We’ve all heard the stories about where punk came from. Here’s the precis: The New York Dolls and a few other bands started playing gigs in a crappy area of New York City
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We’ve all heard the stories about where punk came from. Here’s the precis: The New York Dolls and a few other bands started playing gigs in a crappy area of New York City
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There was a time when it was common knowledge–common sense!–that women just couldn’t rock has well as men. Sure, they could sing, look cute and maybe shake a tambourine–but the idea of an
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The American League Division Series starts today and more than a few people (including me) are irrationally worried about the Taylor Swift Curse. Fortunately, B & Steve have come along to counteract Ms
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I’m not a superstitious person. Not at all. Except when it comes to sports. With the Blue Jays in the playoffs for the first time in 22 years, I’m looking for something, anything,
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[Note: This is a piece I wrote for Nightflight.com detailing how the career of a British indie band was ruined by Margaret Thatcher. – AC] Creative types may shudder at the thought of
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I did my best. Really, I did. I went almost the entire podcast without diverting into some analogy that involved porn. And I actually did it–until Michael tricked me into it. Bastard. I’m
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You’ve probably heard the old cliche: “You have your whole life to write for your first album and six months to make your second.” That’s why so many acts crash and burn with
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The Jagger Curse has struck again. It turns out that Mick doesn’t know how to pick ’em. Over the course of the last two World Cups, any team that has the public support
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To Brazilian, soccer is more than just a way of life. It’s a full-blown religion. Check out this video of a quiet Sao Paulo neighbourhood during Brazil’s game with Croatia. Nothing is moving.
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