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April 8, 2013
Here's How Much a Bunch of Songs Are Worth, Including The Monkees Theme ($120,000)
A popular song is like a stock, or a mutual fund -- its value fluctuates based on market circumstances, and it can even be an investment. Licensing tracks to film, television and commercials has become one of the only ways to make money off of music these days, and you don't actually need to be a mu ... More >>
Music
March 21, 2013
Music Picks: Ghostface Killah and Adrian Younge, and Anthrax
A popular song is like a stock, or a mutual fund -- its value fluctuates based on market circumstances, and it can even be an investment. Licensing tracks to film, television and commercials has become one of the only ways to make money off of music these days, and you don't actually need to be a mu ... More >>
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November 8, 2012
Micky Dolenz on the Monkees' Reunion Tour, Sans Davy Jones
In their heyday the Monkees had clean-cut good looks, a wholesome sound, and a catalogue of tunes written by the greatest songwriters in the industry. Sure, they were created for a TV show and critics lambasted their integrity, but most people didn't seem to care whether they played their own music. ... More >>
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July 19, 2012
Don Kirshner
In their heyday the Monkees had clean-cut good looks, a wholesome sound, and a catalogue of tunes written by the greatest songwriters in the industry. Sure, they were created for a TV show and critics lambasted their integrity, but most people didn't seem to care whether they played their own music. ... More >>
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June 13, 2012
Top 20 Greatest L.A. Punk Albums of All Time: 10-1
*Top 20 Greatest L.A. Punk Albums of All Time: 20-11 *Top 20 Worst Bands Ever: The Complete List *Top 20 Musicians of All Time, in Any Genre: The Complete List *Top 20 Sexiest Female Musicians of All Time: The Complete List *Top 20 Sexiest Male Musicians of All Time: The Complete List 10. The Di ... More >>
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March 23, 2012
Fanatics! Henry Rollins' KCRW Show Tomorrow Night: St. Louis Blues
KCRW Broadcast #157 for Saturday, March 24, 2012 See also: Henry Rollins: The Column! Memphis on My Mind Fanatics! It's Blues time in St. Louis Missouri! While you listen to our show, that's where I will be. I thought it appropriate that we spend a bit of time with some very pure and direct sounds ... More >>
Music
March 15, 2012
Music Picks: Hugh Cornwell, Carlos Guitarlos, Zakir Hussain's Masters of Percussion
Also, Charlene Soraia, Chuck Loeb, the Head Cat, Feed Me and others
Blogs
February 29, 2012
Davy Jones, Monkees' Frontman, Is Dead
Singer-songwriter Davy Jones, best known for his stint in The Monkees, died today in his sleep at his home in Indiantown, Florida of a massive heart attack. He was 66 years old. While primarily associated with The Monkees and their eponymous television show, Jones enjoyed a solo career arguably more ... More >>
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January 13, 2012
Top 20 Musicians of All Time, in Any Genre: The Complete List
Yeah, yeah, we know. The top 20 greatest musicians of all time, in any genre. Where do we get off? Well, we'll tell you where we get off -- at Accuracy Station. Our team of writers listened to thousands and thousands of hours of music for this list, digging deep into the annals of history and explor ... More >>
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January 18, 2011
The Man Who Invented The Monkees and The Archies, Music Promoter Don Kirshner, Dead at 76
Everything's Archie! MyspaceA cartoonized Don Kirshner presents The Archies with their gold record Just a word here about the passing of a giant, Mr. Don Kirshner, who died today at the age of 76. Now, some of us who were around back in "the day" might appreciate a bit of context-putting-in ... More >>
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December 13, 2010
Top 10 (Mainly) Local Edible Stocking Stuffers
K.RobbinsDark 8Fudge Like movie previews or Hendrix opening for the Monkees, sometimes the intro act can overshadow the main event. Such is the case with a really well-stocked stocking. We're particularly partial to the pre-tree practice because holiday stockings tend to be crammed full of lo ... More >>
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November 3, 2010
California Election Results: Democrats Sweep Jobs You've Never Heard Of
"Bill" Lockyer, our once and future state treasurerBy Hillel Aron Hey, wasn't this was supposed to be a Republican tsunami/tidal wave/other oceanographic metaphor? Not in California, where Democrats are in the process of sweeping practically every important statewide race- and even most of ... More >>
Blogs
August 10, 2010
The Ten Worst Hats in Modern Music History, In Honor of Empire of the Sun
Australian psychedelic popsters Empire of the Sun come to the Music Box this week, playing three consecutive sold-out nights beginning Wednesday. This is no small feat for the scrappy duo, which formed only halfway through 2008. No small feat, but not without explanation. West Coast Sound has cru ... More >>
Blogs
November 13, 2009
"Wait! Who's That Singing????": Top Ten List of Major Stars Covering Other People's Music
Bowie also waited for his manPitchfork reports that Peter Gabriel will be releasing an album of covers, in which he will tackle hits and more obscure cuts by David Bowie, Paul Simon, Elbow, Bon Iver, Talking Heads, The Arcade Fire, Regina Spektor, Radiohead, Lou Reed ("The Power of the Heart" ... More >>
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October 31, 2009
Sunday at the Egyptian: LA Nuggets Hosts a Film Screening of 1960s Rock Footage
The deep, rich, dynamic box set Where the Action Is! LA Nuggets 1965-1968, which compiles 101 urgent rock songs from Los Angeles, has been out for a little less than two months, which for most releases is the lifespan of the so-called "marketing campaign." But Action! is a little different. It's a s ... More >>
Music
October 8, 2009
Boxes in Flux: Where the Action Is!
