We couldn’t be bigger fans of the Talking Heads’ driving force. We could try, but we would not be successful. More Songs About Buildings and Food, Talking Heads ’77, Remain in
The Smashing Pumpkins announced today they’ll be playing two separate residencies this summer. The newly reformed band will play eight shows at San Francisco’s Fillmore, which we think totally makes
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.
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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…
Way down upon the Suwannee River, The Allman Brothers Band's electrifying Third Annual Wanee Festival returned to the scenic Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida. The festival featured The Allman Brothers Band's 38th Anniversary as America's most enduring musical road warriors.
So what if both the Silversun Pickups and Smashing Pumpkins share the same acronym, have cute chick bass players and lead singers that sound sing alike and have singles that are somewhat identical (“1979” and “Lazy Eye”). The Pumpkins are long gone, as Corgan tries to reinvent the cherub rock with Jimmy Chamberlain, but the Silversun Pickups are now, and they certainly are gaining some steam following their Coachella appearance.
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
