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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See the Cast of ‘Trainspotting’ Then and Now
Set on the streets of 1980s Edinburgh, Scotland, 1996’s ‘Trainspotting’ follows the trials and tribulations of a group of young heroin addicts. Based on the novel of the same name by Scottish writer Irvine Welsh and directed by Danny Boyle (‘Slumdog Millionaire,’ ‘127 Hours’), the film often takes a humorous tone despite its obviously dark subject matter. That delicate balance, plus the cast’s gri
Happy Fangs, ‘All I Want For Christmas Is Halloween’ – Exclusive Song Premiere
Listen to an exclusive premiere of Happy Fangs' 'All I Want for Christmas Is Halloween,' a new holiday song that doesn't appear on the duo's recently released EP.
See the Cast of ‘American Graffiti’ Then and Now
Inspired by his teen years in Modesto, Calif., ‘American Graffiti’ is George Lucas’ love letter to the early ‘60s. Released in 1973, the film was directed and co-written by the then-relatively unknown filmmaker, and its young cast included Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Harrison Ford and Charles Martin Smith.
Sponge, ‘Come In From the Rain’ – Exclusive Video Premiere
It was impossible to miss Sponge on modern rock radio in the mid to late ‘90s. Songs like ‘Plowed,’ ‘Molly (16 Candles Down the Drain)’ and ‘Wax Ecstatic (To Sell Angelina)’ were big hits for the Detroit-based combo, and also helped them land live slots with the likes of Guns N’ Roses, Iggy Pop and Soundgarden.
Unreleased Velvet Underground Song ‘I’m Not a Young Man Anymore’ Surfaces
‘I’m Not a Young Man Anymore,’ a previously unreleased live track by the Velvet Underground, has hit the web. The live version was recorded at the Gymnasium venue in New York on April 30, 1967. It's rumored to be the only time the Velvets performed the song in concert.
Daily Top 5 News Countdown: Kraftwerk to Take Over Los Angeles + More
The day's top stories, ranked in terms of newsworthiness.
Twin Berlin, ‘Buzzkill’ – Exclusive Song Premiere
You might not be familiar with Twin Berlin yet, but the young Connecticut-based band has already worked with some musical heavy hitters. The trio has an EP produced by Travis Barker, collaborated on an art project with Mikey Welsh of Weezer, and recorded with the Band’s Garth Hudson.
The Trophy Fire, ‘Kids’ – Exclusive Video Premiere
You just have to listen to The Trophy Fire once to know how talented vocalist/guitarist Ben Flanagan is. It’s no surprise he’s also a sought-after musician for other projects including Psychic Babble, a band which also features Colin Frangicetto of Circa Survive, and Dredg, where Flanagan lends his guitar skills whenever the space-rock machine goes on tour.
Daily Top 5 News Countdown: Beck Debuts New Song + More
The day's top stories, ranked in terms of newsworthiness.
Factory Floor Bring on Hypnotic Visuals in ‘Turn it Up’ Video
UK electro troupe Factory Floor has just released a music video for their track, ‘Turn it Up.’ Directed by Dan Tombs, the clip is a hypnotic affair, featuring an array of swirling colors and visuals that seem lifted straight from one of the projection screens at the old Limelight nightclub in NYC.