Rhino Records’ landmark volume captures an important moment in L.A. music history. But does it also mark the end of an era?
Blogs
August 21, 2009
First Listen to Essential Rhino Box: 'Where The Action Is! Los Angeles Nuggets, 1965-1968'
Times are tight, for sure. A box set is a luxury that few can afford these days. Given the choice between a 4 cd collection and paying the phone bill or buying a bottle of Scotch, well, let's just say you can't download a bottle of Scotch. But if you're at all curious about the history of th ... More >>
Blogs
July 14, 2009
Rhino to Release 'Digital 45s,' with A-sides, B-sides and Original (PDF) Sleeves
In ongoing effort to bring weird little songs from Rhino's catalog to the top of the digital avalanche, the legendary LA reissue label is launching a new series of so-called 'digital 45s.' This morning the label announced the program: Rhino will spotlight songs originally issued on 45 by offering t ... More >>
Blogs
June 24, 2009
Rhino Announces Landmark LA Reissue: Where The Action Is: Los Angeles Nuggets, 1965-1968
By far, the Official Most Anticipated L.A. Reissue of the Year has officially become the just-announced Los Angeles Nuggets Box that Rhino Records has announced. It's a four CD-box of garage and weird rock classics of the 1960s, a wild ride through an LA long since vanished.
Blogs
January 22, 2009
Tonight at Cinefamily/Silent Movie Theatre: 1960s Garage Mix Film Clips Featuring Nightcrawlers, Dom Kallar Oss Mods, Obscurities Galore
The above is the intro from Dom Kallar Oss Mods, an obscure Swedish miscreant youth doc, one of a handful of intriguing garage band clips and short films being shown tonight at the Cinefamily at the Silent Movie Theatre on Fairfax. Sounds cool, reprinted below from the program description:
Columns
February 7, 2008
Singer-Songwriter John Stewart: 1939-2008
"Johnny Stew" to friends, the Kingston Trio member with more than 25 solo albums penned "Daydream Believer"
Music
August 23, 2007
Rock Picks: Los Lobos, No Age, Los Abandoned, Slayer
For the week of August 23-30
Music
August 2, 2007
Rock Picks: The Slits, Squiddo, Electrocute
For the week of August 2 - 9
Music
June 7, 2007
Rock Picks
For the week of June 7 - 14
News
March 29, 2007
OK Go Dress Me
Getting off the jeans-and-T-shirt treadmill
Music
February 22, 2007
Super Fun Music Hour Podcast #9
An hour-long ode to musical joy
Music
September 7, 2006
Rock Picks
For September 7-14
Columns
March 23, 2006
Rebelde Without a Pause
For September 7-14
Music
March 16, 2006
Crumbelievable!
For September 7-14
Music
February 9, 2006
Jazz Odyssey
(no puppet show)
Calendar
December 1, 2005
Beer-Drinking Cows and Dancing Science Nuts
(no puppet show)
News
June 9, 2005
He Can Hear Music
Pop genius Jeff Barry on love, songwriting, Phil Spector and the art of just doing
Music
August 19, 2004
Destruction and Recreation
Amen
News
April 8, 2004
Time of the Session
When the music was fast, and the players anonymous
News
April 8, 2004
Boppadoppadoppadoppadang!
When the music was fast, and the players anonymous
News
April 8, 2004
The Lady at the Bottom of the Groove
When the music was fast, and the players anonymous
Music
January 22, 2004
Old Rottenhat
Robert Wyatt�s rivmic melodies from the head and the heart
Stage
November 27, 2003
Outsider In
The Shaggs� unworldly philosophy
Music
November 6, 2003
Against Small Odds
The Strokes struggle to overcome their good fortune
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June 19, 2003
Do Look Back
Mayor of the Sunset Strip producer Chris Carter retraces the long and winding road to LAFF
Music
January 24, 2002
Septic Infection
Stanton Warriors� break-step-tococcus
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July 26, 2001
Memoir of a Singing Waiter
Life after college
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June 21, 2001
Too Much To Dream
Life after college
Music
June 7, 2001
Puffy Stuff
Life after college
Film+TV
March 15, 2001
Love That Chris
The rock & roll sitcom
Music
July 29, 1999
Give the Drummer Some
Earl Palmer, rock & roll's heavy hitter
Music
July 1, 1999
Wavemakers
At work and play in musical L.A.
Film+TV
June 17, 1999
International Men of Mystery
Graham Greene, Orson Welles, Carol Reed; plus, Austin Powers
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December 3, 1998
Private Lies, Public Lives
Aldrich Ames, Walter Winchell, Harry Houdini
Music
November 12, 1998
Have You Ever Been Teen?
Rodney Bingenheimer remembers
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