Cinema Sounds: 200 Cigarettes

By David Buchanan on February 24th, 2010

“You let somebody move in with you, you make all these little compromises to smooth things along, and the next thing you know, you’re on some macrobiotic diet and you’re listening to Joni Mitchell.” -Kevin

Living Things to play The Ramones in The Runaways

By Alex Young on July 13th, 2009

You’ve probably heard a lot about The Runaways, the upcoming biopic about the 70’s Joan Jett-fronted, all-girls rock band. After all, based on the cast alone, the Floria Sigismondi directed film is already quite compelling — Kristen Stewart, best known for her work in Twilight, has been tapped to play Ms. Jett, Academy Award-nominated actor [...]

List ‘Em Carefully: CoS’ Top Ten Christmas Songs

By Tim Nordberg on December 24th, 2008

This is a list of Christmas songs. This list is an antidote to people who think the intersection of Christmas and rock music begins with “Jingle Bell Rock” and ends with “Run, Run Rudolph”. This is a list of bands that you know – and might even care about – either chiming in [...]

List ‘Em Carefully: Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda

By Jay Ziegler on December 11th, 2008

Ever search through your record collection and see some records that make you stop and think to yourself, “Why wasn’t this record bigger than it should have been?” Exactly. Every once in a while we’ll come across a record and it seems everything is perfect: the tunes, the solos, the lyrics and the works. However [...]

Court of the Ginger King: The Ramones – Guilty of Over Importance

By Russell Michniak on August 15th, 2008

Now granted, I actually sold back my greatest hits of The Ramones a few years ago, but I still respect the ol’ New Yorkers. There’s nothing better than having a shitty day and listening to “Bonzo Goes to Bitburg” or “Teenage Labotomy” minutes on end. On the other hand, this is the band responsible for [...]

Rock History 101: The Ramones’ “Bonzo Goes To Bitburg”

By Jay Ziegler on June 27th, 2008

“In Consequence Of Sound’s pursuit of newer perspectives and reader interaction, we present a new feature dubbed Rock History 101. This feature will specifically examine songs both past and present that touch upon significant historical events throughout world history.”
In 1986, the Reagan Administration entered into its second year of the second term in office. [...]

Joey Ramone Birthday Bash tonight!

By Jay Ziegler on May 19th, 2008

For all those punk lovers, today the Godfather of the genre, the late Joey Ramone, would have turned 57-years-old. In honor of the legendary frontman, many bands and personal friends will pay tribute to the man with performances and toasts at the Fillmore in New York City later tonight.

Manitoba’s Wild Kingdom, Mary Weiss, Richard [...]

Bringing in the New Year

By Alex Young on December 31st, 2007

What are you doing for New Years Eve? There sure seems to be a lot of options on the music front. Or maybe you’re staying in and watching Radiohead. Whatever you do, CoS wishes you nothing but the happiest and safest of nights. But before you go out, here are some of New Year Eve’s [...]