38 Years ago today, Joan Jett released her debut solo album, 𝘉𝘢𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘶𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.
Same question that is commonly asked about Social Distortion, can Morrissey be called rockabilly?
Finally had a chance to see Bumblebee last night. I bet most of you have seen it already. I don't really follow Transformers, Star Wars, Star Trek, anything in that genre. I mean I'd still go to the cinemas to see those flicks. But mostly due to FOMOâfear of missing out. Plus I always like the ritual of going to the movies, watch motion pictures from a huge screen, and experiencing Dolby/THX/DTS, any sophisticated sound system.
Today, 64 years ago, Rosemary Clooney was at no. 1 on the UK singles chart with "Mambo Italiano". The song was banned by all ABC owned stations in the US because it "did not reach standards of good taste" (ha!)
Been spending most of my weekends in bed and watching this Netflix series, Hip-Hop Evolution.
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.
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.
The grumpy granddaddy covers Pretenders classic, "Back on the Chain Gang".
These 3 videos below show how crazy Morrissey's fans are.
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!).
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.
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.
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.
The singer, guitarist, and main songwriter of Buzzcocks passed awayâhe's 63âlast week on Dec 6 n Estonia where he was living.
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
Hari ini, 38 tahun silam, The Clash merilis album legendaris ethno-punk Sandinista!
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Music journalist, writer, radio DJ, socio-political activist, creative industry leader, and a qualified librarian, Rudolf Dethu is heavily under the influence of the punk rock philosophy.
