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Fourth Songs for the Fourth

Eric Nowels — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:11:54 -0400

We've all seen the scene in High Fidelity where John Cusack and his record- store cohorts rattle off their favorite album openers of all time. And certainly, music history has more than its share of epic LP closers. But the impending fireworks and festive gorging of Independence Day got us thinking: What about lonely little track four?

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It's not even distinguishable as the segue cut from one side of vinyl to the other. But if one were analogizing it to a baseball lineup, it would be the cleanup hitter of a record, the song that drives an album out of the park after its threesome of predecessors load the bases with build-up and anticipation.

And it is in that spirit that we present to you quartets of its favorite fourth tracks. (And yes, we heart Pavement.) Enjoy, and happy holidaze. KENNY HERZOG

Charles Aaron, Music Editor

-- Labi Siffre, "I Got The" (The Best of Labi Siffre) Brandy snifter funk, with a bass line that convinced millions of little white boys they could rap -- except, they couldn't.
-- Evie Sands, "Any Way That You Want Me" (Any Way That You Want Me): There's a reason she was Dusty Springfield's favorite singer, and it's that lump in your throat, kid.
-- Big Star, "Thirteen" (#1 Record): Because it even inspired a hardened alt-rock machine pol like Shirley Manson to become a vulnerable human being.
-- Oasis, "Don't Look Back in Anger" ((What's the Story) Morning Glory): Obviously, for the melodic originality and lyrical ingenuity -- ahhhhh, foook aahhhhfff!! Get them hands up, mate!!

Peter Gaston, Interactive Director

-- The White Stripes, "I Just Don't Know What to Do" (Elephant): Only because it's exactly what I'm feeling about this 4th of July weekend.
-- Smashing Pumpkins, "Hummer" (Siamese Dream): Quoted it my senior yearbook, and I love the cojones on Corgan for dropping a seven-minute fuzzfest that early in a tracklisting.
-- Hot Chip, "Over and Over" (The Warning): The mantra repeated by diminutive Hot Chip frontgeek Alexis Taylor, "Laid back, laid back," never fails to bring a grin to my chin.
-- Fleetwood Mac, "Rhiannon" (Fleetwood Mac): No band embodies this time of year like the Mac. That Fender Rhodes melody makes me want to sell my worldly possessions, buy a gas-guzzling '70s convertible, and drive to Los Angeles -- only to make it as far as Tennessee, thanks to gas prices being four bucks a gallon.

Steve Kandell, Deputy Editor

-- Bob Dylan, "From a Buick 6" (Highway 61 Revisited)
-- Pavement, "Cut Your Hair" (Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain)
-- Pixies, "Wave of Mutilation" (Doolittle)
-- Sebadoh, "Liscence to Confuse" (Bakesale)

William Goodman, Online Editorial Assistant

--The Breeders, "The She" (Title TK): "Smoked the Bible, rolled it up," sings Kim Deal over a rumble of Moog and drums. Enough said.
-- Wilco, "Muzzle of Bees" (A Ghost is Born): Plucking acoustics and buzzing electrics build to swirling, boggling, and simply heavenly heights -- ideal for lightning bug-filled, lakeside romps.
-- Pavement, "In the Mouth of a Desert" (Slanted and Enchanted): Lackadaisical Malkmus at his best, here, even setting the tone for the future of hip-hop-like silliness: "I'm going to treat it like an oil well, put it underground out of sight."
-- Sonic Youth, "Cross the Breeze" (Daydream Nation): Breezy, flanged opening guitars segue to chugging, banging riffs and Kim Gordon's sultry hushes -- a summertime staple for any rock fan.

Abby Everdell, Editorial Assistant

-- Animal Collective, "The Purple Bottle" (Feels): "Can I tell you that you are the purple in me?" Best love song ever.
-- Joanna Newsom, "Only Skin" (Ys): It took me at least a dozen listens to understand all the words of this 17-minute album crescendo, and at least half of them left me in tears.
-- Pavement, "Stop Breathin" (Crooked Rain Crooked Rain): I challenge you to not start screaming along with this chorus.
-- Television, "Marquee Moon" (Marquee Moon): Not only is this riff absolutely immortal, but nothing compares to the moment at 8:40 when it explodes into a sparkly orgasm.

Kenny Hezog, Online Contributing Editor

-- Built to Spill, "Car" (There's Nothing Wrong with Love): When Doug Martsch sang, "I want to see movies of my dreams," it felt like someone finally understood me. Then again, I usually have horrifying nightmares.
-- Black Sabbath, "Iron Man" (Paranoid): The definitive metal track may have been abused for a movie of the same name, but it's still the reason evil exists in popular culture.
-- Bruce Springsteen, "Candy's Room" (Darkness on the Edge of Town): Any real fan has this at the top of their live-set wish list. Possibly Bruce's most punk rock moment.
-- The Clash, "Hateful" (London Calling): The song that really gets the rhythm rolling on one the best punk record of the last 30 years.

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Honorable Mentions:

Yeah, we know, we know, we left off virtually every vital selection on your pop music spectrum. So go into your iTunes, sort by track number, and post your own four fourths. We'll even give you a head start by listing off some songs we left off our own lists, and then you take over from there in the comments section below.

The Arcade Fire, "Neigborhood #3"
Beck, "The New Pollution"
Bjork, "It's Oh So Quiet"
Bloc Party, "Banquet"
The Clash, "Rock the Casbah"
Coldplay, "The Scientist"
The Cribs, "Mirror Kissers"
Daft Punk, "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger"
The Darkness, "I Believe in a Thing Called Love"
Death Cab for Cutie, "Expo '86"
Dr. Dre, "Still D.R.E."
Elastica, "Car Song"
Eric B and Rakim, "I Know You Got Soul"
Fall Out Boy, "Sugar, We're Going Down"
Gang of Four, "Damaged Goods"
Green Day, "Long View"
The Hives, "Main Offender"
Hot Hot Heat, "Bandages"
Iggy and the Stooges, "Penetration"
Interpol, "P.D.A."
Jose Gonzalez, "Heartbeats"
Kanye West, "All Falls Down"
Kings of Convenience, "I Don't Know What I Can Save You From"
Kings of Leon, "McFearless"
Liz Phair, "Dance of the Seven Veils"
Massive Attack, "Inertia Creeps"
Metric, "Combat Baby"
MGMT, "Electric Feel"
Okkervil River, "Black"
Outkast, "So Fresh, So Clean"
Pearl Jam, "Why Go" and "Glorified G"
R.E.M., "Stand"
The Velvet Underground, "Pale Blue Eyes"

Join Spin's Team at Bumbershoot '08!

Eric Nowels — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:29:17 -0400

Attention aspiring video editors, cameramen, and VJs! Spin is seeking an up-and-coming talent to act as a member of our crew, interviewing and filming bands at Seattle's marquee event, the Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival, featuring performances from Beck, Stone Temple Pilots, Neko Case, and many more.

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>>Backstage at Bumbershoot: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

To enter, record a two-minute video blog about a band in your hometown, demonstrating your on-camera skills in an interview with the local artist. The submission should also contain a live performance, and will be judged on camera work, integrity of the interview, and the interviewer's ability to keep their inner groupie in check. In addition, all applicants must multi-task, acting as the interviewer, camera operator, and editor.

Grab a camera and chat up a local band -- you could be headed backstage at Bumbershoot '08!

Enter to win here!

Ian Curtis' Gravestone Stolen, Who's Next?

William Goodman — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:00:20 -0400

Fervent fans strike again! First it was Kurt Cobain's ashes, stolen from the, um, safety of widow Courtney Love's Hollywood home. And now Ian Curtis' gravestone, which marked the Joy Division singer's final resting place in his hometown of Macclesfield, England, has gone missing, the BBC reports.

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The stone, which bears the inscriptions "Ian Curtis 18 - 5 - 80" and "Love Will Tear Us Apart" -- the latter of course referencing the band's ubiquitous hit -- was reportedly stolen between Tuesday (July 1) afternoon and Wednesday (July 2) morning. Currently, authorities have no leads in the case.

While seemingly an act of reverence, the recent spree of grave robbing does raise a sense of alarm as to which deceased musicians' gravesites are at risk and demand bolstered security.

SPIN.com tenders a list:

1. Sid Vicious, 1957-1979
Cause of Death: Heroin overdose
Final Resting Place: Vicious' ashes were allegedly spread over feral girlfriend Nancy Spungen's Philadelphia gravesite.
Reason to Worry: Eager fans might be hoping pieces of the original tapes from his atrocious “My Way” video are scattered through his dusty bone chips.

2. Jimi Hendrix, 1942-1970
Cause of Death: Though details are hazy, Hendrix's medical cause of death is attributed to affixation on his own vomit.
Final Resting Place: Renton, WA
Reason to Worry: Hendrix better be careful, because after rumors of his mammoth schlong started spreading (mostly thanks to Cynthia Plaster Caster), many a former groupie might be trying for one last stab at his axe.

3. Wendy O. Williams, 1949-1998
Cause of Death: Self-inflicted gunshot wound
Final Resting Place: Cremated ashes; location unknown
Reason to Worry: Wendy should feel fortunate the whereabouts of her remnants are unclear, because she’d have cause for concern on dual-gendered fronts: Some sleazoid ex-Lower East Side junkie could try to cop one last feel, while all her female followers could try and snag a piece of her storied punk-dominatrix outfitting.

4. Elvis Presley, 1935-1977
Cause of Death: Heart failure due to drug dependency/overdose (and some fairly unsavory peanut butter-and-banana sandwiches)
Final Resting Place: Graceland, Memphis, TN
Reason to Worry: Forever "The King," Presley's grave has already seen numerous attempts at robbery, possibly to render the ideal impersonator get-up or search for his legendary prescription drug cache.

5. Elliott Smith, 1969-2003
Cause of Death: Stab wounds to the chest
Final Resting Place: Whereabouts Unknown
Reason to Worry: Online fans rage on about his remains' location, some speculating and even searching for their resting place -- but fortunately for the sanctity of the late, great songwriter, it's like searching for a needle in the hay.

6. Tupac Shakur, 1971-1996
Cause of Death: Bullet wounds
Final Resting Place: Ashes in the possession of mother Afeni Shakur
Reason to Worry: Former Death Row Records head Suge Knight is still seeking financial reimbursement for $1.4 million paid in 1995 for Shakur's bail from prison -- eBay anyone?

7. The Replacements' Bob Stinson, 1959-1995
Cause of Death: Longstanding drug abuse, bodily failure
Final Resting Place: Minneapolis, MN
Reason to Worry: The Replacements' fans are certainly amongst the most dedicated, but one would hope they could just Let it Be.

Beth Orton Brings 'Comfort' To Boston's Museum of Fine Arts

Eric Nowels — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:41:05 -0400

Menacing clouds and intermittent downpours in Boston last night (July 2) brought Beth Orton’s pair of originally planned outdoor shows to the soft lights and comfy seats of the Museum of Fine Art’s Remis Auditorium. Those who appreciate the stripped-down Orton of Comfort of Strangers were in luck, not only because the majority of the set consisted of songs off her most recent album, but also because there were no electronics onstage; simply a smattering of guitars plus piano, violin, and mandolin (the last two deftly handled by tour mate Rob Moose).

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The show certainly did not go entirely smoothly; Orton took lengthy timeouts to tune her guitar (and saucily swear at it in her cute British accent, to the crowd’s delight), and by the end of her second set, she was exhausted from jet-lag and her voice was straining for the notes. Yet, she repeatedly asserted that this second audience was far better than the first, and in efforts to please us completely, she re-emerged for an encore of "Safe in Your Arms" and an enchanting solo acoustic version of "Stolen Car." With the crowd on its feet, she gave a slight curtsey and left the stage; the house lights came up, and we were forced to file outside, back into the world.

