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Atmosphere paints self-effacing shit gold
Atmosphere paints self-effacing shit gold
By Ben Westhoff
On one hand, it shouldn't be surprising that rapper Slug is insecure,... More >>
Subtle
Subtle
Exiting ARM(Lex)
By Oscar Pascal
Subtle has built a steady reputation for crafting progressive... More >>
Wallpaper brings the ‘80s party as it spoofs a new decade of greed
Wallpaper brings the ‘80s party as it spoofs a new decade of greed
By Ezra Gale
The music comes crashing out of your speakers like shoppers out of a... More >>
Tapes 'n Tapes
Tapes 'n Tapes
Walk It Off (XL)
By Jonah Flicker
After so much blog and print buzz for Tapes 'n Tapes' excellent 2005... More >>
Dark Meat drags underground rock below the Mason-Dixon Line
Dark Meat drags underground rock below the Mason-Dixon Line
By Justin F. Farrar
On first pass, Georgia's Dark Meat fits snugly into underground rock's... More >>
B-52s
B-52s
Funplex (Astralwerks)
By Michael Gallucci
Funplex, the B-52s' first album in 16 years, pumps up the volume, cranks... More >>
Port O’Brien sets near bearings for seafaring pop
Port O’Brien sets near bearings for seafaring pop
By J. Pace
Port O'Brien singer and guitarist Van Pierszalowski is a fisherman's son... More >>
Cloud Cult delivers cathartic, emotional climaxes and transcendent orchestrations
Cloud Cult delivers cathartic, emotional climaxes and transcendent orchestrations
By Dave Pehling
Much like fellow indie chamber-rock groups the Arcade Fire and... More >>
L.A. producers Glitch Mob slice and dice in pure audio warfare
L.A. producers Glitch Mob slice and dice in pure audio warfare
By Tamara Palmer
The Glitch Mob — Los Angeles producers who individually go by... More >>
Long Island Rhymes
Long Island Rhymes
By Mark Keresman
The latest release by Long Island ladies Northern State features a smart... More >>
Sad cowboys ride into Chevy's for metallic margaritas
By Katy St. Clair
If you watch the American version of The Office, you know that Michael,... More >>
Berlin techno producer Ellen Allien steers to innerspace
Berlin techno producer Ellen Allien steers to innerspace
By Tony Ware
The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 abruptly offered sizable options for... More >>
Colin Meloy’s heartfelt approach is Donovan-esque
Colin Meloy’s heartfelt approach is Donovan-esque
By Mark Keresman
Live performance skills separate the truly talented from those just... More >>
The Heavy
The Heavy
Great Vengeance and Furious Fire (Counter)
By Dave Pehling
Throwback R&B acts on both sides of the Atlantic have struck gold by... More >>
The Morning Benders: love gone wrong in three minutes or less
The Morning Benders: love gone wrong in three minutes or less
By Evan James
Popular music often succeeds to the extent that it seduces listeners... More >>
David Karsten Daniels Strikes Gold
By Doug Wallen
When a singer-songwriter gets signed to England's adventurous Fat Cat... More >>
Peter Morén
Peter Morén
The Last Tycoon(Wichita/Quarterstick)
By Jonah Flicker
It's hard to keep a frontman happy. Today's lead singers often harbor... More >>
Cruising the bargain bins with Vetiver’s Andy Cabic
Cruising the bargain bins with Vetiver’s Andy Cabic
By Andy Tennille
"I'm in here pretty often, as you might guess," says Andy Cabic, leaning... More >>
Devon Williams
Devon Williams
Carefree (Ba Da Bing)
By John Garmon
Devon Williams' debut album, Carefree, evokes '60s girl groups like the... More >>
Diamond Dave
Diamond Dave
By Tamara Palmer
Dave Nada is the inventive DJ, remixer, and masher-upper behind the... More >>
Slide Shows
LastNight: Port O'Brien & Delta Spirit at Cafe Du Nord, Noise Pop 2008
LastNight: Port O'Brien & Delta Spirit at Cafe Du Nord, Noise Pop 2008
Port O'Brien set sailed for Noise Pop 2008 last... More >>
LastNight: Cursive at Great American Music Hall, Noise Pop 2008
LastNight: Cursive at Great American Music Hall, Noise Pop 2008
