A Tom Waits press conference is always fun. Watch.
Here’s something that’s been floating around the web again recently. It’s Tom Waits at the mic for a press conference of his Glitter and Doom event back in 2008. (Via Moutray)
Read MoreHere’s something that’s been floating around the web again recently. It’s Tom Waits at the mic for a press conference of his Glitter and Doom event back in 2008. (Via Moutray)
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Read MoreYou may have heard that when Heath Ledger was preparing for the role of The Joker in The Dark Knight–the best Joker ever, by the way–he took inspiration from Tom Waits. He spent
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving! And for all American readers, how is Columbus Day still a thing? And now, some music news… Insane Clown Posse finally comment on the creepy clown crisis in the US. And
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Read MoreLast time, we looked at female alt-rock singers with unique and highly unusual voices who have nevertheless had a major impact on music. This week it’s the guys turn. Kings of Quirk will
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