Iggy Pop and Sonic Youth Featured in Burroughs Doc
Iggy Pop, Thurston Moore and Lee Ranaldo are just three of the dozens who can testify to the personal insanity and cultural significance of William S. Burroughs. The proof: an upcoming documentary on the beat generation writer himself, titled William S. Burroughs: A Man Within. ... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsSlash Gets a Little Help From His Friends Fergie, Ozzy Osbourne and Flea on New Album
Slash has lent his guitar work to numerous projects throughout his career, so we understand him wanting to try his hand at a solo record. The ex-Guns N' Roses/current-Velvet Revolver guitarist is pulling some tricks out of the top hat and enlisting the help of old bandmates, friends and some unfamiliar faces to work on the upcoming album. ... read more
Found in: Music, NewsCatching Up With... Iggy Pop
Punk godfather Iggy Pop, once known for his tumultuous life, dangerous stage antics and ruthless behavior off the stage, has bid farewell to thrashing guitars... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesIggy Pop: Préliminaires
From the sound of his latest, James Osterberg Jr... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsSalute Your Shorts: Coffee and Cigarettes
Writing about Jim Jarmusch’s Coffee and Cigarettes in this space is cheating a little bit... read more
Found in: Movies, FeaturesDavid Lynch, Iggy Pop, Danger Mouse, Flaming Lips, many more collaborate on mysterious Dark Night of the Soul
Sparklehorse has been ostensibly collaborating with Danger Mouse on an album for nearly three years now, though we've had no insight into what bizarre fruits might result from such a union. Until now. Via promo posters and mailings at this year's SXSW, we've caught the first glimpse of a project with more featured talent than a Lil Wayne mixtape: Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse Present: Dark Night of the Soul. ... read more
Found in: Music, NewsIggy Pop to release jazz album inspired by French novel
Iggy Pop sure knows how to keep it fresh. After years as a legendary punk icon, Pop has decided to ditch the blistering guitars for a quieter, more jazzy sound. "At one point, I just got sick of idiot thugs with guitars banging out crappy music," the long-haired rocker said via a video he posted about his upcoming album, Preliminaires:... read more
Found in: Music, NewsIggy Pop, X, Jenny Lewis and more get down with puppets
Remember that time R.E.M. was on Sesame Street and how cool it was? Of course you do, and if you don’t want to admit it, here’s a reminder: In any case, if you can’t get enough of your favorite rockers rocking out with puppets, then don’t miss Pancake Mountain. What is it, exactly? Well, we’re not quite sure, but it seems all of our favorite indie musicians given their songs over to the furry people to make them happy. In a new DVD that collects the ninth and tenth episodes of the show, performers such as Iggy Pop, X, Built... read more
Found in: Music, NewsBroadway Books To Publish Iggy Pop Biography
Hot on the heels of The Stooges’ latest LP The Weirdness, released Tuesday, Random House imprint Broadway Books will publish what promises to be the definitive biography of the “Godfather of Punk.” Complete with more than 70 photos, Iggy Pop: Open Up and Bleed is the third nonfiction book by Paul Trynka, former editor of Mojo Magazine. The biography will hit shelves everywhere April 10 in anticipation of Iggy’s 60th birthday on April 21. Perhaps the only thing more remarkable than The Stooges still cranking out records is the fact that Iggy lived to be 60. If ever there were... read more
Found in: Music, NewsIggy Pop - Skull Ring
Iggy was literally crawling over the seated audience, screaming into their faces as he rubbed his sweat-, beer- and blood-soaked torso against them. I prayed he wouldn’t climb into my row, and I knew I wasn't alone... read more
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