A bearded (!) Bryan Ferry covers the Velvet Underground after Jerry Hall dumps him for Mick Jagger
As 1977 began, Roxy Music frontman Bryan Ferry and model Jerry Hall were engaged. By the end of the year, they were finished, with Ferry…
Author: Bart Bealmear
Drugs, Money, Music, Family (and George Harrison?): Obscure Colorado label, Tumbleweed Records
Light In The Attic Records is about to release Sing It High, Sing It Low: Tumbleweed Records 1971-1973, a compilation of recordings originally released by…
The soundtrack to cult comedy horror classic ‘Basket Case’ is finally being released—a DM premiere
“The sickest movie I’ve ever seen!” –Rex Reed Basket Case is an ultra-gory low-budget horror comedy. Written and directed by indie filmmaker Frank Henenlotter, this…
The Rolling Stones unleash riotous version of ‘Street Fighting Man’ during their 1973 European tour
During the Rolling Stones’ 1973 tour of Europe, the band would usually end the show with their 1968 single (and Beggars Banquet album track), “Street…
Waxwork Records, the leader in beautifully packaged soundtracks on vinyl (plus a DM premiere)
I love movie soundtracks. The best films usually have awesome scores (which is part of what makes them extraordinary), so whenever I really dig a…
‘The Immortal Story’: Orson Welles’ first color film/final fiction feature finally coming to Blu-ray
On August 30th, Criterion will release Blu-ray and DVD editions of Orson Welles’ The Immortal Story. This 1968 work was Welles’ first color picture and…
‘The Mecca of Hip’: Essential doc on Detroit venue where the Stooges & MC5 made their marks
“Detroit made you good.” –Alice Cooper Louder Than Love: The Grande Ballroom Story is a must-see film for anyone who gives a shit about the…
‘Soaked in Bleach’: New documentary examines the theory that Kurt Cobain was murdered
Nirvana fans worldwide were devastated, when on April 8th, 1994, Kurt Cobain was found dead. Adding to the distress, it was revealed he took his…
‘Jobriath A.D.’: Fantastic documentary on glam rock’s greatest casualty comes to DVD
On April 21st, Jobriath A.D., Kieran Turner’s incredible 2012 documentary on the life of glam rock casualty and gay icon Jobriath, will be released on…
Blood, Guts and Cocaine: Ivan Kral tells us what it was like to write, record and tour with Iggy Pop
Ivan and Iggy, 1979 (courtesy of Ivan Kral) Ivan Kral sure has led an interesting life. The Prague-born songwriter and musician had his first brush…