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December 14, 2006
sad week for rock
First, it was the break-up of Dead Moon, whom you might remember from Oliver Hall's CD review a few weeks back. And today, we learned of the unfortunate passing of Shocking Blue lead singer Mariska Veres, whose stunning voice you might remember from the original version of "Venus." The band also r ... More >>
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April 8, 2006
Dead Pope, Baby Buddha, and Plenty of Firepower
Has it only been a year since TV news went All Dead Pope, All The Time? Apparently so– April 8 marks the first anniversary of Pope John Paul II's funeral. Interestingly enough, April 8 is also when many in East Asia (particularly in Japan) celebrate the birthday of the Buddha, who, of course ... More >>
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November 28, 2007
Krist Novoselic on Flipper—and in Them
Ex-Nirvana bassist/current political activist Krist Novoselic hosts an exclusive live Flipper track in his column this week on our sister paper Seattle Weekly's blog. The song's recorded by Jack Endino, the studio wiz who produced Bleach about 18 years ago. Novoselic currently plays bass in Flipper, ... More >>
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January 29, 2008
Getting Down to Bass Tacks with Krist Noveselic
Ex-Nirvana/current Flipper bassist Krist Novoselic discusses his four favorite 4-stringers over on our sister paper Seattle Weekly's blog. Hint: They're all from British bands except one, the exception being Chaim Witz, that enterprising gent with the extraordinary tongue. Here's another hint:
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October 22, 2009
[Sound Guy] The Union Line and Avi Buffalo: Signed, Sealed, Hopefully Delivered
Ex-Nirvana/current Flipper bassist Krist Novoselic discusses his four favorite 4-stringers over on our sister paper Seattle Weekly's blog. Hint: They're all from British bands except one, the exception being Chaim Witz, that enterprising gent with the extraordinary tongue. Here's another hint:
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January 19, 2009
NAMM Stories: Reports From the Frontlines
Photo by Andrew YoussefBY RYAN RITCHIEApparently, scoring a ticket to the NAMM show is like the hair farmer version of acceptance into Disneyland's Club 33. Just ask my friend Brian, who was turned away from the event on Saturday even though I pleaded with the press people using my otherwise indefen ... More >>
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March 25, 2009
"Ten" is still "Alive"
Holy shit! Last night I saw a commerical for the deluxe edition of Pearl Jam's debut Ten. I've been on this Earth for a mere 29 years, but suddenly I feel very, very, very old. This re-issue includes a remastered version of the record and a remix done by long-time PJ producer Brendan O'Brien, six bo ... More >>
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January 10, 2008
On the Rocks
Photo Pass
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January 10, 2008
It’s Culture, Dummy!
Tosca
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December 6, 2007
Still Big in Japan
Cheap Trick
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June 5, 2009
Smells Like Political Spirit
Former Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic has been heavily involved in politics since the death of Kurt Cobain. On Wednesday, he filed to run for county clerk of Wahkiakum County (it's in Washington, and no, I don't know how to pronounce that) as a member of the Grange party. Novoselic is reportedly ru ... More >>
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August 7, 2009
On-Sale Saturday: The Germs, Randy Travis, More
This is a cool one: the newly reunited Germs, featuring actor (and UC Irvine alum) Shane West, is coming to the House of Blues, Anaheim on September 6. The Germs disbanded back in 1980 after the suicide of lead singer Darby Crash (Pat Smear went on to play guitar with Foo Fighters and on Nirvana' ... More >>
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January 23, 2006
Google Dolls
The other day, while getting the website that mirrors your favorite OC alt.-weekly pub ready for ya'all, Clockworken noticed something interesting upon opening Gustavo Arellano's popular column !Ask a Mexican! (Special Cesar Chavez Edition). Along the top of the virtual page was a Google advertiseme ... More >>
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January 12, 2010
Q&A: Ryan Nichols of Cat Party, Performing Saturday at Gypsy Lounge
Editor's note: Here's the debut post from our new scribe Ali Lerman. She digs the OC Locals Only scene and is an open-minded music lover whose tastes range from Eddie Money to DJ Quik.Cat Party's Ryan Nichols will pull your chainFor a local band, Costa Mesa's Cat Party doesn't really fit into the ty ... More >>
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February 11, 2010
Cheap Girls
Joey's BBQ
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March 29, 2010
Surfer Blood, Detroit Bar, 3/28
Andrew YoussefThe Hype: Surfer Blood have been riding a wave of buzz behind their catchy debut album, Astro Coast. A sign posted outside of the Detroit Bar informed patrons that the evening's performance was being filmed for Carson Daly. It seems that both the Detroit Bar and Surfer Blood we ... More >>
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June 7, 2010
Over The Weekend: The Weenie Roast
Andrew YoussefScott Weiland of Stone Temple PilotsCheck out our slideshows here and here!Last week, I put together a Weenie Roast guide for Saturday's event, where I talked about incredible buzz bands you shouldn't miss, along with the bands to skip so you could go to the bathroom. Well, after sp ... More >>
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June 16, 2010
Q&A: Harlem Want To Be Smart Alecks. It's Fine, Really.
