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There’s No Money Beyond The 5th Fret

Wed, April 10 2013 10:31am - Source: Plain or Pan?

Last summer I went to the Glasgow screening of the above film about The Wrecking Crew , the crack bunch of LA sessioneers who played anonymously on a whole host of things, from film and TV scores via advertising jingles to some of the biggest-selling and best-loved songs of that golden period in early-mid 60s pop music.

Mick Ronson on David Bowie and Bob Dylan

Thu, April 04 2013 11:34pm - Source: Uncut.co.uk

"The one thing that saved Mick at this point was Dylan," Mick Ronson's wife, Suzi, recalls in a terrific feature on her late husband by Garry Mulholland in the new issue of Uncut.

More On the Byrds in Uncut

Wed, March 27 2013 9:45am - Source: Uncut.co.uk

The new Uncut's only been on sale since the end of last week, but there's already been a fair amount of correspondence about our cover story on The Byrds.

Interview: Calexico’s Joey Burns

Fri, January 18 2013 7:08pm - Source: netZoo

The lights went out last time Calexico visited Los Angeles.

Mick Ronson on David Bowie and Bob Dylan

Wed, January 09 2013 10:51am - Source: Uncut.co.uk

"The one thing that saved Mick at this point was Dylan," Mick Ronson's wife, Suzi, recalls in a terrific feature on her late husband by Garry Mulholland in the new issue of Uncut.

Song of the Day: The Carousels - Marianne

Tue, January 08 2013 2:08pm - Source: KEXP 90.3 Blog

Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part our Song of the Day podcast subscription.

Gram Parsons, Ray Davies, Mick Ronson, Simple Minds, The Rolling Stones, Family and Nick Drake's mum in the new Uncut

Thu, January 03 2013 9:15am - Source: Uncut.co.uk

There's a lot to be said for the charisma of premature death.

Band of Horses – House of Blues, Boston 09/12/12

Mon, December 17 2012 11:10am - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

With all the plaid flannel and beards accounted for on this chilly and slightly rainy Boston night, Band of Horses take the stage to great, enthusiastic applause.

On Second Thought: James Gang – Rides Again (1970)

Thu, December 13 2012 12:57pm - Source: Something Else!

Although James Gang is mainly remembered as the band that starred Joe Walsh, who eventually spawned a commercially successful solo career and boasted membership in the Eagles, they were actually popular on the live underground circuit.

Interview: Ravi Shankar on his last conversations with George Harrison

Wed, December 12 2012 4:02pm - Source: Death + Taxes

Shankar, an icon in his own right, died yesterday at the age of 92.

Binky Philips: More of My Damn Opinions About Guitarists and Guitars

Fri, December 07 2012 6:43pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Much more importantly, it was gratifying to see how many of you care about guitars and those who play them -- although I did get one sarcastic message: "I had no idea guitars are so important"...

Jeremy – Love Explosion (2012)

Sun, October 21 2012 11:38am - Source: Something Else!

Prolific is one thing, but being prolific and maintaining a high level of excellence in the process proves to be an entirely different kettle of fish.

More On the Byrds in Uncut

Tue, September 25 2012 4:07pm - Source: Uncut.co.uk

The new Uncut's only been on sale since the end of last week, but there's already been a fair amount of correspondence about our cover story on The Byrds.

Desert Island Discs: 1990s Rock and Pop Edition

Tue, August 21 2012 2:21pm - Source: Something Else!

Though the 1990s are generally associated with the shooting-star grunge movement, our desert island is apparently going to have precious few albums from the likes of Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains.

Mature Themes

Mon, August 20 2012 4:14am - Source: Under The Radar Magazine

Now that Ween has officially (finally?) ceded the throne of comedy rock, maybe it's time we give Ariel Marcus Rosenberg, better known as Ariel Pink , his rightful crown.

Fifty Sides sheds new light on songs that made the Beach Boys’ legend

Tue, June 12 2012 11:43am - Source: Something Else!

Though Carl and Dennis Wilson are much missed, the harmonious and largely gratifying new album by the surviving and reunited Beach Boys comprises the first new studio material in over two decades from "America's Band," both celebrating and exemplifying "push button heaven, capturing memories from afar."

Something Else! Interview: Gene Clark, co-founder of the Byrds

Tue, May 22 2012 12:39pm - Source: Something Else!

May 24, 2012 marks the 21st anniversary of the passing of Byrds cofounder Gene Clark, whose early death couldn't overshadow a remarkable stint as the band's principal songwriter in the mid-1960s.

Old music: Jules Shear and Pal Shazar – Dreams Dissolve in Tears

Thu, May 17 2012 8:26am - Source: The Guardian Music Blog

Given his role in creating the Unplugged format for MTV, it's surprising there are so few Jules Shear videos on YouTube, so it's good to find this power-pop anthem of doomed love from the 1992 album The Great Puzzle.

