Category Archives: Jon Spencer Blues Explosion

War Machine (2017)

War Machine (2017) opens and closes with The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion song ‘Confused‘ (originally released as a b-side to Magical Colors and later released on Xtra Acme USA / Acme Plus / Ura Acme). The film is streaming on … Continue reading

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The Songs That Made Edgar Wright Make “Baby Driver”

“The acclaimed British filmmaker’s SXSW debut was a smash success–and it was guided by a soundtrack that tells its story.” “Bellbottoms” – The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion: “There was a point in my life when I couldn’t stop listening to … Continue reading

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Baby Driver: Reviews / Articles

Articles on Baby Driver​ (11 August 2017) which reference The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion​. “Wright explained that the 1994 Jon Spencer Blues Explosion album Orange was a big influence, specifically the song “Bellbottoms,” which he thought would make a great … Continue reading

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“You won’t be disappointed with the amount of Jon Spencer.”

Edgar Wright Discusses ‘Baby Driver’ on AustinChronicle.com: “He’s been tinkering with the idea since 1994. That’s five years before his breakout success with subversive British sitcom Spaced, when “Bellbottoms” by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion earwormed its way into his … Continue reading

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The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion – Melkweg (1996) / Akasaka Blitz (1997): Videos

MTV and VPRO TV broadcasts of The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion have recently been posted on youtube.com. Melkweg, Amsterdam, Netherlands (23 October 1996) for Lola De Musica, VPRO TV. Includes live footage, interview clips and JSBX with R.L. Burnside performing … Continue reading

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