Metalsucks — I could have sworn that when I was a kid I read somewhere that The Kinks had no problem with Van Halen’s cover of “You Really Got Me,” and, in fact, thought it superior to their own version. But I can’t remember where I read it (I’m assumin... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Sir Charlie Palmer said... I Am – Scout Niblett Harambe (working together for freedom) – Rita Marley http://sircharliepalmer.blogspot.com Buns O'Plenty said... Jack McDuff & Gene Ammons - Brother Jack Meets The Boss (1962) http://bunsoplenty.wor... more info

Stereogum — New Jersey’s Big Troubles mention Lilys as an influence — I’d bet the house (and an ear) they’re talking about the old Slumberland/SpinART shoegaze/noise-pop Lilys, not the later throwback Kinks version. “Bite Yr Tongue” reads more like a... more info

Guardian Music — This folkadelic pop duo draw you into another time and place with lovingly recreated reminders of a bygone ageHometown: Phoenix, Arizona.The lineup: Adam Mattson (vocals, instruments), Christopher James (instruments).The background: The Smiles and Fr... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — “Dan is a fan and he lives for our music. It’s the only thing that gets him by. He’s watched us grow and he’s seen all our shows. He’s seen us low and he’s seen us high.” When Ray Davies... more info

Chorus.fm — *Dear and the Headlights (http://www.myspace.com/dearandtheheadlights)* have posted a cover of "Strangers" by *The Kinks* on myspace (http://www.myspace.com/dearandtheheadlights). more info

Totally Fuzzy — Sakalli said... Waniyetula (Galaxy) - Nature's Clear Well (1978) (@256) Linda Hoyle – Pieces Of Me (1971) (@256) http://www.sakalli.info Papshmir said... UPDATE: Arcade Fire - Live @ Helsinki 28-06-2010 http://www.musichole.blogspot.com G O D s... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Mr. Jones said... Yet another tropical weather system threatens to dump more rain on the 30 Days Out ranch, so what do we do? We prepare our survival kit of tasty hurricane/storm/rain songs! Who cares if it's raining, we have Bob Dylan, Nils Lofgren,... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — The Kinks legend Ray Davies defied organisers of a U.K. music festival who attempted to curtail his set ahead of Bob Dylan's performance - by cursing and refusing to leave the stage. more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - The Kinks legend Ray Davies defied organisers of a music festival who attempted to curtail his set ahead of Bob Dylan's performance - by cursing and refusing to leave the stage. more info