Break Week 1 From their debut breakout album Everything All the Time, Band of Horses “The Great Salt Lake” helped introduce the world to their iconic sound. The combination of the slow drum buildup, lush, layered guitars, and Ben Bridwell’s iconic vocal delivery make this song a joy to both play ... Read more

Year of the Pig In the final challenge of the Lunar New Year Rivals Season 22, we’re playing the songs from the Year of the Pig (2019, 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971, 1959). Denver-based sextet, The Apples in Stereo, released the album New Magnetic Wonder in 2007 on actor Elijah Wood’s Simian Records.... Read more

Hey There, I'm Mary, What's your current title and how long have you been at Harmonix?  Titles are weird. Generally, I’m a UI Art Lead. I’ve been at Harmonix for a little over 6 years.   What are you currently working on, what role do you play in the project?  I’m currently working on... Read more

Year of the Rat This week, the Year of the Rat brings amazing songs from 2020, 2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, and 1960 to the Rivals Setlist. After two successful albums in 2003 and 2006, Massachusetts-based Damone released their final album Roll The Dice in 2008. The title and opening track from tha... Read more

Years of the Monkey and Rooster Let’s delve into the Year of the Monkey (2016, 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968, 1956) and the Year of the Rooster (2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969, 1957) for this week’s Rivals Challenge. “Too Little Too Late” is the second track off A Skylit Drive’s 2011 album Identity on ... Read more