KEXP Seattle — The Ramones are as relevant today as they were twenty years ago — How great is that? – Joey Ramone Today, Joey Ramone, the gentle giant of punk, would’ve turned 59 years old. KEXP celebrates this iconic rocker with this exclusive, never-befo... more info

Guardian Music — Spending on live music up 4% this year as fans show 'insatiable appetite' for gigs and festivals, says industry bodyThis summer, while festival revellers listen to their favourite bands in muddy fields, they are more likely to be thinking about where... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Capt. Willard said... HARRY NILSSON "It's All In The Mind" Another rare, unreleased demo from Harry Nilsson. We've got a bunch more that you can't find anywhere else on the web. FOR THE LOVE OF HARRY http://fortheloveofharry.blogspot.com THanks Fuzzy... more info

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Here Comes The Flood — Remembering Joey Ramone (May 19, 1951 – April 15, 2001) has become a tradition in New York City: Celebrating what would have been the 59th birthday of punk icon JOEY RAMONE, the annual JOEY RAMONE BIRTHDAY BASH will take place Wednesday, Ma... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Sir Charlie Palmer said... Outburst – The Wailers Peel Session – Tortoise 31.08.96 http://sircharliepalmer.blogspot.com music499 said... REM - Reveal Ramones - Subterranean Jungle http://music499.blogspot.com Mister Moods said... BR... more info

BBC News - UK — The personal assistant to former Ramones manager Linda Stein is sentenced to 25 years in jail for bludgeoning her boss to death. more info

Guardian Music — With songs that last less than three minutes, this London trio prove that succinct doesn't suckHometown: London.The lineup: John Arthur Webb (guitar, vocals), Kevin Hendrick (vocals, bass), Robin Silas Christian (drums).The background: Length isn't e... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Interview with John Hallstrom & Legs McNeil of New York’s Punk Magazine by Stephen MacLean from Flashez, 1977. Ref. Radio Birdman, Patti Smith, Saints, Ramones, Television, anti-intellectualism et al. + Download DRM free music via eMusic’s ... more info

Guardian Music — Join Johnny Marr and Jon Savage in telling us about your favourite record stores past and presentToday's G2 celebrates that endangered species, the independent record store. A selection of musicians and music writers – Johnny Marr, VV Brown, N... more info