ASAP Rocky
UPDATE: Because Spinner is RIP this full story can now be found here.
Harlem rapper ASAP Rocky has a song called “Bass” whose chorus is just “Bass!… Bass!… Bass!… Bass!”
It’s fucking great.
ASAP’s also about 30 per cent more enlightened than the average rapper because, well, he doesn’t give a fuck if you’re gay.
The proof, and elaboration, on this stance can be read over at Spinner by clicking here.
Filed under Culture, Music, Shameless Promotion
Nickelback
Everybody hates Nickeback, right? That’s fine, we’re not exactly fans over here at Risky Fuel, either. But it’s kind of unfair to single out the ‘Back when there are piles of other musical douchenozzles out there to share the Nickelbacklash.
The good folks at Spinner decided to set Aaron to the task of figuring out 10 Bands People Hate As Much As Nickelback. Spoiler: Dave Matthews Band, Billy Corgan and John Mayer didn’t make the cut. You can read the article by clicking here.
Filed under Music, Shameless Promotion
TV musical types
It’s not quite as rare as scoring an EGOT, but television actors who end up making it as a double-threat as musicians is pretty rare.
That hasn’t exactly stopped them from trying, though.
Sarah spent some time over the weekend tracking the various artists who’ve jumped from the small screen to the big stage, and you can read the resulting article, titled “TV Stars Who Moonlight As Musicians,” at Spinner by clicking here.
Filed under Music, Shameless Promotion, Television
Arkells
You guys remember the Arkells from that wicked song “Oh, The Boss Is Coming,” right?
Well, they’ve got a new album out called Michigan Left and it’s not so much about the working man Constantines rock of their past as it’s about them diggin’ the music of the ’80s. Specifically people like Fleetwood Mac.
Aaron talked to the Arkells about this for Spinner and you can read the resulting article by clicking here.
Filed under Music, Shameless Promotion
Chris Isaak
Update 1/5/14: Because Spinner is RIP I’ve unearthed this story and it can be read by going here.
Last month we told you about how Chris Isaak doesn’t like shitty singers. Well, now the companion feature to that story is out and you can read it by surfing over to Spinner Canada here.
This illuminating Q&A features Mr. Wicked Game talking about hanging out with Roy Orbison (jealous!) and how his brother made him pack a straight-razor with him when he went to New York City. Y’know, in case a dance fight broke out or something. There’s other stuff, too, so go read it.
Filed under Music, Shameless Promotion
I Overcame My Autism And All I Got Was This Lousy Anxiety Disorder: A Memoir
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