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Alt Rock Anniversary for Wednesday, March 17th

By Luna ⋅ March 17, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

First of all, happy St. Paddy’s Day!
Today we’re also celebrating the birthday of William Patrick Corgan Jr., better known as Billy Corgan. Born in 1967, Corgan turns 43 today. You should know him as the frontman of the Smashing Pumpkins, but he’s also released a solo album, written a collection of poetry, and helped out [...]

9 O’Clock News for Tuesday, March 16

By Birdman ⋅ March 17, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Matt & Kim – Good Ol’ Fashion Nightmare – WINNER!
Jonsi – Go Do
Dr. Dog – Stranger
Two Door Cinema Club – I Can Talk
American Bang – Wild and Young

The List for Tuesday, March 16

By Birdman ⋅ March 16, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Theme: St. Patty’s Day
15: Monty Are I – Dublin Waltz
14: Morrissey – Irish Blood, English Heart
13: Oasis – Wonderwall
12: Weezer – Island in the Sun
11: Ash – Shining Light

Album of the Day for Tuesday, March 16th

By River ⋅ March 16, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Today’s Album of the Day was Rancid’s 1995 album …And Out Come the Wolves (ellipsis theirs. I’m not confused or trying to be dramatic). We heard all three singles: “Time Bomb”, “Roots Radical”, and “Ruby Soho”.

Retro Riddle for Tuesday, March 16th

By River ⋅ March 16, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Desperate alcoholics hope for this: “Message in a Bottle”, the Police!

Alt Rock Anniversary for Tuesday, March 16th

By Luna ⋅ March 16, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

For today’s alt-rock anniversary, it’s all about the number three. Three years ago today, in 2007, there was the first three-way tie (in 23 years!) on Jeopardy! Jamey Kirby, Anders Martinson, and Scott Weiss all tied with $16,000 after correctly answering a question about Bonnie and Clyde. In honor of threes, I played Blind Melon’s [...]