Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me (trailer)
Memphis four-piece Big Star belongs in the pantheon of 1970s rock gods. A new documentary featuring never-before-seen footage and photos of the band, in-depth interviews and a musical tribute by the bands they inspired is slated for release later this year. Drew DeNicola and Oliva Mori directed Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me. DeNicola is no stranger to the rock doc. He is the brains behind the ongoing documentary project Natural Soul Brother: The Original Black Radio DJs. DeNicola is also the editor behind VICE’s video arm, VBS.tv.
BIG STAR: NOTHING CAN HURT ME traces the origins and history of the legendary band from the late sixties with lead singer Alex Chilton sky-rocketing to stardom at the age of sixteen with The Box Tops and their #1 hit, “The Letter” to the serendipitous meeting of Chilton and local Memphis singer-songwriter-guitarist, Chris Bell; through the tumultuous recording of the group’s three landmark albums, #1 Record, Radio City and Third/Sister Lovers (Ardent Records); culminating with their implosion due to failed record sales, personal breakdowns and the tragic death of Chris Bell in 1978.
-From BigStarStory.com
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Written by Rob Peoni
Album Preview: Adam Green & Binki Shapiro
I’ve been eagerly anticipating the release of Adam Green and Binki Shapiro‘s self-titled debut. The album’s first two singles “Here I Am” and “Collage” have served to thoroughly whet my appetite. The album became available for pre-order today via Rounder Records. Deluxe editions include a hand-numbered, limited edition (1/200) print designed by the artists and a matching t-shirt. Watch a short video that features Shapiro & Green waxing poetic about their creative process below. The album drops on January 29.
Written by Rob Peoni
Video: Mac Demarco “Dreamin”
Mac Demarco released one of the best records of 2012 in his aptly titled, sophomore LP 2. His style is a cocktail best served chilled and preferrably with cigarette. Demarco relishes in those temporarily detached moments, where mid-drag on a cigarette your eyes drift to an unspecified spot on the pavement and the mind floats toward whatever random synapse has fired most recently. That glint in the eye of the aloof is the case in point on 2. On no track is this more evident than “Dreamin.” In the video found below, it appears Demarco’s most recent synapse brought to life a lipstick-sporting Mozart covered in deconstructed cake ingredients. Enjoy.
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