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The awesome extended Pinkerton was one of my fave albums this year and now, finally, the creator seems to have joined us in adoring his wondrous creation of sexual distaff […]

The most misunderstood band in rock and roll history, preening egotists Kings Of Leon, explained why they don’t want you even calling in to one of their video shoots  if

I don’t suffer from nostalgia and I especially don’t suffer from musical nostalgia. I didn’t see “A Day In The Life”/”Give Peace A Chance” as a tribute to a fallen

Julian Assange, the man behind the Wikileaks of tens of thousands of secret US emails, was named rock star of the year by Italy’s Rolling Stone. Lessee here. His incredible

Bright Eyes has announced upcoming dates for their next year tour, and the west coast seems completely forgotten, or could they announce more dates later? I suspect (and hope) it

It is true and it is free. Here is BBC’s breakout bands of 2011 via Stereogum, and except for the Vaccines, I don’t know one of em. So all you

1. H.W.C. – Liz Phair – The handclaps, the sweetened strums, the cool not hot harp. It all got in the way of a classic Phair classic. Say what you

As we go into 2010 in review time, I can clearly state the one artist discovered this year that I hate more than any other ever. This includes Bob Segar,

So now we know. We kinda guessed it early in Liz Phair’s set, when “Extraordinary” off her 2003 failed pop move Liz Phair, was a real treat. But “H.W.C.”, off

Paul Simonon, bassist beast of The Clash. Pauly has been working with former Clasher Mick Jones touring with The Gorillaz on their latest tourstravaganza. Word from Australia today indicates that

A few weeks ago I posted a great review by local artist by the name of Scott Krokoff.  Mr. Krokoff even made the daily playlist of our famous editor, Iman. 

After Trey Songz dire performance opening for Mariah Carey a year ago, only the excellent “Can’t Be Friends” convinced me it might be worth another visit opening for Usher. I

After his stormy online exchange with Iman, Gil Reyes proposed to interview him for his movie – for a bonus feature only, as he said – but, as Iman returned

OK well, we sure have had alot of excitement leading up to tomorrows D.R.U.G.S concert in Rhode Island. Lets see, Craig Owens has fallen ill sought medical attention and was

How does Jack White do it? How does he convince country rock legends to work with him? After the Loretta Lynn album, for which they got two Grammy Awards, he

What is emo exactly? A style of music emerging from the hardcore punk characterized by melodic musicianship and expressive, often confessional lyrics says Wikipedia, but it’s also a sort of

Happy 21st to Taylor Swift who tweeted she had pizza with 21 candles on it. 　 The mind boggles of course. Whether I am a cynic or otherwise this has

It was inevitable. It started with me ranting about music. Then me, Nessing and Helen ranting about music. And then Helen and I doing the editing. And now when I

1. Bon Jovi 2. U2 3. AC/DC 4. Lady Gaga 5. the Black Eyed Peas 6. James Taylor and Carole King 7. Eagles 8. Metallica 9. Dave Mathews 10. Paul

Hmmm, this is my third rock stars sons post today. this is the best. During a violent student protest over raised costs for tuition at UK Unoversity’s, David’s adopted son

1. Oh Happy Day – Acapella Soul – The sound of black men making a living in the name of God. 2. Busload Of Faith – Lou Reed – Best

Majesty Shredding – Superchunk – Are we feuding with Superchunk? They own Merge records so I’m feeling we should be… but…. Whatever, this ain’t gonna start it. Great power punk

1. Back For Good – Take That – Biggest band in the world… if the world ends at the North Sea. This classic from 1996 is why. 2. Perfect World

Whoa. Uh That guy is…    Ronnie Radke. He wait let me delete the picture so I can write. K Ronnie was the lead singer for Escape the Fate and he

OK, so there is no intrinsic reason to post this pix. I am going to see her live tonight, so that’s why Liz Phair is on my mind. But, really,

Twitter makes you feel like you have your finger on the pulse of your favorite people.  Its fun and its interesting and well its great to look at when waiting

I didn’t go to the first or second night of KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas, I had too much work and was not that convinced I should spend that much money,

1. I Am Not A robot – Marina And The Diamonds 2. Theme From “Cheers” – Titus Andronicus 3. Speak Now – Taylor Swift 4. Happy Accident – Bright Eyes

More great news from he alt pop world! Paramore will ‘stay out of the limelight’ in 2011, to focus on recording a new album.   Considering the length of time it

— a “conspiracy theorist”! As a spectator (with whiplash), allow me 2 toss in my 2 sense… The following is a list of TIME’s “10 Most Popular Conspiracy Theories of

American Psycho the musical? It sounds quite of weird to me, but it will be a reality. Singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik, who had a hit in 1996 with ‘Barely Breathing’, and

Lemmy! Its even tougher to understand Mr. Killminster than a stoned Keith Richards.  Lemmy is fondly calls John Lennon” the asshole”,  of The Beatles.  It is a priceless quote from a master

Kid Cudi – There is nothing wrong with ambition. Nothing wrong with failure. Nothing, nothing, nothing. But man does Vol II suck. It didn’t happen. And while there is nothing

I got a good news bad news thing going here.  The band Gossip is fantastic.  I think this is one of the most fun sounds I have ever heard.  Literally

Since we are in contactmusic theft by any other name mode, this pix and story was lifted wholesale (more or less). The kid in the middle is Liam Gallaghers son.

The pix above? the Modfather himself Paul Weller with two of his kids. Friday night the boy, Nat, joined Papa Jam on stage along with his five year old brother.

1. Call Your Girlfriend – Robyn – Her best release since May 2. I’m Back – T.I. – I just completely hate the whinging and intimidating strings sample. I’ve heard

Happy Birthday Frankie! My God I could go on forever about how wonderful you are.  Your voice is pure magic.  I’m pretty damn sure you invented the sexy beast. There