Iggy Pop: Is Punk's Raging Godfather Turning Into Modern-Day Rock's Weird Uncle?
Iggy Pop's long been the Godfather of Punk. But recently he's been resembling a real godfather. Not the "Offer you can't refuse"-type, but the real-life, older-dude figure who watches out for you and, in my case, gives you silver dollars at family functions for no apparent reason.For Iggy, those silver dollars pay dividends in the form of guest spots on the tunes of some today's hottest young rockers.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsJemina Pearl Announces Release Date, Tour for Debut Solo Album Break It Up
Following the dissolution of garage rockers Be Your Own Pet, frontwoman and all-around Nashvillain Jemina Pearl struck out north for Brooklyn. As she settled into her new digs, she began working with producer John Agnello to record some tracks. The fruits of those sessions (which include a duet with Iggy Pop) blossomed into her forthcoming debut solo album Break It Up, now slated for an Oct. 6 release on Universal.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThurston Moore, Jemina Pearl do Ramones for Gossip Girl
During a video interview with Rolling Stone, Sonic Youth guitarist/vocalist Thurston Moore announced that he is collaborating with Be Your Own Pet's Jemina Moore for a cover of the Ramones tune "Sheena is a Punk Rocker." And who, pray tell, has commissioned the song for usage on their soap opera? That's a secret I'll never tell. You know you love me. XOXO, Gossip Girl.... read more
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