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The Tripwire: On The Vaccines, The Modern Hype Machine and The Beauty of the Three Minute Pop Song

Woe are the perils of the buzz band in this era of the internet hype machine. The Vaccines have been a fully formed band for less than a year. They made their U.S. debut just … read more »

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Tripwire Video Premiere: The Ramones' "I Want You Around"

There’s a lot to cover here. First of all, how come my record player doesn’t do this?! Listen Joe, if you’re going to serenade Riff Randell then you might as well serenade every lonely stoner … read more »

POSTED December 10, 2009 11:25AM IN THE TRIPWIRE TAGS: ,

I Slept With Joey Ramone in a Movie Theater

Critics were lukewarm on its merits. read more »

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Greatest Song At This Moment – The Ramones "Smash You"

I’m not gonna solve all the Ramones’ problems, in music or otherwise. But I can’t help lamenting the fact that “Smash You” — representing such a higher-than-normal high for one of the greatest bands to walk the Earth — is underrepresented. read more »

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Tommy Ramone, Handsome Dick, Lenny Kaye And Chris Stein = Loud Fast Jews!

Like Sandy Koufax to baseball, these four Jewish punk rock fathers will give you a better appreciation of the impact they had on their craft. And just think, if they can still be considered “chosen ones,” then there’s hope for all of us. read more »

POSTED May 19, 2009 11:50AM IN THE TRIPWIRE Comments (1) TAGS: , , , ,

Celebrating Joey Ramone's Birthday; Tell Your Story Today, Go To The Party Tomorrow

There are few people who helped transform the New York City punk scene more than Joey Ramone. Even if only as an icon of New York in the late 70s, Joey helped define a generation of punks as well as a certain country and bluegrass club. So as we approach what would’ve been his 58th birthday tomorrow [May 19], it only makes sense that said bluegrass club — CBGB’s — would be hosting an online chat, featuring family and friends remembering the late Ramones frontman, today. read more »

POSTED May 18, 2009 11:06AM IN THE TRIPWIRE TAGS: , , ,

Will Metallica’s Induction Into The Rock Hall Of Fame Open Doors For Other Metal Acts?

Metallica‘s inclusion, though absolutely deserving in every conceivable way, poses a wider question to my ever curious mind: Will the inclusion of now two “metal” acts, (Black Sabbath being the other) clear the way for other metal and proto-metal acts? read more »

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WAVVES @ Cake Shop | NYC

WAVVES channeled a two-man Ramones at Cake Shop last night, providing 30 breakneck minutes of fast, fuzz-drenched pop to a packed, sweaty basement. read more »

POSTED March 30, 2009 7:48PM IN THE TRIPWIRE TAGS: ,

Jenny Lens Releases Exclusive Ramones Photos Via eBook

LA-based photographer Jenny Lens has taken thousands of great early punk rock photos — with special attention paid to The Ramones. Now she is releasing over a hundred rare and exclusive photos of the iconic group in a new photo eBook. read more »

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Greatest Song At This Moment – Ike & Tina Turner's "River Deep, Mountain High"

Like every music lover on the planet, I have a very complicated relationship with Ike & Tina. For that matter, Tina Turner herself had a very complicated relationship with Ike & Tina.You can’t listen to their music any more without reading into it. This was rich music to begin with, but with a story behind it, the music becomes that much more interesting. read more »

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