He's The One Who Likes All Our Pretty Songs

Bastards of a certain age might recall the Northwest outfit Nirvana, who celebrate the 20th anniversary of one of their more popular albums this week. Sirius XM runs Nevermind Radio on its Channel 34 starting Friday. Included: a Jon Stewart two-hour town hall with Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Butch Vig.

Hedgehog - Wink

I've been checking out some popular Chinese indie/whatever rock (Hedgehog, Carsick Cars)... so that when the Far East-roamin' Bastard gives us his blow-your-mind Chinese Power Pop Mix, I won't be a total ignoramus.
The Western influence is evident, right down to the uh, language.

Those Dancing Days

I think we’ve all caught ourselves wondering what Anyface would sound like if Dave had been born in early 1990's Sweden instead of Nixon-era Saskatoon. I think I have the answer.



I posted a video from these gals as a Catchy Friday a while back; the whole CD is terrific. Free trapped Polanski!

Guess Who?

Is it possible? Here's Frances Bean Cobain, aged 15.