Category Archives: New and Approved

For over five decades, Todd Rundgren has been contributing to music through songwriting, production, and much more. For this episode of “New & Approved,” Rundgren joined Matt Pinfield ...

Next month will mark 25 years since Kenny Wayne Shepherd released his iconic album “Trouble Is.” For this episode of “New & Approved,” Kenny speaks with Matt Pinfield all a...

As the guitarist of one of the most legendary bands in rock ‘n’ roll history, Robby Krieger is full of stories from his time with The Doors. For this episode of New & Approved, Robby j...

The Black Crowes have always been extremely inspired by rock ‘n’ roll of the 1970s. Since the band’s formation, they have been fusing their own style with their influences of the pas...

New wave band Duran Duran has been innovating music since they formed in Birmingham in 1978, and they still continue to experiment today. Lead singer Simon Le Bon joined Matt Pinfield on New & App...

Vocalist Dorothy Martin is on the rise with her Los Angeles rock band Dorothy. Just before embarking upon a tour with Joyous Wolf, she spoke with Matt Pinfield about what is keeping her busy in music....

Joe Satriani has lived a passionate career in music for the past several decades and is nowhere near finishing. The famous guitarist will be releasing his newest album “The Elephants of MarsR...

Michael Poulsen, vocalist and guitarist of Danish rock band Volbeat, joins Matt Pinfield for this episode of “New & Approved.” Last December, Volbeat released their 8th studio album &#...

This week, legendary guitar player Slash joined Matt Pinfield for another episode of New & Approved. Slash just released a new album with Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators called “4,̶...

Wolfgang Van Halen joins Matt Pinfield for this week’s episode of New & Approved. As a young Los Angeles musician, Wolf is certainly helping to keep rock music alive and thriving through his...