Today’s Song Of The Day hails from a Third Man Records’ “Blue Series” single released by Jack White, who also plays guitar and sings on all three tracks. Gibby Haynes is the ex-captain of the Trinity University basketball team and ex-accountant who went on to be a founding member (along with Paul Leary) of Texas’ own Butthole Surfers. The Surfers remain purveyors of hard … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day – “Paul’s Not Home” by Gibby Haynes (with Jack White)
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Song Of The Day – “Punk Prayer” by Pussy Riot
Pussy Riot – what they lack in musical aptitude, they surely make up with unbridled punk rock spirit. The merits of their talent or lack thereof, are totally beside the point anyway. Pussy Riot return punk rock to its purest essence: protest, entertainment and fashion. Pussy Riot formed in Moscow in 2011 with an ever-changing lineup of young women numbering up to twenty … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day – “Punk Prayer” by Pussy Riot
Song Of The Day – “Hidden Place” by Bjork
Editor's note: This article appeared originally in July 2013 With the impending threat of massive thunderstorms due to lower the temperature from 97 to the low 80s, my fourth Pitchfork Music Festival got off today with three great sets by Mac Demarco, the legendary industrial punk band Wire and the main reason to go to Pitchfork this year, a rare set by Iceland’s favorite star … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day – “Hidden Place” by Bjork
Song Of The Day – “Up The Neck” by Pretenders
This song exudes pure sexuality in its imagery although the lyrics tell a different story..."Lust turns to angers, a kiss to a slug..." Chrissie Hynde was just amazing during this era and their debut album remains a solid 5-star classic to this day. Here is the original line up of the band in Paris featuring the essential guitar work of James Honeyman-Scott, Pete Farndon on … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day – “Up The Neck” by Pretenders
Song Of The Day – “Black Skinhead” by Kanye West
Kanye West is a mutha-effen’ “G” – that’s not “G” as in Gangsta, by the way, that’s “G” as in GENIUS. Think what you may about Kanye’s antics, but he’s always full of surprises, and you can’t touch him when it comes to creating some of the most relevant Hip Hop records…ever! When confronted with anything regarding Kanye, most people like to focus on his arrogance and the … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day – “Black Skinhead” by Kanye West