The Brown and Fuzzy Ascent of Spiritualized

For Britpop fanatics, 1997 was a year like none other. Oasis’ Be Here Now immediately became one of the fastest-selling albums in U.K. history; as for their rivals, Blur’s eponymous fifth record yielded “Song 2,” a/k/a “That ‘Woo-Hoo’ Song.” Meanwhile, Radiohead released OK Computer …

101 things to do around Langley this summer

The Golden Ears Bridge is impressive from the air and the ground. The toll bridge is free for pedestrians and bicycle riders.

Event: Alberta Cross, Vasco Era, Cabins @ The Annandale, Sydney (24/07/10)

Little known in Australia, the five piece have been recently touring with Them Crooked Vultures, and have toured extensively in the UK in various support slots.

Kings of Leon, David Bowie, Oasis and the Top 10 gigs cancelled for extraordinary reasons

Kings of Leon were forced to pull a gig mid-show last night after an aerial attack from pigeons. The US rockers walked off stage in St Louis after the band were continuously defecated on by pigeons nesting above the stage.

The Silver Machine Dominate 1234 Festival

Filed under: News , UK PA Photos Despite a line up that boasted media darlings Dum Dum Girls , Wavves , F—– Up and These New Puritans, the glare of attention fell on Bobby Gillespie’s much vaunted new garage supergroup, the Silver Machine, at this year’s 1234 Festival in Shoreditch, East London on Saturday, July 24. The Primal Scream singer was joined by bandmates Andrew Innes and Barrie …

Gig guide

Rock ā€˜n’ roll with sitars and tablas: Kula Shaker (www.kulashaker.co.uk) first burst onto the British pop scene in the late 1990s, and stood out at the time for its fascination with traditional Indian culture and mysticism.

101 things to do around Langley this summer

The Golden Ears Bridge is impressive from the air and the ground. The toll bridge is free for pedestrians and bicycle riders.

CD Reviews

Off With Their Heads In DesolationPunk * * * * Ryan Young is one messed-up guy. “I hate every second of the goddamn day,” the Minneapolis singer-guitarist growls — and that ain’t the half of it. His band’s second CD is an onslaught of self-flagellation, pessimism and misanthropy.[...]

CD Reviews

Off With Their Heads In DesolationPunk * * * * Ryan Young is one messed-up guy. “I hate every second of the goddamn day,” the Minneapolis singer-guitarist growls — and that ain’t the half of it. His band’s second CD is an onslaught of self-flagellation, pessimism and misanthropy.[...]

CD Reviews

Off With Their Heads In DesolationPunk * * * * Ryan Young is one messed-up guy. “I hate every second of the goddamn day,” the Minneapolis singer-guitarist growls — and that ain’t the half of it. His band’s second CD is an onslaught of self-flagellation, pessimism and misanthropy.[...]