Peter Hook Played “Unknown Pleasures” Yesterday
On the 30th Anniversary of Ian Curtis’ death, Peter Hook and his band The Light played Unknown Pleasures from one end to the other, reported New Musical Express. “The preparation […]
On the 30th Anniversary of Ian Curtis’ death, Peter Hook and his band The Light played Unknown Pleasures from one end to the other, reported New Musical Express. “The preparation […]
The Nominees: Video of the Year Beyoncé f/ Lady Gaga – “Video Phone” B.o.B f/ Bruno Mars – “Nothin’ on You” Melanie Fiona – “It Kills Me” Jay-Z & Alicia
Yeah, I’ve seen Limp Bizkit on stage twice. Once they were great (just before they hit big) and the following time (on the way down) they were terrible. So my
London’s 100 Club was the olde citys’ equivalent to CBGB’s and on June 14, Joan Jett And The Blackhearts are playing their. We have UK readers so if you are
1. I Will Come Back (Drop The Lime Remix) – Holy Ghost! 2. Drunk Girls – LCD Soundsystem 3. Zebulon – Rufus Wainwright 4. Stop! – Shinobi Ninja 5. Dancing
I’d love to say right now who will win American Idol. Each person showed soul and a drive to win the competition. To me it’s an even competition, and I
Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders Plays a Live Show at Woodstock Sanctuary in Collaboration with JP Jones and Helen Bach faints Woodstock Sanctuary is located in Woodstock NY and is
When I was friended by the band Count Your Blessings on Myspace, I friended them and knew I had to review them immediately. They’re a band with a million members(okay,
Bret Michael’s will launch his new reality TV show… halt. yup A half-hour special sneak peak of Bret Michael’s, Life As I Know It will premiere Memorial Day, Monday, May
The Young Veins, a great band that are perfect to rock out to with the top down while speeding down the highway, came out with a song called “Take a
Wirehaired bass man Gene Simmons is in the news for supposedly ‘grinding’ a make up artist. The alleged incident took place during a November appearance Simmons and KISS drummer Eric
The Boss is sick. So aside from Judge Judy, heres some high quality rock and roll TV for him to watch in the quest to get well. Wednesday, May 19
Helen writes: Elvis Costello cancelled the Israeli leg of his tour to protest their treatment of the Palestinians. I love Elvis. I want Elvis, like literally. But this one of
Panic! in Studio? Screw that… In the race to stay alive Young Veins wins again. Want to hear them? You DO!! “Take a Vacation” is available for free download here
If you’re ever on a bus, or in a car, and you have your headphones in and you’re staring out the window at a horribly rainy day, give these songs
Happy Birthday Joey Ramone Today we celebrate the birthday of a very, very special man. A ‘lead singer’ who at times appeared nothing more than a mic stand with hair.
Dancing In The Light – The Rolling Stones – As good as “Plundered My Soul” but I overestimated “Plundered”. All the outtakes are good but as good as “Dancing In
A few years ago, I remember hearing this song ‘Home’ by Great Northern quite often on Indie radio here in LA. They are a band from Los Angeles, essentially a
After waiting for what seems like forever, Thriving Ivory is coming out with a new album which is yet to be titled. I couldn’t be more excited. I was really
1. Glee Volume 3 Showstoppers 2. Macgruber Soundtrack 3 3 – Bo Bice 4.Welcome To The Blacklist Awards – Evan Taubenfeld Comment: Evan is the guy who had the novelty
Gallagher not quitting music for film May we respectfully suggest he quit both and take U2 with him?
