Think of a supergroup like Marvel’s the Avengers — only instead of teaming up to fight the forces of evil, the already established members come together to battle artistic stagnancy and high interest rates on their Mercedes. Continue reading
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Pixies Albums Ranked In Order Of Awesomeness
Everything about the Pixies is deceptively complicated – even attempting to rank their small but incredibly significant discography. Read more. Continue reading
Soundgarden Albums Ranked In Order Of Awesomeness
They might not be the first band you think of when you hear the word “grunge,” but Soundgarden transcended Seattle in just about every possible way. Continue reading
We’re No. 1: Alice In Chains, ‘Jar Of Flies’
With their 1994 EP, ‘Jar Of Flies,’ Alice In Chains unleashed an accidental masterpiece Continue reading
Interview: The Dear Hunter Frontman Casey Crescenzo
It isn’t all that shocking to hear that Casey Crescenzo is writing a symphony. Everything he’s done from The Receiving End Of Sirens through the Dear Hunter evokes a certain amount of orchestral maneuvering. Continue reading
What Thom Yorke and Beyonce Unintentionally Taught Me
I thought I was being so clever. But if you ain’t first, you’re last. Continue reading
Interview: Madina Lake’s Matthew Leone on the Attack That Nearly Took His Life
“That’s the way the world is left a better place: instead of anger being contagious, beauty is contagious.” Continue reading
I’m Not Here, This Isn’t Happening: Radiohead’s ‘Kid A’ 10 Years Later
I was a disgruntled record store employee/recent college graduate when Kid A came out. Continue reading
Interview: Avail Frontman Tim Barry
Things like album sales and chart positions don’t matter to Tim Barry, so it’s difficult to treat him as if he’s just another guy in a band. Continue reading
Interview: Warped Tour Founder Kevin Lyman
If it’s difficult for you to wrap your head around the fact that the Vans Warped Tour is now 15 years-old, making it the longest running festival tour in America, just imagine being its daddy. Continue reading
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