My Bloody Valentine is going to pass out free earplugs to fans during its upcoming European tour. This idea is about two decades too late for many who have already witnessed the eardrum shattering noise this band emits live. Several friends of mine who have had the good/bad fortune of seeing My Bloody Valentine in […]
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My Bloody Eardrums
August 5th, 2009
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Blur: no plans to continue
July 24th, 2009
Though it could easily be another one of Alex James’ coy, pot-stirring sound bites, the legendary louche/bassist of Blur has announced that the band has no plans whatsoever to continue, following its triumphant return to the summer festival circuit. Blur stormed back from self-exile with a string of high profile concerts to celebrate its reunion […]
MP3: Love and Rockets gets its due
July 24th, 2009
Love and Rockets were another one of my gateway bands in high school that opened up a whole new world of music to me. The band’s fluke Top 40 hit, “So Alive”, represents very little in terms of the breadth of its myriad musical styles. Despite being 3/4’s of the legendary art-punk pioneers, Bauhaus, Love […]
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Courtney Love prevented from digging bigger Hole
July 15th, 2009
It’s no secret that Courtney Love is a conniving opportunistic freak. So, it’s good to see little things like the law preventing her from reneging on a contract. Back in 2002 when Hole officially disbanded, Love and guitarist Eric Erlandson signed an agreement stating that Hole could not exist unless both persons were involved. Well, […]
Yet another Strokes side-project delays actual Strokes record
July 15th, 2009
I really don’t understand bands that take years and years in between albums. The more time that passes, the higher the expectations. Plus, you’ve got crazy short attention spans to deal with, thanks to the shuffling of iPods and whatnot. The kids that bought Is This It are practically moms and dads now. And do […]
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Ex-Refused members form new hardcore band, AC4
July 10th, 2009
AC4 is a new hardcore band that features Dennis Lyxzén and David Sandström of Refused. That news right there puts my ears at full attention, as Refused’s The Shape of Punk to Come is easily one of the best punk rock records I’ve ever heard. Seriously, if you don’t own, quit reading this and go […]
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Dinosaur Jr. recalls new album for being too loud; grunge retroactively dies a little inside
July 9th, 2009
Dinosaur Jr. has recalled part of the European pressing of its latest record, Farm, because it is too loud. What? Is there such a thing as “too loud” in the world of Dinosaur Jr.? Apparently, it was a mastering issue, which raised the volume of the sound 3db’s. I just can’t get over the fact […]
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