Happy birthday Nico (Velvet Underground). Cologne girl. Read about her little-known supergroup with Brian Eno, John Cale and Kevin Ayers in MAGNET:
Hidden Gems: Kevin Ayers, John Cale, Brian Eno And Nico’s “June 1, 1974”
Tom Waits Released “The Heart Of Saturday Night” 45 Years Ago Today
45 years ago today, Tom Waits released The Heart Of Saturday Night. Still haven’t found what we’re looking for. Read our Over/Under on Mr. Waits:
Happy Birthday Richard Carpenter (Carpenters)
Happy birthday Richard Carpenter (Carpenters). Rainy days, birthdays and Tuesdays … Read Thurston Moore in MAGNET on being dissed by Ellen Page in Juno for Sonic Youth covering the Carpenters:
Talking Heads Released “Stop Making Sense” 35 Years Ago Today
35 years ago today, Talking Heads released Stop Making Sense. Once in a lifetime. Read our Talking Heads Over/Under:
CBGB Closed 13 Years Ago Today
13 years ago today, CBGB closed its dirty doors for good with a live performance by Patti Smith. We miss the other music for uplifting gormandizers. Read the Jigsaw Seen in MAGNET on CBGB: