I want a pet rock for my cubicle. Obtaining the rock isn't a problem, however I also want a mini water dish for it. Don't ask. Anyone know where I could obtain a 1" or so pet water dish?
posted on May 16, 2008 - 19 answers

Trying to find similar songs like these: electronic-ish with math-like beats. [more inside]
posted on May 2, 2008 - 36 answers

Hopefully this won't be too obscure... There was a pretty popular Japanese rock band that had a song which was basically a rocked out heavy metal version of Dies Irae from Verdi's requiem. I think the CD is from the early 90's or so. What's the name of the band? (and no, it's not from the Battle Royale soundtrack. That was a purely orchestral version)
posted on Apr 18, 2008 - 10 answers

[Little Rock Transportation Filter]: I have a 3+ hour layover in Little Rock, Arkansas and during that time, I need to get to a store that is near the intersections of route 630 and 430. What is my best option? [more inside]
posted on Mar 31, 2008 - 6 answers

I like indie type rock. He likes U2 and Bon Jovi. Help me make a mix cd he won't hate! [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 35 answers

Please help me be a superhero to my wife, who is in need of some specific music. [more inside]
posted on Mar 12, 2008 - 35 answers

Where can I find some awesome hip-hop mashups? [more inside]
posted on Mar 12, 2008 - 30 answers

I need a good name! I'm putting together a travel website focusing mainly on indie rock/nightlife/offbeat stuff to do in different cities, aimed mainly at 20-something travellers or anyone looking for live music or more alternative venues while they're travelling. What should I call it? [more inside]
posted on Feb 24, 2008 - 10 answers

Help us enjoy a They Might Be Giants concert and not stand out like dorks [more inside]
posted on Feb 13, 2008 - 47 answers

What is Soundgarden's song Room A Thousand Years Wide about? [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2008 - 8 answers

What music videos depict the band somehow defeating an enemy with the power of their music? The Foo Fighters' recent "The Pretender" video brought the question to mind, but I know it's a frequently used idea. What other videos used this theme? [more inside]
posted on Jan 28, 2008 - 31 answers

I enjoy the old Japanese goth band Malice Mizer, mostly the stuff from later in their career. I can take or leave their fancy outfits, but I like the musical style - this is a prime example: ( youtube video ) What other bands play music that is similarly 'cathedral rock'?
posted on Jan 23, 2008 - 10 answers

Looking for good online or printed travel guides featuring local indie rock venues in the American Southwest...any recommendations? Should I write one? [more inside]
posted on Jan 21, 2008 - 3 answers

How can I find the right bass player for my band in the Philadelphia area? [more inside]
posted on Dec 30, 2007 - 20 answers

When did the genre of "rock biography" become what it is today? [more inside]
posted on Dec 15, 2007 - 6 answers

Can you think of any other blues-rock songs with the same rhythmic pattern as Norman Greenbaum's "Spirit in the Sky" and ZZ Top's "La Grange"?
posted on Dec 10, 2007 - 11 answers

Where in nature can I find a dinner plate sized rounded flattish rock that can be heated to high temperatures without exploding? [more inside]
posted on Dec 2, 2007 - 20 answers

Please help me find my piano muse! [more inside]
posted on Nov 17, 2007 - 10 answers

I wanna rock (with a twang)! I like Drive-By Truckers, Lucero, Centro-Matic, The Dexateens, and I HATE HATE HATE jam bands. Please advise. [more inside]
posted on Nov 17, 2007 - 72 answers

Other than Red Hot + Blue and Red Hot + Rhapsody, what are some good rock interpretations of classic songs? [more inside]
posted on Oct 25, 2007 - 10 answers

Please help me figure out how to obtain an electronic copy of an article titled "Why 1955? Explaining the Advent of Rock Music," by Richard A. Peterson. Google Books has a truncated version here, but I'd like the whole thing. [more inside]
posted on Oct 22, 2007 - 7 answers

Info on a rock band called The Others circa 1960. They played out of upstate New York and NYC. Their drummer was Ken Carman.
posted on Sep 13, 2007 - 4 answers

If you weren't dead in the 60s or know more than me, help me understand this "Beatles-Stones rivalry." [more inside]
posted on Sep 7, 2007 - 39 answers

Geology/ArchaeologyFilter: What is this stone? Is it man-made? Is it natural? How old is it? Who made it? Should I donate it to a museum?
posted on Sep 6, 2007 - 11 answers

Are there still rock groupies? [more inside]
posted on Aug 29, 2007 - 18 answers

How long does it take a river to polish a jagged stone smooth?
posted on Aug 29, 2007 - 12 answers

I need help coming up with stage names for a horror/surf-themed band I'm in. [more inside]
posted on Aug 27, 2007 - 31 answers

