Mark Mothersbaugh

Every musician has a story about a crazy show, the worst gig of their life or general weird stuff that happens on the road. Writer Drew Fortune talked to a lot of famous musicians about just that for this very entertaining new book.

Much like they did in London  a few weeks back, SONOS is presenting a night of David Bowie-related programming in NYC on December 5 its flagship store in Soho (101 Greene St.). Titled “Song Stories: Bowie,” the event will feature photographer Mick Rock, Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx, Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh and Perfect Pussy singer and MTV News host Meredith Graves…

One of the related events has Motherbaugh performing orchestral renditions of DEVO songs (and his film work) on a six-sided keyboard he designed.

His party was at a cemetery. Plus: Fred lists his heroes and favorite albums from his 50 years on this planet.

The man behind Wonder Showzen / Xavier / The Heart She Holler creator talks adapting his particular style to Pee-Wee’s world, getting to work with composer Mark Mothersbaugh of Devo, and lots more.

This year’s RSD exclusives include David Bowie picture discs, a vinyl pressing of the famed ‘C-86’ comp, the Requiem for a Dream soundtrack, and lots, lots, lots, more.

Pee-wee’s Big Holiday, the first new Pee-wee Herman movie in 28 years, will premiere on Netflix on March 18. As you may recall, the movie is produced and directed by PFFR’s John Lee (Wonder Showzen, Delocated)…

The 2016 edition of Moogfest will happen May 19 – 22 in Durham, North Carolina. This year’s lineup includes Explosions in the Sky, Sunn O))), Gary Numan, Blood Orange, Julianna Barwick, The Orb, Holly Herndon, Daniel Lanois, Simian Mobile Disco, Ben Frost, Floating Points, Kode9, Hundred Waters, Empress Of, Mad Professor, Moses Sumney, Mac McCaughan, Lunice, Ryan Hemsworth, Tim Hecker, YACHT and more…

Since October, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Denver has had a retrospective of Mark Mothersbaugh, who in addition to being co-founder and frontman of Devo, is an accomplished artist and filmmaker…

As mentioned, Record Store Day just held a press conference at Rough Trade in Brooklyn featuring St. Vincent, Fred and Kate from The B-52’s, Todd Barry and Kozmo Vinyl…