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Listen To New Afghan Whigs Song ‘The Lottery’; the second single from upcoming new album ‘Do To The Beast’ hearkens to their early work. The Afghan Whigs and SubPop records have released the second track for their upcoming comeback album ‘Do To The Beast’ (due for release April 15th). Whereas the previous track ‘Algiers’ had […]
The Breakfast Club Turns 30: Saturday March 24th, 1984. That was the official date for the Sherman High school detention class in ‘The Breakfast Club.’ Where’d the time go? Exactly 30 years ago today, the detention class in writer/director John Hughes’ adolescent angst masterpiece ‘The Breakfast Club’ came into session. Does that make you feel […]
Record Store Day 2014 Releases Revealed: Expect a cavalcade of sonic goodies to arrive on April 10th. Here’s my list of best picks. The official release list for Record Store Day 2014 is out, and it is chock full of great stuff. So much so that it’s pretty overwhelming. Click here for the full U.S. […]
Smashing Pumpkins To Make Major Announcement On Monday: SP fan site says to expect big news from Billy Corgan and co. on Monday, March 24th. UPDATED: Click here for official announcement. According to Alternativenation.net Smashing Pumpkins fans should be on high alert next Monday for a big announcement. As far as what the announcement is? […]
SXSW 2014 Interview with Lauren Larson of UME: Guitarist/vocalist from Austin buzz band discusses the highlights of their whirlwind week at SXSW. One of the busiest buzz bands to play SXSW 2014 was UME; the Austin based power-trio who conjures the rough and ragged guitar textures of 90’s alternative rock on their new album ‘Monuments.’ […]
Hey all, I was so caught up in the SXSW excitement that I almost forgot my own birthday! Well not mine, but the site. Smells Like Infinite Sadness turned 2 years old as of yesterday. On my last birthday announcement I’d stated how pleased I was with how things have grown. And while I’m not […]
Gary Numan SXSW 2014 Review: New Wave pioneer delivers a short but sweet set of dark industrial swagger at Buffalo Billiard’s. One of the most anticipated acts for SXSW 2014, Gary Numan’s been a busy bee this week, playing several sets over the course of the festival. Click here for my list of Top 10 acts […]
SXSW 2014 Interview With The Last Internationale: Protest anthem rockers are one of the biggest draws for SXSW 2014. As stated in my recent list of best acts for SXSW 2014, The Last Internationale will be one of the hottest tickets of the festival. A bluesy power trio full of anti-establishment and protest anthems, they’re […]
10 Artists To Catch At SXSW 2014: The must see alternative acts for 2014. SXSW 2014 is here! Are you overwhelmed by the choices? The ironic band names? The traffic? You are not alone. So take a deep breath, and relax. I’m here to help. I’ve made a list of several new artists and veteran […]
This Is Spinal Tap Turns 30, Spinal Tap celebrates 30th Anniversary: This goes up to 30 (er, 11). Celebrating three decades of the metal-skewering mockumentary. Rob Reiner’s directorial début, ‘This Is Spinal Tap’, turns 30 years old this week. Saying that certainly makes me feel old (I was in high school when I watched it […]