I'm looking for metal songs with clear classical influences. [more inside]
posted on Aug 25, 2007 - 21 answers

Can you recommend any cool locations to do a band photo shoot in Philadelphia? [more inside]
posted on Aug 20, 2007 - 20 answers

I'm in Buenos Aires for a week, what Argentine rock and pop (not Tango) CDs should I buy? [more inside]
posted on Aug 11, 2007 - 8 answers

What are the five most mind-blowing, fanmaking, yet accessible albums of the past ten years? [more inside]
posted on Aug 4, 2007 - 60 answers

I'm seeking examples of a full orchestra backing up singers (not necessarily the original ones) doing famous non-classical (pop, rock, etc.) songs traditionally known without that orchestration. For example, "Hurricane 2000," or Symphonic Music of the Rolling Stones — although ideally responses would be publicly accessible links (i.e. Google Video, YouTube, etc.), it's not altogether necessary.
posted on Jul 30, 2007 - 17 answers

Help me piece together my vague recollection of a rock climbing story that I read years ago. [more inside]
posted on Jul 28, 2007 - 1 answers

I would like to make a mix of "post grunge" modern rock type music. Gin Blossoms, Toad the Wet Sprocket etc. [more inside]
posted on Jul 26, 2007 - 71 answers

What do the tracks "Cells" by The Servant, "Death of a Party" by Blur, and "Kashmir" by Led Zepplin have in common? I think they have a common strand of... something, but I can't quite put my finger on it. I'm sure somebody out there is adept enough at music to inform me. "Nightendday" by Pelican has this too, come to think of it, whatever "it" is. I think it has something to do with the use of bass guitars.
posted on Jul 16, 2007 - 7 answers

My east coast tour is ending. That means it's time to start booking the west coast tour. Please suggest cities and venues for a touring indie rock band to hit in NV, CA, OR, WA, and AZ. [more inside]
posted on Jul 7, 2007 - 32 answers

I'm going to London for the first time in years for the week of July 8-15. What are some good venues for seeing good, local bands? [more inside]
posted on Jun 30, 2007 - 9 answers

What are some good resources for a planning rock garden? [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2007 - 4 answers

DissectingArtFilter: I'd like to start to understand how certain (in my eyes, fantastic) lyrics are devised. Specifically, Stephen Malkmus's lyrics, as a part of Pavement. For instance, Gold Soundz. I can pick out some slant rhymes, and certain other techniques but can't figure out how they work in the context of the entire piece. I know that melody plays a huge role in making the song what it is, but sort of focusing on the lyrics part - any words of wisdom. (and yes, I'm possibly writing lyrics for my band at some point)
posted on Jun 10, 2007 - 5 answers

Where should I book tour dates for an unknown indie-rock band in the middle-atlantic US? [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2007 - 15 answers

I'm a 40 year old male and a music nut, but only classic rock and only musicians with ultimate talent. My favorites include The Who, Rush, Kinks, Moody Blues, Peter Gabriel's Genesis, pre-Born In the USA Bruce, Ozzy, Maiden, Sabbath, etc. I haven't found a good band in the 90's and 00's until I found Wolfmother. Are there any others out there worth listening to?
posted on Apr 25, 2007 - 53 answers

Which bands/artists put on the best live shows? [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2007 - 102 answers

Music nerds! All these indie rock bands are starting to bore me. I want something different... something unique, unconventional, magical, soulful, challenging, uncategorizable, fun, heartbreaking, bizarre, and all or none of the above. [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2007 - 114 answers

Where in London can I find an Oasis t-shirt for sale? (that's right, the rock group)
posted on Apr 9, 2007 - 5 answers

I've always been annoyed by people who make a racket in the neighborhood. I'm likely to be one of those people next year. How can I soundproof a room, pacify neighbors, and avoid police? [more inside]
posted on Mar 20, 2007 - 25 answers

I need serious help picking an electric guitar. Why do I want to buy a new one? See... [more inside]
posted on Feb 15, 2007 - 21 answers

Neil nerds: does anyone know if there's a live performance of The Old Laughing Lady out there (and available on CD or MP3) with banjo rather than guitar, as in this clip?
posted on Feb 10, 2007 - 1 answers

I am trying to make the most Epic Rock Mix of all time... [more inside]
posted on Jan 29, 2007 - 51 answers

I recently admitted to myself and to the world that I really, really love ABBA's Dancing Queen! Are there any interesting indie / rock covers of it to be found online? [more inside]
posted on Jan 27, 2007 - 28 answers

I'm looking for way to get a CD or record single of an obscure 60s Saskatoon band. They're called Witness Inc. [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2006 - 3 answers