Malcolm McClaren, infamous manager of the Sex Pistols and major player in the British punk scene, died today at the age of 64.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Posted by hangthedj on 8:03 PM
Alex Chilton died March 17th from a suspected heart attack. Chilton's band, Big Star, was set to play the South by Southwest Music festival in Austin this weekend. Mike Mills (from REM) will join the surviving band members onstage for a Chilton tribute/memorial tonight in Austin. Chilton was 59 years old.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Posted by hangthedj on 5:29 PM
Mark Linkous from Sparklehorse committed suicide yesterday. His death has been confirmed by his family. Read the Rolling Stone report here.
Here's a link to listen to the stream of Dark Night of the Soul project (Sparklehorse, Danger Mouse, and David Lynch). The project was not released officially due to label issues, however there are plans to release it later this year.
Check out Sparklehorse's "Piano Fire" below:
Here's a link to listen to the stream of Dark Night of the Soul project (Sparklehorse, Danger Mouse, and David Lynch). The project was not released officially due to label issues, however there are plans to release it later this year.
Check out Sparklehorse's "Piano Fire" below:
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Posted by hangthedj on 5:58 PM
Soundgarden is giving away a free download of a live version of "Spoonman" recorded in San Diego in 1996.
In more Soundgarden news, a special orange-colored vinyl 7 inch single will be available on Record Store Day (April 17th). The release features the reissue of "Hunted Down" and "Nothing to Say." Click here to find a list of participating independent record stores.
In more Soundgarden news, a special orange-colored vinyl 7 inch single will be available on Record Store Day (April 17th). The release features the reissue of "Hunted Down" and "Nothing to Say." Click here to find a list of participating independent record stores.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Posted by hangthedj on 7:03 PM
Wedding Present will be making a rare appearance this April at Crofoot. The band will be performing their cd, Bizarro, in its entirety April 15th. Grab tickets now.
Speaking of Crofoot shows, don't miss French act Nouvelle Vague on January 28th. NV covers all sorts of cool songs from the 80's--stuff from the Smiths, the Cure, the Clash, Yaz, Joy Division, New Order, etc. Should be a fun time...
Speaking of Crofoot shows, don't miss French act Nouvelle Vague on January 28th. NV covers all sorts of cool songs from the 80's--stuff from the Smiths, the Cure, the Clash, Yaz, Joy Division, New Order, etc. Should be a fun time...
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Posted by hangthedj on 6:08 PM
Dannie Flesher, cofounder of WaxTrax Records died last Sunday at the age of 58. Click here for more details.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Friday, January 1, 2010
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Posted by hangthedj on 7:13 PM
The legendary Patti Smith will be playing a show February 19th at St. Andrew's Hall. Tickets go on sale this Friday, December 18th at 10am through livenation.com
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Posted by hangthedj on 10:06 AM
Morrissey canceled yet another concert. Last night's show in Indio, California was canceled last night after having "blown out his voice." No word on whether he'll be rescheduling the concert. Meanwhile Moz is expected to appear on Lopez Tonight December 9th.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Posted by hangthedj on 5:31 PM
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club will release a new cd titled Beat the Devil's Tattoo on March 9th. The band's fifth studio cd features new drummer Leah Shapiro. Check out the tracklisting here. BRMC launches a North American tour in February, however so far the tour itinerary doesn't include a Detroit date.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Posted by hangthedj on 6:35 PM
Morrissey and Paul McCartney's daughter Stella are collaborating on a line of vegan (leather free) shoes. Stella told the Daily Mail, "We are still in the early stages but the shoes could be launched next year."
Here's a link to the story via the Daily Mail. Be sure to scroll down the page past the tawdry gossip article on Chris Martin and Gwyenth Paltrow's marriage to read the shoe story.
Here's a link to the story via the Daily Mail. Be sure to scroll down the page past the tawdry gossip article on Chris Martin and Gwyenth Paltrow's marriage to read the shoe story.
Posted by hangthedj on 6:23 PM
Elizabeth Fraser from the Cocteau Twins granted a rare interview to the Guardian. In the interview, Fraser talks about the Cocteau's split, why she pulled out of the band's anticipated Coachella reunion, her relationship with bandmate Robin Guthrie, Jeff Buckley's death, and more. Read the lengthy interview here.
Fraser is set to release her solo single, "Moses" tomorrow in the U.K., and it looks like it will be available as an import vinyl single on December 15th. Check out a sample of the single here.
Fraser is set to release her solo single, "Moses" tomorrow in the U.K., and it looks like it will be available as an import vinyl single on December 15th. Check out a sample of the single here.
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