Popdose — This wonderful, 22-track compilation is just part of the work Chris Bell did before he dug his heels in with Big Star in 1971.  Omnivore Recordings has gathered selections from Chris’ earlier bands like Icewater and Rock City; some of these tracks... more info

Popdose — So here’s the short version – Stax Records, in conjunction with Ardent, has finally released a sensible compilation of Big Star’s best moments – even though there have been several import editions of variations to this theme, this brand-new C... more info

The Devil Has The Best Tuna — FeltworthFrom: ToontownI can't believe I'm doing this, it might destroy any credibility that the blog has built up but today's featured band, Feltworth, isn't a real band it's a group of puppets! But please hear me out they may be... more info

Popdose — Radio City With Jon Grayson & Rob Ross:  Episode Twelve…  dozen beats eleven! The dynamic team of Jon Grayson and Rob Ross once again deliver with a deeply intense conversation about Big Star, including the upcoming biography of Chris Bell; a qui... more info

PopSugar — Christopher "Big Black" Boykin passed away at age 45 on Tuesday, The Hollywood Reporter confirms. While no other details have been revealed at the time, the star of MTV's Rob & Big is survived by his 9-year-old daughter Isis. Big Black is best known... more info

Popdose — The Blood Rush Hour simply knocked us all out with 2014’s And Then… The Unthinkable Happened, with its incredible mixture of ’70’s influenced power pop, rock, prog-pop and symphonic pop – melding all the best elements of Queen, Yes, E.L.O./... more info

PopSugar UK — Liam Neeson may be a huge Hollywood star, but even he can't resist a little free food once in a while. After Big Star Sandwich Co. in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, got wind that the actor was in town filming his new movie Hard Powder, they de... more info

PopSugar — Liam Neeson may be a huge Hollywood star, but even he can't resist a little free food once in a while. After Big Star Sandwich Co. in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, got wind that the actor was in town filming his new movie Hard Powder, they de... more info

Popdose — Radio City with Jon Grayson and Rob Ross hits hard and heavy – naturally! This week, Messrs. Grayson and Ross run the gamut from the never-ending political upheavals; new albums from Lake and Brenyama; the new Big Star concert DVD and a reflection ... more info

JamBase — Woods, Ray Davies, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Kitchen Dwellers, Manic Focus, The Black Angels and a tribute to Big Star’s Third make up this week's Release Day Picks. more info