Ljubinko Zivkovic January 13, 2026
Debauched: 15 infamous tales of rock star excess
From snorting ants to armoured tank confrontations, 15 outrageous tales of debauchery, destruction, and pure, unadulterated rock-star madness
www.classical-music.com/rock/rock-star-excess?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy%20music
How Julian Assange sent MIA down a conspiracy rabbit hole
MIA has long had a fascination with WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, but the obsession rapidly descended into full-blown conspiracy the closer they got.
faroutmagazine.co.uk/how-julian-assange-sent-mia-down-a-conspiracy-rabbit-hole/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LjubinkoZiv2tpu%2Fmagazine%2FMy+music
Bob Weir's Guitar Playing Was Even More Radical Than You Think
Bob Weir's guitar playing made an indelible contribution to the Grateful Dead. It may have been even more radical than you think.
www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/bob-weir-guitar-playing-influences-impact-1235497555
“Finally, they both ran out of steam. Silence. Then Keith said, ‘Are you sure you want to be the meat in this sandwich?’” The making of Don Was, the über-producer trusted by the Stones, Bob Dylan and John Mayer (and who’s a pretty good bassist too)
The bassist, producer and label boss on what Iggy Pop and Ringo Starr have in common, why Keith Richards is not sloppy, and that one time he pushed to play on an album he was producing
www.guitarworld.com/artists/bassists/don-was-rolling-stones-bob-dylan-black-crowes?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic/musicnews
3 Underappreciated Classic Rock Bands That Only 60s Kids With Niche Tastes Remember
If you were a music nerd or audiophile as a kid or teen in the 60s, you probably loved these niche classic rock bands.
americansongwriter.com/3-underappreciated-classic-rock-bands-that-only-60s-kids-with-niche-tastes-remember/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic/entertainment
Make Believe Melodies For January 12, 2026
Year Starting Off With A Song About Toilets Being Really Good
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Five solos that prove Muddy Waters was a guitar genius
Muddy Waters is one of the best blues guitarists on the planet, and these five solos of his prove it.
faroutmagazine.co.uk/five-solos-that-prove-muddy-waters-was-a-guitar-genius/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic/musicnews
New releases December 2025 - January 2026, A-B - Jazz Journal
Records offered for review to Jazz Journal in November-December 2025, including Aleph Aguiar, Susanne Alt, Judith Berkson, Steve Berndt and Pat Bianchi // Editor's pick: Aleph Aguiar
jazzjournal.co.uk/2026/01/12/new-releases-december-2025-january-2026-a-b/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic/entertainment
Kraftwerk Makes Their British Television Debut With 'Autobahn' in 1975 on BBC's 'Tomorrow's World'
German electronic band Kraftwerk made their first British TV appearance in 1975 on the BBC show "Tomorrow's World" with their song "Autobahn".
laughingsquid.com/kraftwerk-autobahn-bbc-1975/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=topic%2Fentertainment
Elementary School Choir Sings the Grateful Dead’s “Ripple,” “Box of Rain,” “Brokedown Palace” & More: RIP Bob Weir
Down in Austin, Texas, music teacher Gavin Tabone leads the Barton Hills Choir, made up of 3rd- through 6th-grade students.
www.openculture.com/2026/01/elementary-school-choir-sings-the-grateful-dead-songs.html#utm_content=topic/musicnews&utm_source=flipboard