05/21/2008
Before T-Rex, Glam Icon Marc Bolan psyched out with John's Children
Marc Bolan got his start in the 60's psych group, John's Children and he instantly gave them the edge they needed. Bolan's songwriting chops and signature vibrato, single-handedly set them apart from the swelling influx of the other British mop- ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 05/21/2008 12:42 PM EST in 60's Psych, YouTube, Glam | Permalink
05/02/2008
80's Power-Poppers: 'The Trend' Never Caught On
The Trend were a three-piece power-pop group from Syracuse, NY. Much like The Undertones, Gary Valentine, and The Ramones before them - this band of punk rock pranksters didn't take subject matter too seriously. The fact that they recorded a ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 05/02/2008 11:41 AM EST in 60's Pop, Power-Pop, 80's Punk | Permalink
04/24/2008
Diggin' Threads: Jumpin' Around With David Lee Nagel!
Van Halen frontman, David Lee Roth was known for his over-the-top stage antics and sense of humor. Complete with ball-poppin' spandex, annoyingly awesome vocal shrieks and greasy blonde mane–David Lee Roth is the ultimate asshole. In reality, ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 04/24/2008 11:22 AM EST in Rock, 80's Pop | Permalink
04/16/2008
Indie-Pop Euphoria: Up For A Bit With The Pastels
The Pastels are an indie-rock/pop group from Glasglow, Scotland. Their simple sound is reminiscent of fellow Scots, The Vaselines, with the shimmer of Echo and The Bunnymen. Front man Stephen McRobbie mutters half-catchy poetry that sounds like ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 04/16/2008 1:17 PM EST in Indie-Pop, New-Wave, 80's Pop | Permalink
03/28/2008
Andrew WK Sez: Wolf Eyes Rules
Back in 2000, Andrew WK produced a 4-song EP by fellow hard-party dudes, Wolf Eyes. One song on it is by Andrew WK, entitled "Wolf Eyes Rules". The song has a heavy metal rap vibe like Limp Bizkit or some bullshit (which is funny here since t ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 03/28/2008 6:48 PM EST in Electronic, Experimental, WTF? | Permalink
03/20/2008
Power Pop Messiah: Nick Lowe, Jesus of Cool
Nick Lowe's 1978 album, Jesus of Cool is a mockery of the music business. The album cover says it all; music is a living parody of itself, which in turn, becomes a product. Who does Nick Lowe want to be? Whoever the hell he feels like... One ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 03/20/2008 6:17 PM EST in Power-Pop, 70's Rock | Permalink
03/14/2008
RAPPER "RISKAY" WANTS TO SMELL YO D!#K
Nothing is worse when your man is creepin'. Florida rapper, Riskay AKA the DRAMA QUEEN has been raising eyebrows since her mans been coming home "5 in the morn"... So how does one find answers to the infidelity in question? Check for lipstic ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 03/14/2008 10:08 AM EST in Hip-Hop, WTF? | Permalink
03/04/2008
The Eternal Children: A "Freak Folk" Documentary
What do children, psychedelic drugs, and cross-dressing have in common? The Nagchampa smoke-filled kingdom of the Freak-Folk movement! In this realm of communal love and weirdness, Devendra Banhart is a dashing knight, the Coco Rosie sisters ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 03/04/2008 4:55 PM EST in Folk, YouTube, Neo-Psychedelic | Permalink
02/27/2008
Sexy Glam Rocker Suzi Quatro Is A "Daytona Demon"
Mega-babe Suzi Quatro's 1973 single, "Daytona Demon" is a prime example of how sex and rock and roll go together like groupies and condoms. Suzi will kick your ass with her glam-rock groove that features T.Rex-like chants and wails. Of course ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 02/27/2008 5:01 PM EST in Glam, 70's Rock | Permalink
02/26/2008
Stream The New Breeders Track "It's The Love"
"It's The Love," from The Breeders' forthcoming Mountain Battles, is the most upbeat track from a disc with immense depth and diversity. It's one of few rockers among the rest of the record's elegantly atmospheric ditties. The song recalls a ...
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