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Post-everything fusion band Je’raf celebrate their debut album

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil February 25, 2020August 18, 2021

Post-everything fusion band Je’raf celebrate their debut album, Nicky Flowers resuscitates a Morrissey-tweaking all-synth Smiths cover project, and more.

Andrew Bird; Brett and Rennie Sparks of the Handsome Family
Posted inFilm

Artist on Artist: Andrew Bird talks to Brett and Rennie Sparks of the Handsome Family

by Peter Margasak August 12, 2014August 18, 2021

Andrew Bird talks to Brett and Rennie Sparks of the Handsome Family.

Mrs. Carol Edwards, “(Whoa! Whoa!) Bussin’s Got to Go”
Posted inMusic

In Rotation: Alex Fryer of Dumpster Tapes on the best Donnas songs to play for a crush

by Leor Galil July 21, 2014August 18, 2021

Current musical obsessions of Dumpster Tapes cofounder Alex Fryer, Justin Vittori of Rainbow Gun Show, and the Reader‘s Leor Galil

People still buy and sell CDs. Imagine!
Posted inMusic

In Rotation: Dave Mata of Impala Sound Champions on two decades of Danny Akalepse beats

by Tal Rosenberg May 19, 2014August 18, 2021

Current musical obsessions of The-Drum’s Jeremiah Meece and Dave Mata of Impala Sound Champions

Posted inMusic

Lily Allen’s almost annoyingly catchy Sheezus and 15 more record reviews

by Peter Margasak, Leor Galil, Miles Raymer, Bill Meyer, Kevin Warwick, Luca Cimarusti, Kim Kelly, Tal Rosenberg and David Whiteis May 19, 2014August 18, 2021

This month’s stack of record reviews will get you better acquainted with Ben Frost’s defibrillating body music, Dawn Golden’s alchemical electro-pop, and lots more.

Jute Gyte, Discontinuities
Posted inMusic

In Rotation: Jake Austen of Roctober on a sitar cover of the Banana Splits

by Philip Montoro February 10, 2014August 18, 2021

Current musical obsessions of Roctober‘s Jake Austen and WHPK’s Mario Smith

William Onyeabor, Who Is William Onyeabor?
Posted inMusic

In Rotation: Composer Marcos Balter on contemporary-classical covers of Kreayshawn and Kesha

by Peter Margasak January 13, 2014August 18, 2021

Current musical obsessions of composer Marcos Balter and Ensemble dal Niente saxophonist Ryan Muncy

Blood Orange
Posted inMusic

Sunday: Previews and live coverage of every band at Pitchfork

by Tal Rosenberg, Leor Galil, Kevin Warwick, Tosten Burks, Luca Cimarusti, Shannon Nico Shreibak, Bill Meyer and Drew Hunt July 17, 2013August 19, 2021

Sunday: Previews and live coverage of every band at Pitchfork

Econoline: Colby Starck, Nathaniel Braddock, Paul Kelvington
Posted inMusic

Double Nickels on the Nose

by Brian Costello February 17, 2011August 19, 2021

Econoline give their all to do right by the Minutemen’s masterpiece at a benefit for Girls Rock! Chicago.

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