ALTERNATIVE ROCK NEWS

New John Lennon and Yoko Ono Boxed Set, 'Power To The People,' Set For Release In October
A comprehensive 12-disc box set titled, Power to the People, focusing on John Lennon and Yoko Ono's politically charged early 1970s New York era, will be released on October 10, the day after Lennon's 85th birthday. Compiled by their son Sean Ono Lenno...
Aug 15, 2025

Robert Plant Shares New Song With Saving Grace, "Gospel Plough"
Robert Plant has just released his new single, "Gospel Plough," the second song lifted from his upcoming album, Saving Grace, which is set for release on September 26. The track, a traditional spiritual also covered by Bob Dylan, closes the forthcoming...
Aug 15, 2025

Joe Perry Plays Aerosmith Classics With Members Of The Black Crowes And Stone Temple Pilots
With Aerosmith's future uncertain due to Steven Tyler's larynx injury, guitarist Joe Perry is keeping the band's legacy alive through a new iteration of the Joe Perry Project, which includes Aerosmith guitarist Brad Whitford, the Black Crowes frontman ...
Aug 15, 2025

David Byrne Dismisses Talking Heads Reunion Rumors: "You Can't Turn The Clock Back"
In a new interview in Rolling Stone, David Byrne firmly rules out any plans for a Talking Heads reunion in the future. The rumors were fueled when Byrne recently got together with his former bandmates - Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth, and Jerry Harrison -...
Aug 15, 2025

Dave Mustaine Readies Final Megadeth Album, Announces Farewell Tour, Preps Upcoming Memoir
On Thursday (August 14), Megadeth took to social media to announce that they will release their final studio album in 2026, accompanied by a global farewell tour, with the first single dropping this fall and pre-orders starting September 27. "There's s...
Aug 15, 2025

David Byrne Shares New Single, "The Avant Garde," Ahead Of Album Release And World Tour
On Wednesday (August 13), David Byrne released his new song, "The Avant Garde," the third single from his upcoming album, Who Is the Sky?, which is set for release on September 5 via Matador Records. The track is produced by Kid Harpoon and arranged wi...
Aug 14, 2025

Buddy Guy Hits No. 1 On Blues Albums Chart With Album Released On His 89th Birthday
Buddy Guy celebrated his 89th birthday on July 30 by releasing his 20th studio album, Ain't Done With the Blues, which debuted at No. 1 on this week's Billboard Blues Albums chart. This marks Guy's eighth chart-topping album of his legendary career, wh...
Aug 14, 2025

Chrissie Hynde Joined By Brandon Flowers, Dave Gahan, And Debbie Harry For Upcoming Album, 'Duets Special'
The Pretenders' Chrissie Hynde is set to release her fourth solo album, Duets Special, on October 7, featuring collaborations with notable artists including Brandon Flowers, Dave Gahan, Debbie Harry, Lucinda Williams, Shirley Manson, and Dan Auerbach. ...
Aug 14, 2025
WFRV LOCAL 5 NEWS

Brown County Sheriff's Office say one person is in custody after person found dead in Ashwaubenon near I-41/Hwy 172
ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (WFRV) - The Brown County Sheriff's Office provided an update and additional details concerning a police presence near I-41 and State Highway 172 in Ashwaubenon on Friday afternoon. According to a release, officers and...

Brown County Fair hosts sensory-friendly morning
DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) - The Brown County Fair held a special morning on Friday designed for individuals with sensory sensitivities. From 10 a.m. to noon, lights were dimmed for a calmer atmosphere, and music was turned off to help create...

Ukrainian American in northeast Wisconsin hopeful for end to war as Trump, Putin meet
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) - On Friday, President Donald Trump met with Russia's President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, with many wondering if there will be an end to the war in Ukraine, including here in northeast Wisconsin. Olga Heitpas lives...

Kiel post office renamed to honor fallen trooper Trevor Casper
KIEL, Wis. (WFRV) - The Kiel Post Office now bears the name of State Trooper Trevor J. Casper, honoring the young officer's bravery and sacrifice nearly a decade after his death in the line of duty. Casper, a Kiel native, was just 21 y...

Thunderstorms become increasingly likely through the weekend
Your Friday was a nice transition into the weekend with mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the mid 80s but that is going to quickly change as we head into Saturday. Saturday brings likelihood of early morning thunderstorms that persi...

Department of Justice provides update on police-involved death investigation in De Pere, six officers on leave
DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) - The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation provided an update in the ongoing case of an officer-involved death that occurred in De Pere on July 26, identifying all of those involved. T...

Green Bay special education teacher on the verge of completing 50-year Presidential gravesite quest
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) - For half a century, Green Bay Area Public Schools special education teacher Russell Beckman has been traveling the country with a unique goal, visiting the grave of every United States president. New cannery bu...

Police in Wisconsin arrest two teens in connection to multiple burglaries
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (WFRV) - Two 17-year-olds are now in custody after being arrested by police on Thursday in connection with multiple burglaries in Wisconsin, authorities say. According to a release from the Sun Prairie Police Departmen...