USA Today Music — It's the rock 'n' roll icon's first album since 'Sinner' in 2006. more info

Consequence of Sound — They also play Freaks and Geeks theme, "Bad Reputation"! more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Sean Beaudoin discusses the perils of author self-promotion at The Weeklings. Rolling Stone interviews Joan Jett about her new album. The Guardian lists the 10 best writers in novels. Weekend Edition discusses Johnny Cash's song "Ring of Fire," which... more info

Chorus.fm — *Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (http://www.joanjett.com)* will release their first album in over seven years, Unvarnished, on October 1st via Blackheart Records. First single, “"Any Weather,"” will be performed on Jimmy Kimmel on Au... more info

411 Mania — Grohl set as a guest artist in Unvarnished... more info

Starpulse — Rocker Joan Jett is planning to capitalise on her Sunset Strip Music Festival honour in Los Angeles on Thursday night (01Aug13) by announcing the release of her first new music in seven years. The... more info

Consequence of Sound — Featuring collaborations with Dave Grohl and Laura Jane Grace. more info

USA Today Music — First single, 'Any Weather,' will be available Aug. 6. more info

Chorus.fm — *Riot Fest* (http://riotfest.org/) Chicago has added a some bands (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151550758928737&set=a.10150195259743737.310785.37054718736&type=1) like Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, The Pixies, Hostage Calm, Off With The... more info

Topix — Last month the Ferguson Center for the Arts announced an impressive season of concerts, shows featuring artists ranging from Lyle Lovett to Joan Jett. more info