Contrary to my post from earlier this week, Iron Maiden did not decide to tour latinamerica based on Internet analytics about the countries where their music was most pirated. The author of the story made an "error." However, there was research showing that the countries where Maiden was making millions from live shows were also the countries where their music was pirated most.
Iron Maiden's social-media/piracy success story was wrong(ish)
The Happy Mondays' huge 1990s hit "Step On" was a cover song. Here's the incredible original.
I dig the "Madchester" music scene that emerged in Manchester, England in the 1980s around bands like New Order, the Happy Mondays, and the Stone Roses along with Factory Records and the Hacienda nightclub. In 1990, the Happy Mondays had a breakthrough hit with the psychedelic-R&B dance number "Step On" from their essential album Pills… READ THE REST
Dog sings while using squeaky toy as an instrument
I've shared Kevon Carter's work before—he's the pianist who creates videos "accompanying" animals "singing." He just posted a new one, and it's as delightful as the rest. He introduces it this way: "Now this is a first for me. First time I've ever seen a dog sing while using their squeaky toy as an instrument."… READ THE REST
Burning Bush and the early origins of Riot Grrrl
Riot Genealogies and Manifesto Origin Stories In 1988, Burning Bush, the punk-rock power trio from Phoenix, AZ, released "Tales from the Bush." Denise Tanguay (bass and vocal), Thomascyne Ryther (vocals and guitar), and Andrey Creed (drums) were Riot Grrrl, rock-n-roll feminists of the Valley of the Sun in the late 1980s. According to Tanguay in… READ THE REST
Fight the germs both inside your mouth and on your toothbrush!
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Would you wash your floors with an already dirty mop? Would you dust off your shelves with the same rag you used the last time, the one that still contains the… READ THE REST
This professional-grade knife sharpener will keep your blades fresh
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. If you spend a lot of time in the kitchen, then you know the importance of having a proper set of sharpened knives. The Angle Pro Knife Sharpener with Angle Gauge will keep… READ THE REST
This app will keep your data secure and it's only $39
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