Carlos Ramirez is a former editor at AOL Music. His writing has appeared on IGN, Bullz-Eye, Ultimate-Guitar, MetalSucks, PopDose, TheGauntlet and many other music destinations. Born and raised in Queens, N.Y., Ramirez resides in Los Angeles with his wife and baby daughter.
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Unreleased Velvet Underground Song ‘I’m Not a Young Man Anymore’ Surfaces
‘I’m Not a Young Man Anymore,’ a previously unreleased live track by the Velvet Underground, has hit the web. The live version was recorded at the Gymnasium venue in New York on April 30, 1967. It's rumored to be the only time the Velvets performed the song in concert.
Renaiszance Release Graphic Novel-Based Video for ‘I Will Rise’
Electro duo Renaiszance has released a music video for ‘I Will Rise,’ a song inspired by ‘The Inventor,’ a graphic novel based on the true life of inventor Nikola Tesla. The track is the group's first single from their debut album, ‘Rise,’ which was released in April of this year.
Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers Rock ‘Conan’ With ‘Little Too Late’
San Francisco-based rockers Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers brought their earthy brand of rock ‘n’ roll to the 'Conan' show last night (Nov. 21). With Tea Leaf Green bassist Reed Mathis filling in for bassist Steve Adams, the band brought the house down with a killer rendition of ‘Little Too Late.’
Daily Top 5 News Countdown: Lou Reed Tribute Show Acts Revealed + More
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Daily Top 5 News Countdown: U2 Release First New Song in Three Years + More
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Cuushe Reveals Dreamlike New Video for ‘Lost My Way’
Japanese chanteuse Cuushe has just released a video for her song 'Lost My Way.' The hypnotic clip is the perfect visual accompaniment for the dreamlike track.
Pearl Jam’s ‘Lightning Bolt’ Short Film Features Judd Apatow, Carrie Brownstein + More
Pearl Jam is gearing up for the release of ‘Lightning Bolt,’ their 10th studio album, with a new short film. The nine-minute piece was directed by famed photographer Danny Clinch and features interview clips with guests director Judd Apatow (‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin’), ‘Portlandia’ star and Wild Flag vocalist/guitarist Carrie Brownstein, former New Orleans Saints star Steve Gleason and surfing cham
L.A. Rockers Nico Vega Discuss Their Growing Fame, Surprisingly Low-Budget ‘Beast’ Video + Upcoming Tour Plans
Nico Vega recently finished touring with Imagine Dragons, and according to singer Aja Volkman, the trek was like "a bubble of craziness" she couldn't see out of. That makes sense, since Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds happens to be her husband.
“Things are happening so fast for them, and we feel like our heads our spinning," Volkman tells Diffuser.fm. "It’s great, but I’m