You’d be forgiven if the news that INXS are calling it quits failed to turn many heads. The Australian band, for all intents and purposes, ceased to exist for many after lead singer Michael Hutchence’s lifeless body was found in a Sydney hotel room almost 15 years ago. There was no New Order-esque transition into something different, though not for lack of trying – assuming “ searching for a new frontman on a reality show ” and “ putting together a bizarre covers/tribute album with guest vocalists ” counts as “trying.” But I’m not going to say nor hear a bad word about […]
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The Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo: “The Loved One”
Blerd: HELLO! Gonzo: Heyo! B: What happened to trivia? G: They went to their normal spot, found it obnoxiously crowded and were heading to lesser spot, which did not include music in its trivia offerings-which was the whole reason they wanted to bring me in. B: Well, you know much more than music, my friend. G: This is true, but I know shit tons of useless information about music. B: This is why we are friends, sir. So! We meet for […]
New Release Report 4/5/11: Yawning Again
March was a pretty good month for new releases…or at least new releases that I was interested in. Considering how much money I spent at record stores on a recent trip to Cleveland (more on that some other time), maybe it’s good that there doesn’t seem to be a whole lot coming this April. I won’t be able to afford music for another month. There aren’t any big name releases on the level of a Britney Spears or Strokes or […]