tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63497442012-01-09T10:14:55.950ZNews and musings on Todd Rundgren & others: What's Todd and What's not!Scottnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4501100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-40325115103839677232011-12-22T10:10:00.002Z2011-12-22T10:18:07.979Z

TOP 15 Albums 2011Album of the YearBon Iver – Bon Iver - There really wasn't an album I returned to more in 2012 than this one. Not a dud track on the whole album (although the Bruce Hornsby impersonation was a bit odd) Here's Bon Iver performing Perth on Later with Jools Holland And the Rest: - Ryan Adams Ashes & Fire. One of my favourite songwriters, and this was his best collection in a few

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-89836129486927635092011-10-06T10:10:00.003Z2011-10-06T10:17:24.488Z

Todd played 3 nights at London's Jazz Cafe this week. I went along to Monday and Wednesday's gigs. It is a venue that holds around 300 people, so is pretty 'cozy' as far as viewing experiences go. A continuation of the dates he'd been doing in the US recently it was billed as “The greatest hits tour his fans have been waiting to see for years.” On Monday night he joked about this, adding if this

Scottnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-75588244207694850232011-09-28T14:13:00.001Z2011-09-28T14:14:49.461Z

They may have met 3 years ago, but it is only really in the last year that the duo of Joy Williams and John Paul White (aka The Civil Wars) have started to make a big musical splash, both with fans, and fellow musicians alike (Adele was so impressed on hearing them she immediately signed them up to be her support act on her US tour). And it is really not hard to see why on the evidence of their

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-22353343948364126432011-09-19T14:52:00.003Z2011-09-19T14:59:33.218Z

Two fun video interviews with Todd, first up KHPR/Hawaii Public Radio afternoon host Dave Lawrence speaks with music icon Todd Rundgren at Hungry Ear Records, Kailua, on Oahu as part of annual Record Store Day festivities (April 2011)And then way back to 1978, where Todd predicts the failure of videodisc and predicts intercative computer controlled TVs.And back to now, Todd talks about the new

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-10563246576642764782011-09-15T12:33:00.002Z2011-09-15T12:38:23.827Z

So, a new Todd album. Of course being Todd it is never as simple as that, so this album came about from a 3 day, band camp exercise. In yet another way to finance a record, Todd agreed to sign up and allow fans to participate in the process.Gigatone’s myRecordFantasy essentially gives fans the opportunity to enter the recording studio with their favorite artist (or at least favourite that has

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-71526630400663490572011-09-11T17:23:00.003Z2011-09-11T17:23:59.954Z

I love this song, but I think I must be mad posting my version of it online - esp accapella . Needless to say, Todd makes a better job of it. The Vineland - Honest Work

Scottnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-74951045775121909142011-09-09T16:17:00.001Z2011-09-09T16:19:17.475Z

A brilliant song, off one of my favourite Todd productions {with added bonus of todd in the video}Heard Todd's - [Re]Production album for the first time today. Full review next week.

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Scottnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-63201657379279841812011-08-11T09:12:00.003Z2011-08-11T09:17:45.628Z

Michelle Rundgren (or company she involved in) is launching a vocal training app called VocalizeU The app features a number of tools to help musicians with perfecting their vocal abilities including: A Vocal Studio complete with microphone and mixer tools via a virtual “Home Studio” along with a journal and calendar apps to keep track of your progress. A Vocal Recorder that allows you to sing

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-85499093583797248282011-08-03T14:04:00.000Z2011-08-03T14:06:02.910Z

This is a recording of me playing my song Epitaph

Scottnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-55172229147523018132011-07-22T09:44:00.001Z2011-07-22T09:44:40.855Z

A fun clip

Scottnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-77005098095604349772011-07-08T09:43:00.001Z2011-07-08T09:54:34.757Z

Running Order:Chasing Your GhostDancing BarefootDear GodEverythingI Can’t Take ItIs It A Star?Love My WayNothing To LoseOut Of My MindPersonality CrisisPrime TimeTake It AllTell Me Your DreamsTwo Out Of Three Ain’t BadWalk Like A Man

Scottnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-8541893234600439852011-06-09T08:43:00.003Z2011-06-09T08:47:55.039Z

Kasim has posted news of the new Todd tour. Apparently it will be a 3 'set' affair: One Acoustic set sandwiched between two Electric sets. John Ferenzick joins the usual suspects on Keyboards for the tour.Todd will also be on Letterman again, 15th June.