Austin-by-way-of-Tucson garage rock trio Harlem is one of those bands that will go by Tokyo Police Club at some point: lots of indie hype in Web sites that matter, tongue-in-cheek, but passable songs. After they released their 2009 debut, Free Drugs, they've come out with this year's Hippie ... More >>
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September 27, 2010
Helmet at the Galaxy Theater Over The Weekend
Andrew Youssef/OC WeeklyHelmetSeptember 24, 2010Galaxy TheaterWhile bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden experienced lots of popularity during the early '90s as part of the grunge movement, Helmet found their own niche with their sharp metallic guitar riffs and odd time signatures. After ... More >>
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October 7, 2010
The Melvins
Detroit
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October 22, 2010
The Dickies and a Gazillion Other Bands for an Oktoberfest Blow Out at the Wharf
Just look at this flyer and tell me it's not the most punk rock thing you've ever seen. Look--the Nirvana baby with a mohawk! Mismatched fonts! Seventeen different bands on the lineup! Three-chord-songs from 11:30 a.m. to whenever! Aaaaaand the Dickies!
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October 28, 2010
Animals As Leaders Riff Out
There's more to Tosin Abasi's instrumental prog-metal outfit than guitar heroics
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November 4, 2010
Noveselic Grohl Vig - Kurt = An Honest-To-Goodness Nirvana Reunion!
Except not in the way you think. Krist Noveselic and Dave Grohl--who were two-thirds of Nirvana, and producer Butch Vig get together in video for the first time since, well, maybe Nirvana. Watch it after the jump.
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November 25, 2010
Shemp
Pike Bar
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December 13, 2010
Cumbia-Style 'All Apologies' by Velorio
www.myspace.com/veloriomusicVelorio covered Nirvana's classic "All Apologies" at the Juke Joint in Anaheim this weekend. According to our resident cumbia expert Gabriel San Roman, "Usually cumbia songs are mashed up on a System of a Down video on YouTube...to make it seem like a hard rock band wa ... More >>
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December 16, 2010
PHILM: Slayer's Dave Lombardo's New Power Trio
myspace.com/philmrocksFor Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo, the musical philosophy "less is more" guides PHILM, his newly formed metal power trio. For him, the downsizing goes right to his storied drum kit, which he has scaled down to a four-piece set for the band. Joining Lombardo in the ambitious ... More >>
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February 4, 2011
'Beavis and Butt-Head' Return to MTV This Year
It's true. Creator Mike Judge's animated series is returning to MTV later this year. The network announced on Wednesay that Beavis and Butt-Head will return with all-new episodes after a 14-year hiatus. Judge will provide the voices for both characters. Exciting, right?
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February 24, 2011
Richard Cheese and Lounge Against the Machine
House of Blues
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March 1, 2011
Free Ticket Tuesday: The Tribute Edition Featuring the Spirit of Michael Jackson, Nearvana and Stone Temple Co-Pilots
Sometimes you just can't get the real thing. If you missed out on Stone Temple Pilots last weekend, you might want to just head over to the House of Blues in Anaheim and watch a reasonable facsimile. Same with Nirvana and Michael Jackson, where the only way you'd ever see them perform is if you ... More >>
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March 14, 2011
Finally, a Full-Length From Far*Out
Far*Out, the West Covina trio with the hard-to-look up name, formed in high school after hearing Oasis' Definitely Maybe. Now that they have a full length that they can call their own, they're celebrating with a release show at Chain Reaction on Saturday. Bassist Charles Gray tells you why you sh ... More >>
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April 6, 2011
Top Three WTF Kurt Cobain Tributes: Jared Leto Goes Tasteless, a Hometown Statue and Miley Cyrus Fantasies
Ahh, Kurt Cobain, we miss you so. Seventeen years after your death, commemorative Tweets and blogs are standard issue, but some people went the extra mile. (Probably not the extra mile the Nirvana frontman would've wanted, but oh well.)
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April 12, 2011
Metallica, Nirvana and Linkin Park Fans More Likely to Have Sex on First Date
Tastebud.com, a music and dating site, published their (most likely unscientific) research today asking their users how likely they were to have sex on the first date. Basically the site figures that people who listen to the same music are more likely to get along in the bedroom, and the re ... More >>
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June 9, 2011
Tag, You're It: Singer Justin Suitor From Railroad to Alaska Interviews Singer Brandon Seger From OMAHA
Tag, You're It is Heard Mentality's weekly interview feature. The concept is simple: One local artist picks another local artist to interview, then the interviewee becomes the interviewer of an artist of his or her choice the following week.Christopher Victorio/OC WeeklyUpon meeting Brandon Seger ... More >>
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June 16, 2011
Gwen Stefani Breaks Up With Herself
[Mental Notes] Also, Brandon Seger on keeping lyrics simple, and Riley Breckenridge on a big, bad burrito.
