In an unlikely pairing, David Lynch, the acclaimed director of Eraserehead, Blue Velvet, and Mulholland Drive will join forces with Duran Duran, helming the controls for a live webcast of the band’s concert on March 23rd at 10pm to be held at the Mayan Theater in Los Angeles. The concert will be streamed via Duran […]
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David Lynch to Direct Duran Duran in Live Webcast
March 17th, 2011
George Michael to Cover New Order for Comic Relief
March 4th, 2011
George Michael is set to release a cover of New Order’s “True Faith” on March 13, 2011 to raise money for Comic Relief. Seems a bit of a left-field choice for Michael, but New Order’s (ex) own Peter Hook has given his slightly backhanded blessing, saying, “It blew me away when I heard it. Not […]
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King of Limbs – New Radiohead album
February 14th, 2011
“The King of Limbs can be pre-ordered now and downloaded on Saturday 19th February 2011″
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Death From Above 1979 Say YES to Full Blown Reunion
February 4th, 2011
I suppose only death can stop a reunion these days, and even that’s a maybe depending on who’s dead. So, it’s safer to assume that your favorite broken-up band will reunite than it won’t. Since the Coachella line-up announcement, everyone knew DFA1979 was reuniting, but now drummer/vocalist Sebastian Granger has posted the following confirmation on […]
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That’s Dr. Alex James to You, Sir
November 12th, 2010
Blur bassist turned foodie, Alex James, has been given an Honorary Doctorate of Arts from Bournemouth University. James, who grew up in Bournemouth, accepted the honor with a speech that opened thusly: “I would just like to say a few words to you about cheese.” He went on to express his love of cheese, advising, […]
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Pulp Reunites, Of Course
November 10th, 2010
As with any reunion news that surfaces these days, Pulp’s reformation is no great surprise. The only band that would genuinely shock me with a reunion is The Smiths, and that’s only because I know what a grudge-holding drama queen Morrissey is. Short of The Smiths, though, anyone seems fair game. As a fan, I’m […]
New Trail of Dead Record Set for February
November 10th, 2010
There’s no denying I’ve been loyal to a fault to certain bands that often don’t even deserve it, but even admitting that I think …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead has been given a bum rap for way too long. Granted, the follow-up to its career defining record, Source Tags and […]
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