Frank Zappa

Stereogum — Lowell George, the late Little Feat leader and Frank Zappa sideman, is the focus of a new tribute compilation called Long Distance Love, which was put together by the Swee Relief Musicians Fund. That compilation is out today, and it includes contr... more info

Consequence Of Sound — Taj Mahal, Dweezil Zappa, Eric Johnson, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Samantha Fish, and more are also part of the all-star outing. Experience Hendrix Tour to Return for Fall 2024 US Run with Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Zakk Wylde Jon Hadusek more info

Consequence Of Sound — The "Rox-Postrophy Tour" celebrates the 50th anniversary of Frank Zappa’s Roxy & Elsewhere and Apostrophe. Dweezil Zappa Announces 2024 Tour Dates Honoring Frank Zappa’s Roxy & Elsewhere and Apostrophe Jo Vito more info

JamBase — Guitarist Dweezil Zappa will celebrate the 30th anniversaries of his father's 'Roxy & Elsewhere' and 'Apostrophe (')' albums this August and September when he hits the road for his "Rox-Postrophy" tour. more info

JamBase — Actor Cillian Murphy was in a band named after a Frank Zappa song long before his Oscar-nominated role in the film ‘Oppenheimer.’ more info

Obscure Sound — A slice of charismatic prog-rock adventuring, “REVLOT!” is the new single from The Great Googly Moogly. Sounding like a cross of Supergrass, Zappa, and Black Midi, the track’s production expands from a concise and punchy vigor into hazy psych-r... more info

Consequence Of Sound — The set features new mixes by Dweezil Zappa and previously unreleased material. Deep Purple Announce Super Deluxe Edition of Machine Head, Unveil New Mix of “Smoke on the Water”: Stream Spencer Kaufman more info

JamBase — Frank Zappa clashed with the parental warning label lobby the PMRC and Congress in the mid-1980s on the subject of censorship and more. more info

JamBase — In honor of Frank Zappa, watch the legendary musician and his ensemble perform in Vienna's Wiener Stadthalle in May 1988. more info

JamBase — Release Day Picks this week highlight new albums by André 3000, Dolly Parton, Kurt Vile, Luther Dickinson, Big Something, Squeaky Feet, John Medeski, Bob Dylan and Frank Zappa. more info