Doomsdayer’s Holiday is the new release by Portland’s instrumental rock band Grails. Fusing Indian music, 1970s film noir, and psychedelic sounds into heavy acoustic and electric rock, Grails is a wonderful anomaly. I recently spoke with guitarist Alex Hall, who created the artwork for the album. (more…)
Last night Brother Ali recorded this track to capture his feelings on this monumental event.
Brother Ali: “Mr. President (You’re The Man)”
Carla Bruni-Sarkozy the singer-songwriter, former model, and third wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, recently covered “Anyone Else But You” by the Moldy Peaches (watch the video below). (more…)
Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth) and music critic Byron Cooley have created the definitive chronicle of the late ’70s New York art-rock scene. Together they skillfully depict the culture, politics, and environment that formed the still-obscure and quietly influential bands of that era. (more…)
Jeff Koons is the ex-Wall Street broker come wildly successful kitsch artist that critics around the world hate to love.
Previously married to Ilona “Cicciolina” Staller, a Hungarian pornstar who became a member of Italian parliament (true story), Koons is likely best known for his Statuary, Kiepenkerl series in which he cast several different inflatable toys in immaculate stainless steel. Pieces from this series are included in a current survey of his work at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago—his first solo US exhibition in 16 years. (more…)
Bad Dudes, our favorite “super fun party band from LA” have released “Eat Drugs” on vinyl today. We thought the record got a little tiresome at times, but the Rusty Jordan artwork is dope, so grabbing it for $12 from Kill Shaman seems like a good idea.
“Eat Drugs” feature appearances by members of Ozma, Upsilon Acrux, Silver Daggers, The Mae Shi, Miracle Chosuke, and Epsilons.
Our previously announced contest to win two tickets to see Don Caballero @ Subterranean in Chicago has just got sweeter.
Thanks to our friends over at Relapse Records the winner will also be receiving a super heavy, double-gatefold vinyl of Don Caballero’s new release Punkgasm.
ALARM Magazine is proud to present Don Caballero, Pony Tail, and Mt. St. Helens Saturday, August 30 at Chicago’s Subterranean. Tickets are available for $12, doors open at at 9PM, show begins at 9:30PM. (more…)
Witch has confirmed seven west coast tour dates along with Earthless and Assemble Head In Sunburst Sound. J Mascis will be replaced on the drums by Mario Rubalcaba of Earthless. Rubalcaba (who has played with Pinback, Hot Snakes, Metroschifter, and Rocket from the Crypt) is not only a bad-ass drummer, he’s also an ex-pro skater (see photo above). Dates below. (more…)
Of the two recent major music festivals in Chicago (Lollapalooza and Pitchfork) Lolla is the loud, obnoxious big brother to Pitchfork’s quiet, arty little brother.
Storming into Grant Park like Hannibal across Europe, Lolla flew its corporate flag proudly, and over 225,000 heeded the call. 2008 was another undeniable success for mad genius Perry Farrell, the Willy Wonka of the pop world, with fewer injuries and drunk/drug related arrests than previous outings. (more…)