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-15132144240900953662011-06-03T10:49:00.003Z2011-06-03T10:54:36.337Z

Abigail Washburn (with Kai Welsh) @ Borderline, LondonAn American clawhammer banjo player and singer Washburn was in town in support of her third album City of Refuge. I really like the record – one of the nicest surprises of the year, thus far in fact, but neither I - nor the 'I'm not really into folk music' person accompanying me to the gig were quite prepared to be as blown away as we were by

Scottnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-57545131803106401982011-06-02T09:47:00.000Z2011-06-02T09:48:29.453Z

. First song from upcoming Todd Rundgren album (re)Production has been posted online. The project (which features fans playing most of the instruments) sees Rundgren covering songs off albums he produced for other artists such as “Love My Way” from the Psychedelic Furs, “Better Than You,” by the New York Dolls, “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad” from Meat Loaf and Dear God from XTC. The first track

Scottnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-46823620457654659662011-05-06T09:44:00.002Z2011-05-06T09:58:35.467Z

Thought it was time for another quick, here's what I am listening too, update.The five albums I have listened to most in the past month. I Like them all very much.The Leisure Society - 'Into The Murky Water' Sick of Sarah - Sick of SarahSteve Earle - I'll Never Get Out of This World AliveFoo Fighters - Wasting LightSarabeth Tucek - Get Well SoonOh and my favourite song of the moment? Ellie James

Scottnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-85975835677197780222011-04-15T08:36:00.002Z2011-04-15T08:40:40.181Z

Seems Todd's expected appearance (other than in audience on the 6th) was pulled. According to Michelle's Facebook page:"Sorry Everyone...i wish i had better news. American Idol decided to go in a different direction with their musical theme so they didn't use Todd. I think we should show them what they missed by focusing on The X Factor!"Seems in addition to her facebook page, she has also joined

Scottnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-67973297744536139242011-04-13T10:45:00.001Z2011-04-13T10:47:11.353Z

More records that have caught my attention in 2011Lykke Li - Wounded RhymesSwedish songstress delivers one of the finest pop records of 2011 thus far. Youth Knows Know Pain live http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oApxDMGZEw&feature=fvst Anna Calvi - Anna CalviOne of the more interesting new female talents to come out of the UK. Great voice and very talent guitarist. Her version of Jezebel by Edith

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-71063840801623673922011-04-11T14:41:00.002Z2011-04-11T14:45:34.629Z

I have plugged my podcast here before, but here goes again. The Latest music review podcast from Pete and I - which the critics are calling our 'best yet' is now available. You can listen/stream on our site: http://cttbmusic.co.uk/cassette-recording-1977 , or better still subscribe in iTunes THe latest is a little different as we go back in time to look at 'new' LPs from: Fleetwood Mac, The

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-85894856637956791692011-04-11T14:39:00.000Z2011-04-11T14:40:04.748Z

Notice there is a site for people to set up own todd pages etc here http://toddfan.com/

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-92168832273490301492011-04-07T09:32:00.001Z2011-04-07T09:33:59.413Z

Todd will be appearing in a producer role on American Idol on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 it seems. Time to talk about the old days with Randy Jackson, and talk parenting with Steven Tyler, I guess.

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Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-5737960840056055192011-02-22T16:02:00.002Z2011-02-22T16:08:47.458Z

Decided to try and write a 'rock' song over the last month, and this is what I came up with. It's called, "Goodbye Hello" and features my nod to Jan Hammer in the Miami Vice influenced Synth on the Chorus [ see him and Al Di Meola playing my fav Jan tune Cruisin' here ]

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-27710130036756621612011-02-16T16:25:00.002Z2011-02-16T16:35:07.936Z

What records have caught my attention so far 2011??The Decemberists - The King Is DeadGoing for a more folk/REM sound on this record (with a couple of blatant REM rip off tunes – but at least they get Peter Buck to help play them!). A string set of songs and an album that is a grower. Good vocal support from Gillian Welsh. [Visual Companion piece to album video] Go! Team - Rolling Blackouts This

Scottnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-33519754819326793992011-02-15T17:03:00.000Z2011-02-15T17:04:44.486Z

Hello It’s Me is on the soundtrack to the new Simon Pegg/Nick Frost film – Paul. Meanwhile, US band, TV Girl sample this on their song 'If You Want It'

Scottnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-39854647720673898802011-01-28T10:25:00.001Z2011-01-28T10:26:43.347Z

Utopia (Mark II) Reunion that is scheduled to take place at the Highline Ballroom this Saturday and Sunday (January 29th and 30th) will get a webcast. Nevessa Productions announced that they’ll be broadcasting the concert (the Jan. 30th show) via todocast starting February 2nd, on-demand for 30 days. So, get your credit cards out and order for $19.95.

Scottnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-61192179263002148282011-01-27T12:13:00.001Z2011-01-27T12:21:34.001Z

UK band The Mummers have a new EP out entitled 'Mink Hollow Road' which features a cover of Todd's Fade Away.

Scottnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-11441814126351418812011-01-19T16:08:00.002Z2011-01-19T16:11:36.747Z

According to this article in the Sacremento Bee, those auditioning to be on the new Todd album will be helping him record versions of songs by artists he's previously produced ... with a dance beat...'Rundgren threw the campers a curve Monday by announcing that the songs they'd record on the Gigatone album – remakes of hits he produced for other artists such as the Psychedelic Furs' "Love My Way"

Scottnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-19044330356306002752011-01-13T11:00:00.001Z2011-01-13T11:01:26.237Z

The Hold Steady release Live (acoustic) at Soho iTunes Session on January 18th.They also contributed a new song "Just Saying" to the soundtrack of the The Dilemma.

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-77957411220618458652011-01-04T13:41:00.001Z2011-01-04T13:43:47.298Z

First Listen: The Decemberists, 'The King Is Dead' The band returns with a stripped-down record featuring Gillian Welch and R.E.M.'s Peter Buck [Calamity Song is pure Murmur period R.E.M], and the whole album can be listened to at NPR.

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-65509003930293577312011-01-04T13:34:00.002Z2011-01-04T13:40:57.185Z

Thanks to my regular reader - you know who you are! - for keeping an eye on the blog and anyone else who has dropped by over the last year. If you can't get enough of me then I do a music podcast (reviewing new albums) with a friend - Come Taste The Band, and I also do my own music that can be found on my Myspace site and also my own music site where tunes can be downloaded. I will also continue

Scottnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-72143389229281879152011-01-04T13:31:00.001Z2011-01-04T13:34:37.207Z

Apparently, Todd Rundgren's Utopia - i.e. the original 1974 lineup: Rundgren, Klingman, Siegler, Schuckett and Ellman (plus Kasim) are doing a couple of gigs at the Highline Ballroom in New York City on January 29th and 30th.

Scottnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-56661852569511864942010-12-23T10:11:00.000Z2010-12-23T10:12:05.068Z

One of my projects for 2010 was to record some more of my music/songs and as a result there are now 12 songs on my MySpace site. It’s a mixed bag musically (including a couple of instrumentals), but it has, for the most part, been fun playing around and putting them online. In the words of a wise man – don’t quit your day job.More songs are planned for 2011 and maybe some better production values

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-82050358445117569072010-12-21T12:05:00.002Z2010-12-21T12:08:10.617Z

To be honest, I don’t think 2010 will be remembered as a ‘great’ year music-wise, although some good stuff did get released. It was a year when the hip and happening people told me I should be listening to Tame Impala, Gold Panda, Deerhunter, Beach House and others. And, I did. All were perfectly fine, but none really grabbed me, and I can’t help feeling that tame Impala sounded much better in

Scottnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-64488611362897781712010-12-13T12:52:00.003Z2010-12-13T12:55:40.378Z

This was the fourth time I have seen Jesse live, but the first with a band. Previously it had been acoustic only shows (He excels at this being a natural raconteur and someone who truly engaging with the audience). Whilst the full on band experience meant less chat with the crowd he still found time for repeating a trick I have seen him do before where he jumps down into the crowd mid-song,

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-90726295168455327582010-12-09T11:29:00.000Z2010-12-09T11:30:50.578Z

Whether you are veteran player or an avid music consumer, this 5 day inter-disciplinary romp with one of the 'industry's' most notorious survivors will open your mind and prepare you for the future. The man behind the 5th all time best-selling album Bat Out Of Hell, the 8th video played on MTV, the 1st interactive music disk, and predictor of the current demise of the music business has assembled

Scottnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-41517239214983763962010-11-10T09:37:00.001Z2010-11-10T09:44:01.065Z

Rightly indentified by the BBC as an artist to watch in 2010, I was looking forward to seeing Marina play her debut album – one of the year's best pop records – live. I and her other fans in the audience were not disappointed as she rattled through the album, plus a new tune – Jealousy - (a bit too La Roux for my liking), managing a couple of costume changes along the way. Kicking off with The

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-19062239637157031692010-09-11T15:20:00.000Z2010-09-11T15:21:19.768Z

Have posted another new tune to my Myspace site, called Moon's a Balloon http://www.myspace.com/thevineland

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-90140154630466185392010-08-26T10:00:00.001Z2010-08-26T10:02:17.314Z

myRecordFantasywith Todd Rundgren January 17-19, 2011The Track Shack Studios,Sacramento, CAEARLY BIRD PRICING AVAILABLE!LIMITED SEATING SO REGISTER NOW!No Experience Necessary!Up-close, hands-on, behind-the-scenes look into the recording of Todd's new album. Receive credit on his new album. Audition for me Todd expert judges to play and perform on the album. Go out with Todd on outings and "field

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-79278058945581743122010-08-25T15:34:00.002Z2010-08-25T18:39:12.521Z

I like to get out and see new and up and coming bands and last night I went along to the album launch for a Band called Pull in Emergency. As is the case most times for these types of gigs, there were also 3 other bands on the bill, and I have to say that all had something to offer.Hella Better Dancerhttp://www.myspace.com/hellabetterdancer The night began with a bunch of 16 year olds, fronted by

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-21884668616499732232010-08-23T13:23:00.003Z2010-08-23T13:26:09.952Z

Just a week after I posted my last new song, I have been at it again. This side of the Morning is now on my MySpace site. Song dates back to around 1987/88. I liked it back then, and I still do now, so thought why not let it out for people to hear.

Scottnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-9307884141127800682010-08-20T08:12:00.002Z2010-08-20T08:30:08.210Z

When I first heard The Pretty Reckless around 5 months ago, I was not actually aware that singer Taylor Momsen was also an actress (Gossip Girl), I just knew that the song - 'Make me Wanna Die' was rather fine. Anyway was interested to find out if they have any other decent songs and could cut it live.The answer is yes. Their short set demonstrated that Momsen has the voice and the stage presence

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-63126499292278452202010-08-18T10:28:00.001Z2010-08-18T10:30:09.916Z

Almost a year since my last effort, I have posted an all new (rough mix) of a new song 'Forgive and Forget' on my myspace site.

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-16708560131566499842010-08-18T10:27:00.000Z2010-08-18T10:28:16.566Z

The trailer for the Toddstock film is now out.

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-78217938963618747612010-08-12T08:32:00.002Z2010-08-12T08:42:42.487Z

The latest offering from guitarist Paul Gilbert, Fuzz Universe has an instrumental cover of Todd's 'Blue Orpheus' (from A Capella album). This is not Gilbert's first piece of Todd action. He has also covered 'Hawking' (from Nearly Human album) on a compliation album Warmth in the Wilderness - A Tribute to Jason BeckerIn an interview in Ultimate Guitar this is what he had to say about covering

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-33092628829550383262010-08-06T15:54:00.001Z2010-08-06T15:55:47.451Z

Backstage AXXESS has an interview with Todd

Scottnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-59483976452840225272010-07-29T16:34:00.002Z2010-07-29T16:37:18.288Z

I've been listening the New Liz Phair album – pretty much on a loop this past 24 hours. It is an album that some people online and many critics are already calling the 'worst album ever made', 'career suicide'… yadder yadder yadder. If you've heard that – ignore it. Funstyle (and the clue is in the title here folks) is Phair doing just that – having some fun with a mix of musical styles. On her

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-2275182697488767992010-07-20T16:19:00.001Z2010-07-20T16:20:56.138Z

Seems Mr R has yet another new label and the promise of another new album. "Rundgren will be recording a new 15-track album and will invite fans into the studio to participate in the project via Gigatone's myRecordFantasy three-day fantasy camp."

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-23249326096236545942010-06-02T12:17:00.001Z2010-06-02T12:18:19.617Z

There's a wonderful song on the new Hold Steady album called ' We Can Get Together', which at it's heart is about how powerful music can in our lives, although is also about Mathew Fletcher, the drummer in Oxford band Heavenly, who committed suicide in 1996.In the Guardian last week the band's singer, Craig Finn explained the story behind the song. If you love music this is a must read as it

Scottnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-54853715948034266292010-05-27T12:00:00.000Z2010-05-27T12:01:22.056Z

Ed Vigdor, Todd Rundgren’s videographer during the 1988-89 Nearly Human recording sessions, recently posted a rare video edit from the recording of the song “Fidelity”.

Scottnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-54956605407033387602010-05-27T11:58:00.001Z2010-05-27T11:59:58.368Z

Pete and My latest podcast now up. Albums under discussion this month are:Hole - Nobody's DaughterScouting for Girls - Every Body Wants to be on TVThe Hold Steady - Heaven is WheneverPaul Weller - Wake up the NationMGMT - CelebrationsKate Nash - My Best Friend is YouWe also have music from Paul Micklethwaite in our Undiscovered/Uncovered slot.

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-47608162808291532132010-05-27T10:10:00.001Z2010-05-27T10:12:09.604Z

New book due out later this year by Paul Myers, looking at Todd the Producer. Includes exclusive new interviews with Robbie Robertson, Patti Smith, XTC, Sparks, Daryl Hall and John Oates, Meat Loaf, Jim Steinman, Cheap Trick, Grand Funk, The Psychedelic Furs, The Tubes, Steve Hillage, all members of Rundgren's legendary band, Utopia, and many other key Rundgren associates.

Scottnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-86437917405808988262010-05-17T14:30:00.000Z2010-05-17T14:32:14.845Z

I was saddened to read yesterday of the death of Ronnie James Dio, after losing his battle with Cancer.He was a little man – with a big enough sense of humour to call an early band, Elf – with a big and powerful voice.I remember seeing Dio on The Last in Line tour back in 1984. Glasgow Apollo it was – 23rd September. If I remember correctly it also featured Queensryche – with high pitched singer

Scottnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-20503401568803836442010-04-28T08:45:00.002Z2010-04-28T09:00:07.379Z

So, I noticed that Todd is out on the road and doing a double bill of Todd/Healing albums for 6 date US tour. That sounds like an interesting mix.The New Hold Steady album ' Heaven is Whenever' is out next week. UK peeps can stream it at The Guardian's website. First impressions is that the progession missing from last album has returned. Seeing them again in June. Will be interesting without

Scottnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-89596693219079335642010-03-27T11:46:00.001Z2010-03-27T11:48:35.435Z

The latest podcast from my mate Pete and I takes a look at AWATS and AWATS live. AS expected I hog the mike on this one.

Scottnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-60541458071458150652010-02-21T13:02:00.003Z2010-02-21T13:44:09.286Z

Uncharacteristically I realised the other day that I had not posted my albums of the year for 2009. Not a bad year 2009 in the end with a number of interesting releases. It also proved hard to pick an overall favourite, so I'm going to jointly award it to The Decemberists, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and Reginia Spektor. Anyway in no particular order the best 25 albums of 2009 were:1.The Decemberists –

Scottnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-53341345640319582102010-02-16T17:32:00.002Z2010-02-16T17:37:40.920Z

When I first heard that Todd was going to perform his A Wizard A True Star album live, I was both excited and a bit worried. Whilst it is one of my favourite Todd albums, it is also one that was very much about 'The Studio' and not really about 'Live'. I was therefore concerned that certainly chunks of what we - in the olden days - would call side one, might not really work live.Despite these

Scottnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-86507208635762397462010-01-25T11:12:00.002Z2010-01-25T11:15:19.310Z

I think I have mentioned this before, but I will be blogging more about music - and podcasting - with a friend of mine at our new site Come taste the Band.We've only just started, so not very good yet, but we hope to get better in the next couple of attempts.

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-49918042172855362452010-01-25T11:10:00.001Z2010-01-25T11:12:20.267Z

BBC radio 6Music broadcast another fine ed of The Record Producers, with Richard Allinson and Steve Levine. This edition profiled the work of Todd Rundgren (if you're in the UK you can listen via iPlayer for limited time here)This was a wonderful 90 minutes, including interviews with Sparks, Tom Robinson, Andy Partridge, and or course Todd himself, as well as a very close look at how the track

Scottnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-79373935256984196552010-01-06T09:37:00.002Z2010-01-06T09:41:22.571Z

A Dream Goes On Forever: The Continuing Story of Todd Rundgren Vol. 2 is now out. Ordering info: http://goldtrespub.gemm.com/q.cgi?for_seller=goldtrespub&wild=Billy+James&image.x=8&image.y=10FMQB Review

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-17545194798937897562009-12-23T13:14:00.002Z2009-12-23T13:31:56.817Z

Yes, it's back. Part 3 (parts 1 and 2 ) of my list of 99 albums you should own by female artists/fronted bands. 21.Shelby Lynne – I am Shelby Lynne. Seriously, how GOOD is this record? I remember first hearing it and being totally bowled over by her voice and the range of songs on it. Your Lies, Easier, Black Light Blue, Leavin, Why Can't You Be ... Not a dud on the whole record. Would feature in

Scottnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-36743280139291047052009-12-18T15:32:00.002Z2009-12-18T15:37:15.269Z

What was very apparent, very quickly, when I say down to make this list was how much of a 'ladies' year this has been. My favourite single of the year? Probably either Pearl Jam, Taylor Swift or Yeah Yeah Yeahs. But what follows in no particular order are my Top 20 (or at least as I remember them – no doubt, as per usual I have left out one or two records I really loved but have forgotten about!

Scottnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-3029548272249987782009-11-25T17:02:00.002Z2009-11-25T17:12:11.723Z

This was the second time Jen and I had seen Miss Michaelson this year. Things this time did not get off to a good start as we made the cardinal error of leaving the pub too early to go to the Venue. Schoolboy error really. We hung our heads in shame. The problem was that the ticket said ‘Doors 7pm’. Now we took this to mean the doors of the venue would open then, and not that the remaining

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-50307762795012767932009-11-19T09:02:00.001Z2009-11-19T09:04:41.837Z

Podcast 1 - Part 1: Album Reviews.Listen as we tell you what’s to like and not to like with:Echo and the Bunnymen - FountainThe Faming Lips - EmbryonicThe Editors - In This Light And On This EveningShaikira - She WolfKris Kristofferson - Closer to the BoneShare our views? Let us know at the Come Taste the Band Blog

