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Lost Together with Matt Wardlaw, Episode 20: Vicki Peterson (The Bangles, Continental Drifters)

3082 days ago
PopdoseVicki Peterson of the Bangles joins us this week to discuss the band's new archival release of '80s rarities and the group's colorful history. more info

The Bangles playing two NYC-area shows in August

3129 days ago
Brooklyn VeganThe Bangles, who've been going strong since reforming in the early '00s, are playing two NYC-area shows in August: Huntington, NY's The Paramount on August 19 and Irving Plaza on August 27. Tickets for both The Paramount and Irving go ... more info

'He was a huge fan' – How Prince became the patron of the psychedelic underground

3134 days ago
Guardian MusicOne of the unlikely byways of Prince’s career was his interest in the LA scene called the Paisley Underground – and it was his patronage that made the Bangles stars“He was a distant figure,” Michael Quercio of the Three Oâ... more info

The A to Z of Prince

3135 days ago
Guardian Music… including his high-cut underpants, Hollywood adventures and hits galoreWhen Vanity dropped out of Purple Rain, Patricia Kotero was rechristened “Apollonia”, and drafted in to fill her place. An Apollonia 6 album was planned, set t... more info

Prince songs covered by other artists from Sinead O’Connor to the Bangles

3136 days ago
The MirrorWe all know Prince penned Sinead O'Connor's most famous hit, but did you know he was also behind Alicia Keys and Stevie Nicks tracks? more info

11 Popular Songs You Never Knew Prince Wrote

3136 days ago
People.comMadonna, The Bangles and Celine Dion have all had success with Prince-penned pieces more info

'80s "paisley underground" band The Long Ryders released comprehensive box set 'Final Wild Songs' (listen)

3201 days ago
Brooklyn Veganby Bill Pearis The Long Ryders were maybe the roots-iest band in LA's jangly "Paisley Underground" scene of the early '80s (Rain Parade, Bangles, Three O'Clock, Dream Syndicate), owing much to Gene Clark and Creedence Clearwater Revival. Only togethe... more info

Emitt Rhodes releasing first album since the '70s ft. mems of The Bangles, Wilco, Aimee Mann & more (stream a track)

3278 days ago
Brooklyn Veganby Andrew Sacher ...then there's people like Emitt Rhodes, who's a cult hero for no good reason whatsoever. Far from obscure, his music is loaded with melodic charisma, that essential ingredient that makes you want to hear some records over... more info

Chastity Belt – “Cool Slut” Video (Stereogum Premiere)

3532 days ago
StereogumChastity Belt will release their new LP, Time To Go Home, tomorrow, and today they make a good case for the album in the form of director Joe Holcomb’s video for anti-slut-shaming anthem “Cool Slut.” The music is a fine example of Chastity Belt... more info

Aimee Mann & Ted Leo release Christmas song, add Bangles' Susanna Hoffs, Jonathan Coulton, more guests to Xmas shows

3662 days ago
Brooklyn VeganAs discussed, Aimee Mann and Ted Leo (aka The Both) are playing Christmas shows this December, including three in the NYC area -- 12/10 at Tarrytown Music Hall (tickets), 12/12 at The Space at Westbury (tickets) and 12/13 at... more info

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