Rick Beato is right again! So how much money did the folks behind Velvet Sundown (AKA Shitwind) make on their “art hoax,” and at what cost to the artists from whom they borrowed?
And It’s Ken Dodd’s Dad’s Dog’s Death On The Telly
Don’t know a lot about these guys but I like this tune. Popped up on Spotify one day while I was cutting the grass!
I was in Manchester in the rain
Stood grinnin’ at my phone, lookin’ fuckin’ insane
Cunts pushed by me, they were gettin’ the train
I thought “What would it take for that to derail?”
Lately, been a little not loose
Korn in the oven, Limp Bizkit in my brew
‘Cause reality blurs and I’m skippin’ on the true
Push away people I’m supposed to be close to
Havin’ peacetime key lime pecan pie
After heavin’ down a sausage and half a jar of brine
We’ve got the orders, we’re in the livin’ quarters
With a load of hotdogs and a heap of fuckin’ burgers
Where’s my resolve? I think you got it
Then you waddled out the room with it in your back pocket
Turn it up, mum, I’ve got prawns in my belly
And it’s Ken Dodd’s dad’s dog’s death on the telly
What Superhero Movie Fatigue?
I’m all in on this one, mostly because the FF was one of my favorite comics as a kid. I mean, Ralph Ineson is Galactus? Come on!
WE ARE FUCKED
For a variety of reasons, according to Mr. Oliver.
This Blargh Now Has More Pulp
I’ve spun the new album – their first in 24 years! – a few times. It’s good!
AI Video Just Turned A Corner
And I’m leaning more towards terrified than impressed.
EDIT: And one more …
Catch It Whilst You Can
Old Grey Whistle Test host Annie Nightingale recalls her favorite acts from the punk and new wave years on a BBC special not hosted on the BBC YouTube channel. So punk!
Anybody Remember These Guys?
The late, great fIREHOSE. Man, I wore this cassette out (fROMOHIO) back in 1989 …
Firehose was formed in the spring of 1986 shortly after the accidental death of D. Boon brought an end to Watt and Hurley’s previous band, Minutemen. Crawford, a then 21-year-old Ohio State student and Minutemen fan, was invited up on the roof of Camper Van Beethoven’s van in Columbus, Ohio. The members of Camper Van Beethoven told Crawford a false rumor that Watt and Hurley were auditioning guitarists for the band. Crawford, having found Watt’s phone number in the phone book, called him up and expressed his desire to come out to California and play with them. Still mourning the loss of his best friend Boon, Watt initially was not interested and had lost much of his desire to play music; however, Crawford’s persistence eventually paid off when he showed up unannounced in San Pedro and asked Watt for the chance to come over and play for him. Watt eventually agreed and the two met with Crawford “auditioning” for Watt by playing him The Who’s “I’m One,” as well as a few Minutemen songs. Impressed with Crawford’s passion and enthusiasm, Watt and Hurley agreed to give the inexperienced “kid” from Ohio a shot and the band was formed. Crawford quickly relocated to San Pedro where he became known as ed fROMOHIO and spent nine months sleeping under a desk in Watt’s one-bedroom apartment. The name of the band was taken from a short film of Bob Dylan doing “Subterranean Homesick Blues” as Watt thought it was funny when Dylan held up a cue card for the lyric that said “firehose.” The name is stylized as “fIREHOSE” with a lowercase f as a subtle tribute to the Minutemen whose logo was an all caps MINUTEMEN.
Apparently, ed fROMOHIO (real name Ed Crawford) is struggling – or was back in 2020, anyway – as there’s a GFM campaign to get him back on his feet. Still open, if anybody wants to contribute.
My Dad Had One Of These
1974 Signal Orange, as I recall. I would push my grandmother down the stairs – twice – for that car today.
I’m A Sucker For A Good Documentary
Out on 4/20, of course!
And also …