Juan Cole – Paris at Midnight: Attempt to push France out of anti ISIL coalition in Syria?

Paris was hit by at least two well-trained and -equipped terrorist cells in a coordinated attack on 6 or 7 soft targets on Friday night. The attack that took the most lives, over 120 according to a high French official, was the assault on the audience for a musical performance by the Eagles of Death Metal (not actually a death …

The Vinyl Experience – 09.11.15

Today on the VE. New York Stories. 11 tales that take place in the toughest, if not greatest city in the world. These aren’t just songs that mention New York. These are real character driven stories, in which the city itself is a key player. And many do not have happy endings.

VE – New York Stories

Stevie Wonder: Living For The City

Rod Stewart: The Killing Of Georgie (Part 1 and II)

Velvet Underground: I’m Waiting For The Man

Ethel Waters: Harlem On My Mind

U2: Angel Of Harlem

Steely Dan: the Royal Scam

LCD Soundsystem: New York I Love You But You’re Bringing Me Down

Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five: New York, NY

Tradewinds: New York’s A Lonely Town

Bob Dylan: Talkin’ New York

Tony Bennett: Skyscraper Blues