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    May 25, 2012

    Q&A: The Arrogant Sons of Bitches' Jeff Rosenstock On The Joys And Stigmas Of Ska, CBGB Misery And Pranky Vibes

    During my high school years in the early 2000s, I wanted to be in a ska-punk band. This fantasy could have been sparked by an Operation Ivy record, Save Ferris's prom-night concert in 10 Things I Hate About You, the genre's sartorial trappings, or the sound of trumpets. But one thing's for sure: Any ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 12, 2012

    Coming This Week: SXSW Coverage

    by Chris Gray "What I want from each and every one of you is a hard-target search of every gas station, residence, warehouse, farmhouse, henhouse, outhouse and doghouse in that area." —Tommy Lee Jones, The Fugitive You don't have to spend much time at South By Southwest to know that all of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2012

    Live: Caveman Heat Up The Bowery Ballroom

    Caveman Bowery Ballroom Friday, January 20 Better than: That Geico commercial sitcom spin-off. Caveman couldn't have felt more at home than they did at the cavernous echo chamber of the Bowery Ballroom, an ideal setting for the soft distortion and hazy reverb of what might be best described as tro ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 29, 2011

    Live: Jimmy Cliff Reclaims His Porkpie Crown At Miss Lily's

    by Vivien Goldman Jimmy Cliff with Pat McKay Miss Lily's Variety Monday, November 28 Better than: Anywhere else in the world. "I can't believe it! My first night in New York and I'm getting to see Jimmy Cliff! In a tiny place like this!" The gobsmacked girl reggae journalist over from London had ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 6, 2010

    Lollapalooza Lineup Announced in Full

    ​Featuring the odd return of 1995, in the persons of Soundgarden and Green Day, modern arena-rock surrogates the Strokes, Arcade Fire, MGMT, Phoenix, the National, and the Black Keys, and who else but Lady Gaga? Music is a befuddling tapestry in which Cypress Hill will always have a home. Comp ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 16, 2010

    Good Morning, Fake New York Senatorial Candidate Harold Ford Jr., Trying His Best Not To Look Terrified Of Iggy Pop At Last Night's Rock Hall Induction Ceremony

    ​Yeah, some wacky and/or poignant stuff happened at last night's Rock Hall induction, but rest assured that this moment, captured by the NYT's Dave Itzkoff, was the highlight. "Roll over Woodstock, we won," Iggy declared, upon the Stooges' official acceptance, alongside ABBA, the Hollies, Jimm ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 15, 2010

    The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony, Which You Can Watch Live On Fuse, Is Tonight

    This is exactly what it'll be like. Iggy Pop on live television: Always a treat. The Stooges join Genesis, the Hollies, Jimmy Cliff, and ABBA, who're triggering the usual that's-not-rock hoo-hah; our own Jason Gross grapples with the Rock Hall's legacy/future/point here. Lotta love for Chicago out ... More >>

  • Music

    March 9, 2010

    How to Fix the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

    Tips on how to expand its reach—or blow it up entirely

  • Blogs

    December 15, 2009

    Riot, Girls! Stooges Enter Rock Hall of Fame; ABBA, Genesis, Cliff, Hollies Also In

    ​The Stooges, who patiently rocked behind Iggy while beer bottles flew at the Michigan Theater in the late 60s and early 70s, have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Rendering the honor bittersweet is guitarist Ron Asheton's death earlier this year, and music in general. Also ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 2, 2008

    Interview: Jon Langford of the Waco Brothers

    ​The Stooges, who patiently rocked behind Iggy while beer bottles flew at the Michigan Theater in the late 60s and early 70s, have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Rendering the honor bittersweet is guitarist Ron Asheton's death earlier this year, and music in general. Also ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2006

    Download: Desmond Dekker, 1941-2006

    ​The Stooges, who patiently rocked behind Iggy while beer bottles flew at the Michigan Theater in the late 60s and early 70s, have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Rendering the honor bittersweet is guitarist Ron Asheton's death earlier this year, and music in general. Also ... More >>

  • Music

    August 9, 2005

    Our Own Roots 'n' Ganja Man Visits Planet Reggae

    ​The Stooges, who patiently rocked behind Iggy while beer bottles flew at the Michigan Theater in the late 60s and early 70s, have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Rendering the honor bittersweet is guitarist Ron Asheton's death earlier this year, and music in general. Also ... More >>

  • NYC Life

    May 13, 2003

    Outdoor Concerts & Music Festivals

    ​The Stooges, who patiently rocked behind Iggy while beer bottles flew at the Michigan Theater in the late 60s and early 70s, have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Rendering the honor bittersweet is guitarist Ron Asheton's death earlier this year, and music in general. Also ... More >>

  • Music

    February 4, 2003

    Rhythm & Blighty

    Melisma Manchester? Not Bloody Likely.

  • NYC Life

    November 5, 2002

    Listings

    Melisma Manchester? Not Bloody Likely.

  • Music

    December 29, 1998

    Consumer Guide

    Melisma Manchester? Not Bloody Likely.

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