Memo from the Sigh-I’m-Getting-Old Department
Posted on April 28, 2009 - Filed Under Kids These Days, Knee Jerk Reactions, Radio | Leave a Comment
Co-signed by the Wasted-Opportunity Sub-committee.
WFMU’s youngest DJ was introduced to PJ Harvey, Nirvana and Red Hot Chili Peppers–in the womb. Says the sixteen-year-old (source NY Mag):
I’ve loved music since I was in my mom’s tummy, dancing to Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana, and PJ Harvey. As a kid, I had such a tight obsession [...]
Your Mileage May Vary
Posted on April 13, 2009 - Filed Under Books, Drinking, Film, Politics, Turf Wars | Leave a Comment
The Gray Lady covers a kerfuffle surrounding the Russian film Taras Bulba, adapted from Nikolai Gogol’s novel.
“Ultranationalist” politician Vladimir Zhirinovsky apparently likes what he sees: “Everyone who sees the film will understand that Russians and Ukrainians are one people — and that the enemy is from the West.”
Meanwhile, “The premiere inspired viewers in Krasnodar to [...]
15 Years Ago
Posted on April 8, 2009 - Filed Under Death, Music | Leave a Comment
Kurt Cobain found dead 15 years ago today. MTV News reporting archive.
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