Now Vladimir Putin wants to control rap (in Russia, anyway).
December 16th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Popular music has long been feared by those in power. They’re afraid of the messages and passions that can inculcate
Browsing the "Vladimir Putin" Tag
Random music news for Wednesday, September 19, 2018
September 19th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
I’ve never seen more squirrels collecting nuts in my neighbourhood. Does that mean we’re in for a bad winter? Ponder
ADDITIONAL UPDATE: Canadian member of Pussy Riot hospitalized in critical condition. Was he poisoned by Putin’s people?
September 17th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Pussy Riot has been poking the Russian bear with a very sharp stick for years. Arrests, show trials, jailing, and
Fresh off their World Cup protest, Pussy Riot has two new songs about Russian law enforcement
July 24th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
If you think back to the World Cup final between France and Croatia, there was a field invasion in the
This Trump-Putin video mashup with the opening theme of The Golden Girls is close to perfect
July 19th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Although this video mashup was posted two years ago, months before Donald Trump was elected prescient, it was weirdly and
Russia held a (rigged) election yesterday. Pussy Riot released a new music video, too.
March 19th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Pussy Riot has always been better as a political activist force than a band. Still, when they release a new
Random Music News for Friday, October 27, 2017
October 27th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
No, daylight saving time doesn’t end this weekend. You’ll have to wait another week before falling back. And now that
Random Music News for Wednesday, July 19, 2017
July 19th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
That church down the street is gearing up for vacation bible school. That’s a sure sign that we’re deep into
Random Music News for Monday, June 26, 2017
June 26th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
I’m trying to ignore that the days are getting shorter. I know, I know: glass half-full, right? And now the
Random Music News for Monday, May 15, 2017
May 15th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1940, the first McDonald’s restaurant opened in San Bernardino, California. And now, the music news for
Please Let This Video of Vladimir Putin Singing Radiohead’s Creep be Real
March 23rd, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Come to think of it, I don’t want to know. Let’s just say it is. (Via The NME) Then again,
Random Music News for Tuesday, January 10, 2017
January 10th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
One year ago today, we woke up to the news of Bowie’s death. Goddammit, that still makes me sad. And
Vladimir Putin to Sing at Trump Inauguration
December 20th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Okay, not really. Trump’s people, meanwhile, say that they’re not concerned about finding someone to perform. But hey, maybe they’ll
Random Music News for Wednesday, June 1, 2016
June 1st, 2016 | by Alan Cross
June? Already? Here’s your music news. Here’s how things work in the US when it comes to the music business.
Random Music News for Saturday, May 28, 2016
May 28th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Sixty-five years ago today, one of the most important radio shows of all time debuted on the BBC. You should
Tuesday Timesuck: A Collection of Songs About Vladimir Putin
April 26th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
If you’re looking for a truly different playlist that’s guaranteed to annoy your co-workers today, VICE Romania has assembled this
Random Music News for Monday, April 11, 2016
April 11th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 1970, Apollo 13 was launched at 13:13 CST. Triskaidekaphobia, anyone? And now, the music news…. The
Random Music News for Thursday, April 7, 2016
April 7th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
This was a big day in computing in 1964. IBM introduced the System/360. And now, some music news… This Canadian
Random Music News for Tuesday, March 29, 2016
March 29th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
On this day in 2004, Ireland became the first country in the world to ban smoking in all public places,
Vladimir Putin Probably Isn’t Going to Like The New Pussy Riot Video
February 4th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Nope. Vlad will not be happy at all. From The Daily Beast: MOSCOW — Probably it had to happen. That
Elton John and Vladimir Putin: What’s the Truth?
September 18th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
No matter which news channel I flip to here in SE Asia (CNN, BBC World, RT, AFI, etc. etc.) or
A Vladimir Putin Musical Doll? Yes, and It Annexes Crimea, Too
October 23rd, 2014 | by Alan Cross
This maybe the creepiest thing you’ll see this side of Halloween. It’s an old school music box figurine of Vladimir
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