Iggy Pop Is in a Frenzy on ‘Every Loser’
After more than 35 minutes of masterful music on Every Loser, does Iggy Pop seem to be a winner, a loser, or somewhere between the two? He is true to himself.
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The Stooges Remained Musically Powerful on the Verge of Total Collapse
These recordings still carry that talismanic “lost album” energy that makes one wonder what a fit and healthy Stooges might have done next.
The 20 Best Album Re-Issues of 2020
In 2020, the music world saw spectacular reissues spanning rock legends to foundational electronic artists, jazz to pop of all stripes.
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The Stooges Kick Against the Pricks All the Way Down Into Their Grave
Cherry Red's new box set finds Iggy Pop and the Stooges on their final death trip, falling apart for audiences between September 1973 and February 1974.
Tibet House’s 2020 US Benefit Concert Rocked with Iggy Pop and Patti Smith
Patti Smith brought down the house at the annual Tibet House benefit as she first paid tribute to Kurt Cobain and Allen Ginsberg with "About a Boy" and "Don't Say Nothing'".
The Rebel Rockin’ Roots of Punk Rock Humor
Humorists have served as the conscience of cultures ever since (and before) court jesters ridiculed omnipotent royalty for its hypocrisy, pomposity, and corruption. Punk continues to fulfill that essential social role in relation to the powers-that-be of the modern world.
The Roots of Romanticism in David Bowie’s Berlin Triptych
In its response to modernity, Romanticism's grand enterprise inspires us to question the current state of things, to ponder how we might "be heroes / just for one day".
Oneohtrix Point Never: Good Time Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
One of the finest electronic musicians of this era continues his hot streak with the Good Time motion picture soundtrack.
Oneohtrix Point Never – “The Pure and the Damned” (ft. Iggy Pop)
"The Pure and the Damned" is majestic and awe-inspiring. Why can’t more collaborations turn out like this?
Tibet House’s 30th Anniversary Benefit Concert Celebrated Philip Glass’ 80th
Philip Glass, the artistic director of the Tibet House benefits, celebrated his 80th birthday at this year's annual benefit with performances from Patti Smith, Iggy Pop, Brittany Howard, Sufjan Stevens and more.
Iggy Is Not a Stooge
Total Chaos reminds us that the godfather of punk is not an idiot.
Iggy Pop Rocks United Palace Theater in New York (Photos)
Iggy Pop's terrific show proves the 68-year-old is a living legend. He struts, swaggers and skips his way through great classics and songs from latest, Post Pop Depression.