Artist Lounge: Jesus And Mary Chain
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The Jesus And Mary Chain are back at work on a new album, the post-punk band's first in nearly a deacade. Speaking with Billboard.com guitarist William Reid blamed "drink and drugs" on the tension between him and his brother lead singer Jim Reid into driving the band to its 1998 split. They reunited this past April at the Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival. "We're both aware that we could snap at each other," William Reid joked about his rekindled sibling relatio... MORE
Jesus and Mary Chain broke up in 1999 but reunited this year with a memorable appearance at Coachella including additional vocals by Scarlett Johansson on "Just Like Honey." The band, featuring brothers William and Jim Reid plus Loz Colbert, Phil King, and Mark Crozer, is currently on tour in Europe but will return to the US for more shows in October. When speaking with Rolling Stone recently, JAMC spoke of possibly recording an album of new material. Today it's been co... MORE
If things stay as planned, I will be able to scratch 2 bands off of the 'Wow, I never thought I would get to see these guys' list after Coachella. Specifically, I am talking about Crowded House and the Jesus and Mary Chain.But I Have also learned to never count anything as a given until I see and hear them making music on stage. It was just two years ago the Liz Frasier tricked us all and bailed on the Cocteau Twins reunion gig at Coachella 05. Rock N Roll psyches are no... MORE
I haven't had time to get on here to update my post or anything for quite some time. I have had the time to see some great live music and catch up on some new stuff. First, the Hold Steady show in Chicago was amazing. They played Metro (I think it was their first time) and it was packed. They did not disappoint. I had the opportunity later to talk to Tad as I was leaving Wrigleyville dogs (across the street). Very gracious guy and we spoke for a few minutes. Talked a... MORE














