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Hail, Hail, Rock'n'Roll

4698 days ago

Guardian Music — As this column ends, I thought it appropriate to talk about rock's profound sense of beginning – its power and possibility, its surging promiseThis column began five years ago, born, in a roundabout way, out of a friendship with my editor, Michael.... more info

What's going on Friday? (CMJ)

4781 days ago

Brooklyn Vegan — Active Child @ Bowery Ballroom in Sept (more by Amanda Hatfield) today in NYC * Jonathan Richman @ The Bell House * Lisa Hannigan, Gavin Glass @ Hiro Ballroom * The Jayhawks, Rosanne Cash @ Beacon Theatre * Neon Indian,... more info

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The Bridge School Concerts 25th Anniversary Edition: 3-DVD, 2-CD sets 10/24

4793 days ago

Here Comes The Flood — Highlights of the Bridge School Benefit Concerts will be released on October 24th on Reprise celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the event that was founded by Neil Young. Most of the tracks are previously unreleased. The Brian Wilson led all-star r... more info

Neil Young Brian Wilson Jonathan Richman Thom Yorke Bruce Springsteen Patti Smith Pearl Jam David Bowie Ben Harper Bob Dylan R.E.M. Emmylou Harris Buddy Miller Fleet Foxes Devendra Banhart Bonnie Raitt Billy Idol Rebel Yell The Pretenders James Taylor Simon & Garfunkel Tom Waits Elton John Leon Russell Paul McCartney Metallica No Doubt Jack Johnson Neil Young & Crazy Horse Sonic Youth Willie Nelson Nils Lofgren Sarah McLachlan Sheryl Crow Tony Bennett Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Norah Jones

(Debut) The Immaculates, "Love Dream"

4805 days ago

Impose Magazine — Along with the very intentional inflections of 60s soul bass lines and beats, Jonathan Richman should be proud of the fact that in 2011 there's a band that'll be drawn along by the charisma of the vocalist. The band's live show is already... more info

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This Week's Singles: 19/09/11 The Antlers, Jens Lekman, King Creosote & Jon Hopkins

4813 days ago

DrownedInSound — In case you were wondering and even if you were not, music's current most popular tropes are: 'Tom Petty', 'Jonathan Richman', 'Angelo Badalamenti', 'Bristol circa 1993' and 'Sounding As Bored As Possible'. No, no, no, no. You are welcome. ... more info

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New band of the day – No 1,104: This Many Boyfriends

4819 days ago

Guardian Music — This Leeds band play the sort of indie you'd expect from a group named after a Beat Happening song. But don't call them twee…Hometown: Leeds.The lineup: Richard (lead vocals), Tom (bass), Laura (drums), Dan (lead guitar), Pete (rhythm guitar, backi... more info

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My favourite album: The Modern Lovers – The Modern Lovers

4853 days ago

Guardian Music — Continuing our new series in which Guardian and Observer writers pick their favourite albums – with a view that you might do the same – Michael Hann hails a proto-punk classicIt starts with the name: the Modern Lovers. I can't think of a more per... more info

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THREE GREAT VERSIONS OF ONE GREAT SONG.....

4868 days ago

The Vinyl Villain — This is the story of the song Roadrunner. It's a bit confusing but stay with me.Roadrunner was first recorded in April 1972. The producer was John Cale of The Velvet Underground fame. However the song did not see light of day until its release... more info

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