NME puts together a perfectly predictable list of albums from bands that have (shock) been on the cover of the NME. The NME Singles List is a bit better, but still predictable. Here's the Guardian's list. BBC Collective, on the other hand, puts together a much more exciting list, including Marcel Dzama and Love is All. It's worth a look. And be [...]
Dead Flowers is happy to present a free download of Damon Albarn's latest project, The Good, The Bad and The Queen. As part of the Electric Proms series, the group played their new album live, in its entirety. Set List: History Song 80s Life Northern Whale Kingdom Of Doom Herculean Behind The Sun Intermission Jam Bunting Nature's Springs Soldiers Tale Three Changes Green Fields Mr Whippy The Good, The Bad and The Queen [ Download the Concert as a .Rar file ] [ Use Winrar to unpack the file [...]
Here's a preview: What is your earliest memory? Falling over a rabbit. What do you most dislike about your appearance? Not enough hats. How would you like to be remembered? Vaguely, with fondness. [ Read The Whole Story ]
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Hipshaker (aka Shake Your Hips) Tumbling Dice [ Download the DVD ]
Pete finally seems to be back on track. These songs, particularly "Beg, Steal, or Borrow," have the charm of the original Babyshambles sessions. The vocals are fuller and the guitar work more melodic, making the rough "Down in Albion" a distant memory. Signs are looking good for the second album. Verdict: Buy It B-side: "Beg, Steal, Or Borrow"
Former Swervedriver drummer and Glamorama contributor Jez has a new book, entitled "Rider." It's described as "an autobiographical look at life on the road with a rock band. A collection of thoughts, observations & experiences - funny, tragic, poignant or just plain ludicrous - by an author who was a touring musician in the 1990s." Should be a good read. [ Buy the book ] [ Read my interview with Jez for Glamorama ] [ Read Jez's "In the Studio" piece for Glamorama ] [...]
You know you're in trouble when the cover of a book is cooler than the book itself. Act one of Mr Greenfield's book provides an interesting back story for the making of "Exile," detailing the level of heroin use and the bizarre love triangle of Mick, Keith, and Anita Pallenberg. It's a nice complement to Bill Janovitz's book for the 33 1/3 series, which is a brilliant song-by-song musical analysis of the album. Act two, however, is pointless. And the lengthy epilogue is absolutely ridiculous. The last thing anyone needs is a [...]
Link Thoughts on "The Outsider" Unfortunately, good intentions do not a good album make. While Josh deserves credit for trying to expand his palette, the results are less than convincing. Oh well, we'll always have "High Noon". Verdict: Recycle Bin
The Stones: Brown Sugar Rod Stewart: Maggie May Primal Scream: Rocks
From Eighteen Seconds Before Sunrise: long time sigur rós collaborators, amiina , have released their second single. it has three tracks: "seoul", "ugla" and "ammaelis" and can be purchased here right now. stocks are limited. (note that this is the european version of the single, with an american/canadian version on sale now through the workers institute label.) Previous EP:
Dead Flowers
Sleigh Bells - Demons (Official Music Video)
The Rains of Castamere by The National
A-Trak & Dillon Francis - "Money Makin'" (Official Video)
DIIV "How Long Have You Known?" (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
Nas - Daughters
Monday Music – 28 May 2012
Bison - Quill
