Results tagged “rickrubin”

Let's be honest: everyone loves SXSW week, but when it ends, you are secretly very ready to move on. Before we do, let's take a look at some of the isolated, crazy, and wonderful moments that make SXSW such an over-the-top sensory experience. – The dude at Girl Talk dancing with a broken pinata on his head. Then passing said pinata to someone else to dance with. – Isaac Hayes talking in his famous...

We've just come across the incredibly sad news that Houston native Billy Preston has died of hypertension and kidney failure this morning in Arizona. Widely known as the "fifth Beatle" due to his fantastic organ parts on Abbey Road and Let It Be, Preston maintained a lifelong friendship with the Beatles, collaborating with John, Ringo, and George on 70's solo projects as well. Preston's resume is staggering: he played in the touring bands of...

Swedish musicians are all the rage these days, with acts like Jens Lekman and Shout Out Louds (among several others) having performed shows recently around town. Today the kids of (International) Noise Conspiracy are in Austin, and it looks like "rock's most politically radical band" is making the most of their time here. At 12:30pm (which is coming up shortly, so you'd best hurry), they're playing at UT's East Campus for the "Rally to...

Aside from one of the most anticipated CD releases of the year, there are a few more worth checking out.

We hope you’re still content with last week’s releases, ‘cause this week is slow for those about to rock. If you’re getting tired of Gizmachi and Still Remains, you always have Weezer (come on Rick Rubin, WTF?), Spoon (ok, but it’s no "Girls Can Tell"), or Team Sleep (fans of "White Pony" will love this one). Hang on just a little longer because it's only a few more days until System of a Down release their latest CD, Mezmerize. Make plans to take a long lunch next Tuesday while you wait in line for this one.