Obscure genius: presenting Dream City Film Club
Perhaps my favorite unknown band is Dream City Film Club, a group from London who existed during the mid to late 1990s. Fronted by Michael…
The Smiths as covered by members of Built to Spill, Wedding Present, Vivian Girls, and…
[video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LduFow83mp8] (Doug Martsch covering a Smiths song that isn't "Reel Around The Fountain") It's been a while since we've heard anything new from a member…
Month of May
One-half of this new musically-inclined duo has been a friend of mine for years: Celene Ramadan, AKA Leeni - so just to be clear, this…
La Sera
I thought the Vivian Girls were pretty good, a lot of pissy but prim potential. But I think La Sera, bassist-vocalist Katy Goodman's new band,…
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The Excitement of Maybe
Exene Cervenka listened to aching pop gems on the little AM radio in her family's 1959 Dodge as she grew up, soaking in the streams…
Pre-order the new BOAT album and be a part of the ltd. edition cassette revival
We have been lucky enough to get a sneak listen to the new BOAT album, Dress Like Your Idols, releasing March 22, 2011 on Magic…
Let England Shake
It's been a few years, and to be succinct, what we have here is another outstanding album by PJ Harvey. Upon first listen, I have…
Fading Parade
This is probably an oversimplification, but it often seems that some bands are merely a great idea, and some bands are full of great ideas.…
Eyes All Around
Seattle band Midday Veil, the core of which is vocalist and guitarist Emily Pothast and master synthesizer musician David Golightly, have happily bear-hugged with producer…
The King of Limbs
When I was a very little man, probably three years old, my family took me to the circus. As I observed the caged lions and…