Articles
Adam Yauch is Dead
Clay: It’s always easy to tell MCA on the record. He hangs back in the mix, an affable scratchiness...
May 04, 2012
Tracks
The Shutes: "Bright Blue Berlin Sky"
Unlike other guitar bands fronted by brothers, the Shutes have a secret weapon: Michael and Dave Champion can both sing...
May 01, 2012
Concerts
Lambchop
When I wrote about Lambchop’s excellent new record Mr. M in February, I noted that like much of the...
Apr 30, 2012
Records
Spiritualized: Sweet Heart Sweet Light
On a superficial level, the new Spiritualized record would appear no different than its predecessors, still rife with the accusations...
Apr 30, 2012
Records
Damien Jurado: Maraqopa
Though Maraqopa represents the next permutation of Damien Jurado’s partnership with producer Richard Swift (who, since helming the dewy-soft rock...
Apr 30, 2012
Records
Chromatics: Kill for Love
Last we left Chromatics—finally the serious soundtrack bait they always seemed on the verge of becoming—they’d settled without a splash...
Apr 30, 2012
Records
Santigold: Master of My Make-Believe
To rely exclusively on what Google burps up about Santigold is to believe that Santi White is operating in a...
Apr 30, 2012
Fantasy Podcasts
Fantasy Covers: The '80s Part Two
Featuring: Jenny Hval, Friendzone, ARMS, Miracle Fortress, .L.W.H., Dream Jefferson, A Sunny Day in Glasgow, Jessica Jalbert, Hood Internet, New Animal, Algodón Egipcio, Little Jungles…
Apr 30, 2012
Tracks
Kanye West: "Way Too Cold (f/ DJ Khaled)" / "Mercy"
Kanye West’s output from 2007 onwards is essentially the Kübler-Ross model of the Five Stages of Grief. Just bear with...
Apr 30, 2012