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-59104966878649426692009-11-17T12:58:00.002Z2009-11-17T13:03:19.562Z

A friend and I have started a new blog Come Taste the Band which we hope to use to support our attempts at podcasting - first not very good effort coming soon. [also follow us on Twitter]We are currently looking for views on the best albums of the decade. If you have any views on what should be the top 10, let us know via email ps.cometastetheband (AT) googlemail.com

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-69516537914219220352009-11-17T12:57:00.001Z2009-11-17T12:58:22.886Z

I know I've been lax in not completing this list so more coming in the next week

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-55385945618485062232009-11-17T12:54:00.002Z2009-11-17T12:57:22.412Z

Lightspeed Champion (Dev Hynes) has a new album out in Feb 2010 -Life is Sweet! Nice To Meet You. Produced by Ben Allen, who is known for his work with Animal Collective and Gnarls Barkley, it draws from a broad range of influences, including “joltingly 70’s guitar and synth sounds, classical piano, Serge Gainsbourg, Greek choruses shouting reprisals, [and] Todd Rundgren.”Meanwhile the delectable

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-17782152186254253342009-10-23T15:52:00.001Z2009-10-23T15:52:48.278Z

My girlfriend's sister, Linda, who is Librarian/Library Manager at Peckham Library in London, now has a music video claim to fame. Around 1min and 20 seconds into this Newton Faulkner video for his new single - Over and Out , Linda is seen in the library serving Newton, and showing some good back acting action.

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-16761503637913221662009-09-25T12:48:00.002Z2009-09-25T12:52:18.605Z

Last night I got the pleasure of catching twins Jess and Lisa Origliasso (aka The Veronicas) live. The Australian pop duo had returned to UK shores to play a couple of dates this week in support of their last album finally getting an official UK release (next month). Making the, perhaps, unusual move of kicking off their 70min set with their recent (and first UK hit) 'Untouched', the girls and

Scottnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-5209470346426482042009-09-16T09:16:00.001Z2009-09-16T09:18:11.388Z

The Live from Daryl's (Daryl Hall) House featuring Todd is now up and it ir really rather fine. Wonderful stuff.

Scottnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-50488192353524408372009-09-11T12:51:00.002Z2009-09-11T13:20:13.116Z

Almost ten months since I last saw the guys, but it was great to get to see them in a smaller venue again. Hot as hell, but hey. What's more we got a few new songs dropped into the set,including one that name dropped 'Utopia' and 'Love in the Answer'. Yes, THS mention Todd!New tunes fitted in well. Nothing outstanding on first listen ('Going on a Hike'? embedded below, as recorded by someone at

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-27458744362665295112009-08-19T21:13:00.002Z2009-08-19T21:16:30.327Z

I write about music a lot, but my secret is that I have been know to write things every now and again. After ot of the harranging by a couple of friends I've posted a couple of rough demos of songs I have wrote - maybe more to come from the back catalogue, if I force myself to sit down and do so.

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-5391379056263688152009-08-05T13:50:00.003Z2009-08-05T14:17:50.281Z

Hole – Live Through This. JR asked on the comment to part one of this list if Hole's Celebrity Skin was going to make an appearance. It almost did, as I think it is a underrated record, and I probably listen to the title track more than any other Hole song. However, if we turn back the clock further. Kurt's dead, Courtney's alive. She's annoying, she can't really sing very well, and despite all

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-88514933884479160072009-07-24T16:01:00.007Z2009-07-25T00:31:16.086Z

Back in May 2006, I did a post that was 101 tracks - classic tracks - that don't get played endlessly on the radio, MTV, and the like, but in my mind should do. Anyway, I decided it was about time for another list, so I give you Scott's Guide to 99 albums you should own by female artists/fronted bands. I have allowed only one album per artist/band, so there could be 99 new people to add to your

Scottnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-39344082937433343802009-07-07T08:54:00.003Z2009-07-07T09:01:05.296Z

Todd will be appearing on 'Live From Daryl's House' Daryl Hall's online TV jamming show. It is apparently being taped tomorrow - on my Dad's birthday, July 8 - but wont go up on the web until 15th August (just 2 days before my Mom's birthday)Paste Magazine has an Interview with Patterson Hood of Drive By Truckers, where Todd is mentioned. Paste: What are some of your favorite tracks on Murdering

Scottnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-44120510174390634262009-06-20T12:36:00.003Z2009-06-20T12:42:38.106Z

Guardian Music Weekly's podcast 'Feature With No Name' section this week has the Observer's Paul Simon waxing lyrical about just why he and you should love Todd.He identifies 3 types of Todd: -Pop/Ballad ToddRock ToddProg Rock ToddGive him a go, see the light :-)

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-82623846930716388002009-06-20T12:30:00.003Z2009-06-20T12:34:13.205Z

Todd played the Norwegian Wood Festival in Norway this year. Norwegian TV recorded it, and Todd's whole set is hereThe Pretenders were also there this year, and their set is hereAlso, Paramore's set from last year isn't bad - it is here

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-45846180682328436442009-06-17T23:18:00.001Z2009-06-17T23:20:51.105Z

An ex work-mate now. All hail Nick Elverston (the guy on bass) I do like this, and YES, it was a while ago!

