Category Archives: Videos

‘Searching For Sugar Man’ Trailer Explores Mysterious Rock Icon

Despite coming from Detroit, chances are you’ve never heard of rock musician Rodriguez, especially if you’re from the US. The 1970′s Mexican-American folk rocker has become an icon in South Africa and other places around the world and a new documentary from Malik Bendjelloul explores the obscure life of this man. Winning the audience and grand prize awards for documentaryContinueContinue reading “‘Searching For Sugar Man’ Trailer Explores Mysterious Rock Icon”

Rock Memories: 70s Acoustic Rock

As a teenager in the 70’s I compiled cassette tapes of my favourite songs. Much later on I compiled CD-Rs, and even later iTunes playlists on my computer. And now YouTube videos on a WordPress blog. So I am still doing the same thing I always loved, making my own compilations, just the technology hasContinueContinue reading “Rock Memories: 70s Acoustic Rock”

REBECCA BLACK: WINNERS AND LOSERS | FUTUREHIT.DNA

A week ago, I certainly didn’t intend to write (or obsess) so much about Rebecca Black and her viral internet meme “Friday”. However, there is so so much to learn from this track. In one week, this song basically upended the music business conversation. What are the results of this? – Jay Frank via REBECCAContinueContinue reading “REBECCA BLACK: WINNERS AND LOSERS | FUTUREHIT.DNA”

Videos from Rodriguez concert at Thekla

From Jeroen Beelen I have uploaded 6 clips to YouTube of the Rodriguez concert at Thekla in Bristol (UK) on December 8, 2009. The first few clips are quite short unfortunately, but Sugarman and I wonder are quite nice. Inner City Blues Crucify your Mind Rich Folks Hoax Only Good for Conversation To Whom itContinueContinue reading “Videos from Rodriguez concert at Thekla”

Beat Speak, 14th March 1998

“dead people are cool!” Hi Wonder! by Sugar It’s hard to type when one’s feet refuse to stay on the ground. I still keep floating around from the euphoria of seeing two awe-inspiring concerts on the weekend, both by the same ou. I’m talking of course about Rodriguez who finally performed to his many SouthContinueContinue reading “Beat Speak, 14th March 1998”