Rock on Request
Encyclopedia
Rock on Request is an American daily Internet
publication owned by Lycos
devoted to music criticism
and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on rock music
. The webzine was created in Holly Springs
, North Carolina
on May 20, 2007 by the music journalist Christina Avina, which has worked for Associated Content
and NetMed among others.
Since its founding, Rock on Request had begun garnering a following for both its extensive coverage of underground music
and its writing style. Late 2010 saw a complete renovation of the website's layout.
The webzine currently features the latest news, interviews, record reviews, live shows, as well competitions. It also holds a yearly awards called the Rock on Request Awards. In 2010, the webzine established the Battle of the Bands
.
Internet
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publication owned by Lycos
Lycos
Lycos, Inc. is a search engine and web portal established in 1994. Lycos also encompasses a network of email, webhosting, social networking, and entertainment websites.-Corporate history:...
devoted to music criticism
Music journalism
Music journalism is criticism and reportage about music. It began in the eighteenth century as comment on what is now thought of as 'classical music'. This aspect of music journalism, today often referred to as music criticism , comprises the study, discussion, evaluation, and interpretation of...
and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on rock music
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
. The webzine was created in Holly Springs
Holly Springs, North Carolina
Holly Springs is a town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States. As of 2009, the town population was estimated at 21,749, and it had gained the title of"The fastest growing town in North Carolina".-Geography:...
, North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
on May 20, 2007 by the music journalist Christina Avina, which has worked for Associated Content
Associated Content
Associated Content is a division of Yahoo that focuses on online publishing. Yahoo's Associated Content distributes a large variety of writing through its website and content partners, including Yahoo News.-History:...
and NetMed among others.
Since its founding, Rock on Request had begun garnering a following for both its extensive coverage of underground music
Underground music
Underground music comprises a range of different musical genres that operate outside of mainstream culture. Such music can typically share common values, such as the valuing of sincerity and intimacy; an emphasis on freedom of creative expression; an appreciation of artistic creativity...
and its writing style. Late 2010 saw a complete renovation of the website's layout.
The webzine currently features the latest news, interviews, record reviews, live shows, as well competitions. It also holds a yearly awards called the Rock on Request Awards. In 2010, the webzine established the Battle of the Bands
Battle of the Bands
Battle of Bands is a contest in which two or more bands compete for the title of "best band". The winner is determined by a panel of judges, the general response of the audience, or a combination. The winning band usually receives a prize in addition to bragging rights. Traditionally, battles of...
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