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DC Shoes honors 'Master Of Reality' anniversary with Black Sabbath collab

If you’ve ever wanted to rep Black Sabbath on your feet, here’s your chance. The band’s collaboration with DC Shoes is now available. The collection, which dropped on Halloween, consists of footwear and apparel to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the group’s iconic 1971 album, Master Of Reality. The lineup for the collection touts the iconic […]

These 10 SST Records releases defined ’80s punk and beyond

These 10 albums represent SST Records’ greatest achievements. Greg Ginn began Solid State Tuners at age 12 as a mail-order electronics business still thriving in his early adulthood. In 1978, when pioneering California indie label Bomp! Records dragged its heels releasing Nervous Breakdown, the debut EP from his punk band Black Flag, Ginn figured he […]

The Flaming Lips reveal tracklist, collaborations for 'Sgt. Pepper's' tribute album

While it was announced several months back, new details have emerged surrounding The Flaming Lips' forthcoming track-for-track tribute to The Beatles' classic, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, titled With A Little Help From My Fwends, including its full tracklisting and artist collaborations, featuring acts such as Tegan And Sara, Dinosaur Jr.'s J Mascis, Tool and A Perfect […]

Weezer, Dinosaur Jr., Wavves, Free Energy, more on first-ever Weezer cruise

Alt-rock icons Weezer have booked the first-ever Weezer Cruise, because hey, why not? Taking place from Jan. 19-23, 2012, the cruise will depart from Miami and head to Cozumel, Mexico; along the way, passengers will get to see two sets from Weezer in addition to performances by Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh, Ozma, Wavves, Free Energy, Yuck […]