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By Paul Salfen, Christine Thompson for AMFM Magazine In the great state of Texas, where the crowds know how to rock and the barbecue is legendary, Tommy James and the Shondells rolled into Arlington Music Hall for a night that delivered pure, high-octane nostalgia with a fresh twist. At 60 years into a career that’s

EarthX 2026 buzzed with conversation until Isolde Fair stepped onto the stage. In an instant, a room full of some of the world’s most brilliant and accomplished minds fell into rapt silence. The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, known to fans as Mozart Girl, delivered a performance that transcended the typical conference set — it was intimate, powerful,

By Paul Salfen, Christine Thompson for AMFM Magazine With their raw, analog-driven new album The Charmer freshly released on Spaceflight Records, Toadies frontman Vaden Lewis sat down with AMFM Magazine’s Paul Salfen for a wide-ranging conversation about the record’s origins, the enduring power of their live show, and the hard-won wisdom that keeps the band

In a candid conversation with AMFM Magazine’s Paul Salfen, Local H guitarist and vocalist Scott Lucas looks back on the band’s groundbreaking 1996 album as it celebrates three decades with a new, band-approved reissue—while proving the duo’s raw energy still powers one of rock’s most resilient careers. The numbers don’t lie. As Good As Dead

Bobby Steele: The Undead’s Horror-Punk Godfather Still Walks the Earth In a Zoom call from his New Jersey basement “mad lab,” the Misfits and Undead legend talks new all-star album, surviving spinal bifida, a decade-old Chiller Theatre proposal story, and why he’s flying into Texas next. Paul Salfen caught Bobby Steele mid-setup, guitars leaning against

In a music landscape that often chases the next trend, Michael Longoria is doing something refreshingly timeless: diving deep into the catalog that shaped him and emerging with pure joy. The original Jersey Boys and Midtown Men vocalist and recording artist has released Catch a Wave, a vibrant tribute album celebrating the sun-soaked harmonies, infectious

In a career full of landmark moments, former Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland has just delivered one of his most ambitious projects yet — and he’s still riding the high. While chatting with AMFM Magazine’s Paul Salfen, Poland recounted the surreal experience of recording Nuclear Messiah’s commanding spoken-word intro with William Shatner at the legend’s house.

By Paul Salfen, Christine Thompson for AMFM Magazine GRAMMY® award-winning keyboardist Casey Harris, best known as a founding member of the hit rock band X Ambassadors, has officially partnered with Vision Through Music®, a groundbreaking program of the Children’s Eye Foundation of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (CEF of AAPOS). The announcement

Devon Allman sat down with AMFM Magazine’s Paul Salfen during a rare month off tour. Born and raised in Corpus Christi, the Grammy-nominated singer, guitarist, and songwriter still carries deep Texas roots even though he now calls St. Louis home. “I’m home,” he laughed warmly. The conversation came at the perfect time: Allman is marking

By Paul Salfen, Christine Thompson for AMFM Magazine Blues-rock guitarist Eric Gales delivered intense, improvised electric guitar work for the 2026 film Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler. Collaborating with composer Ludwig Göransson, Gales contributed a signature blues-infused sound to the soundtrack, specifically on tracks like "Elijah" and "Grand Closin'". In early 2021, as the world