We Asked: Beth Orton's gone through some stylistic changes over the years. Which of her previous records would you prefer the next one to resemble?

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We Asked: Beth Orton's gone through some stylistic changes over the years. Which of her previous records would you prefer the next one to resemble?

Name: Zack Lamothe
Age: 25
Hometown: Boston, Ma
Occupation: Teacher
"Daybreaker. I like how her career has progressed. I know it¹s not her most recent album, but I like the vibe on that one."

Name: Juliet Harrison
Age: 38
Hometown: Newton, MA
Occupation:Human Resource Professional
"Central Reservation. I listened to it through the labors of two of my children. It has a close place to my heart."

Name: Alex Viale
Age: 33
Hometown: Hudson, NY
Occupation: Software Usability Specialist
"Central Reservation. I like the techno aspects of it."

Name: Leo White
Age: 28
Hometown: New York, NY
Occupation: Office Monkey
"Central Reservation. It¹s a more special record to me, it really resonates with me, and I love the sound and production on it."

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Beth Orton / Photo by Carina Mastrocola

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Exclusive: Rock Plaza Central 'Steel Horse' Video Premiere

Eric Nowels — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:21:49 -0400

Toronto's literary-minded, alt-folk-country collective Rock Plaza Central have worked hard to become buzzworthy. They emerged from self-released purgatory two years ago to a rapid buzz-swell and eventual signing with Yep Roc Records in 2007, who reissued Are We Not Horses to further acclaim. And after a viral-video smash with their cover of Justin Timberlake's "SexyBack" and recent tour dates with the Mountain Goats, they decided to cement the seriousness of their mission with a glossy, conceptual clip for their beloved single, "I am an Excellent Steel Horse."

The clip was directed by Mike Juneau and produced by Jesse Ewles and can be viewed, for the first time anywhere, here:

I'd seen a video Mike [Juneau] did when he was in school called The Last Man or something," frontman Chris Eaton tells Spin.com. "[It] was supposed to be the idea that, in the future, once the robots take over, they have a museum with a man in it. But they don't have a real man, just this crazy contraption made of television sets that approximate what they remember a man to be… And I remember thinking how this fit with our vision of robotic horses -- as close as possible to a real horse while still being creepy and mechanical.

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As for the composite images put together in the clip to turn Eaton and the band members into televised equestrian minotaurs, the singer/guitarist says, "We also wanted the video to represent the multi-personality disorder/order of the band, as the song is as much about us being comfortable calling ourselves a real band as it is about robot horses."

RPC plans to hit the studio in two weeks, according to Eaton, who also adds that "at the time of this interview, lyrics have been influenced mostly by Faulkner."

Rock Plaza Central tour dates:

7/3, Madison, WI (High Noon Saloon)
7/4, Des Moines, IA (80/35 Festival)
7/13, Ottawa, ON (Ottawa Blues Festival)
8/4, Montreal, QC (Osheaga Music & Arts Festival)
8/8, Regina, SK (Regina Folk Festival)
8/9, Regina, SK (Regina Folk Festival)
8/10, Regina, SK (Regina Folk Festival)
9/14, Morrison, CO (Monolith Festival)

The Melvins

Eric Nowels — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:12:58 -0400

What? On July 8, the Melvins will release their 23rd album in 24 years, Nude With Boots, on Ipecac Recordings. The sludge-rock mainstays are known for consistently crafting the gnarliest of slow-tempo metal offerings, a tradition triumphantly upheld throughout Nuder. The continued inclusion of noise duo Big Business on recent recordings anchors the riffs, while the effect of two drummers brings an uncharacteristic brightness to the tempo. This double-bass dominance is most obvious in the album's title track (available for download below), while songs like "Dies Iraea" and "The Savage Hippy" continue the Melvins’ time-honored of stoner bog sound.

