August 23, 2007

The B List: 10 Soundcheck Vids, Vol. I

Scott Bernstein August 23, 2007 No Comments

Soundchecks are a touring band’s chance to work out new material, get comfortable with a stage and, sometimes, let loose with each other (non-sexually). This week’s B List kicks off a two-part series in which we’ll feature the best soundcheck videos on YouTube. Some are hilarious, some rock, and others are simply…bizarre.

The first 10 videos follow after the jump, so read on for little-seen footage of Marley in Canada, Steve Vai showing off, Randy Rhoads rockin’ out, Mastodon, Macca, Axl Rose and more. Go on…

Rhinoplasty: The Music Never Plays

Scott Bernstein August 23, 2007 No Comments

We hope you’ve been taking our advice and downloading the MP3s that the Grateful Dead and Rhino Records have been giving away through its Taper’s Section on dead.net, because the

Reader Feedback: Get Noodlin’ Or Die Tryin’

Ace Cowboy August 23, 2007 No Comments

Every once in a while we receive some hilarious e-mailed thoughts that don’t make it into the comments section. Today we’d like to feature one of these letters. Occasional HT

MP3 Boot Camp: We Can’t Work It Out

Scott Bernstein August 23, 2007 No Comments

John Lennon and Paul McCartney are by far and away the greatest songwriting team of all-time (save maybe Hall and Oates). But for all the good times, the two also

Morrissey Refuses $75 Million Offer To Tour As The Smiths with Johnny Marr

August 23, 2007 No Comments

Morrissey is taking special care of his most devoted fans on his upcoming fall North American tour, which begins Sept. 20 in Tijuana, Mexico.A number of special opportunities have been

The Decemberists Long and Short of It Tour

August 23, 2007 No Comments

The Decemberists are known for their riveting live performances and innovative tours (their last featured the band playing with orchestras in five major U.S. cities). With their latest jaunt –

Ravens and Chimes: Reichenbach Falls

Shawn Donohue August 23, 2007 No Comments

There are songs of the summer, albums that make you recall springtime or the falling of leaves; Reichenbach Falls, the debut from Ravens and Chimes is most certainly a winter album. Its snowy soundscapes and brushed wind chime keyboards slide into icicle coated glockenspiel, combined with the isolated frailty and indie-yearning of vocalist Asher Lack, the operatic movements play as New York City’s response to the Arcade Fire.