Morrissey calls last 3 albums his ‘life’s peaks,’ apologizes for ‘meek disaster’ of ‘Swords’
Tweet Morrissey today issued a lengthy and somewhat whiny statement to his fans in which he reflects back on his troubled 2009, addressing, for the […]
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Video + setlist: Public Image Ltd. reunites in Birmingham, 1st concert in 17 years
Tweet John Lydon resurrected Public Image Ltd. last night for its first concert in 17 years as the iconic post-punk band kicked off its seven-date […]
The Cure’s ‘Disintegration’ expanded 3CD reissue to be released Feb. 16
Tweet We know there’s been enormous interest in the forthcoming 3CD reissue of The Cure’s 1989 classic Disintegration — our report on the set’s tracklist […]
Bill Berry plays ‘Crazy Like a Fox’ cover on R.E.M.’s new fan club Christmas single
Tweet Members of R.E.M.’s fan club have begun receiving their annual Christmas single from the band, and this year’s disc features a surprise: an appearance […]
Contest: Win free ‘Spectacle: Elvis Costello With…’ Season 1 DVD prize pack, U2 single
Tweet As you may have seen, the Sundance Channel’s talk ‘n’ roll show “Spectacle: Elvis Costello With…” returned for a second season last week with […]
The Everybody: Pixies’ Joey Santiago, David Lovering let fans remix debut album ‘Avatar’
Tweet Perhaps tired of waiting for a chance to record a new Pixies album, guitarist Joey Santiago and drummer David Lovering have formed a new […]
New releases: Public Image Ltd., The Clash reissues, plus Pet Shop Boys ‘Christmas’ EP
Tweet Record Rack: A round-up of the week’s new albums, reissues and/or box sets. ARTIST: Public Image Ltd. RELEASES: Metal Box, Plastic Box BACKSTORY: Virgin […]
Ex-Cure keyboardist Roger O’Donnell to post ‘Disintegration’ memories on Dec. 28
Tweet After a bit of waffling, former Cure keyboardist Roger O’Donnell has decided that he will, in fact, publish his thoughts and recollections on the […]
Video: Ministry’s Al Jourgensen sings ‘It’s Always Christmas Time’ for Paul Raven
Tweet As threatened, ex-Ministry mastermind Al Jourgensen has released a Christmas song with guitarist Mark Gemini Thwaite in memory of late Killing Joke/Ministry bassist Paul […]
Paul Westerberg inks publishing deal with Bug Music for solo work, Replacements catalog
Tweet Paul Westerberg this week signed a new deal with Bug Music Publishing — which bills itself as the “largest independent contemporary music publisher in […]
Video: Elvis Costello and U2’s Bono, The Edge mash up ‘Pump It Up’ and ‘Get On Your Boots’
Tweet The second season of Elvis Costello’s excellent rock ‘n’ talk show “Spectacle” premiered this week on the Sundance Channel with a pair of very […]
Quick Spins: The Chills, Peter Gabriel, Pixies, The Primitives, The Cure
Tweet This Thursday, Radio New Zealand will broadcast part of a concert staged last June by reformed indie heroes The Chills to celebrate the 25th […]
Elvis Costello’s ‘Live at Hollywood High,’ 2nd ‘Costello Show’ release, due in January
Tweet As promised, the second release in Elvis Costello’s newly launched The Costello Show series of live archival releases will chronicle the singer’s historic June […]
