Street Scene 2009 In Photos

Some 30,000 people over two days crammed into the six-block area in San Diego's East Village that hosted the 25th annual Street Scene this past weekend. That's a strong number, albeit down from last year when people weren't scrambling for... CONTINUE READING STREET SCENE 2009 IN PHOTOS»

Unlocked Kurt Cobain Sings Bon Jovi In Guitar Hero 5

Not to mention Bush, Megadeth, and Public Enemy. Last week we reported that the Nirvana frontman has been licensed as a videogame character, complete with Daniel Johnston t-shirt. Frances Bean's rent isn't gonna pay itself, ya know? The game, Guitar... CONTINUE READING UNLOCKED KURT COBAIN SINGS BON JOVI IN GUITAR HERO 5»

Posted on September 2, 2009 in Video Games (68 comments)
Tags: Bon Jovi | Guitar Hero | Megadeth | Nirvana | Public Enemy

Virgin Mobile FreeFest 2009 In Photos

Indeed, this year's Virgin Mobile Festival was totally free, and Richard Branson's attempt to "put a smile on people's faces" totally worked. Aside from those grumbling about the long lines for admission, because everybody loves complaining about something. The day... CONTINUE READING VIRGIN MOBILE FREEFEST 2009 IN PHOTOS»

Indie Rockers Play Dress-Up For The New York Times

Coachella is already the most fashionable of the summer festivals by virtue of its proximity to Los Angeles, so this year the NYT ran with the glam, taking a bagful of high fashion garments and draping them on a bunch... CONTINUE READING INDIE ROCKERS PLAY DRESS-UP FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES»

Coachella 2009: Cure, MBV, Antony Assault The Sound System

Surprise, it wasn't My Bloody Valentine's 15-minute aural assault "You Made Me Realise" that caused Sunday's biggest audio mishap. Organizers cut the speakers during the Cure's "Fire In Cairo" (two songs into a third encore) only to watch the band... CONTINUE READING COACHELLA 2009: CURE, MBV, ANTONY ASSAULT THE SOUND SYSTEM»

Bonnaroo Adds Public Enemy & A Bunch Of Comedians

Bonnarro added more non-Phish bands to its 2009 lineup, including PE, High On Fire, Dillinger Escape Plan, Passion Pit, and Amadou & Mariam. The comedy tent includes Jimmy Fallon because the trainwreck tent was canceled. Details at bonnaroo.com.... CONTINUE READING BONNAROO ADDS PUBLIC ENEMY & A BUNCH OF COMEDIANS»

Posted on March 25, 2009 (15 comments)
Tags: Bonnaroo | Public Enemy

Public Enemy "Bring The Noise" On Fallon

Last summer Public Enemy toured with a show Chuck D described as "cut for cut, track for track: It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back." And it was awesome. Last night they dusted off Millions' "Bring The... CONTINUE READING PUBLIC ENEMY "BRING THE NOISE" ON FALLON»

VH1's 100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs

VH1's at it again, asking readers of their .com to rank music for a televised special. The 100 Greatest Hip Hop Songs series will run each night this week and, somehow, does not feature Asher Roth at #1. Pretty hard... CONTINUE READING VH1'S 100 GREATEST HIP-HOP SONGS»

Posted on September 29, 2008 in List (707 comments)
Tags: of Montreal | Public Enemy