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The Popdose Interview: Kevin Eubanks

Mon, March 25 2013 1:36pm - Source: Pop Dose

Kevin Eubanks is a guy that you're probably most familiar with because of his 15 year stint as the bandleader for Jay Leno and the Tonight Show and that's okay.

They Say It’s Your Birthday: Ric Ocasek

Sat, March 23 2013 1:42pm - Source: Cover Me

They Say It's Your Birthday celebrates an artist's special day with other people singing his or her songs.

Like, Omigod! Digging Through the ‘80s Pop Culture Box, Part 4

Wed, March 06 2013 2:26pm - Source: Pop Dose

It's a super-sized extravaganza this week as we wrap up Disc One, and man oh man have we got the Kojak variety pack here.

Hidden treasures: Martin Rev – Martin Rev

Thu, January 10 2013 5:33pm - Source: The Guardian Music Blog

The late 70s saw an explosion in underground electronic music.

‘Sometimes they sound downright silly’: The Cars’ Ric Ocasek separates lyrics from music in new book

Sun, December 16 2012 6:03pm - Source: Something Else!

Ric Ocasek, singer and songwriter with the Cars, has a new book that combines his songs and other writings, titled aptly enough Lyrics and Prose.

The Popdose Interview: John Murphy of Shoes

Wed, September 12 2012 1:45pm - Source: Pop Dose

I came to the Shoes relatively late in the game, with 1994′s Propeller album, but that was nearly 20 years ago — and, as it so happens, the last time the band would release a collection of new recordings until just a couple of weeks ago, when they roared back to life with their latest excellent LP, Ignition.

Turntable Interview: Marnie Stern

Thu, June 28 2012 5:31pm - Source: Stereogum

Back in 2007, the New York Times called Marnie Stern 's debut release, In Advance Of The Broken Arm , "The year's most exciting rock 'n' roll album."

Quickies: Ane Brun, Horse Feathers, Sad Baby Wolf, Brent Amaker and the Rodeo, Le Le

Thu, May 03 2012 9:49pm - Source: Cover Me

Quickies rounds up new can't-miss covers.

Ever the chameleon, Todd Rundgren is taking on symphonic rock next

Thu, March 01 2012 10:50pm - Source: Something Else!

Todd Rundgren continues his chameleon-like career path with the announcement of a pair of symphony shows in Rockford, Illinois, this June. They represent his first two symphonic dates in the U.S. , though Rundgren has already appeared with the Dutch Metropole Orchestra in the Netherlands, last year.

On Second Thought: Paul McCartney and Wings – Back to the Egg (1979)

Thu, February 23 2012 5:07pm - Source: Something Else!

It's time to go back and reevaluate Paul McCartney and Wings' unjustly ignored Back to the Egg. Also on board was co-producer Chris Thomas, a former assistant to George Martin for the Beatles' White Album who brought an edgier style to much of the project — in keeping with his concurrent work with the Sex Pistols and the Pretenders.

Todd Rundgren – Todd: Live CD/DVD (2012)

Fri, February 03 2012 4:11pm - Source: Something Else!

A lot of people don't remember Todd Rundgren today, and it's really a damn shame.

Popdose 2011: Dw. Dunphy’s Best Of (And The Rest Of)

Tue, December 06 2011 1:23pm - Source: Pop Dose

If 2011's musical harvest represented anything, it was that you can unite, re-unite, and de-unite but if the songs aren't there, none of it matters.

Todd Rundgren releasing CD & DVD of live album Todd

Sun, November 06 2011 1:00am - Source: Music-News.com

Todd Rundgren will release his September 2010 performance of his album, Todd, on February 14 via S'More/Rockbeat.

Articles: I Want My MTV

Thu, October 27 2011 5:39am - Source: Pitchfork Media

The Uncensored Story of the Music Video Revolution is a hugely readable and fun new oral history of the first decade of MTV.

Paulina Porizkova: Husband Is No George Clooney

Tue, October 25 2011 7:01pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Paulina Porizkova is one of the most beautiful women we've ever seen, but as far as she's concerned, George Clooney is no match for her husband, rocker Ric Ocasek.

THE CARS vs. THE RAMONES a.k.a. New Releases by SHONEN KNIFE and KRIS DELMHORST

Fri, October 14 2011 10:59am - Source: Berkeley Place

I had a discussion recently with my wife about the 1980s.

Today's Hotness: Scud Mountain Boys, Oh Look Out, The Field

Tue, September 06 2011 3:01am - Source: clicky clicky music blog

You likely saw the news a couple weeks back that during Joe Pernice 's recent tour stop in Cambridge 75% of his revered, '90s alt-country unit Scud Mountain Boys appeared on stage for the first time this century.

Bet Sellers From The ’70s: The Cars

Mon, August 29 2011 7:52pm - Source: WNEW

Combining enough of the punk rock ethos to make them interesting with enough of a mainstream rock sound to make them popular, the Cars set the tone for New Wave with their debut release in 1978.

The Cars: "Keep On Knocking" And "My Best Friend's Girl" (Live On Colbert) (Video)

Wed, August 10 2011 12:56pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

Ric Ocasek just brought the Cars to Lollapalooza over the weekend, and the band subsequently headed to Stephen Colbert's studio for an appearance on his show.

