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For you artsy-fartsy music fans who have always wanted musician Tom Waits‘ grizzled kisser gracing their coffee tables and/or book shelves, you are in luck, with a new collection of photographs by famed photographer Anton Corbijn, called “Waits/Corbijn ’77-’11″, releasing in May. Read the rest of this entry »

Hey music fans, Napkin Art here…

As if there weren’t enough kick ass albums coming out this spring, THE YEAH YEAH YEAHS HAVE A NEW ALBUM COMING OUT APRIL 16TH CALLED “MOSQUITO!” All we can say is YEAH YEAH YEAH, MOTHERF*CKERS!!! Read the rest of this entry »

Hey Classic Rock fans, Napkin Art here…

Europeans, have you ever wanted to put out your very own Beatles single on your very own record label? Well, now you have the freedom to release The Beatles’ “Love Me Do” and “P.S. I Love You” as much as you want, according to current copyright laws in Europe. Read the rest of this entry »

Hey Classic Rock fans, Napkin Art here…

There’s been an awful lot of buzz going ’round the web the last few days over the latest Bob Dylan release, called “Bob Dylan: The Copyright Extension Collection, Vol. I,” which sadly to us US fans, is only available in Europe and limited to a mere 100 copies. Read the rest of this entry »

Hey fellow vinyl fans, Napkin Art here…

It’s a damn fine week to be a blues and vinyl fan, let me tell YOU. Hell, an overall music fan, in general! News coming down the wire today that Jack White’s Third Man Records and Document Records have teamed up to reissue complete recordings on vinyl from Charley Patton, Blind Willie McTell and The Mississippi Sheiks via Third Man Records! Read the rest of this entry »

Press shot courtesy of The Black Keys.

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It’s that time of year again. The 55th Grammy Awards are happening on February 10, 2013, and the list of performers for the evening are starting to trickle in. You may have already seen the list of nominees, which is a slight improvement from past award ceremonies, but let’s hope this year’s performers won’t disappoint.

The only bands we give a damn about who are on the list of performers (so far) is The Black Keys and UK darlings, Mumford & Sons, who I’m sure, will be rocking the tunes they’ve been nominated for (The Black Keys’ “Lonely Boy” for ‘Record of the Year’, while the two face off for ‘Album of the Year’ nods, as well). Rihanna and Taylor Swift were also tapped to perform at the ceremony (yawn.) Hopefully, Jack White, who is also up for ‘Album of the Year’ nods for his best-selling debut LP, “Blunderbuss,” will also get tapped to perform. You know his performance alone will make The Grammys worth watching alone. Remember “Seven Nation Army” from the 46th Annual Grammy Awards?

What performers are you hoping to catch live at The Grammys this year?

Hey Classic Rock fans, Napkin Art here…

It’s really a match made in heaven, wouldn’t you agree? Tom Waits and Keith Richards, two of the crustiest musicians in the universe joining forces to play on an album full of pirate songs and sea chanteys? You just can’t go wrong with this combo! Read the rest of this entry »

Hey Classic Rock fans, Napkin Art Here…

Believe it or not, Jimi Hendrix has a new album of even more unreleased recordings, coming out March 5th, called “People, Hell and Angels” from Experience Hendrix, LLC and Legacy Recordings. But, how can this be?!? The man has been dead for over 40 years!!! He isn’t considered the ‘Greatest Guitarist EVER’ for no reason. Read the rest of this entry »

Hey Classic Rock fans, Napkin Art here…

Unless you happened to be burning the midnight oil late last night, like myself, then you probably missed some awesome David Bowie news that’s been long overdue! Bowie, who turns 66 today (January 8th) treated fans to a new website, a new video and news about his forthcoming (yes, forthcoming!) 30th studio release, entitled “The Next Day.” Read the rest of this entry »

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I don’t know about you guys and gals, but the 2012 Holiday Season was pretty bitchin’, in terms of all the new and vintage vinyl I was able to get my hands on. Needless to say, there is still some choice vinyl gems that are on my wish list, but at least The Doors: Live At The Bowl ’68 double LP now resides in the permanent collection. Read the rest of this entry »