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the final thursday batch of updates

5193 days ago
Totally FuzzyW said... * STEPPENWOLF Ride With Me - Gothenburg, 1972 Classic Swinging Pig bootleg. * BECK - The Record Club Releases #1-#5 Beck and friends cover classic albums - live in the studio, then give it all away for free. NOW... posted alongside the orig... more info

The Velvet Underground :: I’m Not A Young Man Anymore

5206 days ago
Aquarium DrunkardOne thing about doing a show on satellite radio is that you can pull shit like airing “Sister Ray” in its entirety. While not my favorite Velvets boot, the 1967 Live At The Gymnasium set (that surfaced a few years ago) is not without merit, speci... more info

Lykke Li - Mini Mix

5221 days ago
Abeano Who doesn’t like Lykke Li right now? Since she burst back on our radars last November with the not-at-all-subtle roar of “I’m Your Prostitute” on ‘Get Some’, she’s hardly been away. There have been mysterious and arty videos, remix... more info

The Strokes: 'All that Spinal Tap bullshit has gone out the window'

5226 days ago
Guardian MusicThe Strokes are back, after a five-year hiatus, with a new way of working and fewer drugs aroundRock stars are meant to seem smaller in real life. Particularly those who've had to shoulder as heavy a title as "saviours of rock'n'roll" for the past de... more info

The White Stripes: How I got caught up in their fire and fury

5249 days ago
Guardian MusicMy decision to take a road trip across the American midwest was all down to one group – the White Stripes. Not since the Pixies had I felt such a visceral need for a rock'n'roll bandA little after 7am, somewhere on the road between Cleveland and De... more info

Sleeve Notes: How to earn a Beatles degree

5256 days ago
Guardian MusicAn MA in the Beatles? Pfft! We're all PhDs in the Velvet Underground here on guardian.co.uk/music. In other news ... Kele and Patti Smith are writing books, one of which is 'erotic'Five things we learned from this week's music news•There are univer... more info

Edwyn Collins: Soundtrack of my life

5261 days ago
Guardian MusicOne of the pillars of British indie rock tells Gareth Grundy about influences from Donovan to BowieEdwyn Collins is one of the more inspirational figures in British music, and not just for his achievements on record. As a founder member of Glasgow's ... more info

Readers recommend: songs about austerity – the results

5263 days ago
Guardian MusicFrom RZA's tale of lean cuisine to Aerosmith eating the rich, take nourishment in our playlist of songs about hard timesThere's no shortage of songs about shortage. But paradoxically, reduced circumstances have often spawned great musical riches. Rea... more info

the first batch of tuesday updates

5266 days ago
Totally Fuzzyglenn said... Another 60s (sort of) kitchen sink mix of everything obscure to not so obscure. Try it, you'll like it -). Thanks Fuzz team! http://bornintyme.blogspot.com 1. "Red Light" - The Sands of Time - Sterling 1082, 1966? 2. "Sha La La" - The ... more info

RIP Trish Keenan Of Broadcast, A Band Whose Songs Made Your Heart Skip

5269 days ago
NME - In The OfficeBroadcast were many things – terribly underappreciated by all but those who knew, warily innovative, consistently good, often great (2003’s career best 'Haha Sound' is testament to that) – but more than anything, Broadcast were a cool band. Thi... more info

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