Best Sellers From The ’70′s: The Cars’ “Candy-O”

Wed, August 10 2011 11:04am - Source: WNEW

One of the most commercially successful new wave bands to come out of the late 1970s, the Cars continued their hit-making ways with the sophomore set, Candy-O. With musical Midas Roy Thomas Baker back on the board, Ric Ocasek and his crew laid down an 11-track, 38-minute collection of songs that continued to proffer their unique blend of quirky lyrics, tilting rhythms and electronics-infused melodies.

Lollapalooza 2011 – Day 3

Mon, August 08 2011 12:49pm - Source: donewaiting.com

I feared the big crowds at Lollapalooza, had no interest or desire to be stuck in the middle of tens of thousands of drunk and sweaty people.

Video: The Cars – “Free”

Wed, July 27 2011 5:04pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Prior to this year's Move Like This , The Cars ' last album was 1987′s Door to Door.

The Cars Still Rock After All These Years With 'Free' -- Video Premeire

Mon, July 25 2011 3:07pm - Source: Spinner

Now you can check out the band in true form in their video for 'Free.' 'Free' was shot and filmed on their current tour and features the Cars rocking through a steady beat, complete with frontman Ric Ocasek 's uncompromised vocals juxtaposed with the emphatic "Free's" reiterating that classic Cars chorus sound.

The Cars – Move Like This

Mon, July 25 2011 7:38am - Source: The Ripple Effect

"Then prepare for warp-phase shift. Time-dimensional overlap on . . . one . . . two . . . three. Now, move like this."

Single Shot Tribute Albums: Kris Delmhorst covers The Cars

Wed, July 13 2011 2:40am - Source: Pop Librarian

Brooklyn-born (and now Boston-based) singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Kris Delmhorst first discovered The Cars in the summer of '84; in both generational outlook and effect, the musical epiphany that followed seems to parallel my own entry into the wonders of music that speaks to heart and body.

Weezer Release Most Faithful Cars Cover Ever

Thu, June 09 2011 7:25pm - Source: MOG

The Weez take on "You Might Think," the mid-80s hit from old producer Ric Ocasek's band.

The Cars 'Move' On Without Tension, Nostalgia and Deceased Bassist

Wed, May 11 2011 5:13pm - Source: Spinner

For years, Ric Ocasek swore that the Cars would never reunite after their 1988 split.

Weekly US music releases: Tyler the Creator, The Cars, The Lonely Island

Mon, May 09 2011 5:08pm - Source: The Independent - Music

On May 10, Tyler the Creator releases his sophomore album, The Cars regroup for their first recording since 1987, and the comics of The Lonely Island make funny music with Nicki Minaj, Rihanna and Justin Timberlake.

Ric Ocasek back w/ The Cars --- reunion tour & new album

Tue, April 05 2011 2:06pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

After resisting the idea for many years while " The New Cars " played without him (and with Todd Rundgren in his place), Ric Ocasek has joined back up with his band The Cars , cementing the remainder of the original lineup (except for bassist Benjamin Orr for died of pancreatic cancer in 2000)...

The return of The Cars

Wed, March 23 2011 3:41pm - Source: The Music Mix

David Robinson on drums, Elliot Easton on keyboard's and Ocasek on vocals and guitar.

The Cars Release “Sad Song” Video, Announce New Album Move Like This

Mon, March 21 2011 4:48pm - Source: MOG

The past few months have seen a lot of exciting news coming from The Cars .

The Cars are Back [Video: "Blue Tip"]

Tue, February 22 2011 8:54am - Source: Ickmusic

For those of us who grew up listening to The Cars , there's something comforting about hearing Ric Ocasek's voice and that vintage Cars sound here in the year 2011.

2011 Outlook: News About the Cars’ Reunion

Sat, January 22 2011 7:56pm - Source: Pop Dose

As we had mentioned in our New Year posts regarding projects we're excited about, the disconnected threads about the forthcoming reunion of The Cars are starting to come together.

In praise of Todd Rundgren: Pioneer, pop star, fabulously weird

Tue, January 18 2011 1:24pm - Source: Something Else!

The light blue Bearsville label read "We Gotta Get You Woman" on Side A with the word RUNT below it.

STREAM: New Music from The Cars

Fri, December 17 2010 9:40pm - Source: Drawer B

So, not only have The Cars reunited with Ric Ocasek, but the newly reformed group (minus bassist Benjamin Orr, who died of pancreatic cancer back in 2000) has even posted clips of a few new tunes.

Cars Preview Second Song From Upcoming Reunion Album

Thu, December 09 2010 10:12pm - Source: Spinner

The Cars official reunion continues to gain momentum.

The Cars reunite for a new album

Fri, October 22 2010 2:37pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

When you think of the American new wave scene, the first band that tends to come to mind is The Cars .

The Cars Debut Demo For New Track Called "Blue Tip"

Mon, October 18 2010 9:34pm - Source: INDIEBLOGHEAVEN

The original lineup for The Cars , minus Benjamin Orr who died years ago, are hard at work.

Cars Reunion? Sure, Why Not.

Wed, July 28 2010 10:47pm - Source: Stereogum

Adding to the list of groups you didn't know needed to reunite, the surviving members of the Cars are hinting at a 23-year reunion via a Facebook photo of Ric Ocasek, Greg Hawkes, David Robinson and Elliot Easton in a Boston studio.

Rubik at Daytrotter Studio Jun 17, 2010

Thu, June 17 2010 3:51pm - Source: Daytrotter

On the day of this writing, Devo has a new greatest hits album in stores and that's fine and all, but what we need - people - is something like that as a reminder that The Cars were and are great.

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