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Who? The Melvins’ influence on the development of rock in the past two decades cannot be underemphasized. Though their commercial heyday came in the wake of Nirvana’s success -- a time when every West Coast group sporting flannel had A&R men banging down their door -- core members Buzz Osborne and Dale Crover had been developing their sound out of weighty Black Sabbath riffs and Swans-inspired death-drone since the early-'80s.

Kurt Cobain was a fan of the Melvins before Nirvana even existed, helping them transport gear to shows and auditioning to be their bassist (he was allegedly so nervous he utterly bombed). The Melvins are even credited with introducing Dave Grohl to Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic, and have worked with Cobain, as well as Jello Biafra and members of Tool. The band’s current roster includes Coady Willis and Jared Warren of Big Business, bringing their roster to a record four members.

Fun Fact: Frontman King Buzzo is notoriously cantankerous, dismissing former acquaintances without hesitation. In one interview, the singer said, "I honestly believe if Cobain, Cornell and what’s his face from Alice in Chains had looked like Fat Albert they wouldn’t have sold any records."

Now Hear This: "Nude With Boots" (DOWNLOAD MP3)

Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder Plots Solo Tour

onlineintern — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:55:15 -0400

Who? Eddie Vedder, frontman of revered grunge and alt-rock mainstay Pearl Jam, and creative mind behind the acclaimed, psych-folk soundtrack to Into the Wild.

What? A 13-date solo tour landing in eight cities. Many of the stops -- including Boston, New York, Toronto, Washington, DC, and Chicago -- will be sporting back-to-back, two-night residencies. The jaunt, featuring singer-songwriter Liam Finn opening all dates, will kick off in Boston Aug. 1 and wrap in Chicago three weeks later, Aug. 22. Tickets (sure to go fast!) go on sale July 11 via ticketmaster.com, while a special pre-sale for fan club members begins July 7 at pearljam.com.

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Should I go? By all means, yes! If Pearl Jam's recent East Coast tour -- video blogged and reviewed by Spin's Zack Newman -- is any indication, Eddie Vedder puts forth an always spot-on, consistently thrilling performance. And with Into the Wild as part of his repertoire, Vedder's solo dates are a must -- no matter the ticket price!

Eddie Vedder tour dates:

8/1, Boston, MA (Opera House)
8/2, Boston, MA (Opera House)
8/4, New York, NY (United Palace Theater)
8/5, New York, NY (United Palace Theater)
8/7, Newark, NJ (New Jersey Performing Arts Center)
8/9, Montreal, Quebec (Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier/Place)
8/12, Toronto, Ontario (Massey Hall)
8/13, Toronto, Ontario (Massey Hall)
8/16, Washington, DC (Warner Theatre)
8/17, Washington, DC (Warner Theatre)
8/19, Milwaukee, WI (The Riverside Theater)
8/21, Chicago, IL (Auditorium Theatre)
8/22, Chicago, IL (Auditorium Theatre)

Police, KT Tunstall, Mayer Play London's Hard Rock Calling

onlineintern — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:04:55 -0400

This past Saturday and Sunday (June 28-29), for the Hard Rock Calling festival at London's Hyde Park, Sting, Stewart Copeland, and Andy Summers made their final bow in front of their home country; Eric Clapton proved fans can still put their blind faith in his guitar virtuoso status; and relative rabble rousers like KT Tunstall and Jason Mraz wound their way in between the icons for some ear-catching sets underneath the abundant sunshine.

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We've got pics of the affair, capturing the Police and all the other participants in some rather arresting moments of performance.

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Jason Mraz / Photo by Kirsty Umback

Jason Mraz / Photo by David Baird

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Eric Clapton / Photo by Kirsty Umback

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The Bangles / Photo by Denis O’Regan

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Starsailor / Photo by Denis O’Regan

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Sheryl Crow / Photo by Kirsty Umback

Sheryl Crow / Photo by Marc Broussely

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Robert Randolph and the Family Band / Photo by Kirsty Umback

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KT Tunstall / Photo by Denis O’Regan

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John Mayer / Photo by Kirsty Umback

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The Police / Photo by Denis O’Regan

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Gym Class Heroes' McCoy Reacts to Racial Slur, Arrested for Assault

onlineintern — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:16:57 -0400

Travis McCoy, frontman of New York-based indie hip-hop act Gym Class Heroes, was arrested last night (July 1) and charged with one count of third-degree assault following the group's performance at the St. Louis, MO stop of the Warped Tour. [Via NME.com]

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The arrest stems from an incident that occurred during the band's set, when a concertgoer allegedly called McCoy a "fucking ignorant nigger," resulting in a scuffle between the singer and audience member, with McCoy eventually breaking his microphone over the man's head. McCoy would later apologize for his actions.

