Friday Night Rockin' Episode Guide

All rock revival things left out.

* Rock & Roll Hal of Fame Nominees lead by Tina Turner, Jay-Z, Iron Maiden
* The Weeknd gives chaotic tour of his career via Super Bowl performance
* Judge rules against Britney Spears' father in conservatorship dispute
* Mary Wilson, founder of The Supremes, passes at age 76
* Stadiums and arenas in New York set to reopen
* Olivia Rodrigo's "Driver's License" continues to dominate Rolling Stone chart
* Jay-Z and late Nipsey Hussle release new single "What It Feels Like"
* BTS to perform MTV Unplugged set
* Morgan Wallen asks fans not to defend him over slur controversy
* Foo Fighters launch "Medicine at Midnight Radio" series
* Post Malone and Ozzy Osbourne release animated "It's a Raid" music video
* Taylor Swift announces remake of "Fearless" for April

Performance: Pale Waves (Introduced by Kristen)

1. "You Don't Own Me"
2. "Easy"
3. "Fall to Pieces"

Discussion: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees

Kristen

* Ariana Grande, Doja Cat, and Megan Thee Stallion releases music video for "34 + 35" remix
* Post Malone to headline virtual Pokemon concert
* David Johansen, Debbie Harry, and more confirmed for Sylvain Sylvain livestream tribute
* Pink announces new song "Cover Me With Sunshine" with daughter Willow
* Jazz icon Chick Corea dies at age 79
* Rihanna's Fenty Fashionline put on hold
* Game of Thrones actress Esmé Bianco accuses Marilyn Manson of abuse
* Songwriter's Hall of Fame awards delayed another year
* Weezer's Rivers Cuomo working on musical film "Buddha Superstar"
* For Those I Love announce self-titled debut album, release new single
* Phoebe Bridgers makes SNL debut, smashes guitar

Interview: Phoebe Bridgers

Lily

* Justin Bieber announces Valentine's Day performance
* Shia LeBeouf denies FKA Twigs abuse allegations
* A Tribe Called Quest's Phife Dawg releases posthumous single "Nutshell Pt. 2", album "Forever" set for release
* Alice Cooper has gotten his COVID-19 vaccination
* Pooh Shiesty tops Apple Music Pre-Add chart for third straight week
* Jeep pulls Bruce Springsteen ad after DWI reveal
* Big Freedia releases new single "Platinum"
* Dry Cleaning announce debut album
* Dave Grohl, Quincy Jones, Killer Mike named to NIVA Board
* Dua Lipa releases music video for song "We're Good"
* Cypress Hill plan to celebrate 30th anniversary with graphic novel

Performance: Django Django (Introduced by Ella)

1. "Spirals"
2. "Kick the Devil Out"
3. "Glowing in the Dark"

Rupert

* Janet Jackson clothing, accessories going up for auction
* Jason Isbell donates his share of Morgan Wallen album royalties to NAACP
* New Order prepare 2018 live album "Education Entertainment Recreation"
* Rick Rubin hit with $1,000 fine for breaking Hawaiian COVID-19 guidelines
* Merry Clayton announces album "Beautiful Scars"
* Wolfgang Van Halen previews new album "Mammoth WVH"
* Demi Lovato, Carole King, Method Man and others added to SXSW online conference
* Alex Somer releases tracks "Deathbed" and "Sooner" from upcoming double album
* Karol G's "Bichota" hits No. 1 on the Latin Airplay charts

Interview: Karol G

Performance: Margaret (Introduced by Lily)

1. "Roadster"
2. "Xanax"
3. "No Future"

Discussion: Virtual Concerts

Ella

* Greta Van Fleet release new song "Heat Above"
* Tina Turner documentary heading to HBO
* Elliot Mazer, engineer-producer, dead at 79
* Fleetwood Mac prep deluxe re-release of 1980 live album
* Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt & the Disciples of Soul added to Light of Day virtual concert lineup
* Bonnie "Prince" Billy & Matt Sweeny announce follow up to 2005 "Superwolf" collaboration
* House delegate Stacey Plaskett quotes Run the Jewel, GZA during Trump impeachment trial
* Glenn Danzig-directed film Death Rider in the House of Vampires gets first trailer
* Les Claypool and Robert Trujillo release short film "Precious Metals"
* Demi Lovato, Charli XCX, Tom Petty documentaries heading to South by Southwest film festival

Performance: The Rubens (Introduced by Derrick)

1. "Muddy Evil Pain"
2. "Time of My Life"
3. "Heavy Weather"
4. "Live in Life"

Closing Performance: The Pretty Reckless (Introduced by Ella)

1. "25"
2. "Broomsticks"
3. "Death by Rock and Roll"
4. "Got So High"
5. "And So It Went" (Joined by Tom Morello)

