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When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth
05.12.08 4:53 PM
What? Riding a fine line between overtly arty noise rock and a clamorous sonic disaster, Austin, TX's When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth debut this week with Not Noiice, an enticing collection of psychopathic, sludge-punk tunes, right at home at an acid-fueled Brooklyn loft party, or in the soundtrack to an experimental horror flick.
The Republic Tigers
05.09.08 3:29 PM
What? Emerging from a curious indie-rock-meets-new-age fog, located somewhere between Enya, Bright Eyes, and Air, the Republic Tigers debut this week with Keep Color (out May 6), an excellent collection of acoustic guitars, backing ooohhhs and aaahhhs, sailing keys, and frontman Kenn Jankowski's hushed vocals, all covered in a ethereal, smooth production.
The Morning Benders
05.08.08 2:17 PM
What? Do you think the Shins' latest effort was too depressing? Do you wish Dr. Dog albums arrived with a glossier production?
Lykke Li
05.07.08 11:11 AM
What? Though one could argue that the Swedish invasion on the brains of stateside indie rock fans is near kaput, Lykke Li, one of the latest names to fly from the Scandinavian canon, is one of its highest fliers, deserving of the praise given to many of the nation's less talented first wave exports. And with yesterday's (May 6) U.S.
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The Faint Unveil New Album, Out Aug. 5
05.12.08 6:46 PMOmaha-based dance punkers split from onetime label Saddle Creek, and prep fifth record -- entitled Fasciinatiion -- for release on their own imprint, blank.wav.
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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Elbow's Sonic Tranquility Rubs Off on L.A. Fans
05.12.08 12:33 PMLos Angeles' typical weekend ruckus was slightly more subdued this past Friday (May 9), as the ethereal melodies of Elbow filled Hollywood's club Avalon to the brim.
Dr. Dog Debut New Tunes Live to NYC Fans
05.09.08 5:22 PMDonning pastel men's dress shirts and an array of knit caps, Ray-Bans, and leather boots and loafers, idiosyncratic-as-ever Dr. Dog strolled onstage last night (May 8) and immediately kicked the venue into jubilant spirits with samplings from their upcoming fifth full-length release, Fate (out July 22).
Cool Kids Throw a Pre-'Bake Sale' in Chicago
05.09.08 1:48 PMThe Inglish-Rocks team -- Cool Kids' Evan "Chuck Inglish" Ingersoll and Antoine "Mikey Rocks" Reed -- opened with a little fiscal advice on off-album track "Gettin' It," telling last night's (May 8) be-seen crowd "there's no pocket full of cash to be thrown in the air," before slathering clunky-ill beats over trademark odes to BMXs and Fruity Pebbles.
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Exclusive: Brooklyn's eccentric, storytelling troubadour hits the keys on a tune off his forthcoming album, Fair Ain’t Fair.
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The moody Brit foursome support their forthcoming record Viva La Vida with a 29-date outing, kicking off proper-like in Philadelphia June 29.
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Fave '07 AOTD Bands
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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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