Michael Gallucci is the managing editor at Ultimate Classic Rock. His previous gigs include editor-of-chief at Diffuser.fm, managing editor of Cleveland Scene and writing about music and movies for All Music Guide, American Songwriter, the A.V. Club, Paste, ScreenCrush, Spin, the Village Voice and other publications and websites. @mgallucci
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Map Shows Which States Have Great Taste in Music, Which Don’t
A new map put together by Music Machinery details the most popular music in each of America's 50 states. And it not only serves as a gauge of what poor taste in music some of our countrymen have (really, West Virginia?), it also reveals there's a handful of them listening to s--- we never heard of.
Watch Talib Kweli Cover the Stooges’ ‘Search and Destroy’ [Video]
Rapper Talib Kweli recently dropped by our sister site the Boombox for a chat and performance, which you really should check out.
Coldplay Releases Bon Iver-Influenced Single [Video]
Coldplay have released a surprise new single . . . and apparently they've been listening to a lot of Bon Iver lately. A lot of Bon Iver.
LCD Soundsystem Releasing Complete Farewell Concert As Hefty Five-Record Set
Remember the big deal LCD Soundsystem made a few years ago when they played their massive farewell concert at Madison Square Garden? It was even made into a movie, 'Shut Up and Play the Hits.'
Soundgarden’s Best Album Is Getting a Super Reissue
It's pretty much common knowledge that Soundgarden's 1994 album 'Superunknown' is the crowning moment in their career. It's not only their first and only No. 1 album, plus their all-time biggest seller, it's also the album that made them stars.
Some Dude Made Posters for Every ‘Breaking Bad’ Episode
Some dude made posters for every single 'Breaking Bad' episode, and they're a thing of beauty.
‘Anchorman 2′ Returning to Theaters With More Than 700 New Jokes
Just in case they didn't wear you out throughout 2013 with their ceaseless promos and surprise appearances, the cast of 'Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues' will be returning to theaters on Feb. 28. And apparently they have 763 new jokes to share with you.
Beck’s New Album ‘Morning Phase’ Is Streaming Online Courtesy of NPR
A week before its release, Beck's first album in six years is now streaming online. You can hear 'Morning Phase' in its entirety right here courtesy of NPR.
Arctic Monkeys Perform Acoustic Version of ‘Do I Wanna Know?’ [Video]
Arctic Monkeys were recently in New York, where they did the usual promotional rounds, including a stop last week on 'Late Night With David Letterman,' where they performed their current No. 1 alt-rock hit 'Do I Wanna Know?'
Foster the People Come of Age, Roll With the Punches [Video]
In its new video for 'Coming of Age,' Foster the People confront maturity with a series of scenes that may or may not bring back some painful and awkward high-school memories. There's even a sexy older woman whose mere presence makes a little kid's ice cream cone slip limply from his hand.
The Flaming Lips and Sean Lennon Cover the Beatles on ‘Letterman’
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' landing on U.S. soil for the first time. It's a pretty big deal, and an event that's being celebrated all over the place -- from magazine covers and online feature stories to record-store shelves and television.
Adrian Belew Quits Nine Inch Nails
Just a day after Nine Inch Nails unveiled a new song and announced some upcoming tour dates, the band's most celebrated member (not counting mastermind Trent Reznor) has apparently left. Veteran guitar hero Adrian Belew posted a brief update on his Facebook page, stating simply, "It didn't work."