Ten Musicians Who Would Probably Write Good Books

Posted by Jason Diamond 1. Milo Aukerman  of The Descendents Sure, he’s a biochemist, but who ever said biochemists couldn’t tell good stories?  Maybe he could write a really good, short YA novel? 2. Stephen Malkmus (Pavement, Solo) Buddies with David Berman (Silver Jews, poet), writes lyrics that a lot of people cream themselves over.  Might be good? 3. Mark E. Smith of The Fall Influenced the above mentioned Malkmus.  Might give us a 500 page post modern novel about […]

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Tomorrow: The Fall on East Village Radio

East Village Radio is pleased to announce the ever-prolific, always-popular and media-reclusive Mark E. Smith and The Fall, have chosen to make a special appearance on Mike Joyce’s Coalition Chart Show. Joyce is, of course, the former drummer for The Smiths and a recent addition to the EVR roster of DJs. Catch the show on Thursday, June 17, from 10AM to Noon ET. Video to follow.

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Malkmus for the people!

By Jason Diamond Reunions are sometimes inevitable, as is the talk of why the band reuniting decided to get back together after how ever many years.  As the fans of these artists, we can only really hope it’s for all the right reasons, and the bundle of money we will pop out to see said reunions will be worth it. We have 60’s obscure folk singers come back to more attention than they ever had back in their heyday, 70’s […]

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