### February 13th - 19th, 2021

#### Derrick:

* Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are divorcing
* Dolly Parton urges lawmakers to not put statue of her up
* The Weeknd Super Bowl half-time show documentary heading to HBO
* Haim unveils "Gasoline" remix with Taylor Swift
* Police open investigation in Marilyn Manson abuse accusations
* Dozens arrested over protests about Spanish rapper Pablo Hasel's arrest
* Kelly Clarkson covers Lady Gaga's "Poker Face" on her talk show
* Yungblud's cover of David Bowie's "Life on Mars?"
* Jamaican music legend U-Roy dies at age 78
* BTS top Twitter's most popular artist list for fourth year in a row
* Mike Shinoda releases single "Happy Endings" with iann dior and UPSAHL
* Migos' Quavo to make acting debut in upcoming Robert De Niro film
* Toni Braxton ties Alicia Keys for most No. 1 songs on Adult R&B Airplay charts
* Super Bowl ad puts Pet Shop Boys' "Opportunities" back on dance charts
* Justin Timberlake apologizes to Britney Spears, Janet Jackson

Interview: Justin Timberlake

Kristen:

* Ari Gold, trailblazing LGBT dance artist, dies at age 47
* Morgan Wallen still No. 1 on Rolling Stone artist charts
* Questlove to direct documentary about Sly Stone
* CNCO's "Deja Vu" debuts top five on Latin Pop Albums chart
* Ed Sheeran teases release of fourth album later this year
* Christine McVie clarifies Fleetwood Mac are still together
* Vicky Cornell files lawsuit against Soundgarden of valuation dispute
* Demi Lovato docuseries trailer releases, reveals her three strokes and heart attack
* Jewel performs Valentine's Day Fundraiser for Navajo Nation
* Niko Moon hits No. 1 on Emerging Artists chart with song "Good Time"
* Rick Ross performers with band for second time in his career during "Tiny Desk Concert"
* First trailer for official Notorious B.I.G. documentary drops
* Fania Records co-founder Johnny Pacheco dies at age 85
* Eddie Vedder, Phoebe Bridgers set for Virtual Tibet House Benefit concert
* Syd releases first new song since 2017, "Missing Out"

Performance: Tash Sultana (Introduced by Derrick)

1. "Pretty Lady"
2. "Blame It On Society"
3. "Beyond the Pine"
4. "I Am Free"

Lily:

* Ariana Grande announces "Positions" deluxe edition
* Conan Gray releases single "Overdrive", teases new album
* The Fat Boys' Prince Markie Dee dies at age 52
* Man arrested in the hit-and-run death of Nicki Minaj's father
* FKA Twigs claims Shia LaBeouf bragged about shooting stray dogs
* Jehnny Beth releases "French Countryside" music video
* Cardi B becomes first woman with consecutive No. 1 hits on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop charts
* ITZY, ENHYPEN, & iKON announce appearances at KCON:TACT 3
* Corey Taylor teases "massive" Slipknot news coming in the next month
* serpentwithfeet releases new single "Same Size Shoe"
* Greta Van Fleet release music video for "Heat Above"
* MusiCares 2021 Person of the Year Gala cancelled
* Billie Eilish seeking restraining order from man threatening her from outside her home
* Jethro Tull release 40th anniversary edition of album "A"
* Megan Thee Stallion releases surprise single "Southside Forever Freestyle"
* Serj Tankian talks about film "Truth to Power"

Interview: Serj Tankian

Rupert:

* Demi Lovato, Sam Fischer song "What Other People Say" gets music video
* Foo Fighters cover "Mississippi Queen," "You Should Be Dancing"
* The Beach Boys sell intellectual property rights
* Akron/Family founder Miles Seaton dead at age 41
* Crowded House release new single, announce first new album in a decade
* King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard release song "Pleura"
* Peter Gabriel re-records "Biko" with international list of artists
* Jon Bon Jovi honors family in "Story of Love" music video
* Rihanna faces backlash for Ganesha pendant in photo
* Behemoth to release new album this fall
* Paul Stanley gets COVID-19 vaccine
* Kings of Leon release video for song "Echoing"
* Iceage release new song "Vendetta"
* 4 Non Blondes' "What's Up?" music video passes a billion views
* Poolside releases remix of Billy Idol's "Eyes Without a Face" remix
* Luke Combs apologizes for use of confederate flags in the past
* Lil Yachty & Kodak Black team up for "Hit Bout It" music video

Discussion: Collaborations

Performance: Ghetts (Introduced by Lily)

1. "IC3"
2. "Mozambique"
3. "No Mercy"

Ella:

