The Guardian delves into the reality beneath Anton Corbijn’s Control, speaking with all three surviving members of Joy Division, as they react to the film with both heartbreak and regret. Bassist Peter Hook: “But Anton’s film is more chilling. Towards the end, it felt like someone had ripped out my heart and was stamping on […]
Entries from August 2007
The story behind Ian Curtis’ inevitable suicide
August 30th, 2007
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The Black Lips rock the Middle East, avoiding car swarms, dubbas
August 30th, 2007
To show its even-handed political mindset, Atlanta, Georgia’s The Black Lips recently visited both Israel and Palestine to distract the suicide bombers and the itchy trigger fingers with a handful of rock shows because what the Middle East needs more than anything right now is a good on-stage golden shower. The band’s new record for […]
PJ Harvey “When Under Ether” Mp3
August 30th, 2007
I’m little frightened by PJ Harvey. Always have been. But the fear is mixed with a healthy obsession. A good combination to be sure. Her new record, White Chalk, is out next month on Island, and the first single is an extremely stripped-down affair. Harvey pushes her voice almost to a high-pitched whisper, and she […]
Hendrix’s Monterey Performance to be Released
August 30th, 2007
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Simpsons Testify and test fans’ patience
August 29th, 2007
Haven’t endured enough Simpsons exposure this summer? Well, Shout! Factory is betting you haven’t, as it is set to release Testify the best songs from seasons 10 through 18, featuring Jackson Browne! Just kidding. Except, not really. Browne does appear, but he’s joined by the infinitely hipper David Byrne as well as the B-52s, Los […]
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Interpol “Mammoth” video
August 29th, 2007
Interpol’s second single off the much under appreciated Our Love to Admire is, perhaps, the band’s most aggressive song to date. Paul Banks almost steps outside of his loveless monotone as the pre-chorus builds, hinting at anger. Take that Editors! Banks keeps his cool, though, hiding behind those carefully coiffed golden locks. The official video […]
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A Deluge of Dylan
August 29th, 2007
Billboard has unveiled the track lists for the upcoming Bob Dylan retrospectives, which are set for an Oct. 2 release in the states. Also in the cue is the documentary, The Other Side of the Mirror, which collects rare and unseen footage from Dylan’s popular and polarizing performances at the Newport Folk Festivals from 1963-65. […]