Concert Review: Sparta at The Crocodile
Sparta was launched by vocalist/guitarist Jim Ward with drummer Tony Hajjar in 2002 after the implosion of their previous band, At the Drive-In. Sparta went…
Listen to The Cure's new album in Seattle a week early
Nectar Lounge in Fremont is hosting a free happy hour listening party for The Cure's new album entitled 4:13 Dream on Thursday evening. The record…
The Cure to Release New Album and Single(s)
After what has seemed like decades, The Cure finally has some veritable news to report, which has been confirmed by Universal. The new as-yet-untitled studio…
Weezer go red…
Weezer have announced details about their next album (release date June 24, 2008) and get this... the album is going to be self-titled! Yes, for…
Meet The Eels: The Essential Eels, Vol.1 1996-2006; Useless Trinkets: B-Sides, Soundtracks, Rarities & Unreleased 1996-2007
For most of us, we only think about the Eels when we come across a dusty old copy of Electro-shock Blues, or if “Novocaine for…
"Mad Dog 20/20" by Teenage Fanclub
In 1994, David Geffen and cohorts dug some gems (or at least some shiny rocks) out of their collective trash bins to piece together a…
Release the Stars
It almost doesn’t seem right to judge Rufus Wainwright against the mainstream of modern rock. He’s not really like most of them at all. He’s…
Myths of the Near Future
Based on my past track record of admiring British bands, I feel like I should feel more love for the Klaxons. This is especially true…
Takk
Takk is Icelandic for "thanks," as well as the message Sigur Ros flashes on screen at the end of each of their live shows when…
Guero
For the record, I prefer "Gwhere-oh" as opposed to "Where-oh." According to the second track on Beck's newest record, the pronunciation is actually closer to…