Iggy Pop is opening for My Chemical Romance next year in Detroit and that show therefore might have to happen.

Cobra Starship did “Snakes on a Plane” with William Beckett and Travie McCoy tonight at Riot Fest. Memories!! www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8S4CgED/

Watching the Lilith Fair doc (which is wonderful) + marveling at the juxtaposition between the amazing positive musical footage + the sexist, insulting actions from culture at large. I was so in love with the music then I didn't notice the negativity; I'm glad we are having these conversations now.

NEW! From heykidsrocknroll.etsy.com it's...SADE! Hanging decoration, greetings card... it's an ideal, postable gift!

It’s today! youtube.com/playlist?lis...

In 2017, the U.S. government used a cover of music from Yoshi's Island DS on one of their websites, presumably without permission, as the music was removed immediately after this was publicly discovered.

Don’t forget to leave milk and cookies out for Earth, Wind & Fire tonight

His first all-60s set since…the last time Dylan played Farm Aid! 1. All Along the Watchtower 2. I Can Tell (Bo Diddley)* 3. To Ramona 4. Highway 61 Revisited 5. Don't Think Twice It's Alright * Even the cover is from 1962

Come for the Olive Garden, stay for yet another endearing story about Anthony Bourdain. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/d...?

Neil Young up now!

Feels like summer at this fest at the Vinyl Groove in Parma, Ohio, as I sell you books on all your pop girlies, divas and handdome chart icons!

Why music writers shouldn’t use AI for research. Thanks Matthew.

I always appreciate Your Local Epidemiologist, which breaks down healthcare decisions in clear, direct ways that is easy to understand. Important point: "In the past two days, your vaccine choices have slightly narrowed but not dramatically." yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/p/covid-19-v...

Assuming CDC formally adopts ACIP's recommendations, CVS tells me it will provide Covid vaccines without a prescription in all 50 states and won't require even self-attestation of a qualifying condition — "it’s up to the individual patient." No confirmation from Walgreens or Walmart yet.

Broadcast’s ‘Tender Buttons’ came out 20 years ago today. Take a look back at an eerie masterpiece…

Cheers to EW and @clarkcollis.bsky.social! This week’s MUST LIST. ew.com/gen-v-season... @ghoulishgary.bsky.social

This is funniest possible headline for a song literally called "Song for Bob Dylan"

Novavax news: A Sanofi rep said at ACIP this morning that it has begun shipping, and a Sanofi spokesman confirms that to me. This is in line with the company's statement last week that it would begin shipping this week.

ICYMI! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Catch me this morning blasting Buckingham Nicks’ “Frozen Love” in the car upon its reissue.

Hey! So my latest book, "BEYONCÉ: THE STORIES BEHIND THE SONGS" is out as of today! Covering Destiny's Child onward to "Cowboy Carter," it's a comprehensive look at her artistry and music. Shop now! www.amazon.com/Beyonc%C3%A9...

Hey! So my latest book, "BEYONCÉ: THE STORIES BEHIND THE SONGS" is out as of today! Covering Destiny's Child onward to "Cowboy Carter," it's a comprehensive look at her artistry and music. Shop now! www.amazon.com/Beyonc%C3%A9...

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Fourth time seeing James. Good vibes all around. “Laid” the album was formative for me. ♥️

So excited for this new Nicolette Larson reissue collection!! theseconddisc.com/2025/09/17/n...

What an amazing honor that my Lady Gaga book made this @lithub.com.web.brid.gy piece on the fine art of writing about divas. In incredible company. lithub.com/the-fine-art...

What an amazing honor that my Lady Gaga book made this @lithub.com.web.brid.gy piece on the fine art of writing about divas. In incredible company. lithub.com/the-fine-art...

I really want to interview Cameron Crowe about his new memoir. I have SO many questions!!

The way I regularly found “Songs From The Big Chair”, “No Jacket Required”, “The Dream Of The Blue Turtles” & “The Hounds Of Love” on vinyl and tape in Black folks’ homes in cars largely due to them being played on Black radio…

“When pieces of narrative do appear in the program, I did not want to question them or explain them, but have them appear unfiltered, like a natural part of one’s day.” The husband-and-wife creative team talk about their project Mayrig (premiered in July), and more. Check it out:

If you enjoy Alan's writing, good news! You can still read it by subscribing to his newsletter, which you can sign up for here. Can attest as a longtime reader, it's fab.

Kate Bush’s exquisite “The Hounds of Love” turns 40 today. I wrote this career-spanning look at her catalog a few years ago for @salon.com! www.salon.com/2018/07/27/k...

Nowhere are NBC News’ findings more striking than St. Louis. The rate of children starting kindergarten in the St. Louis area who are fully vaccinated has plummeted from 91.6% during the 2010-11 school year to 75.9% in 2024-2025.

The fix is in. Get your COVID vax THIS WEEK, friends. Do not wait if you can avoid it.

Full Nine Inch Noize set? 😍

How does Sparks get BETTER every time I see them?! Aging backward.

If I wasn’t seeing James on Wednesday, I’d say my week was going to peak today because I’m seeing Sparks.

Inbox is way too dark this morning: “From Opioids to Car Crashes: The Surprising Odds of Dying in America”

Happy Pulp week in Toronto for those who celebrate! I spoke to Jarvis Cocker for @thestar.com about surviving Britpop, his group's unlikely ongoing encore, and his urban-exploration expedition along the Don Valley Parkway: www.thestar.com/entertainmen...

Last year Betty Crocker shrank the size of their cake mixes. Decades of cake-mix-based recipes are now broken. www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/ar...

weather's got me stepping out like 2006 Lou Reed

Williams was a photographer for Jet magazine. He took the photo himself. The OG selfie. Iconic. Orangeburg, South Carolina, 1956

Amazing clip of Minnie Riperton on SOUL TRAIN in 1974. She performs “Lovin’ You” and “Reasons.” At the end, when Don is interviewing her, you can hear what sounds like a child crying. “That’s my little girl,” she says. “She wants to be a singer.” It’s Maya Rudolph, age 2 youtu.be/ICD-_JepM64?...

Tomorrow is a big day in TV history. 40 years ago, on Sept. 14, 1985, NBC aired the first episodes of two sitcoms that would become sitcom classics: THE GOLDEN GIRLS and 227. Here's how NBC promoted GOLDEN during its fall preview special that year. Pretty awesome. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzGN...

Horrible news. Bobby Hart and Tommy Boyce wrote some of the most enduring pop tunes of the 1960s, including their own hit “I Wonder What She’s Doing Tonight” which is one of my favorite singles of all time. youtu.be/mfnlBXLHd08?...

Aw, man. And I was listening to this episode of The Spindle earlier today. wastoids.com/2022/11/10/t...

R.E.M. of course did a great version of "I'm Not Your (Steppin' Stone)" because the band are Monkees fans. www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6s_...

Micky Dolenz is reporting that Bobby Hart has died. Along with Tommy Boyce, Hart wrote the influential garage rock stomp “(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone” and the jangly classic "Last Train to Clarksville." The latter is brilliant. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSzs...

Continuing on my Saturday listening: The forthcoming Dream Syndicate "Medicine Show: I Know What You Like" reissue is a revelation. It tells the story of how the band got to the album via fantastic live cuts and demos. Any release with multiple versions of "John Coltrane Stereo Blues" is a winner!