Indie rock staple band Cursive took their act... More >>
LastNight: The Dodos at Cafe Du Nord, Noise Pop 2008
LastNight: The Dodos at Cafe Du Nord, Noise Pop 2008
San Francisco-based neo-folksters The Dodos... More >>
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The Angry Philosophers
Beckett's Irish Pub
August West
Grant & Green
Austin Lounge Lizards
Freight & Salvage Coffee House
Greg Behrendt, Karen Kilgariff
Cobb's Comedy Club
Rhonda Benin
Jazz at Pearl's
"Bijou: The 3-Year Anniversary Show"
Martuni's
"Boogie Brunch"
Levende Lounge
The Brothers Goldman
Boom Boom Room
Car Clutch, Urxed, KIT, Bleachy Bleachy Bleach
Mama Buzz Cafe
Catch Electric Guitar Quartet
Center for New Music and Audio Technologies
The Decker Family Band
La Peña Cultural Center
Karina Denike & Friends
The Rite Spot Cafe
Dr. Dee’s NeoVintage Project
Pier 23 Cafe
"Dub Mission"
Elbo Room
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The Riptide
Lloyd Gregory & Tony Lindsay
Biscuits & Blues
"Holding Firm"
Underground SF
International Orange Chorale
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Kathy Kallick
Freight & Salvage Coffee House
Kapakahi
Park Chalet Garden Restaurant
Exiting ARM(Lex)
By Oscar Pascal
Walk It Off (XL)
By Jonah Flicker
Funplex (Astralwerks)
By Michael Gallucci
Great Vengeance and Furious Fire (Counter)
By Dave Pehling
The Last Tycoon(Wichita/Quarterstick)
By Jonah Flicker
Carefree (Ba Da Bing)
By John Garmon
Seventh Tree (Mute)
By Michael Alan Goldberg
Street Horrrsing (ATP Recordings)
By Ryan Foley
Debt Dept. (Paw Tracks)
Everywhere at Once (Anti-)
By Eric K. Arnold
Old Home Movies (Antenna Farm)
By Doug Wallen
Gods of the Earth (Kemado)
By Tony Ware
Reality Check (XL)
By Doug Wallen
Beat Pyramid (Domino)
By Michael Gallucci
Accelerate (Warner Brothers)
By Annie Zaleski
The Odd Couple (Atlantic)
By Ben Westhoff
Finest Dearest (Bloodtown)
By Doug Wallen
Lil Tae Rides Again (Hyena)
By Mark Keresman
Grass Geysers ... Carbon Clouds (Touch & Go)
By Mark Keresman
eXtraOrdinary rendition (Cumbancha)
By Dan Strachota
National
Music From Coast to Coast
Broward - Palm Beach
Jimmy Urine's All Pissed
Mindless Self Indulgence's lead singer noodles on and keeps it real
By Saby Reyes-Kulkarni
Honestly," laughs Mindless Self Indulgence frontman Little Jimmy Urine,... More >>
Cleveland
Otherworldly voices write the Mars Volta’s new album. That explains a lot
By Michael Gallucci
The Mars Volta's singer is on the phone, and he's giving our bullshit... More >>
Dallas
Nine Months After Bearing Its Debut, Electronic Folk Duo Mom Remains a Force in Denton
By Pete Freedman
Mother's Day's coming up this week and—just in case you forgot,... More >>
Denver
Subtlety Isn’t a Strength for Does It Offend You, Yeah?
Here’s what happens when you blend the hottest sounds of the past five years into a cheeky, abrasive mix.
By Cory Casciato
Let's get something straight right off, okay? Does It Offend You, Yeah?... More >>
Houston
A conversation with Mohammed Al-Farra of Palestinian Rapperz
Straight Outta Gaza
By Shea Serrano
As a hip-hop quartet originating in perennial battleground the Gaza... More >>
Kansas City
The Khrusty Brothers bring their weird-ass gospel to the stage
By Richard Gintowt
“Sympathy for Jesus” by the Khrusty Brothers, from The Khrusty... More >>
Miami
Sugar and Spice
Trina speaks up about what still makes her the baddest.
By Jason Handelsman
"I've known Trick Daddy for a while," Miami rap diva Trina says of the... More >>
Phoenix
In their appeal to red-staters, Southern hip-hop and Fox News walk together
By Ben Westhoff
If there's one thing the self-satisfied, liberal, tofu-munching,... More >>
St. Louis
She's Crafty: The Breeders' Kelley Deal talks knitting, nudity and Steve Albini's bodily functions
By Jaime Lees
Kelley Deal co-leads the Breeders with her sister Kim, who's best known... More >>
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