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Random music news for Monday, August 17, 2020

August 17, 2020August 17, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments B52s, Beatles, Cardi B, Cavern Club, Concerts, Hollywood, Kanye West, Kate Pierson, Nick Hampton, TikTok, UB40

The bad news is that August is more than half over. The good news is that we’re closer to the

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Recommended Music 

Who says you can’t mash up SLAYER and The B52’s?

March 22, 2020March 21, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments B52s, Mashup, Slayer

Yes, you can. Call this “Raining Lobsters.” (Via Tom and MetalSucks)

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Music History 

52 Albums That Changed My Life (and other Exaggerations) Chapter 10: Iggy Pop’s American Caesar

March 5, 2017March 5, 2017 Brent Chittenden 2 Comments B52s, Duff McKagan, Iggy Pop, Much Music, Slash, Steve Jones

I’ve been lucky enough to see Henry Rollins a number of times doing his talking shows. At one particular show,

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Music News
Music News 

Random Music News for Saturday, August 22, 2015

August 22, 2015August 22, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Alanis Morissette, Apple, B52s, Bon Jovi, Buck 65, Dr. Dre, Gene Simmons, Howard Stern, Pandora, Spotify, Streaming, U2

I have to install a new doorbell today. I can’t put it off any longer. I’ll start work as soon

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Music News
Music News 

Random Music News for Wednesday, August 5, 2015

August 5, 2015August 4, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments B52s, Courtney Love, Cover Versions, Greenpeace, Jay Z, Kate Pierson, Kim Gordon, KISS, Paul Stanley, Reunion, Rod Stewart, Sonic Youth, The Faces, Tidal, U2, YouTube

As you struggle with traffic today, remember that it was on this day in 1914 that the first-ever traffic light

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I Like This: Kate Pierson

December 2, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments B52s, Fred Armisen, Kate Pierson, Solo Album

One of the singers from the B52s will have a solo album called Guitars and Microphones out on February 17.

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Guest Blog 

Guest Blog: Top Vinyl Hidden Messages

April 8, 2014April 7, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments B52s, Beatles, Hidden Messages, Led Zeppelin, Ozzy Osbourne, Queen, Vinyl

[Another guest blog from Jason Kane. – AC] Top Vinyl Hidden Messages Playing a vinyl record in reverse was a

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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  • Born into the Beautiful Game – James Easton in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 017 January 13, 2021
    The Easton family has played a vital role in shaping the North American soccer landscape for almost 50 years. In the early 70’s, Jim Easton Sr. uprooted his family from Scotland to take the job as the inaugural head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps. Over his time in the role, Jim and his family fell […]
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