In 1960, acampaign was started in the UK to ban the American hit, teenage tragedy tune "Tell Laura I Love Her" by Ray Peterson. The song was being denounced in the press as likely to inspire a teen-age "glorious death cult".
First recorded by Marvin Gaye in 1962. Nearly two decades later Paul Young covered it and the song was a UK No. 1 single for three weeks in July 1983.
Today, New York's sharpest-dressed miserabilists, the modern-day equivalent of Duran Duranâs empty-headed brilliance, Interpol, celebrated 17th year anniversary of their seminal debut album, Turn on the Bright Lights.
Happy Elvis Memorial Day.
The King might have left the building. But his legacy lasts forever. And to commemorate Elvis the Pelvis, here's his top 10 moves.
Today, 39 years ago, the second highest selling album of all time, and the best selling hard rock or heavy metal album, as well as the best selling album ever released by a band, scored its first UK No. 1 album.
Tonight's the night! The baddest and longest-running laissez-faire street jazz gig in Bali! Every Tuesday, 7pm!
Was just introduced to this song by a friend. Damn, so hauntingly beautiful. And it's got more than 308 million views on YouTube already. Didn't know about her before. Where have I been?
We need to learn the art of aging gracefully from the Nick Cave's noise rock project, Grinderman.
There are happy synthpop songs. There are sad synthpop songs. And there are synthpop songs that instantly bring you to tears.
Setelah SOBER - Sore Berkarya yang merupakan bagian dari Pesta Perayaan Keberagaman BELANTIKA | BIANGLALA berupa Kelas Menulis Lirik bersama Pohon Tua maka minggu ini berlanjut ke Kelas Ilustrasi Digital bersama Ricky Billy.
Napak tilas lahir dan tumbuh kembangnya rockabilly di Indonesia. Bagaimana The Hydrant merevolusi skena serta mengubah citra musik bapak-bapak menjadi keren kekinian.
The interesting story behind the legendary Joy Division's Unknown Pleasures album cover.
Acara paling pertama dari rangkaian panjang BELANTIKA | BIANGLALA: Pesta Perayaan Keberagaman. Kelas Menulis Lirik bersama jagoan introspective folk, Dadang alias Pohon Tua.
For tonight's Midweek Break the host Darwinâ£â£ will share the stage with some exceptional guests: Rawi (Kuching, Malaysia) and Electric Cadillac (Jakarta).
Same o' story with all/most of Pixies' songs: It took me a while to like it. And when it hit me, it hit me real hard. "Greens and Blues" is one of my current most favourite tunes of Pixies, especially, and alternative rock in general. Such a beautiful bittersweet goodbye song.
The blonde streak and leopard-print lady, Imelda May, turned 45 today.
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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.
