rock nyc

The Twist – Chubby Checker – More than a dance a way out of 1950s, it was a trendsetting world changing romp of sex and sauce and, lest we forget, miscegenation – A

Despite my attempts to have Lady Gaga win this battle of the pop queens with her fine but no more and no less that fine “Applause”, she couldn’t do it. And while both Perry and Gaga were pretty lame at the VMA’s there is no discounting one crystal clear fact: Katy Perry has the most popular song in the country

Former Lazy Cowgirls takes his latest band, the wonderfully name rankoutsiders, on a rockabilly rave up here and leaves us the better for it. Meanwhile, Mary has woken up to Vampire Weekend so I refreshed myself before catching em live later this month

I should have mentioned first that these guys were young and super cute, that they spent four years non-stop working and touring, finally headlining a show at not other than London Wembley Arena in December 2011… So they are big in England, big in the dark post-punk tradition

The layering of the sounds makes it very Urban-Outfitters-chic, however, it’s even far superior to that. It’s a good tune to pop into an upcoming indie film or any stereotypical wannabe hipster’s playlist, and yet still caters to those with genuine music taste

It has been 18 years since Elfman hit a stage and he is headed to LA in celebration of Burtons films; the tribute is conducted by John Mauceri and features the 87-piece Hollywood Symphony Orchestra and the 45-member Page LA Choir, along with Elfman’s guest appearance.

it is important to mention this event anyway because Bragg and Kramer are the founders of Jail Guitar Doors, USA, a non-profit organization providing musical instruments and opportunities to help rehabilitate prisoners. The duo will also perform at the Ford Theater today September 6th to benefit their organization

Laura Marling? Those four songs art the top of her current release is the best stuff I’ve heard all year and she is playing MHOW on Sunday and Monday -sold out but tix aren’t that pricey and it is a huge gig. I saw her earlier this year and it was the second best concert of the year

On September 10th two EX MEMBERS and one Clash member will take part in a Twitter chat with fans in support of the three money making scheme releases, “The Clash Hits Back”, “Sound System” and “The Clash 5-Studio Album Set.” Help us.. please.

an music influence your drinking habits? I think music can encourage use of anything. Product placement means a lot and I know that in my teen years if I saw an idol with a brand I’d give it a shot- so that still must be a thing right?

New York duo Sleigh Bells just announced their third album by posting this video for the title song,… was anyone even aware they were ready for a new album? It follows their 2012 ‘Reign of Terror’, meaning these two never rest!

Avenged Sevenfold sell an OK for 2013 150,000+ units, for their second best selling album so far, and that’s the album charts for you, a shove and a push and it’s there.

And so, Katy conquors Robin and Stephani and grabs the throne where she roars through her Sara Bareilles rip off . It’s a wonderful thing, isn’t it? The magical mayhem known as the US charts where patterns form and dissolve before your very eyes.

Bonnie McKee is being steadied before blowing up big on the scene. “American Girl” is #100 on Billboard and the higher it goes, the better the grade.

One thing is sure, the Canadian band has nothing against the evil stream machine, at this level, they aren’t in many other famous musicians’ camp, they even use Spotify as part of their long teasing campaign which started with these street art signs posted everywhere in cities around the world

Theme From “A Summer Place” – Percy Faith – 1960 – That melody line gentle swing from chorus to verse through to the bridge and back feels like a sumemr breeze – A

Though some found bands such as the New York Dolls too weird- some found them to be the saving grace in a cock rock world

The 15 seconds off the upcoming Arcade Fire will get your heart pumping, and the Nine Inch Nails remix is much more Todd than Trent and the better for it. Both Kurtis and Annie are reflections of the Jahn Xavier interview, Pet Shop Boys is a terrific disco

Absolutely, this is a fabricated version of the bands but what isn’t, did you want to see them in a different light? . At its best, it explains why 1D became so big, it is revealing in the ways of chemistry and kindness. 1D are a good band and they deserve their success.

But ‘years have passed and things have changed’ and well he apparently is part of The Clash again though I dont recall anyone inviting him back in. He has gone on a little rant a roo about why he felt the reissue box set was important.

Story of the week was the Electric Zoo closed down a day early after two ODs related to Molly. The next step hasn’t happened yet but you don’t need to be a genius to know where it is going. I tried Ecstasy once in my youth and wasn’t thrilled

The first three are left over from Electric Zoo and the 1D from the movie, Nine Inch Nails are such a disappointment and Starlight Girls followed rock nyc on twitter. Yes, folks, that’s what it takes to get graded her

What the hell were they thinking? Granted, cassettes are still around but… but.. it doesnt give the hipster feel it actually gives more of a ‘whoops where the fact checker?’ vibe.

In the middle of nowhere, thousands of people gather in a sort of dusty camp city, play MacGyver and build artsy stuff just to be able to see it disappear in flames

Legends die hard and our romanticized images are tough to tarnish. C’mon y’all this is Sly Stone of Sly and The Family Stone- what the hell, if that isn’t a public service announcement to stay off the junk I dont know what is.

Pitchfork of course totally ignores her but she gets good press in the Huffington Post and Billboard magazine, she seems to be the sweet girl you don’t want to criticize because she is precisely just this, the sweet and harmless friend in so-called romcoms

The great Cam’ron’s former partner in crime returns with an old fashioned drugs and hustle epic. Part III it says here. It is that widescreen scarface shoot em up and dramatic stuff. Very old fashioned, very brutal not broody. Rapping is pretty great on stuff like “Kill Or Be Killed”. If I was 40 years younger, this would be my jam – ALBUM OF THE WEEK – B+

Congrats to Avenged Sevenfold who have taken me by surprise though come to think of it, their album before this was the one that broke em. And congrats to Dylan, who 50 years on is still releasing hit albums