THE HALLOWEEN WEEKEND STARTS HERE: …Streaming from the Castle East! This fan-made 1973 video for “The Monster Mash” is today’s must-see clip (natch. The covers by Bootsy Collins and Buckethead, The Bonzo…

Donnie Iris, regarded as Pittsburgh’s biggest hometown rock hero for a six-decade career that included hit singles like “The Rapper” (as a member of The Jaggerz) and “Ah! Leah!”, died Monday at…

X stopped by 30 Rock to play “Hot House” and “Breathless,” lo these many moons ago. Social Distortion plays World Cafe. The Flaming Lips shares “God Will Control The Werewolves.” Peter Gabriel…

The Boomtown Rats: “I Don’t Like Mondays,” live at the Secret Policemen’s Other Ball. New Releases: Paste will point you to Caroline Rose, Fenne Lily, and more. Bill’s Indie Grotto has The…

THE WEEKEND STARTS HERE: … with Neil Young! Live on the Beeb, circa ’71. Your setlist includes: “Out on the Weekend,” “Old Man,” “Journey Thru the Past,” “Heart of Gold,” “Don’t Let…

Dusty Springfield covers “People Get Ready.” Metric plays World Cafe. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah returns with “Fever Of The Mind.” Cloud Nothings shares “Death Keeps Me Alive.” Caroline Rose shares “Valery.”…

Jon Pratt: Pate’s frontman reprises “Train Wreck,” from the band’s alter ego, All The Fixins. The Cure’s early career gets over two hours of analysis on Political Beats. Suede plays “Dancing With…

Rank And File: The seminal country-punk band formed by brothers Chip and Tony Kinman — and including Alejandro Escovedo — checks in with “Amanda Ruth“ and their title song for Twofer Tuesday.…

Dean & Britta: “Words You Used To Say” is one that has stuck with me. New Releases: Pitchfork will point you to Fontaines D.C., the Avalanches, and more. Bill’s Indie Grotto has…

THE WEEKEND STARTS HERE: … with David Bowie! The 1980 Floor Show was really recorded live at the Marquee, circa October 1973. It aired on The Midnight Special the following month. Your…