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Geliat Musik Bali: Kecil, Kuat, Berbahaya

Tanpa terasa, tiada dinyana, sebentar lagi kita bakal masuk ke tahun baru 2019. Jika seksama diperhatikan, di skena musik, ada fenomena menarik yang terjadi. Kota-kota besar di Jawa seperti Jakarta, Bandung, dan Jogja yang tadinya seolah menggiring selera anak muda Nusantara, belakangan tampak berkurang. Terjadi pergeseran kekuatan.

Paul Daniel Frehley Auditioned For Wicked Lester

Today, Jan 03, 46 years ago, Paul Daniel Frehley auditioned for Wicked Lester. He spotted an advertisement for a lead guitarist in The Village Voice magazine. Frehley auditioned for Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, and Peter Criss. Even though they weren't very impressed with Frehley's fashion tasteâhe wore one red and one orange sneakerâthey liked what they heard from his playing.

MORRISSEY: BACK ON THE CHAIN GANG

The grumpy granddaddy covers Pretenders classic, "Back on the Chain Gang".

Morrissey Apostles

These 3 videos below show how crazy Morrissey's fans are.

Fairytale Of New York: A Very Murray Christmas

Bill Murray, David Johansen*, Jenny Lewis, & co.âwhat an interesting combo!âsing one of the most gorgeous Christmas songs ever written. (Dontcha love Jenny Lewis!).

Ketahuan Lip Sync, Anjinc!

Ada paling tidak dua sosok yang gemar lari dari tanggung jawab, memilih mencuci tangan, ketika diminta bersikap tegas, menolak menjawab lugas. Yang pertama orang Indonesia: Ebiet G Ade. Yang kedua duo berkebangsaan Jerman: Milli Vanilli.

Stay Beautiful, Richey Edwards!

Today, Dec 22, if he's still alive, Richey Edwards would be 51 years old. While yesterday, Dec 21, 24 years ago, was Edwards' last concert ever.

LONDON CALLING 39TH ANNIVERSARY

Tepat pada 14 Desember 1979 London Calling dirilis. Album dobel ini adalah yang ke-3 dari grup asal Inggris The Clash. Pun London Calling merupakan salah satu mahakarya di skena punk rock pada khususnya, serta belantika musik cadas pada umumnya.

Rest In Power, Pete Shelley

The singer, guitarist, and main songwriter of Buzzcocks passed awayâhe's 63âlast week on Dec 6 n Estonia where he was living.

I Fought The Law

Early this month, 58 years ago, "I Fought The Law" was released.

Spider Stacy X Tuesday Morning

Too many sad days / Too many Tuesday mornings / I thought of you today / I wished it was yesterday mornings / I though of you today / And I dreamt you were dressed in mourning

¡FELIZ ANIVERSARIO SANDINISTA!

Hari ini, 38 tahun silam, The Clash merilis album legendaris ethno-punk Sandinista!

The lead singer of the British band Placebo is particularly known for his androgynous appearance, distinctive nasal vocals, unique guitar style and tuning, & being open about his use of recreational drugs.

Happy 62, Billy Idol!

Terlahir 62 tahun lalu, 30 November 1955, di London; pria bernama asli William Michael Albert Broad ini merupakan salah satu dari sedikit sosok yang wira-wiri di skena punk rock generasi pertamaâada yang mengistilahkannya dengan Punk 77, terkait dengan tahun sedang mekarnya punk rock di Inggris.

Lagu Paling Norak Sejagat

Jika ditanya lagu apa yang terkeren sedunia barangkali tiap orang punya jawaban beragam. Tergantung selera pribadi. Sering berhubungan erat dengan memori. Menurut majalah Rolling Stoneâ500 Greatest Songs of All Timeâtembang terbaik di muka bumi adalah âLike a Rolling Stoneâ yang diciptakan dan dinyanyikan oleh Bob Dylan.

Happy Birthday, King Of The Wild Frontier!

Better known as Adam Ant, he gained massive popularity in the UKâhe's Englishâafter him and his group, Adam & the Ants, released their major label's debut album Kings of the Wild Frontier.

LUX INTERIOR, PSYCHOBILLY, & ROCKABILLY VOODOO

Jika saja biduan The Cramps, Lux Interior, masih hidup, maka biduan The Cramps ini bakal berusia 72 tahun.

Homegrown & Well Known: Ian Stevenson

There should've been, at minimum, 3 bands to explode from Bali: Superman Is Dead, Navicula and Kaimsasikun. The last one had sophisticated skills, cool-and-controlled performance style, and their songs are even 'poppier' sounding than the other two bands (meaning it would be easier to penetrate the Indonesian market). They even have the looks. Ian Stevenson, the frontman, is without doubt one of the greatest young musicians that Bali ever produced. He shares what went wrong with his almost-famous group and a bit about his personal life in the post-Kaimsasikun era.