Justin Bieber’s father has approved the youngster getting a tattoo the shape of a bird on Justin’s hip. Well, who is gonna tell him no, right? When your teen rock star is
October 8 – 10thare the dates for the Austin Fest and you are welcome to it… tickets are just now on sale… I found MOF a bit draggy last time I
Today in 1980 the original emo died at age 23. Ian Curtis, front man of Joy Division and king of the Manchester scene, simply had enough. His 24 Hour Party
According to contactmusic.com, the former Libertine is broke, all his royalties are going to pay taxes and he is playing local acostic sets to pay the rent. And he looks
Money comes, money goes, but mp3s last till your computer crashes… Drunk Girls – LCD Soundsystem Dancing In The Light – The Rolling Stones Can’t Be Tamed – Miley Cyrus
I really don’t get how these guys are raising their prices. “Holy Diver” is a buck twenty-nine, Holy Diver a buck… Black Sabbath years a dollar a holla. Even if sales
I woke up yesterday morning and for the first time this year I felt the gloom that had enveloped me all year was lifting. Anybody who reads my musical opinions
Opinions are just what they are, assumptions, speculations, personal feelings based on more or less reasonable thought processes, but they are not all equal. I would not consider the opinion
So I just had a heart attack. Look here! So this summer we have Bamboozled Road show, Warped and Mayhem and now… Scream Like You Mean It! What a freakin
1. Rise – Public Image, Ltd. 2. Christmas Calculator – Titus Andronicus 3. I Know You – Bright Eyes 4. Aiplane – B.o.B 5. Stop! – Shinobi Ninja 6. I
I’ve been disappointed more than once in the past five years or so, but anytime you’ve got Moe front and center it might be worth the while…
These pics are from an exhibit of artists renderings of Kurt Cobain in the Seattle Art Museum. If you want more info Flavorpill and Spin have the story
I dunno, I didn’t much like the idea of Will Smith and I don’t like the idea of terrence Howard (and I don’t like the idea of Crowe either but…)
Caught VW at United Palace earlier this year and was very impressed, saw Dum Dum Girls opening for Girls at Irving Plaza and wasn’t very impressed and bought a coupla
Check out Mariska Veres of The Shocking Blue. Yum…
And so after a tough campaign which really ended with Republican Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin’s inability to find the continent of Asia on a map and all but conceding a
Lessee here: after never mentioining him at all, pitchfork stream a song from a yet to drop mix tape and rave about it and lo and behold there rapper Freddie
Feeling a bit nostaligic today, so how about a Thanks for the Memories playlist? 1- The Ramones “Too Tough To Die”. This song taught me the proper usage of the
Sometimes I wonder what will be in the music history books say, 100 years from now after we’re all gone. What will they think about us and the music we
Well, at least it isn’t the turgid Rick Rubin or T.Bone Burnett but if you don’t think this has dog with flease written all over it you haven’t heard Dylan’s
I didn’t doubt Ke$ha’s sincerity in performing a benefit for the victims of the Nashville floods. But really if she has to say something like “It’s not just for bullshit
Rest In Peace Ronnie James Dio. The music world lost a legend and Heavy Metals founding father. Without Dio, there would be no Metallica, no Anthrax, no Slayer, no Testament,
There’s a laugh in there, but its a very short one. The beat calls for dancing, and there’s delight in Ms. Krauss’s voice as she sings hooks that could double
1. Take It On The Run – REO Speedwagon – It sounds more produced than it is -the drums sound doctored. 2. This Is My Life – Edward Maya –
I cant think of a dead girl rocker. Most women I find interesting are still alive. As for a guy- I would gladly sleep with Sinatra, Aside from being gorgeous,
Twisted Sister’s former drummerFast Joey Brighton, died at the age of 57 years. Local talent, Brighton (real name Joe Markowski) was also a a popular drum teacher who taught people
Here is an idea whose time has come. Lou Reed and Laurie Anderson is performing a concert just for dogs in Australia. Apparently the couple have been writing high frequency
Don’t blame me, this was Wheels idea yesterday. Who is the one dead musician you’d fuck if you could? Her corpse still warm but if I could hook up with
Macca blamed EMI for the delay on releasing the Beatles on MP3s. Sir Paul told the BBC: “To tell you the truth I don’t actually understand how it’s got so