Pixies’ ‘Minotaur’ box set earns Grammy nomination for best packaging design
The Pixies’ hefty box set ‘Minotaur’ scored a Grammy nomination tonight for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package.
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R.E.M.’s ‘Radio Free Europe’ added to Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry
The Library of Congress today added R.E.M.’s debut single ‘Radio Free Europe’ — one of the cornerstones of ’80s college rock — to its National Recording Registry, honoring the landmark song as ‘culturally, historically or aesthetically significant.’
Grammy shut out: Depeche Mode, U2, Pet Shop Boys, Elvis Costello denied awards
Rough night for the handful of ’80s college-rock vets nominated for Grammy Awards this year: Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, U2, Elvis Costello, David Byrne and Brian Eno, and Ministry all were shut out tonight for trophies in their respective categories, losing, in most cases, to more current acts.
Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, David Byrne & Brian Eno earn Grammy nominations
Tweet The nominations for the 52nd annual Grammy Awards were announced last night, and this year’s list features a slew of ’80s college-rock vets, including […]
Red Hot Chili Peppers join KISS, Stooges as Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees
The 2010 nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were announced this morning, with the Red Hot Chili Peppers joining the likes […]
