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One of SNL's longest-running jokes came to a head this week. The identity of Grim Reaper Steve Bannon was finally revealed as none other than the legendary Bill Murray. -
Fred Armisen Pays Tribute to David Bowie With Monologue, 1979 'SNL' Clips
Fred Armisen kicked off 2016's first episode of 'Saturday Night Live with a monologue and clips paying tribute to David Bowie. -
Sleater-Kinney, Fred Armisen Cover 'Rock Lobster' in NYC During 5-Night Residency
Sleater-Kinney is taking over New York City for five nights this week, playing in various theatres and venues around Manhattan and Brooklyn. On Sunday night (Dec. 13), the "A New Wave" band played Terminal 5, and were joined by Carrie Brownstein's Portlandia co-star Fred Armisen for a rousing cover of the B-52s hit "Rock Lobster." -
Dinosaur Jr. Perform With Kurt Vile, Fred Armisen and Kim Gordon at Bowery Ballroom NYC
Dinosaur Jr. is in the midst of a seven-night run of shows at New York City's Bowery Ballroom, in which the band is performing tons of songs from its extensive catalog and bringing on special guests including Kurt Vile, Fred Armisen and Lee Ronaldo. -
Steve Albini Talks Playing Santa Claus on Christmas with Jeff Tweedy, Fred Armisen
For the past two decades, Steve Albini and his wife Heather Whinna have spent every Christmas morning delivering gifts to families in need throughout Chicago. The legendary audio engineer known for producing too many groundbreaking records to count, who is also kind of a notorious curmudgeon, recently published a heartwarming essay on The Huffington Post entitled "Why I Haven't Had a Conventional Christmas in 20 Years," in which he explains why he and his wife started playing Santa Claus and why, often with the help of famous friends including Wilco's Jeff Tweedy and Portlandia's Fred Armisen, they continue this charitable tradition that makes for an even better holiday story than even the folklore behind the old "Yes, Virginia" editorial. -
Fred Armisen and Bill Hader’s Blue Jean Committee Band Shares New Song From 'Catalina Breeze'
Fred Armisen and Bill Hader's fake '70s soft rock band, Blue Jean Committee, has graduated from a "Saturday Night Live" sketch to a full-grown comedy band with a very real recording. The blue-eyed soulful parody band is releasing their debut EP, 'Catalina Breeze,' on November 20th via Drag City. Today, they've shared a new song from the forthcoming album entitled "Gentle and Soft," which you can listen to here. -
Fred Armisen, Blur Perform 'Parklife' on Stage at Hollywood Bowl [WATCH]
Damon Albarn and his band Blur are in the U.S. this week for two massive performances, Tuesday at The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and a follow-up show at Madison Square Garden in New York City Friday. Last night in L.A. the Late Night With Seth Myers bandleader, Fred Armisen, took the stage with the Brit rockers for a performance of the bands 1994 song "Parklife." -
Paul Simon Endures Awkward Q&A in 'Portlandia' [WATCH]
Paul Simon makes a guest appearance in a teaser for Thursday’s new episode of Portlandia, the satirical sketch comedy show dreamed up by Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein, and hilarity ensues. -
Sleater-Kinney Talks New Album 'No Cities to Love' and Tour: Band Sees Reunion as a 'Continuation"
Sleater-Kinney was due for a break in 2006 when they went on hiatus following the release of their seventh studio effort, "The Woods." Carrie Brownstein, Corin Tucker and Janet Weiss all went their separate ways, only to reunite nine years later and record another record, "No Cities to Love," due out Jan. 20. The group doesn't see it as a reunion though. -
Stream Sleater-Kinney's New Album 'No Cities to Love' A Week Ahead Of Official Release [LISTEN]
Female punk trio Sleater-Kinney will release its eighth studio effort, No Cities to Love, next week (Jan. 20). The effort, the band's first in 10 years, is available to stream over at NPR. Carrie Brownstein, Corin Tucker and Janet Weiss will also hit the road next month for a reunion tour in support of the album. -
Sleater-Kinney Share New Song 'Surface Envy' From Upcoming Album 'No Cities To Love' [LISTEN]
Recently reunited punk heroes Sleater-Kinney have shared another new song from their upcoming album "No Cities To Love," an unruly riff storm titled "Surface Envy," which you can check out below. The track, which originally premiered during an NPR interview but has now surfaced online, is classic Sleater-Kinney: dark post-punk riffs played on fuzzy guitars with singer Corin Tucker wailing over the top of it all, so diehard fans will not be disappointed. Tucker's voice has certainly matured, but she still maintains its distinctive power. -
Sleater-Kinney Will Conduct Reddit AMA Session, Appear on 'The Chris Gethard Show'
The female trio of Sleater-Kinney will drop their long-awaited eighth studio album, No Cities To Love, in January. The record will be their first release 10 years. This week, they'll be giving fans a window into their reformation and creative process with appearances on Reddit and The Chris Gethard Show.
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