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Joan of Arc
05.16.08 4:43 PM
What? As his twelfth full-length under the Joan of Arc nom de tune, and umpteenth release among numerous other bands and short-lived musical projects, Boo Human, a 14-track set out May 20 via Polyvinyl, is yet another testament to Tim Kinsella's prolific mind and craft.
Pomegranates
05.15.08 2:19 PM
What? Much like the health advantages of the band's namesake fruit, Pomegranates' debut full-length, the shimmering self-professed "art-pop" set Everything is Alive (out May 13 via Lujo Records), is vastly beneficial to both the ears and music library of any serious indie rock fan.
Death Cab for Cutie
05.13.08 9:10 AM
What? With an illustrious, ever-expanding career -- from 1997's debut You Can Play These Songs with Chords to revered indie rock gem The Photo Album to 2003's breakthrough Transatlanticism to 2005's set Plans -- Death Cab for Cutie have continually pushed the artistic fringe with
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Tilly and the Wall Tour, Play 'Sesame Street'; Decemberists Rally for Obama in Portland
05.16.08 7:01 PMOmaha's indie-pop quintet unveil new album on 26-date jaunt and perform "ABC Song" on children's show. Colin Meloy and crew support Democratic candidate with free gig Sunday.
Coachella 2008 Photo Gallery
05.08.08 2:43 PMBrowse our massive gallery of photos from Coachella 2008, from Aesop Rock to the Verve.
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Pete Yorn Charms Along the Hudson
05.16.08 4:11 PMWith his smirking charisma and cache of recognizable melodies in tow, Pete Yorn strolled into Manhattan's circular, castle-like 79th Street Boat Basin last night (May 15) and strummed out an intimate acoustic set at the Amsterdam-themed Amstel Light Lounge 1870 gala, sponsored by Spin.
The Sword Slice Into Washington, DC
05.16.08 12:16 PMDoom flooded the nation's capital last night (May 15), and its name was the Sword. After a blistering set from fan favorite Torche (and local-band-makes-loud, Stinking Lizaveta) the Rock and Roll Hotel was bursting at the seams, ready to be swallowed whole in a sea of pounding rock.
Joan as Police Woman Arrests NYC Fans
05.15.08 1:28 PMJust after 7:30 P.M. last night (May 14) New York City's Mercury Lounge was starkly populated and dimly lit, much of the packed crowd sitting criss-cross-apple-sauce by the stage awaiting what would become a welcomed shock of beautiful sonic authority. A shimmering blanket draped over a keyboard came to life as Joan as Police Woman, a.k.a.
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"Yesterday's Garden"
Exclusive: Brooklyn's eccentric, storytelling troubadour hits the keys on a tune off his forthcoming album, Fair Ain’t Fair.
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Fall Dates Supporting 'Made in the Dark'
London's dance floor movin' electro-groovies return to U.S. once again to support latest effort, Made in the Dark.
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Interview With Marilyn Manson at the June '07 cover shoot.
Voodoo '07: Circa Survive
The proggy rockers perform "Mandala" from 2007's LP 'On Letting Go,' and sit down for an interview backstage at Voodoo '07.
Motioncity Sound Track, All about the new songs
The band talks about new songs they're playing on tour minutes before their gig at Gramercy Theater, NYC 7.25.07
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Fave '07 AOTD Bands
12.29.07 7:27 PM
Looking back on the 250-plus bands we profiled in 2007, some clear faves stand out, many of whom ended up on my best-of list.
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They picked the best bands
The Who is one of the most
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AFI and Panic at the Disco are two of my favorite bands and people have a right to say what...first heard this guy on NPR.
first time i saw this band,