Carlos Ramirez is a former editor at AOL Music. His writing has appeared on IGN, Bullz-Eye, Ultimate-Guitar, MetalSucks, PopDose, TheGauntlet and many other music destinations. Born and raised in Queens, N.Y., Ramirez resides in Los Angeles with his wife and baby daughter.
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News Bits: Paul McCartney Disses the Stones, Bruce Springsteen Releases Tearjerker
Paul McCartney took some shots at the Rolling Stones earlier this week during a radio interview with Howard Stern earlier this week. Do you agree with the Beatles icon?
Prince Releases ‘Breakfast Can Wait’ Video, Sends Model in His Absense
The Great Purple One is back and he doesn’t have time for waffles. Prince has just unveiled his video for ‘Breakfast Can Wait,’ his recent single. Starring model/actress Danielle Curiel, the new clip doesn’t feature the Minneapolis funk-rock legend, but it does include plenty of sexed-up choreography and, well, breakfast food items...
10 Best Rock Autobiographies
Often ludicrous, the life of a famous (and even semi-famous) rock musician tends to make for some killer stories. That’s why year after year, a flurry of musical autobiographies hits bookstores.
Rare Nirvana Interviews From U.K.’s Metal Hammer Surface
Three rare Nirvana interviews recorded between 1990 and 1992 for U.K. magazine Metal Hammer have just hit the Web. (Listen below.) The seldom-heard Q&As find the band discussing a range of topics, among them 'Nevermind,' signing with DGC Records and achieving mainstream success.
Warpaint Overshadow the Denim in Calvin Klein Jeans Commercial
The folks at Calvin Klein have gained some indie cred, teaming up with Los Angeles rockers Warpaint for the clothing giant's new ‘Jeans Fall 2013’ TV commercial. The 30-second clip was directed by London-based photographer and filmmaker Tyrone Lebon, and it features the quartet rocking out a new, previously unreleased track called ‘Love Is to Die.’
Tears for Fears Provide ‘Shelter’ in H&M’s Winter Collection Commercial
H&M have gone all ‘80s synth-pop on us, choosing Tears for Fears’ 1982 single ‘Pale Shelter' for the new TV commercial announcing their Winter Collection. The clip stars Doutzen Kroes, a Dutch beauty who came in fifth on Forbes magazine's 2012 list of the top-earning models.
Slinger Francisco, ‘Finales’ – Exclusive Song Premiere
Hailing from Raleigh, N.C., Slinger Francisco specialize in a wistful, atmospheric kind of songwriting driven by hyper-melodic vocal and keyboard lines. Taking their interesting moniker from the birth name of the Mighty Sparrow, aka the "Calypso King of the World,” Slinger Francisco’s four members came together in early 2011, and they recently signed with Autumn + Colour...
Fiona Apple Ejects Heckler From Show for Suggesting She ‘Get Healthy’
After being heckled by an audience member Thursday night (Oct. 3) at the Newmark Theatre in Portland, Ore., singer-songwriter Fiona Apple reportedly had an emotional breakdown and asked the offending fan to leave the venue.
10 ’80s Alt-Rock Legends Then and Now
If you grew up in the '80s, chances are your introduction to alt-rock came via MTV. Back then, music critics and radio programmers dubbed the scene "college rock," but there wasn't a particular sound that bonded all of its artists together.
CBGB Interior Being Reconstructed for NYC Festival’s Keynote Address
The original walls and sound system from New York City's historic punk club CBGB are being reconstructed for the 2013 CBGB Music & Film Festival. The iconic interior will be on display at the Landmark Sunshine Theater on Houston St. in Manhattan when Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses) and MTV executive Van Toffler deliver the event's keynote addresses.