Depeche Mode found their ‘Personal Jesus’ in Elvis
“It’s probably the most evangelical song I’ve ever sung. I don’t know if the author intended it that way, but that’s what it is.” So…
That Grateful Dead tour in the spring of 1978
The 1978 Spring Tour of the Grateful Dead is being commemorated with a series of releases. “Friend Of The Devils: April 1978,” a 19-CD box…
Album of the day: Hespèrion XXI, “Diaspora Sephardi”
Hesperion XXI “Sephardic Diaspora” (2 CD Aliavox AV 9809A) Jordi Savall is probably the most famous viola da gamba soloist in the world; his instrumental…
Lazza: “I tell the toxic side of fame”
The true meaning of the project is hidden in the cover. Lazza’s fourth album, “Locura” (review here),It arrives two years after the award-winning “Sirio”, nine…
Billy Corgan: “When I heard New Order I thought, ‘I’m one of them'”
Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins was a guest on the podcast ‘Transmissions: The Definitive Story of Joy Division & NewOrder’ led by Maxine Peake…
Talking Heads, concert film “Stop Making Sense” in cinemas
‘STOP MAKING SENSE. 40 ANNIVERSARY EXPERIENCE’, the project celebrating 40 years since the release of the concert film by Talking Heads made by the director…
Fleetwood Mac’s music lives again live in Milan
On September 26, 2024, Fleetwood Mac’s music will be revived live in Milan. The tribute show to the “Dreams” band, approved and personally supported by…
Why Angelina Mango’s Spanish Launch Is a Risky Challenge
“Since ‘Melodrama’ is platinum, I think it’s only right to take him on a little trip to Spain. We’re leaving on September 20th,” Angelina Mango…
Morrissey dumps management after Johnny Marr message
Following Johnny Marr’s recent statements, to deny Morrissey’s claims about the rights to use the name of the historic group and clarify his position on…
Jamie xx’s impact on the electronic scene (and beyond)
Anyone who has had the opportunity to interview the xx at the time of the first, eponymous debut album of group that has redefined electronics…