Monthly Archives: February 2009
Saint Etienne Set To Perform Debut Album in UK
By Diana B. Goode Famed British dance-pop band Saint Etienne is set to hit the tour circuit this May and to top things off, they will be performing their 1991 debut album “Foxbase Alpha” in its entirety. Featuring their cover … Continue reading
Santogold, Santigold, Santagold: I Believe in Santigold?
By Diana B. Goode Sometime when I was sleeping, Santogold changed her name to Santigold. What a big hassle. Apparently there exists some performer named Santo Gold–yeah, I’m sure you’ve heard of him. Did you confuse him for the female … Continue reading
Filed under Blag, indie, Indie Rock
Local Realization: Two Bands Named After Silverlake Watering Holes
By Diana B. Goode One day before calling on the Silverlake Lounge for a gig, I visited the local Silversun. “Could this be where the dreamy indie rock act Silversun Pickups got their name?” I pondered. “Yes, Diana, it is,” … Continue reading
Filed under Blag, indie, Indie Rock, Los Angeles
Coldplay Plans To Giveaway New Album; Fans Plan To Give It Back (In A Perfect World)
By Diana B. Goode Are you doing your part in this awful economy? Well, at least you think you are if you are in superstar band Coldplay. They’re helping the common people by giving away their album–”giving away” meaning free … Continue reading
Filed under Blag, indie, Indie Rock, tour, uk
2009 SXSW Lineup Announced, Indie Vets and Newcomers Set To Hit Austin
If you can afford the plane ticket to Austin, accommodations, and a now $400 music badge, you may be well on your way to attending SXSW 2009. The music performance schedule has just been released and with only weeks to go, the pilgrimage to Austin is about to begin. Continue reading
Lily Allen Battles Drug Statements Via Twitter
Earlier today, Lily Allen posted the following statement on her Twitter account:
“about to hop in the shower and start my day. for the record, drugs are bad, dont do them, tell your children ‘lily allen said.’”
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Filed under indie, Indie Rock, Lily Allen, NME
M.I.A. Announces Birth of Her Son
Rapper M.I.A. made a big Valentine’s Day announcement yesterday on her myspace blog: she gave birth to her baby boy on Wednesday. M.I.A. went into labor on Sunday following her scene stealing, très pregnant performance at the Grammy’s. Right on schedule. Continue reading
In Memoriam: Ronettes’ Estelle Bennett Dies At Age 67
By Diana B. Goode On February 13, 2009, Estelle Bennett, sister of Ronnie Spector and Ronettes singer, passed away at the age of 67. The singer was found dead in her New Jersey residence. The cause of death is still … Continue reading
Filed under Blag, in memoriam
Friday the 13th: Cover Band Names That Will Make You Scream
With Friday the 13th and Valentine’s Day running back to back this year, I started thinking about My Bloody Valentine (the band, not the slasher film of course) and the ultimate question: Do My Bloody Valentine cover bands exist? In the past, I have seen bands pull off some brilliant covers (“Only Shallow” for example); however, I pondered if groups dedicated themselves to the shoegaze legends. Continue reading
Filed under Blag, indie, Indie Rock, Music Festivals, shoegaze, tour
