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Heart - Live at Riverside Casino

Heart on the cover of the Rolling Stone, 1977Ann and Nancy Wilson rock a casino in Iowa for a bunch of over-served moms.

Pay to Slum: Drake, "Best I Ever Had"

Who's bad?In this week's Pay to Slum, JTL mourns the loss of Michael Jackson and the heyday of classic MTV pop.

The Stone Roses 20 Years Later: What the World Was Waiting For

The Stone Roses Twenty years after the release of their debut album and the Stone Roses are still killing us. Find out where the obsession all began and how we're dealing with it as old men.

The Church - Live In Chicago

The ChurchTodd catches The Church at the House of Blues and simultaneously laments and celebrates the fact that they're out there working it like the youngsters.

Pay to Slum: Black Eyed Peas, "I Gotta Feeling"

Black Eyed PeasIn this week's Pay to Slum, JTL shares a deep-fried fast food dinner with the first group to take the top two spots on the Hot 100 since Outkast did it in 2004.

21 Essential Songs from Neil Young's Archives Vol. 1

Neil Young Archives Vol. 1 (1963 - 1972)Do you think you might want the Archives, but you don't feel like re-purchasing music you've already bought (multiple times)? Glorious Noise helps you cherry-pick what you actually need.

Pay to Slum: Lady Gaga, "Love Game"

Lady GaGa - Love GameIn this week's Pay to Slum, JTL takes a ride on Lady GaGa's disco stick.

Pay to Slum: Black Eyed Peas, "Boom Boom Pow"

Black Eyed PeasIn this week's Pay to Slum, JTL spends some time with "Boom Boom Pow" by the Black Eyed Peas. Somebody has to.

On to Rothbury: Wrapping Up the Dead Spring Tour

The DeadThe Dead prove that they are still willing and capable of striving for those epic jams that have long signified their identity.

Remembering Jay Bennett

Jay BennettNot to suggest that this is our "final word" on Jay Bennett by any means, but I asked the GLONO crew for some of their favorite memories of the late guitarist, producer, keyboard collector, and VCR repairman.

Unreleased Wilco - I Wish I Were Ian Dury

Early WilcoWe uncover an unreleased early Wilco gem from 1995.

Photos: Jay Bennett In-Store, May 2002

Jay Bennett - May 11, 2002Seven years ago, we caught up with Jay Bennett at an in-store performance at the best record store in Chicago. Too bad we forgot to bring along a capable photographer.

Fords in the House

Ford American Idol House PartyWere you one of the 1,000 lucky households to host a Ford American Idol House Party? No? Boy, did you miss out on a meaningful grassroots engagement in a fun environment.

Kara DioGuardi writes worst song EVER

Unjustifiably smug Kara DioGuardiThe fourth judge on American Idol writes a coronation song so bad she deserves to be kicked off the show and kicked out of the country. Yes, it's that bad.

Photos: New York Dolls at the 100 Club, London

New York Dolls at the 100 Club, LondonAnother photo feature from GLONO's UK headquarters. This time, we catch what's left of punk godfathers the New York Dolls at the legendery birthplace of U.K. punk.

Summertime Blues

Summer concert crowdsWill the summer of 2009 be the one when the summer concert gave up the ghost?

Glorious Noise Interview: Blind Pilot

Blind PilotGlorious Noise chats with Ryan Dobrowski of Portland's Blind Pilot.

Driven to Distraction, Part II

Eco partnerAn update, of sorts, to an eight year old article about car companies creating audio content-based promotions for their younger consumers' lifestyle.

Mastodon - Live In Chicago

MastodonAfter Mastodon tours with Metallica, you're never going to get to see them blow your face off in a tiny club again. Glorious Noise does not pass up the opportunity.

Rothbury '09: 2-Day Live Crew

RothburyA founding member of the GLONO posse is stoked to don a tie-dye and dig the geriatric headliners of this year's Rothbury Fest in Western Michigan.

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