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-17929695872954137912009-06-17T23:00:00.001Z2009-06-17T23:04:28.129Z

Ok, my friend Mats has been recording some music, and you know what, it aint bad at all. Check him out at Myspace, and get a taste below.

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-56747182812149986752009-06-11T16:02:00.002Z2009-06-11T16:07:24.422Z

As we approach the halfway point in the year, it si time to look at the best singles and albums of 2009, thus far. Singles this week. So in no particular order and just down to what I can remember ...Top 20 Singles1. La Roux –In for the Kill 2. La Roux - Bulletproof 3. Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Heads Will Roll 4. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Zero 5. Taylor Swift – Love Story 6. Kelly Clarkson – I don't hook

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-29645195227007490732009-06-10T15:55:00.002Z2009-06-10T16:05:32.557Z

It has been a while since I last saw Fishbone, and a couple of years ago I would have been unsure as to whether the band could still cut it, after a couple of quite disappointing album releases, but last year's 'Still Stuck in Your Throat' was the best record that had made since 'Reality' in my view (although I do still like the raw rock of 'Monkey'). The first time I saw them - October 1991 (I

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-85900063332077937462009-06-10T11:10:00.003Z2009-06-10T11:12:09.541Z

Been a bit slow in mentioning that I have tickets for Todd doing this in London next Feb. LONG way off, but looking forward to seeing if he can pull performing one of the bext albums of the 70s live.

Scottnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-70290918459742432552009-06-10T10:00:00.002Z2009-06-10T10:10:39.616Z

I first heard of Australian duo, The Veronicas at the end of last year, when I caught a few seconds of the title track of their current album. It stuck in my head, but the band's name didn't until the beginning of this year when I remembered and downloaded the album. I then forgot about it again, until a month ago, when I decided to give it a spin, and found that I loved it.The band comprise Lisa

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-23186168228661153762009-05-07T15:04:00.000Z2009-05-07T15:06:54.929Z

David Johansen explains to Pop Matters why the New York Dolls reunited with Todd Rundgren to make their new album. He also explains why they are happy with the results: "You go [into the studio] and play the songs and go back into the other room and listen to them on these little speakers and you think, 'Okay, that's a good song.' But then [Todd] gets finished mixing the thing and you're like,

Scottnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-34683766650877956362009-05-07T15:01:00.001Z2009-05-07T15:04:37.210Z

It's not very often I go to gigs and feel like an old man, but last night was certainly one of them. The majority of those present for Miss Swift's second visit to the UK were teenage girls, who all came armed with the kind of photographic memory knowledge of all the lyrics you have at that age, and with that ability to cheer/scream at the same time. Kind of what you'd have expected a Spice Girls

Scottnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-42824952155179448572009-04-24T14:05:00.000Z2009-04-24T14:07:24.458Z

You can stream the first 6 tracks off the new, Todd produced, New York Dolls album at 411mania.com site.

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-28108453021359149782009-04-06T14:54:00.000Z2009-04-06T14:56:33.372Z

Lexington Herald-Leader and Kentucky.com spoke to Todd, and asked what was next: 'Another visitation from Rundgren's pop past wrapped in today's headlines, perhaps?'"I don't know exactly. Liars and Arena, despite being very different records, were pretty close to what I was going for. So I have no complaints there."I guess I may run into a wall if I devise some challenge for myself that I can't

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-27341571195927008392009-03-25T13:19:00.001Z2009-03-25T13:54:48.321Z

Whilst the Decemberists have been around for a number of years, and a friend of mine is a big fan, I have to confess - a few tunes aside - they have never really made much of a splash with me. With their fifth album - 'The Hazards of Love' - a 17-track concept album that sort of tells a story about a fair maiden ravished by a shape-shifting demon (no, really) - however, I am suddenly find myself

Scottnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-21707595958338690022009-03-19T10:16:00.000Z2009-03-19T10:36:06.590Z

This week, Todd has been featured on Ken Bruce's show on BBC Radio 2. The show has a regular feature called Tracks of My Years where people come on and talk about songs that have made an impression on them over the years for whatever reason.Todd has been on this week talking about why he has chosen the following songsMonday Monday ~ Mamas And PapasWrapped Around Your Finger ~ The PoliceAccidents

