All Posts Tagged With: "Music"

post thumbnail

Warren Zevon

I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead is not your average music biography. In the days before his death, Zevon asked his ex-wife to not only publish his triumphs but every piece of dirt she could dig up. There was plenty of dirt, too – the more publicized exploits of Behind the Music faves Mötley Crüe and Guns and Roses pale next to the stories told in the 450-page book.

8Jul2008 | Scott Hudson | 0 comments | Continued
post thumbnail

“Won’t Get Fooled Again”

Back in the August of 2006 issue, I stated that the Portland-based group The Dandy Warhols lent their song “Bohemian Like You” to the Ford Motor Company. What can I say? I saw the ad, I heard the song, I saw the car speeding across the screen in a quick-edit montage that would make your head explode, and I made an assumption. However, nothing could have been further from the truth.

7Jul2008 | Prime Staff | 0 comments | Continued
post thumbnail

The Ailing Music Industry

With 2008 almost halfway completed, it’s clear that once again music sales are continuing to slump. Despite pipe dreams that somehow ageing pop stars like Mariah and Madonna were going to somehow perform retail miracles, the public has yawned and just continued to play Grand Theft Auto and watch DVD’s.

10Jun2008 | Scott Hudson | 0 comments | Continued
post thumbnail

Are You Ready for Summer?

I never gave much thought to the month of June. With the exception of Flag Day and Father’s Day, along with the daily slash of the Sharpie that brings me closer to July, it’s a month that is normally overlooked on my calendar. It’s sort of the Jan Brady of the post-Winter months, and she is green with envy.

9Jun2008 | Dave Butler | 0 comments | Continued
post thumbnail

Why Ryan Matters

Rock and roll needs more artists like Ryan Adams. Yes, it’s frustrating to be a fan of his. He releases too many albums, he changes direction far too often, and his shows are historically unpredictable. That’s exactly what we need these days.

3Mar2008 | Scott Hudson | 0 comments | Continued