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June 30, 2011
From Glamstars to Beavers: Top Five Cartoon Bands
It's been a while since I've watched Saturday morning cartoons, so I don't know if the shows are what they used to be. In my time (and believe it or not, there was a time when the best cartoons weren't on during prime time and were actually geared toward those under the age of 15) the adults mak ... More >>
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June 30, 2011
Filmmakers Wanted At Taco Asylum
tacoasylum.comCosta Mesa's taco asylum welcomes independent filmmakers looking for a space to screen their projects. With productions costs being what they are, you're going to turn down a free screening room with a big HD screen? And one that serves great beers and food to watch by? There is a c ... More >>
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July 7, 2011
"Weird Al" Yankovic
Pacific Amphitheatre
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July 28, 2011
Songs About Girls From A(lison) to Z(ebulon), Part 2
In our earlier post, we gave you part one of the ultimate music geek list--songs with a girl's name in the title for each letter of the alphabet from A(lison) to L(una). This second part goes from M(ykel and Carli) by Weezer to Z(ebulon) by Rufus Wainwright.
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August 1, 2011
MTV's 10 Coolest Videos From Michael Jackson to Metallica
Today is MTV's 30th anniversary (30! OMG), so we thought we'd let loose with a list of some of the cooler/mind bending/watchable videos to grace the venerable network juggernaut's air waves. Despite all of MTV's shortcomings as a commercial cable network channel, which has blighted our scre ... More >>
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August 10, 2011
[UPDATE With Comment From Polyvinyl Owner Matt Lunsford]: Rioters Torch Sony Warehouse and Burn Many UK and Ireland Record Stocks to the Ground
BBCUPDATE, August 10, 2011, 2:41 p.m.: Sony issued a statement today regarding its plans following Monday's disastrous warehouse fire set by London looters which destroyed significant quantities of independent label merchandise. According to the statement, the company is operating from a new co ... More >>
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September 7, 2011
[UPDATED with Spin Doctors Album Info] Four Reasons 1990s Nostalgia Should Be a Felony
UPDATE, Sept. 7, 9:44 a.m.: And what do you know, there's a 20th anniversary edition of Pocket Full of Kryptonite that features the album "as you remember it." Original post, Sept. 6, 10:36 a.m.: Nostalgia for the 1990s has been surging lately, spurred, as nostalgia often is, by a yearning by s ... More >>
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September 7, 2011
Sammytown of Fang: 'I still relate to feelings of alienation, of not fitting in, feelings of unrequited love, feelings of nihilism and anger'
Fang is well-traveled in many facets of punk rock. The Bay Area punk group started making music in the early '80s as teenagers, producing songs like "Fun With Acid" and "Suck and Fuck" and "Everybody Makes Me Puke." As the band members matured, so did their sound, surpassing the stagnation ... More >>
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September 22, 2011
Velorio Mix Up Their Sound
The Bakersfield band inject all their influences, from Nirvana to norteno, into their music
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October 24, 2011
Frances Bean Cobain: Is She Engaged to the Rambles' Isaiah Silva? (And He Kinda Looks Like Kurt Cobain)
Is Frances Bean Cobain engaged to local band The Rambles' Isaiah Silva? According to various sources around town--and Facebook--yes. Sources say that the two, who have been dating for more than a year, changed their relationship status on the social networking site to engaged a few weeks ago. Alt ... More >>
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October 28, 2011
Miss the '90s? You Don't Have To; Five Bands That Relive Your Youth
Nicole NodlandLana Del Rey sounds like someone from the 1990s--find out who after the jumpThere's a reason old people are curmudgeonly at rock shows: It's because they've heard it all before, new music sucks, it's boring, yada yada yada. But no, really, when someone over 30 tells you a new band s ... More >>
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November 1, 2011
Shonen Knife's Naoko Yamano: 'I'm Ashamed to Write Songs About Love'
Shonen KnifeIt's been three decades since beloved all-female Japanese pop-punk trio Shonen Knife formed, and although they have only one remaining original member, singer/guitarist Naoko Yamano, they still pump out an endearing mixture of pop, punk, food and fantasy that has attracted fans all ov ... More >>
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November 10, 2011
Lazy Mary: Long Beach Chick Duo Supporting the Future of Girls Rocking Out at AthenaFest
Melody Kohn (guitar/vox) and Kendall Brinkley (drums) make up the Long Beach duo Lazy Mary creating double trouble at the Scripps College-sponsored AthenaFest, a punk rock music festival featuring an estrogen overdose (read: all-female lineups) on Saturday. AthenaFest is a benefit event wi ... More >>
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November 23, 2011
Top 15 Essential Black Friday Record Store Day Releases
First, we told you what OC record stores are having Black Friday Record Store Day sales. Now, we're letting you know what RSD releases you should look out for. Here are 15 essential Black Friday Record Store Day releases you might be able to score this Friday. (No guarantees, though -- most of th ... More >>
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December 29, 2011
The Biggest Music Headlines of 2011
[Mental Notes] The news that kept us talking this year
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January 26, 2012
Polyphonic
Detroit Bar
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