Magnet Magazine — 45 years ago today, Blondie released Eat To The Beat. Tonight, make it magnificent. Read our review of Blondie’s essential latest album: The post Blondie Released “Eat To The Beat” 45 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Obscure Sound — An airy, effervescent ’90s nostalgia shows on “Ivory Hands,” a delight of a single from Lento Rodríguez. Led by Peruvian composer Gustavo Rizo-Patron, the project’s debut album, New New Wave, impress in its stylistic journeys — spanning fr... more info

New York Post — It has been 50 years since the Ramones' first gig at CBGB's on Aug. 16, 1977, a date that's the unofficial start of New York's punk rock movement that launched groups like Talking Heads and Blondie. more info

Stereogum — It’s a good time to be the Last Dinner Party. The British indie rock band were nominated for the Mercury Prize today and were covered by Kelly Clarkson last week. Now, their Like A Version session is out, and they tackled Blondie’s “Call Me.... more info

Stereogum — Project Pabst started in Portland in 2014, and over four years, it grew to include Denver, Atlanta, and Philadelphia. Acts like Blondie and the Buzzcocks performed alongside Run The Jewels and Ween. Then, in 2018, it abruptly vanished. After a sev... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Debbie Harry (Blondie). We’re always touched by your presence, dear. Read our review of the essential most recent Blondie album: The post Happy Birthday Debbie Harry (Blondie) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

New York Post — Other '80s icons on the bill include Simple Minds, The Jesus & Mary Chain and Soft Cell. more info

Consequence Of Sound — ABBA, The Chicks, and Bill Withers are also among "the defining sounds of history" preserved this year. Green Day, Notorious B.I.G., and Blondie Albums Added to National Recording Registry Eddie Fu more info

Consequence Of Sound — Nile Rodgers & Chic, Killer Mike, Todd Rundgren, and Pete Yorn are also confirmed to play the St. Louis festival. The Killers, Beck, Blondie & Jane’s Addiction to Play 2024 Evolution Festival in St. Louis Scoop Harrison more info

New York Post — "Some kind of mythological energy still exists," said Debbie Harry. "We were lucky we were there." more info