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Monday Morning Video: Big Star “September Gurls”

Monday, October 01, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

So I was waiting for months to post this song during the requisite month… and promptly forgot! Ah well, better late then never, right? Here’s Alex Chilton and Jody Stephens, joined by Posies Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow, on the Big Star classic.

Filed Under: Rock, Videos Tagged With: Big Star, the Posies

Monday Morning Video: SXSW 2012

Monday, May 07, 2012 By Mayer Danzig

There are literally thousands of performances that take place across Austin during SXSW. Here is a small sampling for your listening and viewing enjoyment. See below for a detailed list of the performances in this video playlist. Tom Morello, “World Wide Rebel Song” from the New West day party Bahamas, “Caught Me Thinking” The Lumineers, […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Country, Pop, Reviews, Rock, SXSW, Videos Tagged With: Adam Duritz, Alejandro Escovedo, Bahamas, Barfield, Big Star, Bob Mould, Brendan Benson, Bruce Springsteen, Counting Crows, Frank Turner, Garland Jefferies, Glen Hansard, Kasey Anderson, Lucero, Lydia Loveless, Rolling Stones, Stone River Boys, Sugar, The Latebirds, the Lumineers, the Posies, Tom Morello, Wayne Kramer

Mayer’s Picks: The Best of 2011, So Far (The Albums)

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 By Mayer Danzig

Here, in no particular order, are some of my favorites from 2011. Here’s to more great music in the back half! HERE WE REST, JASON ISBELL & THE 400 UNIT Isbell continues to mature as a songwriter, exploring the more soulful and acoustic side of his Alabama music heritage. Which isn’t to say that he […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, Americana, Downloads, Pop, Reviews, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Ben Kyle, Big Star, Candi Staton, Carrie Rodriguez, David Wax Museum, English Beat, Jason Isbell, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Jill Sobule, John Doe, Kasey Anderson, Social Distortion, The Damnwells, Townes Van Zandt; John Prine

Mayer’s Playlist for Spring 2010, Part 1

Thursday, May 20, 2010 By Mayer Danzig

ALBUMS OF THE SEASON: Midnight Souvenirs, by Peter Wolf Graceful is the first word that jumps to mind upon hearing Peter Wolf’s latest. That and “what the hell took you so long.” It has been eight years since his last solo album, and Wolf makes up for lost time with an impressive song collection. Although […]

Filed Under: Alt-Country, Alternative, Americana, Blues, Downloads, Indie, Playlists, Pop, Rock, Streams Tagged With: Alex Chilton, Athlete, Big Star, Carrie Rodriguez, Death on Two Wheels, Dropkick Murphys, Hacienda, Jason Isbell, John Hiatt, Kay Hanley, Martin Sexton, Palmdale, Peter Wolf

SXSW 2010: The Scene

Monday, April 26, 2010 By Mayer Danzig

SXSW 2010 has come and gone. Over the next week I’ll be sharing a few highlights of my experience. All in good fun. Children By the Million Sing for Alex Chilton This year’s SXSW began and ended with the passing of Alex Chilton. The co-founder of Big Star was scheduled to participate in a panel […]

Filed Under: Reviews, Rock, Soul/R&B, SXSW Tagged With: Akina Adderley, Alejandro Escovedo, Alex Chilton, Bellrays, Ben Gibbard, Big Star, Billy Bragg, Bodeans, Chris Shiflett, Courtney Love, Evan Dando, Foo Fighters, Freelance Whales, Get Cape Wear Cape Fly, Hole, John Doe, Jon Auer, Jon Dee Graham, Ken Stringfellow, Mike Mills, Nakia, Orgone, R.E.M., Raphael Saadiq, Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, She & Him, Stone Temple Pilots, Street Sweeper Social Club, Surfer Blood, the Clash, the Posies, the xx, Tom Morello, True Believers, Wayne Kramer

Remembering Alex Chilton, Whose Spirit was Entwined with SXSW 2010

Thursday, April 08, 2010 By John Anderson

I don’t think it would be overstating the case too much to say that when the news of Alex Chilton’s death broke on the first day of SXSW, so too did the collective heart of a sizable percentage of SXSW attendees break. I got the news via text message during the second showcase of the […]

Filed Under: Pop, Rock, Specials, SXSW Tagged With: Alex Chilton, Andy Hummel, Big Star, Born to Lose, Jody Stephens, John Doe, Jon Auer, Ken Stringfellow, M Ward, Sondre Lerche, SXSW 2010, The Replacements

The Rock Hall in 2011: Your Recommendations

Wednesday, April 07, 2010 By Mayer Danzig

Hats off to fans of the late Johnny Maestro for their overwhelming response and thanks to everyone who participated in our Rock Hall Nominations discussion. Judging from your responses, there is a strong feeling that progressive and glam rock are overdue for recognition by the Hall. Here are your nominations: Johnny Maestro – Maestro, lead […]

Filed Under: Alt-Country, Contests, Pop, Rock, Videos Tagged With: Alex Chilton, Big Star, Brooklyn Bridge, Gram Parsons, Johnny Maestro, Kiss, Marc Bolan, Moody Blues, Neville Brothers, New York Dolls, Paul Westerberg, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Replacements, Rush, T Rex, Yes

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