U.K. entertainment retailer HMV has issued a limited edition charity calendar featuring the stars of its “my inspiration” advertising campaign. HMV hopes to raise £20,000 ($33,100) for CLIC Sargent, the children’s and young person’s cancer […]
It’s that time of year again. The kids headed back to school yesterday, and I’ve got a bushel of extra hours to myself. I tend to fill my days obsessively processing pictures, searching out new […]
Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie) and Jay Farrar (Son Volt) will continue their Jack Kerouac adventure by literally taking it on the road in October with a touring band comprising Nick Harmer (Death Cab), […]
I had thought Death Cab For Cutie were going to perform their new song from New Moon Soundtrack song, “Met Me on the Equinox” live on the VMA’s last Sunday. When they didn’t, I was […]
Dear Neil and Chris, The ticket I purchased to your upcoming performance in Seattle has just arrived! It’s been forever since I’ve seen a Pet Shop Boys show; in fact it was on the stunning […]
Here’s the September 12th installment of the Sirius XMU Download 15 playlist. Jake Fogelnest picks ’em and plays ’em, and I find ’em and post ’em. A match made in heaven. We also keep a […]
As we reported back in August, Death Cab for Cutie has been tapped to provide the first single from the New Moon Soundtrack. ‘Meet Me On the Equinox’ will officially premiere with a live performance […]
I wasn’t quite sure why, but when I hear Underworld was playing the Fox Theater, I was really excited. I’ve never been a raver, but I’ve always enjoyed the beats and vibe of the band. […]
‘Think I Need It Too’ is the brilliant new single from the mighty Echo & The Bunnymen, and the first release from their forthcoming album ‘The Fountain’. It’s a joyous, uplifting, utterly infectious slice of […]
For almost a year, Zooey Deschanel has been very tight-lipped about her wedding plans to DCFC frontman Ben Gibbard. Maybe she feels a little more comfortable opening up so far away from home. In a […]
“Choosing the kind of lie you want to tell is actually the creative art of photography. And there are few better and more interesting liars than Anton.” – Brian Eno Bono, Michael Stipe, Brandon Flowers, […]
Here’s the September 5th installment of the Sirius XMU Download 15 playlist. It’s an outsourced Labor Day weekend at Sirius XMU. The sole exception? The Download 15 of course, which has many hard-working American artists. […]
[I feel a tad Perez posting this, but anyone who knows me knows how closely I follow the comings and goings of Ben & Zooey.] Zooey Deschanel is taking ballet classes to tone up for […]
Anton Corbijn created some of the most iconic portraits, album covers and music videos of the last two decades. From the cover of U2’s The Joshua Tree to Nirvana’s “Heart-Shaped Box” video Corbijn has left […]
Phil called me Wednesday to break the news of Jakes Brokman’s passing. I was on my cell phone and at first I didn’t understand who he was talking about. Who? Somone associated with the Bunnymen? […]
Outside Lands was phenomenal. I think the sleeper show of the weekend was Matt & Kim.
Here’s the August 29th installment of the Sirius XMU Download 15 playlist. I was at Outside Lands photographing all weekend. I haven’t added any links as I usually do. Want the mp3’s and websites linked? […]
The first single from the soundtrack to New Moon is a brand spanking new tune by my long-time favorite Death Cab for Cutie. “Meet Me On The Equinox,” will debut during the Video Music Awards […]
I’m hoping to get my hands on an advanced copy of White Water, White Bloom before it’s release in September. In the meantime, I was quite happy to find a new track from the album […]
The second annual Outside Lands Music Festival takes place this weekend. I’ll be shooting the festival for both Stereogum and for Ice Cream Man. You can get a rough idea of where I’ll be and […]
Here’s the August 22nd installment of the Sirius XMU Download 15 playlist. There are a slew of new tunes this week! I haven’t added any links as I usually do. Want the mp3’s and websites […]
Son Volt’s Jay Farrar and Death Cab for Cutie’s Ben Gibbard are set to release a collaboration inspired by Kerouac’s prose. The release date isn’t specific, “sometime this fall.” Titled “One Fast Move or I’m […]
Here’s the August 15th installment of the Sirius XMU Download 15 playlist. This a great week – two new leaks from Radiohead including “These Are Not My Twisted Words” and a slew of new tunes. […]
Usually when a friend leaves town or a collegue leaves work , you get them a little something to say thanks. Sometimes the process gets flipped on it’s head. Case in point – Adrian from […]
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