Michael Jackson, 1958-2009
(We take a short break from our regularly scheduled programming to honor the passing of a true music legend, a man who, despite leading a […]
Author: Slicing Up Eyeballs
Rhino releases its Factory Records box set, ‘Communications 1978-92,’ via iTunes
Rhino Records today released a digital version of its four-disc Factory Records: Communications 1978-92 box set via iTunes, collecting 63 tracks — spanning Joy Division […]
Dinosaur Jr announces fall North American tour dates in support of ‘Farm’
With its new album, Farm, hitting stores today, Dinosaur Jr has announced a nearly two-month, coast-to-coast North American tour that runs from the end of […]
In stores this week: R.E.M.’s ‘Reckoning’ reissue; new Dinosaur Jr, Lemonheads CDs
Record Rack: A weekly round-up of the pertinent new releases hitting stores this Tuesday: ARTIST: R.E.M. RELEASE: Reckoning: Deluxe Edition BACKSTORY: The second installment in […]
The Smiths’ ‘Singles Box’ to be released this month in expanded 12-CD edition
The U.K arm of Rhino Records is poised to issue a CD version of The Smiths’ 7-inch Singles Box that was released late last year […]
David Byrne to publish ‘Bicycle Diaries’ book
No stranger to the two-wheeler, ex-Talking Head David Byrne this fall will publish “Bicycle Diaries,” a 320-page text-and-photo account of his observations gleaned while cycling […]
The Specials plot ‘final’ dates of 30th anniversary reunion tour of U.K.
Reunited 2 Tone ska legends The Specials have announced a second U.K. tour this fall as part of the band’s 30th anniversary celebration — a […]
