Allmusic Blog — Polish composer Henryk Gorecki has died in his hometown of Katowice at age 76. Best known for his 1976 composition “Symphony No. 3″ or the “Symphony of Sorrows,” which became an unexpected hit after it was released in 1992 on an Elektra Nones... more info

Guardian Music — The composer may have become a household name with his mournful Symphony No 3, but the Classic FM hits parade doesn't do justice to his achievementYou don't have to be expert on the postwar eastern European avant garde to have heard the music of Henr... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Don said... Just stopping by to drop off some Robert Nighthawk, then going away again. Nighthawk was a slide guitarist whose disciples included Muddy Waters, B.B. King and Elmore James. Despite his importance, Nighthawk is a mostly forgotten figure. ... more info

Guardian Music — Core member of the US rock band the CallThe Call – the California rock band led by the singer, bassist and songwriter Michael Been, who has died of a heart attack aged 60 – never enjoyed the same success as their 1980s peers, but their influence ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Willard said... DRIVE-IN MOVIES AT THE BOAT This week watch "Return Of The Fly" (1959), with Vincent Price, and grab some great music... * THE VENTURES The Ventures In Space (1963) * THE VENTURES Walk Don't Run '64 (1964) Stereo/Mono Japanese Reissue... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Willard said... * MOJO PRESENTS JOURNEY TO LOVE: RARE & EARLY ELEKTRA CLASSICS The lastest freebie/giveaway from Mojo Mag is a collection of folk and blues, compiled and sequenced by Elektra founder Jac Holzman. Includes The Dillards, Fred Neil, Judy... more info

Guardian Music — From adoration to zzzzzzzzz, purveyor of mellifluous pabulum Bruno Mars runs the whole gamut of romantic clicheHometown: Honolulu.The lineup: Peter Hernandez (vocals, music).The background: The Elektra label has an illustrious history, to the extent ... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — This play is one of the great character studies in ancient literature.This play is one of the great character studies in ancient literature. more info

All About Jazz — The history of music, it seems, is replete with rocky transitions. Jac Holzman, who founded Elektra Records 60 years ago and is now back in the swing of things as senior advisor to Warner Music Group's Chief Executive Edgar Bronfman on the company's... more info

Totally Fuzzy — YoungMossTongue said... CIRCUS LUPUS - Super Genius RACCOO-OO-OON - The Cave Of Spirits Forever APOLLO 440 - Electro Glide In Blue THE POSIES - Every Kind Of Light dustdevil & crow - while speaking softly you can hear the insects sing (2010 @320) fuz... more info