Cool Chris Cornell interview

My musical comrade Will Harris (Bullz-Eye, Popdose, etc) is always talking to someone cool. Everytime I turn around, there’s a Facebook status update from Will to make me jealous, or something new from Will to read in my Google Reader. Today, Chris Cornell was the subject for a great interview posted at Bullz-Eye by Will. […]

Bob Lefsetz vs. Gene Simmons

Please tell me that you didn’t miss this happening last week. Here’s the deal – industry blogger Bob Lefsetz is attending Canada Music Week and witnesses a keynote speech from KISS man Gene Simmons. Lefsetz takes issue with Simmons’ speech and sends out the following email. Simmons responds. A local promoter offers a venue at […]

Eels to release new album in June

The Eels will return with their first album in four years on June 2nd with the release of Hombre Lobo: 12 Songs of Desire. The new album was recorded at Mark Oliver Everett’s Los Angeles studio (that’s E, for ya’ll that need help with that.) Loved the previous Eels album blinking lights and other revelations […]

The Smithereens – Now and Then

Gotta give thanks here at the top to Brian and The Frontloader for helping to spread the word about my current vinyl contest in support of Record Store Day. Yes kids, a contest in which YOU can win some free vinyl from your good ol’ buddy Matt here at Addicted to Vinyl. All I need […]

Happy 3-11 Day!

3-11 Day always makes me smile…. It’s been a few years since I’ve seen the mighty 311 in concert. Hopefully I’ll get a chance to change that soon! From the band’s official website, here is the rundown of planned activities for 2009: 3-11 DAY (3/11) is a day of celebration & mutual-appreciation for the band […]

Concerts, Concerts, CONCERTS!

Before we get going, I’d like to give a quick blog shoutout that is actually more of a public service announcement: John Gorman’s Buzzard Blog has a great piece online now detailing the infamous early history between WMMS and Rush that played a big part in launching the now-legendary Canadian trio. People always want to […]