guitarist Janet Robin of GRAMMY® Award-winning The String Revolution talks to Rock the Joint Magazine about “Bad Zombies”, Tina Guo, her extraordinary early lessons with Randy Rhoads, reinventing classic songs and why the guitar remains at the heart of her musical life.
Rebecca Richards Interview: Stories From The Stable EP
Rebecca Richards talks to Rock The Joint about her new EP “Stories From The Stable,” the stories behind its four songs, her Nashville adventure and the evolution of her country sound.
The Marches Interview: Scottish Indie Rock Rising with Struck to the Heart
Scottish indie rock quartet The Marches discuss their musical journey, Glasgow’s thriving music scene, and the stories behind their songs. We also review the powerful new single “Struck to the Heart” and revisit several standout tracks from one of Scotland’s most promising emerging bands.
Alice in Wonderland Meets Modern Music
This month’s off-menu special…
Our Alice swaps her guitar for the editor’s chair to investigate one of music’s most unexpected influences. From White Rabbit to I Am the Walrus, from Taylor Swift to Lady Gaga, discover how one Victorian fantasy continues to echo through rock, metal and pop—while the Cheshire Cat quietly causes mischief in the background.
Saints of Heartache Interview & Album Review: “Everything is Beautiful, and I Am Still Alive”
North Carolina trio Saints of Heartache discuss Generation X, AI, creativity and the stories behind “Everything is Beautiful, and I Am Still Alive.” We also take an in-depth look at one of this summer’s most heartfelt alternative rock releases.
Mojo Juju “Misfit” EP Review & Exclusive Interview – Las Vegas Rock Duo on Their Explosive New Release
Las Vegas rock duo Mojo Juju blend modern rock with retro soul on their impressive six-track EP, Misfit. We sat down with Lea Cappelli and Nazim Chambi for an exclusive interview before diving into a track-by-track review of one of the year’s most exciting independent rock releases.
Brandon Leake Interview: The Story Behind “I’ve Got”
Emmy Award-winning spoken word artist Brandon Leake discusses the inspiration behind his uplifting new single “I’ve Got,” exploring faith, storytelling and the power of joy. Plus, our full review of a release that blends poetry, gospel and hip-hop into an inspiring musical journey.
Kaatwalk Talks “A Week in June:” Exclusive Interview & EP Review
Read our exclusive interview with Kaatwalk and discover our review of the new A Week in June EP, exploring the stories behind this intimate modern folk release.
BITTER KISSES Interview & Review: Exploring “The Long Way Down” EP
Emerging UK outfit Bitter Kisses discuss songwriting, visual storytelling, AI and their latest release, “The Long Way Down”, while Rock The Joint takes a closer look at one of the underground scene’s most intriguing rising bands.
Shoo Bee Doom “Devil’s Dance” Album Review – When Swing Metal Meets Hard Rock
Somewhere between a smoky prohibition-era jazz club and a modern rock stage, Shoo Bee Doom have found their home. We review Devil’s Dance and talk to the band about swing metal, storytelling and bringing something genuinely different to the party.