The Ongoing History of New Music, Episode 781: Rock’n’Roll Myths
Myths and legends come in all sizes. Atlantis: That’s a big one that we can’t seem to wrap our heads around. “Feed a cold, starve a fever” is one we’ve all heard—but turns
Read MoreMyths and legends come in all sizes. Atlantis: That’s a big one that we can’t seem to wrap our heads around. “Feed a cold, starve a fever” is one we’ve all heard—but turns
Read MorePeople never seem to tire of covering this song. The Lips do it justice. (Link via Michael)
Read MoreThere was a gathering of David Bowie fans at Carnegie Hall in New York last night to pay tribute to his legacy. Performers as diverse as the Flaming Lips, the Pixes, Sean Lennon,
Read MoreFans of the avant-garde will know the name Merzbow, a Japanese noise musician who is always looking for new and unusual ways to, well, make noise. Please enjoy a little “Minus Zero.” And
Read MoreIt could happen. Read more at the Hollywood Reporter here and here.
Read MorePolar vortex, anyone? What’s the deal with Eminem? First, he raps about punching Lana Del Rey in the face and then drops a bunch of F-bombs during a Veterans Day tribute in DC.
Read MoreKaty Perry turns 30 today. A fan of the Flaming Lips? They have big Pledgemusic thing happening with their Beatles covers project. Into Bruce Cockburn? Check out this massive box set called Rumours
Read MoreHmm. A lot of older acts in this list this week. Interesting. Thanks to Mediazoic for the hosting.
Read MoreAs Michael says in his email “I had a pretty good vantage point last night at Riot Fest and I don’t like taking video at concerts but for this one I made an
Read MoreLet’s see what’s happening today, shall we? Things are not going well for Wayne Coyne over a particular Native American issue. (Thanks to Michael for the link.) A good read if you were
Read MoreIn case you missed the news, the Flaming Lips recorded an album that’s meant to be played simultaneously with Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon album (do it for yourself here). This
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