"Somebody in the crowd was taunting Travis with racial slurs," Gym Class Heroes manager Bob McLynn said in a statement. "Travis invited him onstage with the intent of calling him out in front of the crowd, with absolutely no intention of a physical altercation. When he tried to help him onstage, the guy hit Travis in the knee area (which has been in a brace because of a recent sprain), forcing Travis to defend himself. At this point, a scuffle broke out."

Following the incident, McCoy was held at a local police station and eventually released this morning on $500 bail.

According to band spokesperson, Gym Class Heroes will continue with the remainder of the Warped Tour as scheduled, unveiling tracks off their forthcoming album The Quilt nationwide.

TV on the Radio Make Waves at Montreal Jazz Fest

onlineintern — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:35:53 -0400

Last night, at the 10-day Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, Brooklyn's avant-indie rock outfit TV on the Radio introduced an audience of smarty-pants fans and curious festival-goers to their white hot energy and brilliant noise. (Sadly, the large Metropolis venue was about half full, maybe because local heads Bran Van 3000 were playing a free outdoor show down the street.)

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With frontman Tunde Adebimpe shaking his tambourine, all five members were blissfully lost in their beats from the first note. Playing songs from their whole repertoire, with a large focus on 2006’s Return to Cookie Mountain, they built a relentlesss sonic world that ranged from sparse and angular rhythms to layered and lush excursions.

Adebimpe proved a mesmerizing showman, dancing up a storm, as guitarist Kyp Malone wailed melodically on backup vocals and espectacled guitarist Dave Sitek strode around furiously like a comic book hero. Stills keyboardist Liam O’Neil, joining TVOTR for a few dates, assembled a small brass section for the affair, adding a sultry, gospel-tinged sophistication.

They saved the best for last though, launching into "Wolf Like Me" before an encore that morphed into a noisy, jam-happy free for all, concluding with sexy electronic thumper "Staring at the Sun."

We Asked: It’s kind of funny that their name is TV on the Radio in an era where Internet is king. Which medium is your favorite way to receive media and information?

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We Asked: "It’s kind of funny that their name is TV on the Radio in an era where Internet is king. Which medium is your favorite way to receive media and information?."

Name: Bryan Klassen
Age: 22
Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta
Occupation: Student
"Newspapers, because you can read about local events."

Name: Sven Flesch
Age: 25
Hometown: Berlin, Germany
Occupation: Student
"I never watch TV and rarely listen to the radio but I’m really into this Internet, Google and all."

Name: Elsa Solorio
Age: 18
Hometown: Ensanada, Mexico
Occupation: Student
"The Internet - because it’s faster"

Name: Mike Connors
Age: 25
Hometown: Stonewall, Manitoba
Occupation: Student
"My TV is a dead weight. I prefer conversation, even if information might not be correct it’s more interesting."

Name: Sarah Pumphrey
Age: 23
Hometown: Edmonton, Alberta
Occupation: Student
"I like the newspaper, or if it’s music, the Internet."

Name: Sisi Chan
Age: 20
Hometown: Montreal
Occupation: Student
"I don’t listen to the radio and I don’t watch TV, RSS Feeds are just so fast..."

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TVOTR's Kyp Malone (l) and Tunde Adebimpe / Photo by Richmond Lam

Frontman Tunde Adebimpe / Photo by Richmond Lam

TV on the Radio / Photo by Richmond Lam

Opening act Vivian Girls / Photo by Richmond Lam

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