Hi, I’m Meathead. You might wonder why I spend so much time writing about bad music. I’d be tempted to respond with “mind your own goddamned business, you filthy Jew,” if I were an anti-Semite, but I’m not, so I … more >

Mazzy Star are still together? We didn’t think so… but Hope’s telling folks otherwise! Fuck yes! They haven’t put a record out since 1996 but she claims to be finishing up their fourth album with her bandmate David Roback right … more >

Recently, we gave strict instructions for Tropicalia legends Os Mutantes to follow in order to avoid the high risks of wackness associated with reunions. We’re treating this new track “Teclar” like the mid-term before the final exam, when we evaluate … more >

Some posers are streaming a new Thom Yorke song that deserves your attention. This track, “All For The Best,” is being released on a 21-song compilation called Ciao My Shining Star: The Songs of Mark Mulcahy. Other contributing artists include … more >

The L.A. Weekly was really high and published this COVER STORY about how we fuck everyone up! That’s right, BUDDYHEAD is busting up A-list cooch again (or weird d-list tattooed cooch according to the cover here)! And that shit is … more >

Japanese Motors will be at The Echo every monday in July with special guests.

The most important thing in the world to Radiohead is that you know about their new jacket. The clothing article is constructed from recycled plastic bottles. Sounds like a nasty British rash waiting to happen. And for only 45 euros. … more >

Uncle Axl has done it again… According to the Associated Press, Kevin Cogill has been spared jailtime/fines and was sentenced “to serve two months of home confinement, subject his computers to government scrutiny and record a public service announcement for the Recording Industry … more >

The Pixies are going to bring their Doolittle tour to North America in celebration of their best record. That’s right– the Pixies will be playing the entire catalogue of Doolittle-era material, b-sides included. Frank Black has yet to provide specifics, … more >

The Coathangers are four girls from Atlanta that play some poppy-garage rock in the vein of Mika Miko. Check out this video and these two FREE mp3s to see if these chicks are up your alley… if they are, try … more >