* Common, Chuck D, and others join Harry Belafonte birthday livestream
* Luke Bryan tops Apple Music pre-add chart
* Black Pumas perform explosive version of "Know You Better" on Kimmel
* Big Thief debut new song "Simulation Swarm"
* Coheed & Cambria reveal new coffee brand
* Gojira release video for song "Born for One Thing"
* Mavis Staples & Yola kick off Spotify "Duet" series
* Kacey Musgraves selling mocking Ted Cruz shirt for Texan charities
* Cardi B's "Up" defeates Olivia Rodrigo's "Driver License" on Rolling Stone charts
* James Newman re-selected as the UK's chocie for postponed Eurovision song contest
* The White Stripes release full 2005 "From the Basement" performance
* Lynyrd Skynyrd prep "Live at Knebworth '76" DVD/LP Set
* Dawn Richards announces new album "Second Line," releases song "Bussifame"
* Milford Graves, legendary drummer, dead at 79

Performance: Mogwai (Introduced by Rupert)

1. "Pat Stains"
2. "Here We, Here We, Here We Go Forever"
3. "Dry Fantasy"
4. "Ritchie Sacramento"

### February 20th - 26th

Derrick:

* Electronic legends Daft Punk break up after 28 years
* Bobby Shmurda released from prison after 6 years in custody
* ACM Awards nominees are revealed
* Sly & the Family Stone release animated "Everyday People" music video for Black History Month
* John Legend & Janelle Monae to lead Recording Academy's first Black Music Collective event
* Jessie Ware releases "Remember Where You Are" music video
* SNL does sketch about Olivia Rodrigo's "Driver's License"
* William Goldsmith's new band Assertion preview debut album with song "Supervised Suffering"
* Cyndi Lauper, Shelia E. to take part of the Grammy's Women in the Mix event
* Taylor Swift's re-created "Love Story" propels her to top of Rolling Stone's Artists 500 Chart
* Taylor Swift's "Fearless (Taylor's Edition) tops Apple Music Pre-Add Charts
* Billie Eilish to host "The World's a Little Blurry" livestream event
* Morgan Wallen's "Dangerous" still No. 1 on the Rolling Stone album charts

Discussion: Daft Punk's Legacy

Performance: Architects (Introduced by Derrick)

1. "Black Lungs"
2. "Dead Butterflies"
3. "Meteor"

Kristen:

* Lil Tjay and 6lack's "Calling My Phone" hits No. 1 on Rolling Stone charts
* Trailer for HBO's Tina Turner documentary drops
* Evanscence performed "Wasted On You" on Kimmel
* Blondie reveal new graphic novel about their rise to stardom
* Post Malone covers Hootie & the Blowfish for Pokemon Day celebration
* James Burke, Five Stairsteps vocalist, dead at 70
* Jaden Smith releases "Photography" music video
* Ne-Yo announces "In My Own Words" 15th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
* Low Cut Connie release video for "Charyse"
* Billie Eilish, Coldplay, Lars Ulrich, Miley Cyrus among artists supporting Global Citizen's "Recovery Plan for the World"
* Dinosaur Jr. announce new album, release lead single "I Ran Away"
* Wolf Alice preview new album "Blue Weekend" with track "The Last Man on Earth"

Interview: Ellie Rowsell (Wolf Alice)

Lily:

* Green Day release new single "Here Comes the Shock"
* Can preview "Live in Stuttgart 1975" live album with small excerpt
* Grammy Museum announce new Ringo Starr virtual exhibit
* Chloe x Halle release "Ungodly Hour" music video
* Violence erupts in Barcelona on fifth night of protests over imprisonment of Pablo Hasel
* Andra Day performs "Strange Fruit" medley on Fallon
* Tom Morello to serve as executive producer on Netflix's "Metal Lords" film
* Justin Bieber performs "Lonely," "Holy" for Spotify set
* Axl Rose appears on "Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?"
* Spoon unearth "Lines in the Suit" for "Girls Can Tell" 20th anniversary
* Peter Frampton does instrumental cover of Roxy Music's "Avalon"
* Music video released for Juice WRLD's "Conversations"
* Kirk Franklin performs "Tiny Desk" show from Texas studio
* Clive Davis pre-Grammy gala postponed due to Bell's Palsy diagnosis
* AJR's "Bang!" hits No. 1 on Adult Pop Airplay Chart
* Tune-Yards perform "Hold Yourself" on Colbert
* Pussy Riot, Dorian Electra, 100 Gec's Dylan Brady release song "Toxic"
* Bartees Strange performs "Tiny Desk Concert"
* Nick Cave & Warren Ellis surprise release new album "Carnage"

Performance: Nick Cave & Warren Ellis (Introduced by Ella)

1. "Hand of God"
2. "Lavender Fields"
3. "White Elephant"

Rupert:

