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Just Push Quick: What do you think of when you think about the Neon? Or the Stratus? Or the Caravan? Dakota or Durango? Yes, I thought so. Aerosmith. "Dodge and Aerosmith are a perfect match. Both represent the rebellious and...
Est. 2001
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Glorious Noise July 2001« June 2001 | Archives | August 2001 » IdlewhileIdlewhile What is the extent to which we ascribe profundity to a songwriter's lyric when, in actuality, all s/he was doing at the time of composition was (a) avoiding a cheap rhyme or (b) acknowledging an inside joke? (In the... QUEENS OF NOISE: THE RUNAWAYS SHOW BRITNEY WHO'S BOSSQUEENS OF NOISE: THE RUNAWAYS SHOW BRITNEY WHO'S BOSS Johnny Loftus It's all VH-1's fault. The next addition of the network's ailing "Divas" series – which will likely feature Leslie Carter, Mandy Moore, and the Olsen Twins – will prove... Monday Morning Coming DownMonday Morning Coming Down Pat La Penna If you're like me and the rest of the Glorious Noise editorial staff, Monday morning is when you realize that Saturday's hangover has not departed with the beginning of the work week, but... Advertisement
WHITE STRIPES PAINT THE TOWN REDWHITE STRIPES PAINT THE TOWN RED Johnny Loftus Chicago's Empty Bottle doesn't spend a lot of time feng shui'ing itself. The décor – mostly old handbills and spray paint – gathers on the walls like ancient gardening equipment in... All For Who?All For Who? In our on-going efforts to track the nexus between Big Business and Bigger Business, we've discovered still another development. As you may recall, Jaguar had been using rock superslug Sting to promote its cars, demonstrating how the... Caressing the CorporationsCaressing the Corporations As the number of artists and tours that are sponsored by such asinine things as car companies multiplies, it's good to remember those great shows you saw back in the day, before going to see a band... The Drapes: Whose Rock Is Right?I realized something during The Drapes' ear-splitting set at Cal's Liquor in Chicago Friday night. At that same moment, 30 miles to the south, Bon Jovi was on stage doing their thing. As the group of rockers crowded into Cal's... Britney Spears: Nothin' From Nothin' Leaves Nothin'"I want to do things that people have never seen before. I don't want to be considered a role model." In order to promote her upcoming performance special on HBO, Britney Spears took time out of her virginal schedule last... White Stripes on Kilbourn: Is There Stroh's In This Green Room?It's hard to rock when you're surrounded by faux wood paneling and a studio audience that's been paid with pizza. But that's exactly where The White Stripes found themselves on Tuesday night, as the current keepers of Detroit's rock lamplight... The Majors Must DieAccording to an article on ZD Net News, some major labels have begun to add "digital distortion" onto newly released CDs in order to prevent piracy. They claim that it's "all but inaudible when a CD is played through an... Thinking Makes It SoThinking Makes It So Imagine a famous painting. For the sake of simplicity, think the "Mona Lisa." Now consider an artist. Exceedingly talented. Adept with brush and paint. A mastery at manipulating the latter with the former. A steady hand.... Dollar Gets the AxDollar Gets the Ax Remember Lounge Ax in Chicago? It was closed down in January of last year so that the new yuppie owner could put in a more upscale bar. "At night the bars and restaurants around us," said... A real good timeMTV sucks. We all know that. Shows like the Real World keep music videos from being played, and even though MTV rarely ever played good music videos, hey, at least they were showing music videos. So for that, I hate... HEAVEN KNOWS I'M MISERABLEHEAVEN KNOWS I'M MISERABLE NOW Cover Band Lovin' in the Land of the Dollar Bill Johnny Loftus The Midwest is famous for street festivals. Three months of block parties, pig roasts, and town fairs are inextricably linked by traveling... BEASTIE BOYS, OTHER MUSICIANS AND ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS OPPOSE BUSH'S ENERGY PLANMUSIC COMMUNITY MOBILIZES, THOUSANDS OF FANS TAKE ACTION Numerous well-known artists have joined Mike Diamond (aka Mike D. of Beastie Boys) in an action with the Save Our Environment Coalition to oppose President George W. Bush's energy plan. Some of... American BandstandAmerican Bandstand During the past few weeks, in the aftermath of the announcement of the Dodge-Aerosmith partnership, I've been talking to a number of people, particularly those in advertising and PR, about the arrangement. The ages of the people ranged... DANCE MUSIC STOPS THE TRAFFICMoby Brings His Record Collection on Tour with Area:One Johnny Loftus CHICAGO – Delays, traffic jams, and a general lull in performance was felt throughout Chicagoland Wednesday, as thousands of coffee shops, fast food restaurants, and service industry positions were... This is a Modern WorldThis is a Modern World On the eve of Quadrophenia's release, the Who's most articulate message finds a new audience Rhino Records is releasing the Who's Quadrophenia on DVD in September and the film is enjoying a limited theater release... |
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