Say what? No, really: unpronounceable band names
January 15th, 2018 | by Amber Healy
A band’s name says a lot about them. But what if the name can’t be said? We’re talking about bands
Browsing the "Television" Tag
Just for Fun, Here’s U2’s First-Ever TV Appearance
November 4th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Sometime in 1980, a VERY young U2 (look at all that hair on The Edge!) made an appearance on The
The Ongoing History of New Music, Episode 768: 10 Great Proto-Punk Acts
November 18th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
This week we’re going to talk about 10 proto-punk acts, artists both came before punk and who created the most
The Osbournes Go Disney
August 14th, 2016 | by Nerhys
For a while now people have been saying that Disney is out of ideas, and as much as I love
New Kids’ Show on Netflix Features Beatles Music
July 30th, 2016 | by Nerhys
A new Netflix Original series for children is premiering on August 3 that features the music of the Beatles. Beat
Who Are The Musicians Behind Your Favourite TV Theme Songs?
July 9th, 2016 | by Nerhys
While many people can sing along to their favourite TV show’s theme song, far fewer can name the musicians behind
Early Review of Cameron Crowe’s New Rock’n’Roll Series, Roadies–Plus News of a Soundtrack Release Date
June 26th, 2016 | by Nerhys
Two years ago, Showtime announced they picked up a Cameron Crowe series called Roadies. In the past few months we
Here’s the Trailer for the New Ozzy Reality Series
June 14th, 2016 | by Nerhys
I have previously written about the upcoming Ozzy Osbourne reality show with his son Jack. That was before the trailer,
Punk Crock: How We Have the History of Punk All Wrong
December 20th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
I just missed the original punk rock explosion of the 1970s, so my experience with what actually happened is somewhat
Ancient Joy Division Footage Surfaces
July 22nd, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Irish Alan points towards this 1979 TV appearance by Joy Division. I’d never seen this one before. Joy Division –
Watch This Guy Re-create the Game of Thrones Theme from Scratch
April 16th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Nice work. (Via Digg)
Changes to Canadian TV CanCon Explained by Ed the Sock (For Example, No More Music on MuchMusic. Theoretically.)
March 26th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Confused by what will happen to your TV over the next year following the CRTC’s recent rulings? You’re not alone.
Another Promo for the Foo Fighters’ HBO Series, Sonic Highways
October 8th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
I’m not sure if I’m supposed to tell you this, but I’ve seen the first two episodes and this goddam
Denis Leary Gets New Rock&Roll Series on FX
July 2nd, 2014 | by Alan Cross
If you’re a familiar with Denis Leary’s brand of intensity–I mean, look what he did in Rescue Me–you should immediately
Game of Thrones Theme Played on Wine Glasses
May 15th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
WARNING: NOT HISTORICALLY ACCURATE. Back in the day, they would have used goblets. And they don’t sound very good. (Via
Dave Grohl Gets His Own HBO Show
May 15th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
We should have seen this coming, really. With the critical success of Sound City, Dave’s loving look back on his
Killers’ Song Will Be Theme for March Madness
March 15th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
America’s biggest sports office pool event, the NCAA basketball tournament, starts on Tuesday. Expect to hear this track from the
INXS Moving to Broadway?
February 24th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
After the huge success of Never Tear Us Apart, the made-for-TV bio-pic in Australia, the people associated with INXS are
The INXS Bio-Pic a Such HUGE Hit in Australia That Their Greatest Hits Album Holds 3 Spots in the Top Ten. Wait–What?
February 10th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
Next to AC/DC, INXS has been Australia’s biggest musical export. And because of the spectacularly controversial death of singer Michael
Monday Timesuck: An Awful Rolling Stone Beatles’ Tribute from 1977
February 10th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
Dangerous Minds reports that this craptastic production was rediscovered when someone found it on a Betamax tape at a flea
Mad Men: The Official Soundtrack
February 4th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
The final season–season 7–of Mad Men will begin on AMC April 13. But just like the network did with Breaking
Courtney Love Signs on for Web Series
February 4th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
When I met up with Courtney in LA last month, she was all excited about a new production deal with
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