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10 Music Documentaries You Need to See in 2013

By Tom Hawking on

We were fascinated to read a rare interview with former Cream and Blind Faith drummer and notorious rock ‘n’ roll lunatic Ginger Baker in the Guardian over the weekend. The interview was a propos of a new documentary about Baker, Beware of Mr. Baker, which premiered at last year’s SXSW and is now on general release. Reading about the film got us thinking about the many promising music documentaries that are due out in 2013. Here’s what’s on our to-see list — it looks like it’s going to be a pretty great year as far as music-related viewing goes. … Read More

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Depression Special #8: Five Free (and legal) Full-Album Downloads

By Wolcott Katzenbach on

Sure Pusha T might be able to “blow a hundred thou’ in a recession with no second guessing,” but for those of us whose incomes aren’t bolstered by the historically solvent coke-rap industry, the shaky economy still sucks. But thanks to this, the eighth and latest installment in the Depression Special series, even us bindle-toting plebes can get a break from the liver and onions lifestyle with another hearty helping of ear candy. After the jump, five free and legal full-record downloads to help keep your mind off that nagging tummy, and those last precious dollars tucked safely away in your boot. … Read More

Music

A Brief History of Musicians & Murder

By Andy Phillips on

Hair jokes aside, we don’t see any levity in yesterday’s conviction of legendary girl-group producer Phil Spector. The Wall of Sound inventor was always eccentric, but, from the outside, it seemed a fairly benign insanity. (I mean, who hasn’t secretly wanted to take the Beatles down a peg?) I suppose there’s not much to say except that with genius often comes genuine instability. After all, this isn’t the first time an influential musician has committed the ultimate crime. After the jump, the tragic tales of ten other iconic musicians who went over the edge. … Read More