The return of Godspeed…
Godspeed You! Black Emperor has not been heard in years but finally the band’s showing signs of making a comeback. More »
Erykah Badu charged with disorderly conduct
If you’re one of the lucky few who have seen the newest Erykah Badu video for her new single Window Seat, then you’ll know that it’s one video that is going to get a lot of attention and discussion because of its provocative nature. More »
Abbey Road Studios not for sale anymore
A week ago, music fans all over the world were shocked by reports that EMI was planning to sell the legendary Abbey Road studios. This is the same studio where The Beatles recorded most of their music. Pink Floyd also recorded Dark Side of The Moon in the studio, along with other artists who have made very important albums within the confines of its four walls. As such, it is considered a cultural landmark and one of the most important buildings for music lovers. More »
Amanda Palmer reveals new “discovery” Evelyn, Evelyn
Amanda Palmer is about to unleash a new music project to the unsuspecting masses.
The Dresden Dolls leader is known for frequent forays into the weird and fantastical so it comes as no surprise that this latest product of her imagination is as far from the ordinary as possible. More »
The Strokes begin fourth album
Finally some solid news coming out of the Strokes camp. After releasing the Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas’ solo album Phrazes for The Young in 2009, the band has converged again in New York to officially record their fourth album. Officially, the recordings began on the first day of February at Avatar Studios. More »
The Flaming Lips to play The Dark Side of The Moon at Bonnaroo
Last December, The Flaming Lips released a covers album. And it’s not just any covers album where the band records their own interpretations of different songs. This time, The Flaming Lips actually covered a full album from another artist — namely, Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of The Moon. The band covered it track by track, which is kinda cool. Though I’m not surprised. When it comes to The Flaming Lips, you should expect the unexpected — just look at their album Zaireeka. More »
Sigur Ros on indefinite hiatus
Sigur Ros is definitely one of the most unique bands on the planet. Each album they have released is a masterpiece and, in my opinion, a work of art. Their music is something that affects you in the most fundamental levels. I challenge anyone not to feel anything when they hear Glosoli. More »
Pete Doherty possible Darwin Awards winner for new courtroom faux pas
Some people try to be witty when they say that such-and-such noun or adjective is their middle name, but in the case of Babyshambles frontman and ex-Libertine Pete Doherty, he can say “trouble” is his middle name and no one will find it cheeky. In fact, they’ll probably nod their heads in a knowing way and mutter “too true.” More »
Grizzly Bear contributes music to new film
The guys from Grizzly Bear must be so happy right now. They are being name-checked by every Tom, Dick and Harriett who wants to sound cool and current. Heck, even Jay-Z has been mentioning them so he won’t look like an old geezer.
But unlike some of the more recent indie breakthrough success stories, Grizzly Bear can actually be found doing work in more mainstream environments. For example, in the movies. More »
Passion Pit remixes Lady Gaga
In my geek perspective, I’ve always thought of music collaborations between artists as similar to the crossover team-ups of comic book heroes. And in a way it does feel the same. A successful collaboration between artists is uplifting and, dare I say, gives off a vibe of something legendary happening. We’ve seen that in the now-mythical collaboration between Aerosmith and Run DMC or Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye. Of course, there are also collaborations that make you go “hmm.”
One such collaboration would be the pairing of Lady Gaga – the current queen of weird – and indiesynth darlings Passion Pit. The collaboration between the two happened with the Passion Pit remixing Lady Gaga’s new single Telephone. Yes, the same Telephone single that also features Beyonce. And no, this is not some bootleg or unauthorized remix. This is an OFFICIAL remix. Talk about a genre-blurring collaboration!
Either Lady Gaga’s got really cool music taste, or The Passion Pit guys sees something in Gaga that I don’t (aside from the theatrical strangeness of course). I do admit that Lady Gaga’s songs are infectious (I sometimes find myself just suddenly singing “p-p-p-poker face, p-p-poker face”) so there really must be some kind of mutual admiration thing going on here.
