08/05/2008
New Garage Rock From Nashville: Cheap Time
Cheap Time comes recommended from Memphis' Jay Reatard, so you know it they must have some redeeming qualities. As far as we can tell, they definitely do. The old-school garage-glam of "People Talk," from their s/t debut, flexes whiplash rhythms ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 08/05/2008 6:26 PM EST in Garage Rock, Glam, Lo-Fi, Punk | Permalink
07/14/2008
Go To This: Jay Reatard, Dark Horse & the Carousels, Tough Shits Tonight @ JB’s
Got a case of the Mondays? Well, there's no better way to kill the work-week blues than enjoying an evening of no-frills garage-rock tonight at Johnny Brenda's. Two local favorites Dark Horse and The Carousels and The Tough Shits get rowdy w ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 07/14/2008 9:46 AM EST in Post-Punk, Garage Rock, Glam, Lo-Fi, Local Music, Events | Permalink
05/21/2008
Before T-Rex, Glam Icon Marc Bolan psyched out with John's Children
Marc Bolan got his start in the 60's psych group, John's Children and he instantly gave them the edge they needed. Bolan's songwriting chops and signature vibrato, single-handedly set them apart from the swelling influx of the other British mop- ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 05/21/2008 12:42 PM EST in 60's Psych, YouTube, Glam | Permalink
04/15/2008
Let's Have a Roxy Music Pyjama Party!
Roxy Music's 1973 single "Pyjamarama" is amazing, full stop. It is two minutes and fifty-two seconds of absolute musical brilliance that leaves one frustrated and craving more as the song fades into its ending. Originally released as a b-side ...
Read MorePosted by Emily on 04/15/2008 11:52 AM EST in Glam, 70's Rock, Highly Recommended | Permalink
03/14/2008
Icy Spicy Leoncie is the Best Thing Since Beyonce
Who wouldn't love this self-described "genius singer songwriter from Indian, Portuguese, Icelandic decent?" Oh my God, WFMU's Beware of the Blog just made my weekend by tipping me off to this spectacular musician! Her bio on her Youtube channel ...
Read MorePosted by Emily on 03/14/2008 5:26 PM EST in Electronic, YouTube, Glam, Highly Recommended, New Music Spotlight | Permalink
03/03/2008
No More High Heels For Prince! He Needs to Have His Hips Replaced!!
Poor Prince, those years of wearing high heeled shoes to compensate for his stately 5'3" stature caught up to him. Now at 47, he has to undergo hip surgery, or accept a danceless life devoid of platform boots and gyrating hips. I wanted to post ...
Read MorePosted by Emily on 03/03/2008 11:09 AM EST in Soul, Glam, 80's Pop | Permalink
02/27/2008
Sexy Glam Rocker Suzi Quatro Is A "Daytona Demon"
Mega-babe Suzi Quatro's 1973 single, "Daytona Demon" is a prime example of how sex and rock and roll go together like groupies and condoms. Suzi will kick your ass with her glam-rock groove that features T.Rex-like chants and wails. Of course ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 02/27/2008 5:01 PM EST in Glam, 70's Rock | Permalink
01/24/2008
"U.R.A. Fever" Video from the filthy blues of The Kills
"We ain't born typical"- the line is repeated in the Kills' new single, which is a nice way of saying they are way cooler than you. The video is full of dim lighting, subtle vintage film effects, and film noir allusions. The duo plays dress u ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 01/24/2008 11:52 AM EST in Garage Rock, Blues, Glam, Indie-Rock | Permalink
11/26/2007
Connecting The Dots: World of Oz, Kansas Hook, American Jam Band and The Casuals
Recently I have discovered that the internets don't know everything. For instance, what is the connection between 60's psychedelic pop whimsies World of Oz and their offshoots, the proggy/soulful Kansas Hook, the glam-induced American Jam Band a ...
Read MorePosted by Michael on 11/26/2007 11:20 AM EST in Prog-Rock, Glam, Power-Pop | Permalink
11/13/2007
Ssion: Trashy Gay Disco Art Punk Pop!
Ssion, pronounced "shun," may have made, literally, the gayest record ever. Kansas City boy Cody Critcheloe (known for designing Yeah Yeah Yeah's album art) teamed up with friend and programming savant, Ashley Miller, to release their albumFool ...
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