Iggy Pop is a pioneer of punk rock, whose legendary career began over fifty years ago. In 2015, he began collaborating on music with Joshua Homme, of Queens of the Stone Age. The result was Iggy Pop’s 23rd album, Post Pop Depression. In this episode of Song Exploder, Iggy and Josh break down the song “American Valhalla,” and tell the story of how it was shaped by reverb, opera, and the military.
What Nirvana’s Name Meant To Kurt Cobain
“Punk is musical freedom. It’s saying, doing and playing what you want. In Webster’s terms, ‘nirvana’ means freedom from pain, suffering and the external world, and that’s pretty close to my definition of Punk Rock.” – Kurt Cobain
Here’s why the kazoo is America’s secret musical weapon
Who invented the kazoo? Is a kazoo hard to make? Who uses the kazoo? Mashable recently visited Kazoobie Kazoos in Beaufort, South Carolina — the only American manufacture plant of plastic kazoos — to get to the bottom of all your kazoo questions.
Bring Your Daughter to the Slaughter with Iron Maiden’s Ugly Christmas Sweater
Despite little radio or television support, Iron Maiden are considered one of the most successful heavy metal bands in history, selling over 90 million copies of their albums worldwide. For the past 35 years, the band have been supported by their famous mascot, “Eddie”, who has appeared on almost all of their album and single covers, as well as in their live shows.
Now the Middle of Beyond website is selling even something more metal from the British band that has given us such classics as “Fear of the Dark,” “The Number of the Beast,” and “Bring Your Daughter to the Slaughter.” Feast your eyes on ugliest Christmas sweater ever, and that accolade would make them most proud. You can get it here.
Watch Dana Carvey Do 17 Celebrity Micro-Impressions In Under Two Minutes
Dana Carvey showcased his impressions of Sean Connery, Paul McCartney, Donald Trump, George H.W. Bush and so many more during his recent visit to the Howard Stern Show.
Batman Meets Joker and Robin in the Hilarious Final Trailer for ‘The LEGO Batman Movie’
In the irreverent spirit of fun that made “The LEGO Movie” a worldwide phenomenon, the self-described leading man of that ensemble – LEGO Batman – stars in his own big-screen adventure. But there are big changes brewing in Gotham, and if he wants to save the city from The Joker’s hostile takeover, Batman may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up.
Michael Buble and Luisana Lopilato’s statement on their son undergoing cancer treatment
Singer Michael Buble and his wife, actress Luisana Lopilato, have released a statement on behalf of their family regarding the current condition of their three year old son Noah:
“We are devastated about the recent cancer diagnosis of our oldest son Noah who is currently undergoing treatment in the US. We have always been very vocal about the importance of family and the love we have for our children. Luisana and I have put our careers on hold in order to devote all our time and attention to helping Noah get well. At this difficult time, we ask only for your prayers and respect for our privacy. We have a long journey in front of us and hope that with the support of family, friends and fans around the world, we will win this battle, God willing.”
This Wheelchair Is Designed For Dancers
As a choreographer who often collaborates with dancers with disabilities, Merry Lynn Morris has long thought that traditional manual and power wheelchair designs were constraining. Her work in integrative dance, along with her experience growing up with a father who relied on a wheelchair, inspired her to invent a power wheelchair designed for artistic expression. Equipped with omnidirectional movement, a rotating seat, and a hands-free control, the chair enables dancers to explore new movement techniques, and may one day provide greater mobility in everyday life, too.
Sesame Street’s Grover Learns About The US Election
Salman Khan, founder of the Khan Academy helps Grover from favorite Sesame Street character understand how we elect the president of the United States. It doesn’t explain Trump, though. That would have been more interesting.
Benedict Cumberbatch Reads Passionate Letter By Kurt Vonnegut On Censoring “Slaughterhouse-Five”
At the 2014 ‘Letters Live’ event at the Hay Festival, Benedict Cumberbatch reads a letter by Kurt Vonnegut to a headmaster who had just burned all the copies of a particular book by Kurt in the school’s furnace.