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Alex Chilton

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    February 20, 2009

    Father Bloopy is Now Known as Ex-Norwegian -- and Big Star-Lovers Should Take Note

    via www.myspace.com/exnorwegianLook, the band members have last names like Garcia, and there's nothing even particularly Scandinavian-sounding about this homegrown trio. Formerly known by the definitely worse name of Father Bloopy, luckily, the band refreshingly mines musical territory often forgott ... More >>

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    July 13, 1994

    Logan's Run

    He's spent his life making music for fun. Now he's about to become the Next Everything.

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    August 16, 1994

    Emigrant Song

    Domenico Modugno's moment in the American sun is to die for

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    December 21, 1995

    Alas Poor Rock, We Knew It Well

    Domenico Modugno's moment in the American sun is to die for

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    February 26, 2009

    Ex-Norwegian

    Domenico Modugno's moment in the American sun is to die for

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    December 4, 2003

    Punk Pop Pharmacy

    Singer/songwriter Ted Leo has got the goods

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    October 19, 2000

    Fame and Misfortune

    Counting Crows grapple with rock and roll celebrity

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    July 13, 2000

    Amazing Grace

    Three years after his death, Jeff Buckley continues to cultivate mystery

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    July 15, 1999

    Southern-Fried Soul

    Three years after his death, Jeff Buckley continues to cultivate mystery

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    April 29, 1999

    The Bones Are Still Rockin'

    Three years after his death, Jeff Buckley continues to cultivate mystery

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    September 24, 1998

    Rotations

    Three years after his death, Jeff Buckley continues to cultivate mystery

  • Music

    June 4, 1998

    Rotations

    Three years after his death, Jeff Buckley continues to cultivate mystery

  • Music

    February 5, 1998

    Rotations

    Three years after his death, Jeff Buckley continues to cultivate mystery

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    June 26, 1997

    Bubble Burst

    Three years after his death, Jeff Buckley continues to cultivate mystery

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    April 10, 1997

    Reverb

    Three years after his death, Jeff Buckley continues to cultivate mystery

  • Music

    May 16, 1996

    Rotations

    Three years after his death, Jeff Buckley continues to cultivate mystery

  • Music

    May 2, 1996

    The Boss of Bossa Nova

    Three years after his death, Jeff Buckley continues to cultivate mystery

  • Music

    December 21, 1995

    Rotations

    Three years after his death, Jeff Buckley continues to cultivate mystery

  • Blogs

    June 22, 2009

    MP3 of the Day: "Right on the Money" by the Pretty Faces

    It may seem like there's been a blog avalanche on Crossfade about the Pretty Faces, but it's because they deserve it. The Boca-based quartet is one of Palm Beach County's best-kept rock secrets -- a welcome, refreshing blast for fans of the Kinks, the Raspberries, Badfinger, and any number of other ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2009

    Archive Diver: June 1988 Concert Calendar - Circle Jerks, DRI, AC/DC, Iron Maiden and more...

    image via Miami New Times archives week of June 29 - July 5, 1988In the heat of the summer, better call out a plumber This week Archive Diver brings you an excerpt from an old New Times concert calendar from 1988. Look at this damn bill. California hardcore punk rock with Circle Jerks at the Button ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2010

    The Gin and Tonic is Hereby Dedicated to the Late, Great Alex Chilton

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/vitelone/ / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0​Alex Chilton, the legendary voice and songwriter behind the Box Tops and Big Star, has died, according to the Memphis Commercial Appeal. He was 59.This is a very sad event for many fans of Chilton's work, as well as the countless artists -- ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2010

    R.I.P. Bruce Roehrs, 1950 - 2010

    Bruce Roehrs​ I've been reading Maximum Rock N Roll since the late 80s and for better or for worse, the quintessential punk rock magazine has had its ups and downs and bouts of scenester-like petty bullshit. But it has always provided solid content for those interested in the genre. From scene rep ... More >>

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    March 24, 2010

    Around the Voice: Actor Donald Glover Can Rhyme Better Than Joel McHale

    Donald Glover's flow is serious, so stop laughing at his jokes​Every week, we gather some interesting stuff from our sister Village Voice Media publications' music sections. Just for kicks. Here's last week's entry.An in-depth look back at N.W.A. frontman Eazy E resides in Phoenix New Times.SF ... More >>

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    May 11, 2010

    Backstage in South Florida: Awkward Encounters With Iron Butterfly, John Mellencamp, Janis Joplin, Roger Daltrey, Chaka Khan and More

    John "Don't Call Me Johnny" Mellencamp​Music vet and New Times scribe Lee Zimmerman shares stories of memorable rock 'n' roll encounters that took place in our local environs. This week, quick snapshots in a book of memories.Sometimes even the briefest encounters can leave the most lingering impre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 27, 2010

    So Raw Festival 2 Announces Dates, Venue, Pop-Up Store; Free Music Mix Inside

    photo by Ben ThackerA scene from last year's So Raw Festival.​One of our favorite local music events last year was the So Raw Festival, a two-day summer jam that showcased some of the best local and international lo-fi, garage, and straight-up rock and roll around. Oh, and did we mention the promo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 14, 2010

    MP3: "Turn Left" by Ex Norwegian, Sophomore CD Release Party at Sweat Records This Saturday

    via facebook.com/exnorwegian​For the past two years, Ex Norwegian has quietly been gaining national traction on the strength of some classic guitar-driven power pop that sounds as though it came from anywhere but here. Anyone still mourning the late, great Alex Chilton can take some comfort in kno ... More >>

  • Music

    June 17, 2010

    Ex Norwegian CD-Release Show

    via facebook.com/exnorwegian​For the past two years, Ex Norwegian has quietly been gaining national traction on the strength of some classic guitar-driven power pop that sounds as though it came from anywhere but here. Anyone still mourning the late, great Alex Chilton can take some comfort in kno ... More >>

  • Music

    October 7, 2010

    Beach House plays with Vampire Weekend at the Fillmore October 13

    via facebook.com/exnorwegian​For the past two years, Ex Norwegian has quietly been gaining national traction on the strength of some classic guitar-driven power pop that sounds as though it came from anywhere but here. Anyone still mourning the late, great Alex Chilton can take some comfort in kno ... More >>

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