Travis Barker of Blink-182 had an extremely close shave in 2008. He’s one of the luckiest people on earth.
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Throwback Thursday: The Fall and Cruiser's Creek (1985)
The Fall was certainly an acquired taste but that didn’t stop Mark E. Smith’s bunch from being one of the UK’s most influential post-punk bands,
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Ongoing History Daily: The return of quadraphonic sound?
Quad, a fifty-year-old recorded music format is trying for a comeback. Good luck with that.
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Men I Trust - Billie Toppy
I did I manage to miss Men I Trust for this long?
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Is that a human in costume? Chinese zoo insists its sun bear is real
A video of a Malayan sun bear standing on its hind legs sparked a viral debate after observers pointed out its strange appearance and behaviour.
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London Calling: Squid and The Blades
Post-rockers Squid have a new single from their second album that may challenge you a bit.
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Ongoing History Daily: Is this the ultimate in band merch?
Okay, so it’s not exactly tradition band merch. But it’s certainly an unforgettable souvenir.
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Paul Reubens, Pee-wee Herman actor, dead at 70 after private cancer battle
‘Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit,’ a statement posted to the Pee-wee Herman Facebook fan page reads.
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5 songs you must hear this week: 31 July 2023
This week’s list of songs you must hear features the return of Keanu Reeves, more from the Blur reunion, and a quick trip to Japan.
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Ongoing History Daily: How did Flea get his name?
At some point in his life, Australian-born Michael Balzary was christened Flea. Here’s how the bass player for the Red Hot Chili Peppers got his nickname.
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A report from Jamaica's Reggae Sumfest 2023
Reggae Sumfest is one of Jamaica’s biggest annual music events. It’s a great excuse for heading to the Caribbean in the middle of summer.
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