Popdose (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009
John Cale – The Streets of Laredo from Honi Soit … (1981, out of print) Emerson, Lake & Palmer – Hoedown from Trilogy (1972) Robbie Robertson with Leah Hicks-Manning – The Sound Is Fading from Contact From the Underworld of Redboy (1998) Adam & the Ants – Five Guns West from Prince Charming (1981) Babe Ruth – The Mexican [...]
First Offenders (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009
Lori here~ I've noticed a trend of authors listing "playlists" to accompany books they've written, either they list it in the book itself on the acknowledgment page, or on their website blog, to talk about how the music inspired them....
Opinion Dominion (Free subscription) | 09/15/2009
Regurgitator hope to savor big-in-Japan feeling again I didn't even know they were still around. Hoodoo Gurus are doing what sounds like a birthday party gig with them in Japan. Odd.
Ryan's Smashing Life (Free subscription) | 09/13/2009
After reading Nick's recent post about those early albums that inspired him and some of the great posts by RSL fave Forgotten Disc Fridays , I decided it was time to break out the oldest in my collection, O Positive's " Only Breathing " . This was put out by one of my favorite record label names ever, Throbbing Lobster. O Positive is a Boston-based band that broke up back in 95'. They have...
Digital Spy (Free subscription) | 08/25/2009
Hoodoo Gurus guitarist Brad Shepherd reveals that he is recovering from cancer surgery.
Courrier Mail (Free subscription) | 08/24/2009
HOODOO Gurus guitarist Brad Shepherd, one of the enduring sex symbols of the Australian rock scene, has been battling cancer.
Mars Needs Guitars (Free subscription) | 08/03/2009
Ahhh, so here we go again, still stuck in the 80's. These posts are a relief for me, especially since I get away from posting about personal issues. I can't say it enough but I love the 80's. Always do and always will. Remember, 1981 is the date that these bands were formed. The tracks posted can be a couple of years after that date. Also, this selection is in no way a comprehensive list of bands that...
Salon (Free subscription) | 07/27/2009
Ladies: Want to not talk about feelings? Want a pal who'll offer to kick someone's ass for you? Hang with dudes
Dependable Renegade (Free subscription) | 07/20/2009
Hoodoo Gurus - "Bittersweet"
Mars Needs Guitars (Free subscription) | 07/11/2009
Image From Here It's been almost three years now since I wrote the poem below. And, three years have passed where I haven't seen my two children. God, I miss them so much. They live with my ex-wife in another state and are far away. And, due to my state of affairs over the past years, I have not been able to see them. I am in frequent contact with them; on the phone or text messaging. But, that isn't...
Kylie Minogue announces US tour (Free subscription) | 06/23/2009
HAVING played bass guitar for Madonna, Michael Jackson, Pink Floyd and Icehouse, Guy Pratt has always had plenty of good stories to tell at the pub.
The Age (Free subscription) | 05/21/2009
Katy Steele and her band, Little Birdy, have landed on their feet.
Before the Daawn: A Twilight Podcas (Free subscription) | 05/21/2009
Shannon and Marina discuss the music of “Twilight”, news of a new composer and our picks for songs to appear on the “New Moon” soundtrack. Download the show directly here. Show Notes :01 - Opening Music :16 - Introduction 2:46 - Music of “Twilight” - Announcement that Carter Burwell will not be returning - Burwell receives Henry Mancini Award for Career [...]
Powerpopulist (Free subscription) | 03/20/2009
Welcome back. All I can say is I hope you'll forgive me. You maybe came here looking for more SXSW tuneage but instead you find this. Well this is good stuff, and since it might not be available from here to eternity, I'm posting it here and now. Perhaps the pleasure of the music will induce your pardon. If not, I guess I'm in a world of hurt. Please join me in thanking the
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