In an age when the influence of the music video is on its last breath, Free Energy whips out the defibrillator with the video for latest single “Bang Pop,” off the new Stuck On Nothing (DFA). With an uncanny resemblance to punk-rock legend Iggy Pop, singer Paul Sprangers, joined by fellow band members (donning classic [...]
Ever wonder what will happen during the last five minutes of late-night TV talk shows? Here are tonight’s notable performers: The Late Show With David Letterman (CBS): John Prine with Yim Yames Country/folk artist John Prine will appear with Yim Yames from My Morning Jacket in support of upcoming album Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows: [...]
The members of Bettie Serveert are alt-rock survivors. They have been performing in various incarnations since 1986, and they released critically acclaimed debut album Palomine in 1992. Joining the core lineup of vocalist/guitarist Carol van Dyk, guitarist Peter Visser and bassist Herman Bunskoeke on new album Pharmacy Of Love (Second Motion) is drummer Joppe Molenaar (of [...]
Deerhoof bassist/singer Satomi Matsuzaki is so cool that she is the pop idol in Josh Farrar’s first novel, Rules To Rock By. What’s even sweeter is that Matsuzaki never played an instrument until the start of her band in 1994. She was a quick study, though, and Deerhoff has released 11 albums since. The band [...]
When is a cover song better than the original? Only you can decide. This week Love And Rockets takes on the Temptations’ “Ball Of Confusion.” MAGNET’s Edward Fairchild pulls the pin. Take cover! After vocalist Peter Murphy left Bauhaus, the band decided to keep going, changing its name (and much of its sound) to Love [...]
The members of Bettie Serveert are alt-rock survivors. They have been performing in various incarnations since 1986, and they released critically acclaimed debut album Palomine in 1992. Joining the core lineup of vocalist/guitarist Carol van Dyk, guitarist Peter Visser and bassist Herman Bunskoeke on new album Pharmacy Of Love (Second Motion) is drummer Joppe Molenaar (of [...]
ZerOKilled Music founder and owner Costanza (full name Costanza Francavilla) takes a jab at the controversial Arizona immigration law with “Just Another Alien.” The lyrics are taken from the U.S. D156 Immigration Form. The Italian-born artist says that the song “is dedicated to all the people that struggle behind borders and walls … in no [...]
Ever wonder what will happen during the last five minutes of late-night TV talk shows? Here are tonight’s notable performers: The Late Show With David Letterman (CBS): The Black Keys The Black Keys are supporting new LP Brothers. Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC): Peter Frampton Peter Frampton has released 14th studio album Thank You Mr. Churchill. [...]
The members of Bettie Serveert are alt-rock survivors. They have been performing in various incarnations since 1986, and they released critically acclaimed debut album Palomine in 1992. Joining the core lineup of vocalist/guitarist Carol van Dyk, guitarist Peter Visser and bassist Herman Bunskoeke on new album Pharmacy Of Love (Second Motion) is drummer Joppe Molenaar (of [...]
Mike Stroud and Evan Mast, the New York City-based electro-indie twosome known as Ratatat, have released yet another bouncing arrangement with their newest single, “Party With Children” (off LP4, out June 8 via XL). Indeed, their Mario Bros. “I just won the fifth level” mid-song mash-up conjures nostalgia for the long post-school afternoons glued to the [...]
