New Wave

Dream Syndicate – Medicine Show (1984)

04/07/2010
By Chris Wright
Dream Syndicate – Medicine Show (1984)

“I got some John Coltrane on the stereo, baby…” The first paisley underground act to get signed to a major label, Dream Syndicate were the eye catching facet of a movement that included the Long Ryders, Green on Red and the Rain Parade. Where many of these bands channeled the Byrds and the garage...
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Interpol – Lights

29/06/2010
By Chris Wright
Interpol – Lights

A new video from Interpol, ‘Lights’, a teaser for the album which is now expected on September 7th
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Iggy Pop & James Williamson – Kill City (1977)

19/06/2010
By Chris Wright
Iggy Pop & James Williamson – Kill City (1977)

A rare moment of staggering (sic) genius from the godfather of punk. Recorded after the Stooges broke up for the first time, the crunching tones of ’1969′ and ‘I Wanna Be Your Dog’ are here eschewed in favour of a more melodic, bluesey palette, strongly reminiscent of Keith Richards in Sticky Fingered pomp. ‘Lucky...
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Posted in Debbie Harry, Iggy Pop, James Williamson, Keith Richards, New Wave, Punk, Rock, Rolling Stones, Stooges, alt.rock, alternative | Comments Off