Random music news for Tuesday, June 18, 2019
June 18th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Happy 77th birthday, Paul McCartney! (Check out the reference to him in this story.) Now on to music news for
Browsing the "Rick Astley" Tag
Random music news for Monday, November 5, 2018
November 5th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Today is the 11th birthday of the Android operating system. And as for music news on November 5, 2018… The
Random music news for Monday, September 17, 2018
September 17th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Back at work after two weeks of time off and just in time for tonight’s Polaris Music Prize gala. I’ll
Random music news for Monday, July 30, 2018
July 30th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Back on this day in 1966, England won the World Cup over Germany in extra time. As for music news
Rick Astley gets Choir! Choir! Choir! love in Toronto
April 20th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
I have a friend in Asia who swears–SWEARS–that Rick Astley is the greatest singer in the history of the universe.
This could be one of the greatest (and most expensive) rickrolls ever. Thanks, Westworld!
April 11th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
With season two of Westworld set to start on HBO on April 22, fans are crawling over themselves with theories
Random Music News for Monday, October 9, 2017
October 9th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Happy Thanksgiving to all! (Yes, America, we do things differently up here.) And now the music news for October 9.
What’s with the Foo Fighters-Rick Astley Bromance? They Performed Together AGAIN
September 20th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
When the Foo Fighters decide to Rickroll their fans, they don’t mess around. They use the real thing. Having brought
If This Music Video is Anything to Go By, Fake News is About to Get Even More Fake
August 30th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Take a look at this version of Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” posted by Rick hisself. With the
Foo Fighters Cover “Never Gonna Give You Up” in Japan. With Rick Astley, Of Course (And It’s NSFW)
August 20th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
The Foo Fighters performed the most awesome rickroll in history at the Summer Sonic Festival in Japan. Dave invited Rick
The History of the Rickroll
July 29th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Thirty years ago yesterday (July 28), the oddly big-voiced Rick Astley released “Never Gonna Give You Up.” Twenty years after
Rick Astley Covers the Foo Fighters’ “Everlong.” Oh, Dear.
December 9th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
The following is NOT a rickroll. As a way of promoting an appearance at an upcoming benefit show, Rick posted
Random Music News for Tuesday, November 29, 2016
November 29th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
I’m well into week three of this hideous chest virus. Anyone else come down with the same thing? Weird how
Rick Astley Covers AC/DC’s “Highway to Hell.” No, Really.
August 16th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
This is NOT a traditional rickroll. In fact, it’s hard to fathom what to call this
Rick Astley Turns 50 Today. Let’s Celebrate with the All-Time Greatest Rickrolls
February 8th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
As I type this, Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” has been viewed 177,243,481 times on YouTube. I’m going
Why Is This Nirvana Thing a Thing?
November 18th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
You THINK it’s the video for Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” but then… why the actual fuck is this a
Apple’s Secret Rickroll
September 23rd, 2015 | by Alan Cross
If you have v2.0 of Apple Watch, there’s a Rickroll hiding in plain sight. Instructions are on Apple’s website. Well
This Could be the Most Terrifying Music-Less Music Video of All Time
August 31st, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Click “play” and you’ll understand why this music-less music video should probably have never been made. (Via Tom)
Warning: This Could Be the Most Annoying Thing You Hear This Week
April 10th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
If you’re going to Rickroll, you might as well go thermonuclear
I’m Not One to Rick Roll Anyone, But…
February 27th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
…this kinda works. (Thanks to Peter for the link.)
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