"But it only just now became clear to me how split Jackson’s personality had become. As his public but nonperformance persona grew more and more infantile, his onstage presence became more sexual and more angry. Jackson never spoke much about the allegations against him, and spoke only a few times about his abusive past. But his music and performances had a clear message…I just never knew how to read it."

Click here to read more from Dream's End on the passing of Michael Jackson. (R.I.P.)

Celebratory Guitar Riff for the Pagan New Year

"Fuck today; it's tomorrow." -Freddie Mercury

For those who claim to understand.

Little-known and amazingly true fact: Claiming status as a "Fortean" can keep you out of war as a conscientious objector.

Idiotic Man Cursed By Jim Morrison's Ghost

"Does no one - really - get out of here alive?"

Typical of the mundane community's tendency to over-dramatize. Our editorial staff has been cursed by the ghost of Stevie Nicks for several years but we don't make such a big deal out of it.

Submitted by M. Silva, our agent-on-remote, just back from the 1968 Democratic National Convention.

Frank Zappa on working with plant spirits.

Unfortunately, the video cuts off before the complete wisdom can be transmitted, but what has been retained is invaluable.

"Set it light and set it free..."

PJ Harvey is one of the earthbound idols of The Galloway Chronicles. This is an old video of hers, both gleefully goofy and wicked.