Category Archives: Pop Cult

The Art of the Album Cover

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Balint

Revolutions: from Gatefold to Download, the Art of the Album Cover, curated by Patrick Murphy, charts the history of album covers from the 1930s to the present day, bringing together over 100 designs. Wow – at Barnsley, UK; admission free … Continue reading →

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On/Off

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

A mix of things that you may or may not already know… New ZPZ tourdates are announced. Gail and Dweez talk about an upcoming Ruben & The Jets release (mp3 link), akin to, or so it seems, the MOFO project. … Continue reading →

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The Return Of Unmatcheds

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Balint

After a few years of pause, the Unmatched series rides again – and comes up with no less than three CDs! Yes, the Hispanic Zappa Tributes – see UniMuta’s fine comments on vol. 8, vol. 9 and vol 10!

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Metal: A Headbanger’s Journey

Posted on February 13, 2009 by urbangraffito

Sam Dunn, a 30-year-old anthropologist and lifelong metal fan, embarks on a trip into the heart of heavy metal in Metal: A Headbanger’s Journey. His mission is to figure out why metal music is consistently stereotyped, dismissed and condemned, even … Continue reading →

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Dirty Deeds Will Rock You!

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Balint

Now THAT’s what I call a mix… The original source is Deluxe Music, a german music TV (if I’m right), but I’ve found it here – scroll down for more!

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Radio Clyde

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Aaah, pop culture: a T-shirt worn by FZ which he had obtained prior to a 1980 gig in Glasgow becomes “new must-have after American Idol appearance”: […] the Radio Clyde T-shirt has become the must-have item for Hollywood’s A-list. Trendsetters … Continue reading →

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Sunday Mix: Music Is The Best

Posted on December 21, 2008 by urbangraffito

Well, Zappa freaks, fans, and friends, you may not be able to download it from iTunes, yet you can still listen to my mixtape, “Sunday Mix: Music Is The Best” for free, here at KUR, and enjoy the various rare … Continue reading →

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Return to Forever – Space Circus plus Interview

Posted on December 21, 2008 by urbangraffito

Something old and something new: two video clips of Return to Forever – the first, Space Circus, and the second, the 2008 return of Return to Forever interview. Tasty stuff. Dig in.

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Tubes Wild West Show — Mondo Bondage

Posted on December 18, 2008 by urbangraffito

Did someone mention The Tubes? For your entertainment pleasure, here is an updated theatrical version of The Tubes classic “Mondo Bondage” taken from their DVD, “Wild In London” (Recorded at the Shepherds Bush Empire, Dec 2004). Beware: An aging Fee … Continue reading →

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Jethro Tull @ Fillmore East 1970

Posted on December 17, 2008 by urbangraffito

Let’s all climb aboard the YouTube time machine and trip back to the year 1970 at the Fillmore East where Jethro Tull is captured performing two tracks from their 1969 release, Stand Up: “A New Day Yesterday” and “For A … Continue reading →

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