The Music Tapes
08.19.08 9:24 AM
What? The occasionally off-kilter underground project the Music Tapes is the brainchild of Julian Koster, most notably of seminal indie rockers Neutral Milk Hotel. Koster's third Tapes LP, Music Tapes For Clouds and Tornadoes, out now on Merge, guides listeners on a magical mystery tour of sorts.
Matthew Sweet
08.15.08 10:00 AM
What? Matthew Sweet is known for writing immaculate power-pop. He is also known for having his hit song, early ‘90s stonecold classic "Girlfriend," on Rock Band II. For which he is more renowned largely depends (sadly) on age.
Human Highway
08.14.08 10:00 AM
What? If you've ever taken any sort of dreamy downer drug -- recommended Benedryl dosage included -- we can safely assume you're familiar with the warm-blood-surge, numbed-spine, ocular zoom-out beauty that can softly sweep through your veins.
Album Reviews
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David Vandervelde
Waiting for the SunriseSavvy glam-pop up-and-comer drifts into a soft-rock sinkhole. -
Natty newbie decorates the second tier of Swedish pop.
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Meteorology buff bids for Weather Channel/indie niche.
Backstage at Virgin Mobile Festival '08: Shudder to Think
Reunited D.C. stalwarts reflect on their coming out party at Virgin Fest.WATCH >>
Live from Virgin Mobile Festival '08: Iggy and the Stooges, "1969"
Another year for me and you, another year with nothing to do, says Iggy.WATCH >>
Live from Virgin Mobile Festival '08: Iggy and the Stooges, "Loose"
Rip off yer shirt and raise that middle finger! It's Iggy Pop!WATCH >>
The Faint Pique Fans' 'Fasciinatiion' in New York
08.19.08 3:22 PM"Good show so far. Let's see if we can't fuck it up," exclaimed the Faint's lead singer, Todd Fink, as the electro-rock quintet launched into their set at Manhattan's cavernous Terminal 5 venue last night.
Portland's Rock Elite Attend Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks' 'Gardenia' Video Premiere
08.18.08 5:06 PMPortland, OR's indie rock upper crust -- including members of Spoon, Sleater-Kinney, the Thermals, Quasi, and many more -- packed the air-conditioned confines of Valentine's Saturday night (Au
Rancid Wreak Havoc in NYC
08.18.08 12:46 PMEast bay punk pioneers Rancid charged through their penultimate gig in a five-night stand at New York City's Irving Plaza Saturday, August 16 with a blistering and motivated wallop.
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David Vandervelde
Waiting for the Sunrise
Savvy glam-pop up-and-comer drifts into a soft-rock sinkhole.
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Blitzen Trapper
"Furr"
Download the wide-eyed, alt-country sextet's werewolf ballad "Furr," the title track off the band's fourth full-length, out Sept. 23.
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Death Cab for Cutie, Wilco to Open for First and Second Tour Legs, Respectively
Get ready, St. Paul! You've died and gone to rock'n'roll heaven.
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