Infographic: College Anthems Decoded
In college-town bars nationwide there is an all-too-predictable moment in the night when the DJ stops the music just long enough for the drunken horde to scream “WHOAAA LIVING ON A PRAYERRR.” read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsBon Joviver - "You Give Love a Bad Name"
Here are three things we absolutely love: Bon Iver, ‘80s rock and song covers. Miracles of Modern Science decided to take Bon Jovi’s classic “You Give Love a Bad Name” and perform it in the style of Justin Vernon’s band. The video they filmed is only a snippet of the song, but here’s hoping if enough people ask for it, we shall receive a full length song. Check out the video below and be sure to demand a full version of this Bon Joviver song. ... read more
Found in: Blogs, Awesome of the DayTom Waits, Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, Many More Nominated for Rock and Rock Hall of Fame
Although the inductees won’t be decided until Dec. 26, the 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction nominees include Alice Cooper, Donovan, LL Cool J, Tom Waits, Beastie Boys, Bon Jovi, Dr. John, Chic, Neil Diamond, J. Geils Band, Chuck Willis, Joe Tex, Donna Summer, Darlene Love and Laura Nyro.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsA Dozen Crowd-Pleasing Jams for Your Next Karaoke Night
Karaoke is one of those self-indulgent guilty pleasures that always manages to be both beautiful and horrendous at the same time... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayNew Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival - 5/2/09
Photos taken by Amber Roussel at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival... read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsSeven Songs as Confusing as John Madden's Telestrated Instant-Replay Diagrams
Football legend John Madden, finally, at age 73—after three decades as an NFL television analyst—announced his retirement from broadcasting yesterday.Sure, we admit that Madden is a charming and lovable—if mildly insane—Grandpa Bear, and that he knows a whole lot about the game to which he's devoted most of his life as a player, coach and commentator. But, really, did anyone ever understand what the hell he was getting at with all those little hastily scrawled telestrator arrows?Every year, at some point during one of the Thanksgiving-day NFL games, Madden would take a time out to diagram a turducken—which would've been... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe Story of the 2008 Presidential Election in Song: A Playlist (Part 2)
Part 2: The Conventions/The General Election Begins “Nearly Lost You” - The Screaming Trees A blistering grunge-rock anthem for the almost-barred Michigan and Florida delegates, who—after much heated debate—were finally seated at the Democratic National Convention. Nearly lost you - Screaming Trees... read more
Found in: Blogs, Ctrl-VBon Jovi - Have a Nice Day
Less than halfway there read more
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