Band: YEAH YEAH YEAHS Who: Alt-rock trio from New York,
fronted by the gorgeous Karen O.
Album: SHOW YOUR BONES – 2nd full-length. Released: 22 March 2006 – 20 years ago today.
Pitchfork said: “New York band follows its debut album
‘Fever to Tell’, this decade’s gold standard for transcending
indie hype, with a record that offers only one side of the
group’s multifaceted sound.”
TUTV: Seems like Pitchfork only listened to one side.
Trust me, this is a totally underrated LP.
Zia McCabe (keyboards, percussion): “We’ve been talking for years
now about getting as many of the covers we’ve done for specific territories
together and releasing them for all to hear. It’s finally happening.”
A total of 17 covers by legendary bands/solo artists.
TRACKLIST
Cherry Bomb – The Runaways What We All Want – Gang Of Four Primary – The Cure Kiss Off – Violent Femmes Goo Goo Muck – The Cramps Rain – The Cult
Straight To Hell – The Clash Sister Golden Hair – America Lay Lady Lay – Bob Dylan Ripple – The Grateful Dead Easy Chair – The Byrds Blackbird – The Beatles
The Beautiful People – Marilyn Manson Love Song – The Damned Jet Boy – New York Dolls She Sells Sanctuary – The Cult Inside The Outside – Love And Rockets
TUTV: Best covers album ever, to my ears. Why? Because The Dandys do a fantastic
job by revitaziling all those classic crackers, the buzzing and fuzzing Warhols way. No
lousy copy/paste performances whatsoever, what happens/happened on so many
covers records.
Pin Ups excels in sonic ingeniousness and absorbing implementation.
They speed up originals, they slow down originals, but most of all, they immerse
them all in a whirling psychedelic bath, resulting in amazeballs renditions, revved
up with a mind-blowing barrage of hefty hooks, unlimited licks, rotating riffs, and Herculean bass/drum/synth extravaganza.
If you’re not familiar with some/all of the originals (people that live on Mars), you would think that Pin Ups is the Portland‘s mean groove machine’s new original LP. For those about to rock, The Dandy Warhols pin you up. After all these years, they’re not in the slightest passé.
Californian surf-pop icons THE BEACH BOYS released one of their
top drawer hit singles with SLOOP JOHN B today 60 years ago.
It peaked at #2 in the UK, at #3 in the US.
Topped the charts in New Zealand, South Africa
and several European countries.
The song is a cover of a Bahamian folk tune from Nassau, published in 1916 as “The John B. Sails”.
It was also covered by other artists besides The Beach Boys.
Al Jardine (guitarist/co-vocalist and songwriter) said years ago: “Brian was at the piano.
I sat down and showed him the chord pattern for ‘Sloop John B.’ He wasn’t into folk music. But
I didn’t give up. I figured if I gave it to him in the right light, he might end up believing in it.
So I modified the chord changes so it would be a little more interesting.
I put some minor changes in there, and it stretched out the possibilities from a vocal point
of view. The very next day, I got a phone call to come down to the studio. Brian played the song
for me, and I was blown away. The time to complete the track took him less than 24 hours.”
Kerrang says: “Not at the sharpest bit of the cutting edge,
but these are fine songs to do yourself a damage to, equal
parts cracked neck and shit-eating grin. Thrash icons Exodus
still pack a decent punch.”
So that’s what Goliath looks like.
And here’s how he sounds.
Aaaaaaarrrrrrrrggggghhhh.
Ferocious rockers FOO FIGHTERS announced their 12th LP
a few weeks ago. It’s named Your Favourite Toy and will land
on our stereo April 24th.
Following the brutal title track, they present another steaming slam dunk
with CAUGHT IN THE ECHO and primal screamer Dave Grohl going out of
his mind again.
Band: JESUS THE DINOSAUR (great name) Who: Folk-rock indies from Boston, MA.
Track: SWEET NOTHING
Piece from their upcoming debut LP, titled ‘Nothing To The Branches’, out on May 15th.
Press info: “‘Sweet Nothing‘ showcases the band’s ease in relaying storytelling
emotions through music, conveying a confessional tone that tumbles and turns
like revealed entries from a diary. We hope you dig it as much as we do.”
Tommy Ng (vocals, acoustic guitar): “For me personally, I’m describing what it feels
like to be in a social setting while being maxed out on my social meter. I have a big people-pleasing problem, so I’ll keep pushing through social interactions even when I have nothing left to give, so what comes out of my mouth at that point is usually just that: filler, forced smiles, canned responses, bullshit. Just enough to pass as pleasing and agreeable to everyone.”
TUTV: Sweet Nothing moves and grooves, rattles and rocks, all at the same time.
It’s one of those thrilling tunes that open your ears on the spot. Think avid folk
celebs Mumford & Sons with a punky zing.
The deliriously rhythmic progression, sharp-edged vocals, evolving beat, and
feverish chorus cause a fiery-flavoured stomper. Very tasteful. Hail Jesus!
“All the things we say not to say anything
It’s not all bad, the sweet nothings
But my weak teeth are rotting
and I can’t stop pulling this candy rope from out of my throat
This party trick was good the first time but now I’m choking”
Major country leaguer WILLIE NELSON was born on
29 April 1933 in Abbott, Texas. Yes, next month he’ll
turn 93!
He started his exceptional career in 1956, seventy years ago, and on May 29th,
he’ll release his 79th LP (collaborative ones not included), named Dream Chaser.
And he’ll play a handful of concerts next month. Incredibly amazing.
Vitalizing tunes that work faster than a stream of caffeine
20 March 2026
Photo by Royal Cream
Cincinnati‘s rock bigshots THE AFGHAN WHIGS(1986–2001, 2006, 2011–present)
released their most recent full-length, their 9th overall, How Do You Burn? in 2022.
It was picked by Turn Up The Volume as the best album of that year.
A couple of weeks ago, they announced new tour
dates to celebrate their 40th anniversary as a band.
