Rock Archives - The Brophisticate

Inside the Secret Studio: RobinAugust’s New Music Live & More in Exclusive Podcast Collab
By Brenan Sharp on June 5, 2026
RobinAugust Performs New Music Live, Celebrates New Single “Parasite,” and Talks Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan, Nick Drake, and More Fans of authentic songwriting, compelling...
Riot Grrrl RobinAugust Absolutely RAWKs!
By Brenan Sharp on May 29, 2026
Last night absolutely ripped. RobinAugust kicked off the beginning of her mini-tour at East Side Bowl in Nashville to promote her new single,...
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Four Chords and a Gun: Big Bang Theory’s John Ross Bowie Writes New Play on the Ramones and Phil Spector [Exclusive Interview]
By Cat Taylor on June 24, 2016
The Ramones are easily one of the most important rock bands of the 20th century. I’ve been a proud fan since I discovered them and...
One Less Beastie There Be
By Steel Trap on May 4, 2012
Rap/rock fusion was as evolutionary as rap was revolutionary, and the Beasties, along with Run DMC, Aerosmith, Blondie and Anthrax, were the champions of it.
GWAR’s Smoot Smited on Tourbus: Farewell Flattus Maximus
By Steel Trap on November 4, 2011
Cory Smoot, longtime guitarist for legendary heavy metal band, GWAR, died on his tour bus after shows in Chicago and Minneapolis. Aside of the rock...
How to Win at Rock, Paper, Scissors [Infographic]
By Steel Trap on October 21, 2011
Did you know that, along with your mom’s Camry, Rock, Paper, Scissors originated in Japan? Or that there are applicable strategies to winning? Um, yeah....
Hot Girls, Hot Concert with Phoenix and DRAKE!! [VIDEO]
By Steel Trap on May 1, 2010
Despite the threat of thunderstorms, the masses formed in Nashville to bear witness to live performances of three major acts in music today: Cold War...