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Random music news for Wednesday, December 9, 2020

December 9, 2020December 9, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Aerosmith, Breakdancing, Cher, Daniel Ek, Drake, John Lennon, Led Zeppelin, Michael Lang, Neil Young, Olympics, Police, Sinead O'Connor, Spotify, Wayne's World, Woodstock

Before we begin, who doesn’t love news bloopers? Moving to music news for December 9, 2020… If this album sells

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Because who doesn’t want a homicidal version of “Every Breath You Take?”

October 23, 2020October 22, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments Every Breath You Take, Merkins, Parody, Police

In its original unadulterated form, The Police’s “Every Breath You Take” is a creepy song about a stalker. How could

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Two extraordinarily weird WTF music videos for your Friday

November 15, 2019November 14, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments Police, Rick Astley

Looking to burn off time at work before you can start the weekend? Here are two strange music videos that

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And now, a dog singing “Roxanne” from the Police.

August 1, 2019August 1, 2019 Alan Cross 1 Comment Police, Roxanne

Apologies to Sting, of course. Adorable. (Via Tom)

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Random Music News for Monday, November 21, 2016

November 21, 2016November 20, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Adam Yauch, Beastie Boys, Bill Gates, Bob Lefsetz, Desert Trip, Freddie Mercury, Jingles, Kanye West, Microsoft, Nile Rodgers, Police, Sex Pistols, Spotify, Steve Jones, Westworld

Have I mentioned how much I hate the flip-top lids on tubes of toothpaste? Who came up with these useless

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The North Richmond Police Department’s “Sound of Silence” Statement

July 21, 2016July 20, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Police, Racism

With all the weirdness happening in the US today, this clip–originally posted two months ago–has a renewed poignancy. (Thanks to

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Movies 

The NWA Movie Opens Today. There’s Heightened Security. Why Some People Think That’s a Problem.

August 14, 2015August 14, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Bio-pic, NWA, Police, Security, Straight Outta Compton

The long-awaited (and well-reviewed) NWA bio-pic, Straight Outta Compton, opens today and Los Angeles is on edge. According to showbiz

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Random Music News for Monday, April 6, 2015

April 6, 2015April 5, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Ben Gibbard, Beyonce, CDs, Death Cab for Cutie, DVDs, Frozen, iPad, Jay Z, Morrissey, Police, Puddle of Mudd, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Sony, Sting, Tidal, Wale, Wes Scanlon, Zooey Deschanel

I feel…older. Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie has some things to say about his ex, Zooey Deschanel. A

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Great: Alleged New Brunswick Mountie Killer Had Megadeth Lyrics Posted on His Facebook Page

June 5, 2014 Alan Cross 1 Comment Hook in Mouth, Justin Bourque, Killing, Megadeth, Moncton, Murder, New Brunswick, Police

Just what Dave Mustaine needs to hear today.  Alleged Mountie murderer Justin Bourque not only posted all kinds of pro-gun

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Pussy Whipped! Russian Security Forces Use Bullwhips on Pussy Riot

February 19, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Police, Pussy Riot, Russia, Sochi

Vladimir Putin is having a bad week.  His hockey team is out, he’s losing control of Ukraine and now Pussy

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Report from Hollywood Music Doc Premiere (And the After Party)

January 24, 2014January 25, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Andy Summers, Arthur Fogel, Documentary, Lady Gaga, Movie, Police, Stewart Copeland, TI, U2, Who the Fuck is Arthur Fogel

In addition to my participation in the Courtney Love twibel trial (final closing arguments are today), I’m in LA for

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