Bono loves freedom
To be filed under Feel Good News About Rock and Roll Icons, U2 frontman and chronic do-gooder Bono has been awarded the Liberty Medal, an…
Which albums must be heard on vinyl to fully appreciate?
Our imaginary household has recently acquired a kickass turntable and a decent pair of speakers, so we've spent many the evening geeking out with our…
MTV continues to scare me
I know you've all been waiting for it and here it is: MTV has announced the nominees for its annual suck-up-fest, the Video Music Awards!…
"God Part II" by U2
I submit to the TIG community: is "God Part II" U2 at its most self-righteous? It's tricky as amongst modern rock bands, who can claim…
Dear Hillary, if you really want the youth vote …
The good Senator from the state of New York, Ms. Hillary Rodham Clinton, is currently busy picking potential campaign songs. Remember, her husband (aka former…
American Music: crap or not?
By now I’m sure you’ve read Kirstin Dunst’s wicked burn on the American Music Industry. She went on record as saying “It's harder to find…
Maybe Peter Parker was Irish
In the realm of bizarro world, U2 will be helping Julie Taymor make a Spiderman musical. I really can't believe I just typed that sentence.…
Another famous guitar on eBay
In case you weren't able to get your hands on David Gedge's guitar a few weeks back, we've found another one for ya: own the…
On U2 and iPod Roulette: Does a woman really need a man like a fish needs a bicycle?
iPod Roulette is a new column on TIG, one where imaginary writer Erik Gonzalez writes about the first song that his iPod chooses for him…
"Tryin' To Throw Your Arms Around the World" by U2
I'm sure all of us, in our indie greatness, still have a special place in our hearts for bands that are enormously, gigantically, hugely popular.…