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Primus Frontman Les Claypool’s Bass Sells for Over $50K on eBay
A prototype of a bass designed by Les Claypool of Primus has sold for an astonishing $50,599.99 via auction on eBay.
Jack White Interviewed by Duff McKagan
It may seem strange for a former member of Guns N’ Roses to hang out with Jack White, but Duff McKagan is a true fan. The bassist recently interviewed the indie icon for his column at Seattle Weekly, which he has been writing for several years, and the duo formed a mutual admiration society.
Dave Matthews Band Asks Fans for Help With New Video + More
– The Dave Matthews Band is asking fans to help create a new video for ‘Mercy,’ the first single from their upcoming ‘Away From the World’ album, which will be released Sept. 11. Fans can go to the band’s website to find out how to submit home-made video or photography for use in the clip.
Pearl Jam’s 1996 American Music Award Sells for $5,500 on eBay
An American Music Award given to Pearl Jam has sold for $5,500 via an auction on eBay.
Lollapalooza 2013 Dates Leak?
We’re still a week and a half away from Lollapalooza. However, the fact that this year’s version of the festival hasn’t taken place yet isn’t stopping its organizers from announcing the dates of 2013′s festival.
Sonic Youth Archival Releases in the Works
The breakup of Sonic Youth‘s Thurston Moore and Kim Gordon last year has put the band’s future in doubt. Back in April, guitarist Lee Ranaldo told Diffuser.fm that there were “archival projects in the works right now.” Earlier today (July 19), Ranaldo told Sam Huxley of BBC5 a little bit more about the upcoming projects.
Beck Song ‘Cities’ Previewed in New ‘Sound Shapes’ Trailer
On Wednesday (July 18), we got word that Beck has contributed three songs to a video game, ‘Sound Shapes,’ that will be available on Aug. 7. Since then, a trailer was released that gives us a preview of one of those songs, ‘Cities.’
Jack White Reveals History With Anxiety
There’s always been something inscrutable about Jack White. From his outfits to his occasionally oblique lyrics, it has often been very difficult to feel like he’s showing sides of himself. However, in a new interview, he opens up about how he struggled with the public’s expectations as he rose to fame as a member of the White Stripes.
Noel Gallagher Has No Plans to Retire
Good news for Noel Gallagher fans: The former Oasis songwriter and current solo act recently said that he will keep on making music as long possible.
S.S. Coachella Cruise Announced
Goldenvoice, the promoters of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, are launching a music-themed cruise: the S.S. Coachella.
Man Who Killed Dave Navarro’s Mother Has Death Sentence Overturned
The man convicted of killing the mother of Jane’s Addiction and former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Dave Navarro has had his death sentence overturned. John Riccardi had been on death row since 1994 for the 1983 murders of Connie Hopkins Navarro, his then-girlfriend, and her best friend, Susan Marshall Jory.
Rare U2 Australian 12″ Promo Single Sells for $800
A promotional 12″ single of U2‘s ‘Trip Through Your Wires,’ distributed to Australian radio in 1988, has sold for $800 at an auction on eBay.