Interviews
Ravens & Chimes
In the fall of 2007, a New York City band called Ravens & Chimes emerged from the thrall of other...
Feb 16, 2011
Records
Mogwai: Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will
Mogwai’s seventh studio album is the product of a creative re-think, plus the fact that the members now work out...
Feb 15, 2011
Records
Gorillaz: The Fall
From what I’ve read, there are two angles that really lend themselves to reviewing a freebie album created on an...
Feb 15, 2011
Records
Beach Fossils: What a Pleasure EP
Despite the summery associations of their name, Beach Fossils make perfect music for a dreary late winter. The band’s new...
Feb 15, 2011
Records
Glitter Bones: Amulet Calls EP
How To Dress Well’s Love Remains (2010) proved it possible to convincingly establish a sense of place for a listener...
Feb 15, 2011
Tracks
Mogwai: "Mexican Grand Prix"
During the first round of the NHL playoffs last spring, a deafening tune launched to celebrate one of the...
Feb 15, 2011
Tracks
Melodium: "I Am Epsilon"
“Abandon Building Records is a command to shun scenes, bust genres, and constantly push the known dimensions of sound.” Unsurprisingly...
Feb 15, 2011
NBHcasts
XIII
Enjoy fighting that misguided Wonder Years nostalgia to the sounds of: Bird World, Jay Crocker, Silver Swans, MINKS, Mind Spiders, Jon McKiel….
Feb 14, 2011
Tracks
The Mountain Goats: "Damn These Vampires"
John Darnielle has been trafficking in the art of the concept album for so long that it’s frankly pretty surprising...
Feb 14, 2011