Stereogum — In November, long running Leeds art collective the Mekons released a new song titled “You’re Not Singing Anymore” and announced their signing to Fire Records. Following their 2020 surprise album Exquisite , this new Mekons chapter continues... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Pete Quaife (Kinks). The Kinks played their first live show on Pete’s 20th birthday. Pixies, Spoon, Neko Case, Okkervil River, of Montreal, Robyn Hitchcock, Rhett Miller, the Apples In Stereo, the Wrens, Mac McCaughan, the Mekons and... more info

Stereogum — In July, a celebration for the late Steve Albini took place in Chicago in honor of the legendary engineer and musician’s birthday. It was revealed a street in the city would be renamed after him, and that became official today when Steve Albini ... more info

Stereogum — In 2020, the longstanding Leeds-based art collective the Mekons unveiled the surprise album Exquisite . Today, they’re back once again with a new song titled “You’re Not Singing Anymore” and the announcement of their signing to Fire Recor... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy 65th birthday Kirsty MacColl. R.I.P. Woman of steel. Read Wesley Stace in MAGNET on MacColl, Bob Dylan, Bee Gees, Rosanne Cash, GOAT, the Mekons, Parquet Courts and more: The post Happy 65th Birthday Kirsty MacColl, R.I.P. appeared first on Mag... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday John Prine. All the best. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. Read Wesley Stace in MAGNET on Prine, Bob Dylan, Bee Gees, Rosanne Cash, GOAT, the Mekons, Parquet Courts and more: The post Happy Birthday John Prine appeared first on Magnet... more info

Magnet Magazine — 35 years ago today, Mekons released The Mekons Rock N’ Roll. Destroy your safe and happy lives before it is too late. Watch our MAGNET television episode with Jon Langford: The post Mekons Released “The Mekons Rock N’ Roll” 35 Years Ago Today... more info

Magnet Magazine — 30 years ago today, Mekons released Retreat From Memphis. Bad dreams and lucky devils. Watch our MAGNET television episode with Jon Langford: The post Mekons Released “Retreat From Memphis” 30 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — This week's concert picks include Dudamel's birthday with the Phil and a rare show from legendary folk punks more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The band made the album in Joshua Tree, California. 'Going to the country to get your head together is a ripe old rock cliché,' say Jon Langford. 'We went to the desert to have our brains scoured.' Continue reading… more info