Glorious Noise February 2005

Iron and Wine - Woman King

"Woman King" by Iron & Wine from the Woman King ep....

M.I.A. and Diplo - Piracy Funds Terrorism, Vol. 1

M83 - Before The Dawn Heals Us

New Pop Song Correspondence

There's a new one now, but the Letter to Elvis Presley From His Hound Dog and the Memo to the Sultans of Swing, From Their Booking Agent are both way better....

Blame Pete!

In 1979, Pete Townshend corrupted a seven-year-old boy, permanently altering the child's state of mind and behavior. Essentially, turning him into a slave of rock and roll. A quarter of a century later, Thomas Durkin reveals all...

Glorious Noise is Four Years Old

It's true. February 6, 2005 marked the fourth anniversary of the launch of Glorious Noise. That's pretty old for a website, so be kind to us, and help us across the street if you see us at an intersection.

Portable Audio for Snobs

How to make your iPod an audiophile's dream - It's all about lossless file formats and good headphones. Via LHB....

That Dog Doesn't Bite: Super Bowl XXXIX

Sir Paul McCartney played a safe set during the Super Bowl half-time show, but he did it well. And at least he avoided those goddamned medleys.

Filter Remembers the Stone Roses

The Stone Roses - The Band That Saved Brit-Pop (or The Most Disappointing Rock Group of All Time). Filter talks to Ian Brown and Mani. Via Chromewaves....

Village Voice Pazz and Jop

The Village Voice Pazz & Jop 2004 results are finally in. Kanye!...

The OC: Noze Graze

Settling in are Alex and Marissa. They both know the Doe Eyed Fawn is a few ropes of drool away from the nuthouse, but in the meantime they're going to get their licks.

Kings of Leon - Aha Shake Heartbreak

Photos of the rotting corpse of the Grande Ballroom

Detroit Blog pokes around inside the rotting corpse of the Grande Ballroom (updated link) where the Stooges and the MC5 cut their teeth....

Grammys 2005: Sing it loud.

The 47th Grammy Awards emphasized performers over presenters. Music, of course, more effectively justifies a three hour-plus runtime than the common award show litany of envelopes and air kisses.

Rogue Wave: Turn It Down, Love

What a difference a few decibels can make! A band can sound great and unique during an intimate in-store appearance, but terrible at a plugged-in performance. Why are sound guys so sadistic? Can't they hear?

Benchley: Demonstrating Value

The Letters of Gary Benchley, Rock Star: Demonstrating Value. When you know your band is the greatest that's ever rocked, how do you convince the rest of the world?...

Robbers On High Street - Tree City

Goodnight, Good Doctor

Glorious Noise says goodbye to one of the most inspiring voices in America. Dr. Hunter S. Thompson has influenced us in just about every way imaginable. We are heartbroken to have to face future political cycles without him.

Joy Zipper - American Whip

Hunter S. Thompson - Fear and Loathing

"Fear and Loathing" by Dr. Hunter S. Thompson from the long out-of-print collection, Sound Bites from the Counter Culture. Not a reading from the book, but a great speech with some classic quotes: "I've never claimed to be anything other...

Stream the upcoming Riviera album

Stream the entire new Riviera album, At the End of American Century, due April 5 on Glorious Noise Records: Real Audio. Quicktime coming soon, hopefully. Update: buy it now!...

Doves - Some Cities

M. Ward - Transistor Radio

Babyshambles Live at Brixton Academy

Babyshambles Photos by Andrew Kendall. Live at Brixton Academy on February 22, 2005....