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Don’t miss Damian trying to interview Morrissey on The Wedge

January 30th, 2013

This evening on The Wedge, Cam and I try to interview Morrissey and the truth is he is my white whale of an interview. There is so much I would like to talk to him about: when he nearly joined Slaughter and The Dogs, running the New York Dolls’ fan club, being a friend with [...]

Tags: Blog, Damian Abraham, Morrissey, The Smiths, The Wedge
Posted in Blog, Blog, The Wedge | Posted by Cam

The Wedge A.M. News Round Up: Stream Lollapalooza live online

August 5th, 2011

For the billions of people who aren’t packing into Chicago’s Grant Park this weekend for Lollapalooza 2011, good news: You’ll be able to stream the entire festival all weekend long. The long-running alt-fest has teamed up with YouTube to broadcast the three-day concert across two channels over at YouTube.com/lollapalooza. In case you’re wondering just who [...]

Tags: lollapalooza, Loney Dear, Mike Joyce, Morrissey, The Smiths
Posted in Blog, News, The Wedge | Posted by Cam

The Wedge P.M. News Round Up: Inside Sufjan Stevens’ dance rehearsal

July 29th, 2011

On August 2nd and 3rd, beloved singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens will end his lengthy tour with two shows at Brooklyn’s Prospect Park in support of last year’s The Age of Adz. To commemorate the occasion, Sufjan hired a choreographer to incorporate dance routines into the show. Vulture caught up with him to discuss the performances as [...]

Tags: Holy Ghost!, Morrissey, Sufjan Stevens, The Flaming Lips, weezer
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The Wedge A.M. News Round Up: Morrissey causes uproar over Norway comments

July 28th, 2011

The always controversial Morrissey has sparked outrage over a comment he made on stage during his concert in Warsaw, Poland Sunday night. Acknowledging the tragic events in Norway this past weekend, Morrissey said, “We all live in a murderous world, as the events in Norway have shown, with 97 dead. Though that is nothing compared [...]

Tags: Hum, Lightning Bolt, Morrissey, The Flaming Lips, Yuck
Posted in Blog, News, The Wedge | Posted by Cam

The Wedge P.M. News Round Up: The Black Keys New LP

July 14th, 2011

The Black Keys, with the help of producer Danger Mouse, have finished their new album. The untitled album has a different sound to it than ‘Brothers’, as the tempos are really fast. Dan Auerbach compares the sound to Black Sabbath. Read more at Spin. Kurt Cobain’s hometown, Aberdeen, is in talks to name a small [...]

Tags: Kurt Cobain, Morrissey, The Black Keys
Posted in News, The Wedge | Posted by Emily

The Wedge A.M. News Round Up: Morrissey fans searched for meat

July 13th, 2011

Morrissey has reportedly asked for security to search fans attending his concert in case they’re carrying meat products. The singer known for his “Meat Is Murder” campaigning, was once hit by flying sausages during a gig in the past and took the precautions so the incident could not be repeated. (Via The Mirror) Toro y [...]

Tags: Blake Sennett, Clams Casino, Kyuss Lives!, Morrissey, Nick Oliveri, Queens Of The Stone Age, Rilo Kiley, Toro Y Moi
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The Wedge News Round Up For July 11

July 11th, 2011

Portishead announce North American tour for the fall Crooked Fingers to release new album in October Morrissey attacked by a dog, suffered hand and arm injuries Boris announces fall tour Alan Wilder auctioning off Depeche Mode records, equipment, pants from 1982-1995

Tags: Alan Wilder, Boris, Crooked Fingers, depeche mode, Morrissey, Portishead
Posted in Blog, News, The Wedge | Posted by Cam

The Wedge News Round Up For June 27

June 27th, 2011

Morrissey says there aren’t any labels out there that want to release his new album… Watch the full version of the Spike Jonze-directed Arcade Fire film, Scenes From The Suburbs… Wild Beasts announce North American tour, play three Canadian dates… Still Corners to release their debut album on Sub Pop in October… Watch a trailer [...]

Tags: arcade fire, Morrissey, Scenes From The Suburbs, spike jonze, Still Corners, The Jesus Lizard, Wild Beasts
Posted in Blog, News, The Wedge | Posted by Cam

The Wedge News Round Up For June 15

June 15th, 2011

English indie pop purveyors Veronica Falls sign to Bella Union, prep debut album for fall release… Fucked Up get their own veggie burger thanks to The Tomato Head restaurant in Maryville, Tennesee… New York glam pop stars Scissor Sisters will write music for a big screen adaptation of Fraggle Rock… Basement Jaxx to release a [...]

Tags: basement jaxx, Fraggle Rock, fucked up, Morrissey, scissor sisters, Veronica Falls
Posted in Blog, News, The Wedge | Posted by Cam

Need a Halloween costume? Try the face of Kanye, Win Butler or M.I.A

October 27th, 2010

Halloween is a time for scrambling to find a costume before that big party. Or, if you still have that youthful glow, go out trick or treating. But sometimes costumes take a little too much effort to pull off. Well, AUX TV has come up with a simple idea for you to become your favourite [...]

Tags: arcade fire, Damian Abraham, Diamond Rings, fucked up, Kanye West, m.i.a., Morrissey, Nick Cave, Waka Flocka Flame, Win Butler
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