20 years and 200-some records in, we've put out a lot of music. On all those records, we've put out a lot of cover songs. We love cover songs, and we know you do too. But how do you go about finding all the cover songs in the Bloodshot catalog? Read the liner notes for each album? Google it? We'll...Read more
The modern traveling speed of information creates the illusion of time moving more quickly than it once did. SXSW was just a little over two weeks ago, but it seems like it was in 1914 (perhaps if it were 1914, we wouldn't have had to walk by SXSubway (yes the sandwich chain had a stage) and see drunken brand ambassadors...Read more
Though we at Bloodshot are sometimes caught being outwardly (and overly) snarky, cynical, and jaded (some of us) throughout the year (editor's note: we are, for the most part, pleasant, however), we still count our blessings every so often. Thanksgiving seems like a perfect time to remind ourselves that we...Read more
Barrence Whitfield & the Savages recently appeared on the BBC TV show Later with Jools Holland. It airs for the first time in the United States on Halloween (TODAY!) on Palladia at 10PM ET.
Bloodshot co-honcho Rob accompanied the band to London to wield his considerable influence, check up on Bloodshot's vast UK "business interests" and make...Read more
After reading our resident movie buff band Murder By Death's list of their favorite horror films in VICE/Noisey magazine, we were inspired to create our own guide. We had each Bloodshot staff member pick his/her favorite film in the "horror" genre (quotes denote loose definition of "horror," as you'll...Read more
Newest Bloodshot signees and legendary Boston garage-punk-soul warriors Barrence Whitfield and the Savages are heading out on a US and European tour in support of their first American release in over 20 years, Dig Thy Savage Soul. Since the '80s these guys have been known for...Read more
Jeremy Mackinder, bassist for Deadstring Brothers (formerly of Whitey Morgan & the ’78s), just wrapped of six months of touring with the band, and with that, the band charted new territory and learned new lessons. Jeremy recounts and reflects below.
Today officially marks six months of touring for Deadstring Brothers in 2013. A lofty goal for any band, and we...Read more
Jeremy Mackinder, bassist for Deadstring Brothers (formerly of Whitey Morgan & the '78s), just played with the band at their 100th show of 2013 and wrote an account of 2013 so far, what touring with the Bros. has meant to him, and what's to come for the second 200 of 2013.
Last night, Deadstring Brothers played our 100th show of the...Read more
The delegates have reported in and the electoral college points have been votes have been counted (except Florida!). We now have the official results of the Eddie Spaghetti Photoshopped into Anything Challenge!
Without further ado...
The winner of the popular vote is: "Eddie Aerobics"
The winner of the Bloodshot Records staff vote is: "Eddie Auditions for Bob"
AND the winner...Read more
Jeremy Mackinder, bassist for Deadstring Brothers (formerly of Whitey Morgan & the '78s), had a night off in Nashville and wrote this love letter/forewarning to Nashville. We just had to post it so you all can enjoy Jeremy's knack for writing, standing up for what he believes in, making new friends, and thankfully, not going to jail.
Last...Read more
UPDATE: View the handpicked entries HERE!
It's a contest! Use your Photoshop skills (or imagination and shoddy MS Paint skills) to win signed vinyl and Bloodshot Records gift certificates!
In honor of Eddie Spaghetti's forthcoming Bloodshot album The Value of Nothing coming out...Read more
As you may recall, Jeremy Mackinder, who has played bass in Whitey Morgan & the 78s, used to check in with us from the road with some entertaining and...educational...posts. Now he's playing with Deadstring Brothers (it's all relative over here at Bloodshot Records), who are on tour supporting their new album Cannery Row, which just hit the streets on 4/9....Read more
As you may recall, Jeremy Mackinder, who has played bass in Whitey Morgan & the 78s, used to check in with us from the road with some entertaining and...educational...posts. Now he's playing with Deadstring Brothers (it's all relative over here at Bloodshot Records), who are on tour supporting their new album Cannery Row, which just hit the...Read more
So, every year I do the Letters to Santa charity thru the Chicago Sun-Times. I get a few letters from kids asking for Bratz dolls, Barbies, trucks, cars, Hot Wheels and the like. I make a harrowing run to Toys R Us or wherever, wrap them up, and send them away.
In 2008 (remember that year? When the economy was...Read more
Rosie Flores released her second full-length Bloodshot Records release, Working Girl's Guitar, on October 16 to a widely positive response. If you have read any press associated with the album, especially interviews features, you might notice Rosie talking about the origin of the album's lead song and title track, "Working Girl's Guitar” and about how songwriter Ritchie Mintz...Read more
Ben at The Good Fork -- Photo via Bon Appetit
UPDATE: November 8
Ben & Sohui have set up a GoFundMe page for those folks who want to help in their rebuilding of their restaurant severely damaged by "Superstorm" Sandy.
They are...Read more
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