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The Unknown Cover: Who Gave The “Transformers” Theme A Nu-Metal Sheen?

noah | June 7, 2007 1:49 am
noah | June 7, 2007 1:49 am

Ain’t It Cool News just posted a version of the theme to Transformers that’s allegedly going to be on the soundtrack to the Michael Bay multiplex-buster; somehow, it retains none of the fun of the original, unless you think “figuring out which band made a boatload of money by phoning in a crummy… More »


Rock And Roll Road-Tripping Just Got A Whole Lot Easier, Stupider

Brian Raftery | February 15, 2007 10:05 am
Brian Raftery | February 15, 2007 10:05 am

Someone over at the Chicago Reader must have done a power search for the terms “emo” and “big black monster,” because they tracked down this rather amazing eBay item: A 2005 Ford F-550 Crew Cab Powerstroke that doubles as a full-service concert stage. More »


Videodrone: Mistah F.A.B. Ain’t Afraid Of No “Ghostbusters” Fans

noah | February 2, 2007 3:02 am
noah | February 2, 2007 3:02 am

Forgive us for our second Ghostbusters-related post this week, but we just came around to hearing “Ghost Ride It,” Mistah F.A.B.’s Ray Parker Jr.-sampling ode to hood-surfing driverless cars. (Oh Word posted a brief history of Fab’s career earlier this week.) More »



John Mellencamp Joins A Long Line Of Baby Boo-Hoomers

Brian Raftery | January 22, 2007 11:24 am
Brian Raftery | January 22, 2007 11:24 am

In today’s New York Times, John Mellencamp–the man who can turn any photo shoot into a Newport Lights ad–defends his decision to use his “Our Country” song in a Chevrolet ad: “People say I sold out…No, I got sold out. More »


Car Company Leaves Kanye By The Side Of The Road

Brian Raftery | January 11, 2007 1:50 am
Brian Raftery | January 11, 2007 1:50 am

If you’re a rising hip-hop star trying to get a free car, the Wall Street Journal has good news and bad news for you today. More »


John Mellencamp’s Chevy Song Prepares For Yet Another Backlash

noah | December 26, 2006 9:53 am
noah | December 26, 2006 9:53 am

An article in today’s Wall Street Journal examines the future of John Mellencamp’s “Our Country,” which became the official song of Chevrolet in October; Mellencamp’s new album, which features the song, is slated for release next month. More »



Kanye West Suddenly Cares About Track People

Brian Raftery | November 20, 2006 1:46 am
Brian Raftery | November 20, 2006 1:46 am

Rapper Kanye West is taking a break from his busy schedule of melting down at awards shows to sponsor a car in the BMW World Finals next week in Valencia, Spain. Alas, his car is lacking in a typically flashy, West-appropriate name. Any suggestions? More »


AC/DC Frontman Causes Pile-Up On British Reality Show

noah | November 13, 2006 10:00 am
noah | November 13, 2006 10:00 am

AC/DC screamer Brian Johnson and British R & B singer Ms. Dynamite were involved in a 100-mph crash during taping of The Race, Sky TV’s automotive take on Battle Of The Network Stars. More »


Toby Keith Votes Yes On “Amerigasm,” No On Sarcasm

Brian Raftery | October 23, 2006 4:00 am
Brian Raftery | October 23, 2006 4:00 am

A few weeks ago, our hot-rodding pals over at Jalopnik posted an item about country oaf Toby Keith’s new ads for Ford trucks. More »


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