Stereogum — These days Bono is really into overblown metaphors that once unpacked mean nothing. During their tenure, Death -- the Detroit trio of David Hackney, Bobby Hackney, Dannis Hackney -- were more about cutting to the chase, punk-rock style. I bring them ... more info

Guardian Music — The once-flawless credentials of Detroit's late-60s garage-rock scene took a considerable dent recently thanks to Iggy Pop's badly timed car insurance advert. And let's not forget the readiness of MC5's surviving members to exchange their manifesto o... more info

Its Getting Boring By The Sea — Last month I wrote some words to remember the life of Ron Asheton, guitarist in The Stooges and avid Nazi memorabilia collector fro London based fanzine The PiX. You can read it here and maybe in the print copy of PiX but I don't live in London so I ... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Bluesmen said...Cicala Mvta: Ching Dong - Return Of Japanese Streethttp://bluesmen-worldmusic.blogspot.comMiles said...Three offerings from the eccentric Biff Rose:The Thorn In Mrs. Rose's SideChildren Of Lightand Roast Beefplus bonus tracks from:Unc... more info

ContactMusic — British punk icon STEVE JONES has offered his services to IGGY POP as the LUST FOR LIFE hitmaker contemplates life after the death of THE STOOGES guitarist RON ... more info

Guardian Music — For the past couple of years I have been delving into the work of the Black Keys, the Akron, Ohio duo whose back catalogue is pure rock'n'roll goodness. I'm pleased to report that lead singer and guitarist Dan Auerbach's forthcoming album Keep It Hid... more info

Meg's drum kit is being auctioned to raise money for a celebrated Detroit musician. All the proceeds from the sale, which includes rare memorabilia from Iggy & The Stooges,will benefit Jim Shaw ... more info

NME — Ron Asheton's brother Scott and sister Kathy have paid tribute to the guitarist and thanked fans for their messages of support after his death was announced earlier this month. more info

NME — Ron Asheton's brother Scott and sister Kathy have paid tribute to the guitarist and thanked fans for their messages of support after his death was announced earlier this month. more info

Detroit Free Press — One of the best moments of the memorial tribute for Stooges' guitarist Ron Asheton at the Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday night came after several punkish bands had taken the stage and kicked out raw, driving numbers, inclu... more info