Category: More To Own

As we reported in April, there have been two new re-releases from David Bowie’s back catalogue – Young Americans Special Edition and The Best of 1980-1987.  Last week Blogcritics published reviews of each album.  For the reviews for Young Americans Special Edition and David Bowie: The Best of 1980-1987, follow the links.  Enjoy!

The Fox network’s ratings juggernaut American Idol has entered into a partnership with Lyric Jeans to release a clothing line inspired by and featuring lyrics from influential musicians.  Musicians whose lyrics will appear on the clothing include David Bowie, Janis Joplin, Marvin Gaye, and The Beatles.  Honestly, I don’t know whether I should rejoice or…

A hearty slap on the back from me and the Webmaster if you can guess what the song is! The biopic, entitled “Kurt Cobain: About A Son” is due out late this year.  It will feature some rarely-seen interviews with Kurt and some footage of places that shaped his life.  The soundtrack to the film…

The June issue of Harp Magazine will feature a review of Tony Visconti’s book Bowie, Bolan, and the Brooklyn Boy.  With his book, Visconti aimed to paint a realistic picture of his, Bolan’s, and David Bowie’s lives and experiences.  He also lets the reader into his mind by explaining how some Bowie and T. Rex…

The latest cover of a David Bowie song will be done by Clan of Xymox.  While working on their album due out later this year, Clan of Xymox recorded a cover of “Heroes” for their teaser single.  The single is due out May 22 and will include a poppy version and an industrial version of…

The long-awaited issue of the Young Americans CD/DVD is due out the United States on June 5th, along with The Best of David Bowie 1980-1987: Sight & Sound CD/DVD. Both CD/DVD set were released in other countries on March 19, but the USA will be patiently waiting until June 5th for these special editions. The…

Looking for a reason to stay relevant enough to tour and make money, Poison is putting out an album of covers.  Needless to say, it will not be nearly as awesome as ‘Pin Ups.’  Anyway, some of the covers on the album are good choices.  The album will include “Suffragette City” by David Bowie, ‘Just…

Tickets for the High Line Festival went on sale yesterday. Those wanting to attend the performances will need to buy each ticket separately through Ticketbastard, erm, Ticketmaster. The prices for each performance are pretty reasonable, but be ready to fork out some extra cash for all of the extra charges that Ticketmaster lumps on top…

On April 29, the Christie’s in London will be auctioning off one of David Bowie’s costumes that he wore during his final show as Ziggy Stardust. As of yet there are no pictures of exactly which costume will be auctioned (he wore more than one at that show), but fear not – your Webmistress never…