Shorties (Record Store Day, Free Comic Book Day, and more)

Fri, April 20 2012 1:10pm - Source: Largehearted Boy

All Songs Considered lists 13 reasons to visit your local record store day.

Old music: The Byrds – I See You

Mon, April 16 2012 2:51pm - Source: The Guardian Music Blog

Few if any bands, from any era, have inspired lifelong devotion and loyalty among their fans as much as the Byrds.

Eddie Van Halen Rolling Stone cover star

Fri, December 02 2011 8:29am - Source: Music-News.com

Eddie Van Halen is once again about to be on the cover of Rolling Stone.

Rolling Stone revisit 100 Greatest Guitarists list

Fri, November 25 2011 9:10am - Source: Music-News.com

Rolling Stone has gone to a new set of eyes to update its 100 Greatest Guitarists List that was first published eight years ago.

How George Harrison Changed The Way We Believe

Sun, October 09 2011 12:58pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

(RNS) As the lead guitarist of the world's biggest rock band and a prolific song writer, the Beatles' George Harrison has secured his place in pop culture history.

The Jayhawks - Mockingbird Time

Thu, September 01 2011 3:04pm - Source: BBC Music

With Mark Olson returning as co-leader of The Jayhawks after 16 years away, Mockingbird Time marks a long-awaited reunion for nostalgic fans.

Week in Review: Red Hot Chili Peppers Face the Future

Fri, August 19 2011 9:14pm - Source: Rolling Stone

In the new issue of Rolling Stone , on stands and available through Rolling Stone All Access on August 19th, the Red Hot Chili Peppers talk about the turmoil they went through after guitarist John Frusciante quit the band in 2009.

Roger McGuinn Busy with New CD, DVD, Benefit

Fri, August 19 2011 3:30pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Roger McGuinn, co-founder of the Byrds , has a lot of ducks in a row: a new album, a forthcoming DVD and a benefit show.

Exclusive Listen: Lost Gene Clark Classic 'Kansas City Southern'

Fri, July 01 2011 6:31pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Gene Clark is best remembered as the founding guitarist of the Byrds, but for the bulk of his recording career he was a solo artist.

What would you include in your version of indie history?

Tue, June 14 2011 12:52am - Source: The Guardian Music Blog

When Stiff Records released its first single , produced and distributed independently of the major labels in 1976?

Clarence White: Bringing It All Back Home: 1973 (Pt. 11)

Fri, May 27 2011 5:46pm - Source: The Adios Lounge

And so we come to the final calendar year of Clarence White's life.

MilkDrive – Road From Home

Sat, May 14 2011 4:39pm - Source: Twangville

Being able to pigeonhole a band's sound is useful to a music reviewer.

Get Educated With Jerry: The Byrds, Poco

Fri, May 06 2011 2:01pm - Source: All Things Go

Brooks' recent post on Big Star put me in the mind of some other music from long ago.

Roger McGuinn Works to Preserve Folk Music, Improve Guitar Skills at Age 68

Tue, March 29 2011 8:37pm - Source: Spinner

The title "rock legend" gets tossed around like a beach ball at Lollapalooza , yet it more than applies to Roger McGuinn .

The Passion of the Weiss Spring 2011 Mixtape

Thu, March 24 2011 1:56pm - Source: Passion of the Weiss

The harp may not be the instrument that immediately jumps to mind when considering the visceral drive of jazz music, but Dorothy Ashby proved that it could be as much of a bebop instrument as the muted trumpet.

Dwight Yoakam Gives Credit to California Musicians

Tue, December 28 2010 2:42pm - Source: The Boot

"Buck was the godfather and then Merle, and Chris Hillman for me," Dwight told the Monterey County Herald newspaper.

Gene Parsons :: Kindling

Wed, November 17 2010 12:00am - Source: Aquarium Drunkard

Sometimes it's the less visible members of a great band who turn out to be the most interesting.

Reflections On Orange Juice

Wed, November 10 2010 4:16pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

Orange Juice existed in a surprisingly lengthy time frame.

Catching up with Mr. Ridgway

Tue, November 09 2010 9:37pm - Source: MOG

Does a songwriter chase his muse - or is it the other way 'round?

10 Top Dylan Covers

Thu, October 28 2010 2:15am - Source: Mojo

Recorded at the beginning of 1965, The Byrds' electric take on Dylan's classic tale turned into the quintessential folk rock Number 1.

One Track Mind: The Byrds, "Mr. Tambourine Man" (1965)

Mon, October 25 2010 6:30am - Source: Something Else!

A Bob Dylan song reimagined into something like the Beach Boys, and also something like the Beatles -- and nothing like folk music -- propelled the Byrds to their first No. 1.

Kelley Stoltz - To Dreamers

Tue, October 12 2010 5:35am - Source: Pitchfork Media

Kelley Stoltz does a mean Brian Wilson, a half-decent Roger McGuinn, a spot-on Marc Bolan.

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