This week on Geek Girl Riot we talk about the movie WAVES and share a special Q&A with the cast and crew.
Over 700 artifacts and pieces of memorabilia of Rock ‘n’ Roll history will make their way to auction on October 25 and 26, 2019. A Culver City-based company, Julien’s Auctions, is hosting the event. Two of the items that stand out are those that belonged to the late Kurt Cobain. The olive green sweater he wore during the taping of Nirvana’s iconic 1993 MTV Unplugged recording has an estimated value of $200,000 to $300,000. The sweater is described as missing a button, stained, and having a cigarette hole burned through it. The second item is Cobain’s turquoise left-handed fender built-in… Read more »
It’s Almódovar’s mirror and that makes for a fascinating self-portrait.
Morning commutes suck unless you have new music to spin. It’s time to Rise Rock n’ Shine… Who: The Eiffels is a Los Angeles, CA band on the pursuit of crafting perfect indie bops. What: Filmed in The Dark Knight’s Batcave (no, really), the video for “Spin Around” is full of personality. Why: “Spin Around” makes you feel like a teenager in an 80’s rom-com—excited, young, and limitless (without any of the awkwardness). If you ever wanted to play a song through boombox speakers, this is the one. FFO: idobi Anthm Find The Eiffels on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and their… Read more »
Saturday, August 31, The Pixies and The Cure will share the stage again for the first time in 30 years at the Daydream Festival in Pasadena, CA. The Cure are throwing the festival to commemorate their 40 year musical anniversary. The festival will take place at the Rose Bowl with 10 bands, namely Deftones, Mogwai, The Joy Formidable, Throwing Muses, Chelsea Wolfe, The Twilight Sad, Emma Ruth Rundle, and Kælan Mikla. After Daydream Festival, The Pixies head out on a world tour in support of their upcoming “Beneath The Eyrie” album on release day, September 13. It’s a good time… Read more »
Brian Banks had 10 years of his life stolen but somehow still shines his light.
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about the new UK prime minister Boris Johnson.
After nearly a year, actress Sloane Avery stops by the show to chat with Nick & Allison.
At the Grammy Museum on Monday May 6, members from The Bangles, The Dream Syndicate, The 3 O’Clock, and Rain Parade gathered, first for a collective Q&A session and then for a wonderful performance/jam.
Y’all should do as the Parabellum title suggests and “prepare for war”.
