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Big Star's third album finally gets star treatment

5023 days ago
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - It was supposed to be a celebration. more info

Stipe, Sweet, M. Ward celebrate the sounds of Big Star

5024 days ago
Pop CandyOne of the saddest parts about last year's South by Southwest was hearing that Alex Chilton had died at age 59. The singer/songwriter was scheduled ... more info

Michael Stipe talked to Ted Leo (video), joins Big Star 'Third show cast (full artist/song list announced)

5024 days ago
Brooklyn VeganTed Leo & Michael Stipe @ IFC House during SXSW "Big Star's third album, Third/Sister Lovers, has long been revered by artists and critics as one of the most influential albums ever produced. Written and recorded when the legendary 70s... more info

the final thursday batch of updates

5029 days ago
Totally Fuzzydj d said... Duran Duran - Girls On Film + PoM Edit Cage Mix 2009 Mix Night Version Catbirdman Mix Camera Click Man Beat Thief Extended Richmanu Carnival Mix Alternate Night Version Ultimix Alenia Mix Matt Pop Mix Hot Tracks Mix Central Version ’80... more info

thursday afternoon updates

5030 days ago
Totally Fuzzyhanalex said... Poco - A Good Feelin' To Know (1972) [wv] Hardin & York - Tomorrow Today (1969) [ape] The Very Best Of Wilson Pickett (1993) [flac] http://boyzmakenoyze.blogspot.com Ralph Dodger said... A Ratcat post on Shoulda been huge? For a few ... more info

Alex Chilton Remembered, One Year After His Death

5030 days ago
StereogumAlex Chilton passed away one year ago today. Big Star was scheduled to play SXSW in 2010, instead the show became a tribute, with friends and fans playing Chilton’s music and remembering his work. We posted a short obituary at the time, but I thoug... more info

The Strokes Angles Premature Evaluation

5031 days ago
StereogumA miserable experience recording an album doesn’t always equal a miserable album. So often the opposite happens: Big Star, Arcade Fire, Bon Iver, and Fleetwood Mac all made brilliant albums under internal or external stress. So the early clues into... more info

New band of the day – No 981: Liam Dullaghan

5039 days ago
Guardian MusicSummoning the spirit of Alex Chilton, this singer-songwriter turns sadness into something lovely with his soft and sibilant voiceHometown: Northampton.The lineup: Liam Dullaghan (guitar, vocals).The background: Liam Dullaghan, a lifelong fan of Big S... more info

sunday afternoon updates

5041 days ago
Totally FuzzyRalph Dodger said... By now y'all hopefully know the wonderful PJ Harvey has released her new album, Let England Shake. This little gem features performances of three tracks from that album: PJ Harvey - 2011-02-19 - Rob Da Bank Show, BBC http://shoul... more info

Baseball Project & Steve Wynn dates, Tibet House & Big Star reminders, more Taj Mahal show & an R.E.M. album stream

5044 days ago
Brooklyn VeganThe Baseball Project at Maxwell's (more by Lori Baily) "Well, we had so much fun the first time that we just had to do it again. Scott, Peter, Linda and I spent much of the last few years on the... more info

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