Ace and I had our minds blown late last year by Beck and his band during their stop in NYC on the Information tour. Everyone’s favorite Scientologist put on a helluva
Wilco’s sixth album, Sky Blue Sky, finally hits stores tomorrow. The band played a warmup gig at Ace’s alma mater Northwestern University on Friday, as they prepare to embark on a long world tour. Most reviews of the album and the show have been favorable, and Jim DeRogatis sat down with Jeff Tweedy to discuss the album and tour — as always, Tweedy has many memorable quotes.
Elsewhere from around the Interweb, let’s check in with some news:
And as always on Mondays, read on after the jump to check out the setlists from this past weekend, including Amy Winehouse, Arcade Fire, Arctic Monkeys, Perpetual Groove, They Might Be Giants, Elvis Costello and many more…
Mothers are pretty cool. Some are cooler than others, and some are downright awful. But the majority of our mothers are supportive and caring and essentially took their own lives
It’s an early summer Friday, and chances are you’re either headed out the door now or doing so shortly. I’m stuck at this goddamn desk, and I don’t like it.
Almost everyone missed a superb story in Wednesday’s edition of the Detroit Free Press, a tale of corruption in law enforcement and the inherent evils of police power. But I don’t
We’re not exactly geeked up about the SummerStage lineup this year. Some good shows and some weak ones, but the only event we’re dying to see is Levon Helm’s return engagement on June
It’s Uncle Neddy to the rescue with a bag full of downloadable presents… Here’s a guest minimix for the Hidden Track crowd. It’s time to give the drummers some, as
Umphrey’s McGee and the Disco Biscuits have announced the details of their Caribbean Holidaze excursion to Jamaica in December. Right by ‘da beach. The two bands will play three shows
I wanted to check out one of Beirut‘s three shows this week at the Bowery Ballroom, but alas, I bricked it like the keg guy coming early to the Pickford residents. By all
The Austin City Limits lineup is official, and it’s fucking nasty. Seriously, just nasty. In fact, I’ve never been so impressed by an initial artist announcement. Then again, I’m not
