Woody Guthrie, ‘Old Man Trump’ and a real estate empire’s racist foundations
If you want to know more about this amazing songwriter, read his book “Bound for Glory” Source: Woody Guthrie, ‘Old Man Trump’ and a real estate empire’s racist foundations
Year: 2017
The War on Drugs Is Still Playing Rock the Old-Fashioned Way – The New York Times
Holding On Source: The War on Drugs Is Still Playing Rock the Old-Fashioned Way – The New York Times There is hope. I like what this band is doing and they way the singer/writer talks about it. This could be the future the music business has been waiting for. Back in the way back of…
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LISTEN: RADIOHEAD COVERS GLEN CAMPBELL’S ‘RHINESTONE COWBOY’
Glen Campbell, the Rhinestone Cowboy himself, passed away the morning of Tuesday, August 8. The 81 year old country legend had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s four years earlier, a diagnosis he coped with in his later music, most notably his final album, Adios, released just two months before his death. A string of tribute covers have…
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The 15 Best Delta Blues Songs
“The blues are some of the most iconic sounds of America. What began in the South in the late 19th century as a mix of work songs and spirituals evolved into a mostly secular, acoustic guitar driven musical embodiment of suffering, struggle and—in the best case scenarios—triumph that proliferated during the early-to-mid 20th century. But…
Brian Eno Explains the Loss of Humanity in Modern Music | Open Culture
In music, as in film, we have reached a point where every element of every composition can be fully produced and automated by computers. This is a breakthrough that allows producers with little or no musical training the ability to rapidly turn out hits. Source: Brian Eno Explains the Loss of Humanity in Modern Music…
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Unpacking the Absurd Logic Of Cultural Appropriation—And What It Costs | Observer
It is not stealing or looting to take things that inspire you in one culture and adapt and change them to further your own expression. Source: Unpacking the Absurd Logic Of Cultural Appropriation—And What It Costs | Observer “While I was there, I was just gathering images and names, and ideas and rhythms, and I…
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My Buddy: Patti Smith Remembers Sam Shepard | The New Yorker
Sam liked being on the move. He’d throw a fishing rod or an old acoustic guitar in the back seat of his truck, maybe take a dog, but for sure a notebook, and a pen, and a pile of books. He liked packing up and leaving just like that, going west. He liked getting a…
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fuck – love me 2 – YouTube
fuck’s second record, “baby loves a funny bunny,” 20th anniversary collectors’ edition out now on Vampire Blues. Limited edition vinyl reissue includes digital download with previously unreleased bonus tracks!
LOCAL BANDS & PROMOTERS: YOUR SCENE IS DYING AND IT’S YOUR FAULT | Bloodrock Media
Here’s a wake up call for you, and I will do my best to remain objective yet blunt. Your scene is dying, and it’s your fault. Promoters and bands alike. Your fault. You. Pissed off yet? Well strap Source: LOCAL BANDS & PROMOTERS: YOUR SCENE IS DYING AND IT’S YOUR FAULT | Bloodrock Media “THE…
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The SoundCloud You Loved Is Doomed | Pitchfork
Amid rumors of bankruptcy, SoundCloud finds itself where many of its forebears have: slouching unsuccessfully towards scale and profitability. Source: The SoundCloud You Loved Is Doomed | Pitchfork “After being shopped last year for $1 billion, SoundCloud could end up being sold so cheaply that its founders may have trouble turning a profit. Deezer, which…
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Yes, Iggy Pop is 70. And yes, he obliterated his set at FYF Fest
Source: Yes, Iggy Pop is 70. And yes, he obliterated his set at FYF Fest – LA Times In skintight pants that could have been painted on, Iggy Pop planted his feet on the lip of the stage Sunday afternoon, lunging forward as if he were about to surf over the sea of fist-pumping hands….
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The Legendary Free Music Night You’ve Never Heard Of – Noisey
Source: The Legendary Free Music Night You’ve Never Heard Of – Noisey “[That night] was one of the worst experiences I’ve had,” says Bookman, now a host for radio station Indie 88. “That whole thing was really stressful, as you can imagine. They were so hot at the time, but also a handful. Nobody knew…
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The True History Of The Traveling Wilbury’s
30 minutes of musical history.
The Story Behind Alice Cooper’s First Hit, ‘Eighteen’ – WSJ
Source: The Story Behind Alice Cooper’s First Hit, ‘Eighteen’ – WSJ “The last line of my lyric to “Eighteen” was supposed to be “I’m 18 and I hate it.” But as I neared the end of my vocal in the studio, I decided to flip it to “I’m 18 and I like it.” I wanted…
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Nick Lowe: An elegant elder statesman of rock (From HeraldScotland)
NICK Lowe once penned a song called When I Write The Book. Thirty-odd years later, we’re still waiting. Elvis Costello may have recently… Source: Nick Lowe: An elegant elder statesman of rock (From HeraldScotland) His energies are required elsewhere. Fatherhood, rather late in the day, and a settled second marriage have played havoc with his…
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