Mark Yarm's Blog, page 598
January 17, 2013
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Kim Deal (The Pixies / The Breeders) has...

Kim Deal (The Pixies / The Breeders) has started releasing what she calls her Solo Series: signed, limited (1000 copies) 7” vinyl singles of new material. The first record, Walking With A Killer (b/w Dirty Hessians), has sold out but you can order it digitally, as well as sign up for updates on new releases, at her website.
Listen to: Walking With A Killer | Dirty Hessians
(Tip of the hat to stereogum.)
Dave Grohl is the guest on Marc Maron’s latest WTF podcast.
January 16, 2013
Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear play along to a Cheap Trick track...
Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear play along to a Cheap Trick track in this Sound City Players rehearsal clip. Meanwhile, Dave Grohl’s Players have added a January 31L.A. date. For more Sound City documentary/album/concert updates, go here.
January 15, 2013
Tween steam! Dale Crover plays the Melvins’...
Tween steam! Dale Crover plays the Melvins’ “Hooch” with students from theWest L.A. School of Rock, Jan. 10, 2013.
Calvin Johnson Reddit AMA going on right now (times are...

Calvin Johnson Reddit AMA going on right now (times are Pacific).
I am Calvin Johnson, founder of K. Ask Me Anything from now (12:30) until later today (around 3:30).
http://www.reddit.com/r/AMA/comments/16my2y/i_am_musician_calvin_johnson_founder_of_k_in/