Video: Guided By Voices – “Dance Of Gurus” Video by Aaron Dunkel. From It’s Not Them. It Can’t Be Them. It Is Them!, out October 22. Guided By Voices is one of those bands that’s been so prolific it’s hard for a newb to figure out where to dive in. I don’t know the answer … Continue reading New Guided by Voices video: Dance Of Gurus
Johnny Loftus checks out Guided by Voices for Motor City Rocks.
Guided By Voices The Intersection, Grand Rapids, Michigan, June 26, 2003 We took our seats as the opening act was setting up. The Intersection is a nice little venue with a well-stocked bar and a relaxed atmosphere. Not the cozy old shithole it was before relocating, but still a good place to see a show. … Continue reading Wasted: Guided By Voices Keep Playing
Which bunch of aging rockers is worth it? This summer, prepare yourself for a man older than most wearing clothing he probably shouldn’t. That’s right. In honor of his band’s upcoming 40th anniversary club jaunt, Mick Jagger moved a chair into his upstairs hallway, pried open that tiny door in the ceiling, unfolded the ladder, … Continue reading Forever Since Breakfast: The Rolling Stones vs. Guided By Voices
Robert Pollard – Normal Happiness (Merge) A forgettable attempt at guitar pop that shows Pollard going through the motions while providing little to disprove that his best days ended with Guided by Voices.
Video: Eyelids – “Colossal Waste Of Light” Directed by John Clark, Chris Slusarenko, John Moen & Jo Hamilton. From A Colossal Waste Of Light, due March 10 on Jealous Butcher. Back in the fall of 1989 I was heading off to college with a broken heart and an obsession with British indie pop. My local … Continue reading New Eyelids video: Colossal Waste Of Light
Video: Built to Spill – “Gonna Lose” Directed by Jordan Minkoff. From When the Wind Forgets Your Name, out September 9 on Sub Pop. Would I lose all my 90s indie cred if I admitted I get Built to Spill confused with Guided by Voices? Always have. Can never remember which is which. Granted, they … Continue reading New Built to Spill video: Gonna Lose