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-74660546763635347612009-02-11T09:42:00.004Z2009-02-11T09:48:13.418Z

One on my favourite discoveries of last year were the band Tom McKean & the Emperors. Managed to catch them 4 or 5 times in 2008, and last night provided the first opportunity to catch them in 2009 - fresh from recording thier debut album in Texas. I was a little disappointed that they were not going to be out on their own, but would instead be supporting Nell Bryden , but figued I'd go along

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-23512693864080704652009-01-28T11:00:00.000Z2009-01-28T11:01:39.092Z

It's tempting to say that Bruce should have worked a bit harder on that dream, as his new album whilst perfectly fine, lacks - dare I say it - a certain 'magic'.The problem with the album is unfortunately highlighted by the decision to include a couple of bonus tracks - one of which 'The Wrestler' ( from the film of the same name) is so street ahead quality-wise of anything else on the album it

Scottnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-31518709920389832802009-01-15T22:59:00.002Z2009-01-15T23:16:54.163Z

I was sitting earlier with a bit of time to kill so checked out a random selection of new releases/hits fron Virgin's music on demand. Here are my thoughts.Beck - 'Youthless' : - Not one of my favourite tracks off the latest album (a record that I have come to like a lot in the past few weeks - it should have been in my top 25 for 2008) but still a goood tune.Cancer Bats – ‘Hail Destroyer’ : -

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-79967816674478883502009-01-13T00:48:00.003Z2009-01-13T01:04:03.479Z

Yes, I know the year is ony a couple of weeks old, but I have spent it with one song continuously going through my head, and it is probably the last kind of thing I would have expected to just have fallen in love with. What is my January guilty pleasure? Taylor Swift - 'Love Story'. I think this came out in the states in October, but it has only just got a release in the UK.I keep sitting

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-42473681692823454732008-12-21T11:50:00.005Z2008-12-23T11:50:31.167Z

And so it comes to my top 25 albums of 2008. This was quite hard, as outside of the top half dozen or so there were a lot of good solid records that could have made up the numbers.Also there were several albums that may well belong on the list but, I just have not given a good enough listen too to include, so, sorry: Elbow, Glasvegas, Kings of Leon, Amanda Palmer and others.So, the question is,

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-88828984889097351572008-12-19T13:23:00.001Z2008-12-19T13:23:54.423Z

Unlike last year, where Gig of the year was an easy task - Prince at the 02 - this year was not so clear cut, but if I was pushed to choose a personal favourite it would have to have been The Weakerthans gig. They were on top form, the sound was great, the view was great. Magic stuff.Close but no cigar would have to be Todd Rundgren and Shelby Lynne. Todd was in town to rock, and rock he surely

Scottnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-49139851732063255762008-12-14T12:33:00.004Z2008-12-14T13:50:38.149Z

I know they hardly exist at these days, but here at least are the 25 standout singles (that I can remember - which prob means overlooked something really obviously good) from 2008. So, in no order:1. Teddy Thompson - In my Arms 2. Metallica - The Day that Never Comes3. Christina Aquilera - Keeps Gettin' Better.4. 3 Doors Down - It's Not My Time 5. Glasvegas - Daddy's Gone.6. Laura Marling - Cross

Scottnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-19723725674714639072008-11-28T12:28:00.002Z2008-11-28T12:31:50.446Z

I think this was Todd's first appearance at the Forum since he recorded a live album there back in 1994 on the No World Order tour. He was all alone for that one. Tonight, things could not have been more different as Todd brought the Arena tour to London. What can I say. It rocked. Playing the same set that he has been doing for the whole tour - opening with Love in Action, Open my Eyes, Black

Scottnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-59971956816540348782008-11-14T10:48:00.005Z2008-11-14T10:50:59.707Z

According to NME Todd is about to head back into the studio with the New York Dolls to produce their new album."We're really excited to be working with Todd again," frontman Johansen said in a statement. "We're hoping to recapture the same magic on the forthcoming album [that was on the debut]."

Scottnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-80046394473690054322008-11-12T01:08:00.001Z2008-11-12T01:10:33.204Z

Came across this interesting 2003 Playgirl interview with Todd.

Scottnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6349744.post-45306591724394381332008-11-10T15:33:00.001Z2008-11-10T15:34:59.047Z

The Akron Beacon Journal nailed Todd down on his food and cooking likes to discover his love or risotto."Once you get into cooking risotto, it's simple. I live some of the year in San Francisco and this is my speciality recipe. Get yourself a crab - with nice firm meat, like a Dungeness type-crab - and clean the shell, 'cos you want to use it for stock. Simmer it with white wine for about an hour

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