Daily Top 5 News Countdown: St. Vincent Announces New Album + More
Music, like politics, is now subject to the 24-hour news cycle. As a result, it’s damn near impossible to keep abreast of the day’s myriad rock ‘n’ roll tidbits. But fear not: In the spirit of simplification and efficiency, we’ve collected today's top 5 items and ranked them in terms of newsworthiness. Scroll down to see our picks.
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Bob Mould Marking 25th 'Workbook' Anniversary
Former Husker Du singer will tour behind ressiue of solo debutNYC's City Winery is among the tiny venues Mould will hit on this one-of-a-kind tour. [Brooklyn Vegan]
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The Flaming Lips Team With Kesha for Stone Roses Cover
The version of 'Elizabeth My Dear' dropped on Record Store DaySadly, the Lips-Kesha collaborative album continues to sit in a vault somewhere, teasing the world with its awesomeness. [NME]
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Kanye Compares Himself to Cops and Soldiers
Yeezy says he's risking his life for his artCome to think of it, getting flack from critics for saying dumb s--- is kind of like facing sniper fire for the love of your country. [Contact Music]
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Macaulay Caulkin Has Pizza-Themed Velvet Undground Cover Band
Insert sound of palms hitting cheeks, a la 'Home Alone'Instead of 'I'm Waiting for the Man,' it's 'I'm Waiting for the Delivery Man.' Nicely done! [Pitchfork]
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St. Vincent Announces New Album
'Birth In Reverse' arrives Feb. 25Annie Clark wanted to make "a party record you could play at a funeral." Here's hoping she succeeded -- we guess. [Consequence of Sound]