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Though I haven’t watched a new episode of The Simpsons in a few years-–a fact that makes me more sorta sad as owner of the first 10 seasons on DVD-–I’m excited to hear that the show is keeping the tradition of guest musicians recording alternate takes of (Oscar nominee) Danny Elfman’s seminal theme song. Joining the ranks of NRBQ, Green Day, Sonic Youth, and Yo La Tengo (whose version I loved) is today’s Live With Regis and Kelly musical act Fall Out Boy. The preview clip sounds like they thrashed through the song while overlaying pretty vocal harmonies on top… kind of like they do with all of their songs.
Kurt Loder is going to be on this Sunday’s episode of The Simpsons–because it’s an “episode about the ’90s”–but what he really wants to do is play a victim on Law & Order: SVU. Dude, at least if you go on Criminal Intent, your character might be able to die with a little more dignity. Just saying! More »
– The members of the Strokes are taking a year off. Which year? 1978? [NME] – Simon, Garfunkel and their long-running mutual hatred held a reunion last night in D.C. [Billboard] – The soundtrack for The Simpsons Movie features a little bit of hip-hop, a little bit of R&B, and absolutely nothing… More »