>> The fact that we haven't bought a Tullycraft record since the release of 1999's singles compilation (fittingly titled The Singles ) is more a sign of poor decision making than of a lack of enthusiasm for the delightful indie pop institution. We can still remember the excitement in college back in the dark ages when those first singles were arriving at the radio station, a time when people still somewhat suspiciously referred to Seattle-based Tullycraft as the "new thing from the Crayon guy." Fronted by Sean [...]
Presenting a finger lickin' sixties soul ten pack. Not the big names, mind, but all-killer-no-filler just the same. Cause I felt like it, that's why. Bless your little sweet soul... Joy Lovejoy - In Orbit MP3 Spencer Wiggins - Uptight Good Woman MP3 Big John Hamilton - How Much Can A Man Take MP3 Eddie Giles - Losing Boy MP3 Barbara Stephens - Wait A Minute MP3 [...]
Deerhunter frontman and Georgia garage rockers collaborate on 'Do You Wanna Dance'
At a Black Lips show in Conley, Georgia over the weekend, Deerhunter/Atlas Sound frontman Bradford Cox came to the stage dressed as another famously tall and gawky frontman, Joey Ramone. Cox, in a black wig and a black leather jacket, joined the Black Lips as they covered Bobby Freeman's " Do You Wanna Dance " the exact same way that the Ramones covered it . And Cox's Joey impression was pretty dead on, though that isn't exactly the most difficult proposition; Joey always stood pretty still onstage. Watch a fan-captured video below. Read More...
Greetings fellow music lovers. Bruce from Some Velvet Blog back with another edition of Something Old & Something New . This time around, digging through the crates for the nuggets; some punk rock, some soul rock and some yacht rock. Bring it! Something Old: Looking At You - MC5 Four Piece Funky Nitty Gritty Junky Band - Bobby Freeman So Into You - Atlanta Rhythm Section [...]
Photography by MamaTepley (circa the 80s) "I realize that I will never fully understand the millions of bizarre ways that music brings people together." - Rob Sheffield I remember driving from Winnipeg to Yorkton, SK. A 500km (300m) and approx 8 hour drive. I can only vividly remember doing the trip twice but the journey there & back felt like we could’ve been travelling 20 times over. The one trip I remember the most was when my dad and I went by ourselves (it is his side of the [...]
Mary Wilson was one of the founding members of the Supremes and the only member who stayed through all the group’s incarnations. Her book Dreamgirls inspired the Beyonce movie that made your mom cry. While Mary may no longer wear thirty pounds of bejeweled dresses at every performance, she continues singing and supporting worldly causes. This interview by Daiana Feuer.
Today is the day of our Broken Hearts Ball , it also happens to be Valentines day, so happy valentines! Ive been diggin' through the oldies lately so I thought Id post some classic sweetheart stuff. Be safe and don't get over zealous with the self tanner. The Sensations - Let Me In Bobby Darin - Dream Lover The Diamonds - Little Darlin Bobby Freeman - Do You Want To Dance
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