Jan 14 Rag Wrap – Janaury 14, 2009

Tyvjk has got some labels opening up their eyes.

Metro Times looks at the life and times of Ronald Franklin Asheton.

And now kids, a word from Dick Valentine of the Electric Six.

Stream the entire new album Born Radical from the Friendly Foes here.

Deepcutz looks at some records, including one from personal faves Mazinga.

Real Detroit’s got JSB Squad and The Word Play.

Hippies all over Michigan rejoice as Rothbury 2009 gets the green light.

Taproot are interviewed by Swigged.

Pitchfork has posted an mp3 of yet another new song from Deastro and also reviews Mason Proper’s Olly Oxen Free.

Look for a new album from The Hard Lessons in the first half of 09.

Ann Arbor-based MyBandStock.com launches next week. The site will allow fans to purchase “stock” in a band.

Musangha is bringing together songwriters one show at a time. From the brainchild of Chris Sterr (Bump guitar player), the idea is that it becomes weekly, with different people, solo artists and bands rotating through every week.

Related posts:

1. Rag Wrap January 7, 2009
2. Rag Wrap – July 9, 2009
3. Weekend Lowdown: Janaury 8, 2009
4. Rag Wrap – January 20, 2005
5. Rag Wrap – December 5, 2009