Popdose — Vicki Peterson of the Bangles joins us this week to discuss the band's new archival release of '80s rarities and the group's colorful history. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — The Bangles, who've been going strong since reforming in the early '00s, are playing two NYC-area shows in August: Huntington, NY's The Paramount on August 19 and Irving Plaza on August 27. Tickets for both The Paramount and Irving go ... more info

Guardian Music — One of the unlikely byways of Prince’s career was his interest in the LA scene called the Paisley Underground – and it was his patronage that made the Bangles stars“He was a distant figure,” Michael Quercio of the Three Oâ�... more info

Guardian Music — … including his high-cut underpants, Hollywood adventures and hits galoreWhen Vanity dropped out of Purple Rain, Patricia Kotero was rechristened “Apollonia”, and drafted in to fill her place. An Apollonia 6 album was planned, set t... more info

The Mirror — We all know Prince penned Sinead O'Connor's most famous hit, but did you know he was also behind Alicia Keys and Stevie Nicks tracks? more info

People.com — Madonna, The Bangles and Celine Dion have all had success with Prince-penned pieces more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Bill Pearis The Long Ryders were maybe the roots-iest band in LA's jangly "Paisley Underground" scene of the early '80s (Rain Parade, Bangles, Three O'Clock, Dream Syndicate), owing much to Gene Clark and Creedence Clearwater Revival. Only togethe... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by Andrew Sacher ...then there's people like Emitt Rhodes, who's a cult hero for no good reason whatsoever. Far from obscure, his music is loaded with melodic charisma, that essential ingredient that makes you want to hear some records over... more info

Stereogum — Chastity Belt will release their new LP, Time To Go Home, tomorrow, and today they make a good case for the album in the form of director Joe Holcomb’s video for anti-slut-shaming anthem “Cool Slut.” The music is a fine example of Chastity Belt... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — As discussed, Aimee Mann and Ted Leo (aka The Both) are playing Christmas shows this December, including three in the NYC area -- 12/10 at Tarrytown Music Hall (tickets), 12/12 at The Space at Westbury (tickets) and 12/13 at... more info