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2012 Stories by Rae Alexandra

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  The 5 Worst Appearances by Musicians in Sci-Fi and Fantasy Films

  published Nov 07, 2012

  Apparently, someone behind the scenes at Game of Thrones has really bland taste in music. Now, in addition to Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody making a cameo in Season 2, Coldplay drummer Will... More >>

• The Walking Dead Episode 4: Probably the Most Harrowing Episode Ever

  published Nov 05, 2012

  Last week's episode focused on Andrea and Michonne, and introduced us to Woodbury, but this week we're straight back in Prisonland where Rick and co. are still on organizational clean-up duty and Magg... More >>

• Snoop Lion's "La, La, La" Is Hilarious (Whether It's Supposed To Be or Not)

  published Nov 02, 2012

  Remember that terrible time when Joaquin Phoenix was running around with a huge beard, acting like a crazy person, and making everyone uncomfortabler And the world was like: "Is this a hoax or did he ... More >>

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  Happy Halloween! Now Here's 5 Singers You Shouldn't Dress Up As

  published Oct 31, 2012

  It's that magical time of year once again, where the entire nation leaves the house looking ridiculous on purpose! Yay! Occasionally, Halloween costumes based on musicians border on genius -- like Sum... More >>

• The Walking Dead Episode 3: Andrea and Michonne Face a New Threat

  published Oct 29, 2012

  It's a safe bet that a whole bunch of you -- even the most rabid zombie fans in the city -- missed last night's Walking Dead episode, due to the Giants' incredible World Series win (twice in three ye... More >>

• Lana Del Rey's "Ride" Is an Exercise in Cliches and Victimhood

  published Oct 26, 2012

  You may have previously noticed that few things in life inspire sheer, gut-wrenching aggravation in us more than Lana Del Rey. In the history of music, we're not sure any artist has gone so far above ... More >>

• Five Amazing Murals Honoring Departed Musicians

  published Oct 24, 2012

  The Los Angeles mural that has served as a site for Elliot Smith fans to pay tribute to the much beloved singer-songwriter has just been given a revamp, by Punk Rock Marthas -- an art-minded group of... More >>

• The Walking Dead Episode 2: Rick's on the Rampage!

  published Oct 22, 2012

  As you may recall from last week, the end of Episode 1 of Season 3 of The Walking Dead involved Rick hacking off Hershel's leg with an axe in an attempt to save him from becoming undead after being bi... More >>

• A$AP Rocky's New Song Should've Been in CB4

  published Oct 19, 2012

  Remember that awesome 1993 Chris Rock movie, CB4r Which basically zoomed in on the extremes of rap culture, parodied them, and got the world to see how absurd it all wasr The songs in that movie were ... More >>

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  Five Musical Couples That Should Collaborate

  published Oct 17, 2012

  Yesterday, we sighed and felt warm and fuzzy inside when angel-faced pixie Brit Ellie Goulding revealed that she'd love to make an album with her boyfriend, Skrillex, with whom she shares a hairstyle... More >>

• The Walking Dead Returns: More Gore, Guts, and Glory

  published Oct 15, 2012

  The end of season 2 of The Walking Dead was a ... how do we put thisr ... ball breaker. Yes, that's it: ball breaker. Not only did the hero of the piece, Rick, murder his psychotic best friend Shane (... More >>

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  "Wait a Minute": Chris Webby is a Sexist Idiot; Kid Ink is a Romney Wannabe

  published Oct 12, 2012

  You know what the world needs desperately right nowr More songs that talk about all-encompassing greed like it's a good thing, with a side of horrifying 1950s-level sexism. Yeah. The world needs that ... More >>

• Lady Gaga Blew Chunks: The Top 5 Onstage Pukers

  published Oct 10, 2012

  There are few more undignified actions in the world than regurgitating the contents of your stomach in public: The watering eyes, the full-body-gag, the blowing of chunks. Even when we do it alone, we... More >>

• Adele's "Skyfall" James Bond Theme: Why Does She Sound So Sleepyr

  published Oct 05, 2012

  Like everyone else on Earth, we are huge Adele fans. When 19 came out, we had our minds blown by the sheer passion and power on display from this absurdly young woman, and couldn't help but wonder ... More >>

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  Top 5 Unusual Cupcake Flavors in San Francisco

  published Oct 04, 2012

  The point cupcake mania really started taking hold in our hearts was in 2005 when Saturday Night Live did their "Lazy Sunday" skit. The sight of Andy Samburg and Chris Parnell taking huge bites out of... More >>

• Five Songs About Baseball to Make You Joyful Before the Playoffs

  published Oct 03, 2012

  Alright, Bay Area baseball fanatics -- this is your moment. Because yes, the Oakland A's have made it to the playoffs for the first time in six years. And yes, AT&T Park is hosting playoff games f... More >>

• Live Review, 9/29/12: William Elliott Whitmore Keeps it Simple at Slim's

  published Oct 01, 2012

  William Elliott WhitmoreSaturday, Sept. 29, 2012Slim'sBetter than: Drinking actual moonshine.The world that William Elliott Whitmore inhabits is one of dirt roads and wooden shacks and vast fields and... More >>

• Christina Aguilera's "Your Body": Even Tackier Than "Dirrty"

  published Sep 28, 2012

  Remember when Christina Aguilera was all oily and gross and rolling around with her crotch out all the timer Talking about wanting to get "Dirrty" and stuffr And how depressing it was because she was... More >>

• Madge Gets Stupid: Five Dumb Things Madonna Has Said Lately

  published Sep 26, 2012

  When Madonna goes dumb, it's like everything else she does in her life -- she goes for gold. Of course, we know that Madge has had a ton of inspiring, empowering and intelligent moments in the course ... More >>

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  Worst New Song of the Week: Trace Adkins Does Right-Wing Nonsense

  published Sep 21, 2012

  If you were masochistic enough to sit through the coverage of the Republican National Convention in its entirety, then you'd have heard good ol' country boy Trace Adkins doing a heartfelt rendition of... More >>

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  The Top 5 Best Music Videos That Feature Puppets

  published Sep 19, 2012

  Fact: puppets are awesome. Second fact: puppets become even more awesome when you stick them in music videos. Which is what all these smart people did. Here are our top five favorite puppet-related mu... More >>

• Serj Tankian: Show Preview

  published September 19, 2012

  Memorable rock 'n' roll vocalists don't come much more distinctive than warbling Armenian-American super-talent Serj Tankian. His... More >>

• Bob Mould: Show Preview

  published September 19, 2012

  Whether you're a Hüsker Dü fan, a Sugar fan, or a solo Bob Mould fan, you should show up enthusiastically for this Friday's... More >>

• Grimes' "Genesis" Is a Post-Burning Man Freak Show, and Maybe the Weirdest Video of the Year

  published Sep 14, 2012

  We wanted to like this. It's on 4AD for chrissakes. The same 4AD that gave us some of the greatest alternative music of the last century. Pixies! Throwing Muses! Cocteau Twins! Belly! The The! What's ... More >>

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  An Open Letter to Chris Brown and His Abhorrent Neck Tattoo

  published Sep 12, 2012

  Dear Chris Brown,About that new neck tattoo of yours that's causing such universal disdain: who the hell do you think you're fooling exactlyr When the world notices that your new ink is clearly based ... More >>