* De La Soul voice themselves in new Teen Titans Go! episode
* Blackpink named Goodwill Ambassadors for UN Climate Change conference
* The Who prep Super Deluxe Reissue of "The Who Sell Out"
* St. Vincent teases album "Daddy's Home" for May
* Daft Punk sales go up by 2,650% after break-up
* The Beach Boys reunites on charity re-recording of "Add Some Music to Your Day"
* Paul Weller previews album "Fat Pop (Volume 1)" with "Cosmic Fringes" video
* Helado Negro covers David Bowie's "Sound and Vision" for tribute album
* Steven Tyler performs "Rattlesnake Shake" with Mick Fleetwood, Billy Gibbons
* Taylor Swifts' Rights Management Company countersue Evermore theme park
* The White Stripes dig up "Hotel Yorba" 2001 performance from "Jools Holland"
* Halestorm covers The Who's "Long Live Rock" for documentary
* Becky G & Burna Boy release new single "Rotate"
* Paul McCartney announces "The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present" memoir
* Duff McKagan to release lost 1982 album with pre-Guns N' Roses band
* Billie Eilish teases new album on Colbert
* Heart's Ann Wilson releases new song "The Hammer"
* Bright Eyes cover Vic Chestnutt's "Flirted With You All My Life"
* Mick Jagger celebrates 150 years of the Royal Albert Hall in new video
* Guided By Voices announce "collage of discarded songs" "Earth Man Blues"

Interview: Robert Pollard

Ella:

* BTS cover Coldplay's "Fix You," perform "Telepathy" for the first time during MTV Unplugged performance
* Nick Jonas announces new album "Spaceman," shares title track
* Vic Mensa, Wyclef Jean, Peter CottonTale perfer 2-song set on Colbert
* Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak team up for band Silk Sonic
* Chance the Rapper accuses and sues ex-manager of demanding kickbacks, exploitation
* Finneas and Until the Ribbon Breaks release "What They'll Say About Us" reimagining
* Bruce Springsteen DWI, reckless driving charges dismissed
* Lady Gaga's dog walker shot, her two dogs stolen
* Late Pop Smoke song "AP" get released for film role "Boogie"
* Ava Max performs "My Head and My Heart" on Kimmel
* Track "Nike Soldier" released from late Alan Vega's lost album "Mutilator"
* The Offspring release track "Let the Bad Times Roll" as well as first album in 9 years
* Iggy Pop releases "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Goodnight" music video
* Bad Bunny and Rosalia appear together in SNL's sea shanty sketch
* The Hold Steady perform "Family Farm" on Seth Meyers
* Julien Baker release track "Heatwave," new album "Little Oblivions"

Performance: Julien Baker (Introduced by Kristen)

1. "Hardline"
2. "Favor"
3. "Relative Fiction"
4. "Faith Healer"
5. "Ziptie"

### March 19th

* Introduction
* Discussion: This Week's Best Releases

Derrick:

1. *Heavy Sun* by Daniel Lanois
2. *Today We're the Greatest* by Middle Kids

Kristen:

1. *Chemtrails Over the Country Club* by Lana Del Rey

Lily:

1. *Still Woman Enough* by Loretta Lynn
2. *This Bitter Earth* by Veronica Swift

Rupert:

1. *Down to Earth* by Gentleman's Dub Club

Ella:

1. *Zoom In* by Ringo Starr

* Performance: Lana Del Rey (Intorduced by Kristen)

1. "Let Me Love You Like a Woman"
2. "Wild at Heart"
3. "Tulsa Jesus Freak"
4. "Chemtrails Over the Country Club"
5. "Dance Till We Die"

* Discussion: Best Obscure Genres

* Interview: Lana Del Rey

* Performance: Black Honey

1. "Disinfect"
2. "Back of the Bar"
3. "Summer '92"
4. "Run for Cover"
5. "I Like the Way You Die"

* Discussion: Bandcamp Artists
* Music Video: "Follow You" by Imagine Dragons
* Music Video: "Mine Forever" by Lord Huron
* Music Video: "Tu Veneno" by J. Balvin

* Interview: Ringo Starr
* Performance: Loretta Lynn

1. "Where No One Stands Alone"
2. "Honky Tonk Girl"
3. "I Wanna Be Free"
4. "Coal Miner's Daughter (Recitation)"
5. "Still Woman Enough" (Joined by Reba McEntire & Carrie Underwood)

* Interview: Loretta Lynn
* Discussion: Favorite Albums
* Music Video: "Sticky" by The Maine
* Music Video: "Musician" by Porter Robinson
* Music Video: "we would have some cute kids." by Tai Verdes
* Performance: Middle Kids

1. "Cellophane (Brain)"
2. "Lost in Los Angeles"
3. "R U 4 Me?"
4. "Run With You"
5. "I Don't Care"
6. "Today We're the Greatest"