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Les Savy Fav Discuss 'Roots For Ruin', Stage Shenanigans
Frenchkiss Les Savy Fav may not be godfathers to the Brooklyn art rock scene, but they ... Read More »
Morning Parade Aim for the Arenas
Andy Whitton "We'd like to play the first gig on the moon," states Steve Sparrow, Morning Parade's ... Read More »
The Hundred in the Hands on Why America is Ready to Dance
Tim Saccenti Alongside the open air, great company and the Herculean battering of mind, body and ... Read More »
Girl Talk Breaks Down New Album 'All Day'
Gregg Gillis almost immediately after completing work on his new album late last week, Gillis has released 'All Day,' his fifth recording under the guise of Girl Talk. ... Read More »
Chapel Club's Tales From the Darkside
In many respects, Chapel Club are the perfect London band. Made up of members from areas as diverse as Wiltshire, Essex, Yorkshire and, of course, the capital itself ... Read More »
Big Bopper's Son Describes Seeing the Dad He Never Met 48 Years After His Death
Jay Richardson wasn't even born when his father, the Big Bopper, died in a plane crash in 1959 with Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens. But 48 years later, he finally got to see his father face-to-face. ... Read More »
Everything Everything Rise Above Art Rock Labels
Petrus Olsson Everything Everything were one of 15 names in the BBC's Sound of 2010 longlist, ... Read More »
Jeff Mills Takes Techno Into Outer Space
Jeff Mills pioneered techno in the dystopian wilds of 1980s Detroit, but his eyes were always fixated on the future, and now that the future has arrived, the legendary DJ/producer's gaze has gone skyward. ... Read More »
Sean Lennon on Singing John's Songs, Making Music and Yoko Ono's Legacy
Roger Kisby/Getty Images The public's first impression of Sean Lennon was as the precocious young ... Read More »
Black Mountain Discuss the Creation of 'Wilderness Heart'
Ryan Walter Wagner A cursory look at Vancouver's Black Mountain would have you easily believe that ... Read More »
Die Antwoord Discuss Dog-Influenced Track -- Exclusive Video
In an alternate Youtube-less universe, Die Antwoord's music may have never reached ears outside of their native South Africa. Thanks to word-of-mouth on the web, the hip-hop trio's unique style and rave-rap sound caused a huge buzz overseas and eventually landed the group a major label deal with Interscope Records. With their bizarre haircuts, over-the-top lyrics, and general provacation, you could be excused for questioning whether the whole thing is some sort of performance art project. ... Read More »
The Vaselines Discuss First Album in Two Decades
Brian Sweeney, Getty Images The first time round, the Vaselines were over before they'd even ... Read More »
Robyn on Robots, Adult Playgrounds and How She Avoided Becoming Britney
Back when Spice Girls and Backstreet Boys ruled radio, blond teenage RCA artist Robyn Carlsson hit big with her Top 10 singles 'Show Me Love' and 'Do You Know (What It Takes).' With Christina Aguilera still competing in talent shows and Britney Spears but a twinkle in Max Martin's eye, the 18-year-old Swede was on the cusp of becoming the teen pop star the world was waiting for. But at the height of her burgeoning popularity, Robyn bowed out, giving up a plum opening slot on the Backstreet Boys' 1997 tour. ... Read More »
Bruce Springsteen and Ed Norton Discuss 'Darkness' Doc 'The Promise' at TIFF
Bruce Springsteen sat down for an hour-long chat with actor/friend Ed Norton Tuesday evening as part of the Mavericks program at this year's Toronto International Film Festival. Though Springsteen took time to discuss his relationship with fans and praise his favourite new bands, the Q&A centered around his own landmark 1978 album 'Darkness On The Edge Of Town,' the subject of the documentary 'The Promise: The Making of Darkness On The Edge Of Town' (read review) which made its official world premiere later that evening ... Read More »
Grinderman Get Down and Dirty With Second Album
Deirdre O'Callaghan "Look at this!" says Nick Cave with all the pride of a new parent as he ... Read More »
The Charlatans Still Find Wonder in Making Music 20 Years On
Tom Sheehan Having rubbed shoulders with the likes of the Stone Roses, Happy Mondays and Inspiral ... Read More »