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Smaug the Dragon on The Colbert Report

Film + TV
WATCH: Stephen Colbert Bonds With Smaug the Dragon in a “Report”-Ravaging Interview

It’s no secret that Stephen Colbert is massive Lord of the Rings fan (he’s got Aragorn and Bilbo’s swords in his studio and…

December 12, 2014

Alex Winston Press Photo 2014 credit Emily Knecht

LISTEN: Alex Winston Releases Dynamic New Single “Careless”

Alex Winston knows how to turn heads quickly. Case in point: the Detroit-born songstress has just released her soaring single “Careless.” Classically…

December 11, 2014

Dan Deacon Press Photo Credit Frank Hamilton 2014

WATCH: Dan Deacon Announces Upcoming Album, Shares Video for “Feel The Lightning”

Clever craftsman Dan Deacon has premiered his music video for “Feel the Lightning” to accompany today’s announcement of his new album Gliss…

December 11, 2014
Art & Culture
Delta Airlines Offers Craft Beer to Make Flying Slightly Less Miserable

It’s no secret that in-flight beverages have always tended to be on the bland side. Maybe it was cool to…

December 10, 2014

2014. “Broad City” clip.

Film + TV
WATCH: The “Broad City” Gals Show Us How to Survive This Year’s Holiday Parties

With December finally here, the holiday season is in full-swing. That means that instead of spending your coveted, lazy weekends to…

December 03, 2014

Hanni El Khatib “Moonlight” Music Video screenshot, 2014

WATCH: Hanni El Khatib Creates Mini Thriller for “Moonlight” Video

Released right on queue with this month’s full moon, Hanni El Khatib‘s video for “Moonlight” is eerie and disturbing, but it’s…

November 07, 2014

Broods / 2014 / photo by Kyle Dean Reinford

Breaking: Broods

Georgia Nott, one-half of the New Zealand duo Broods, discusses the creation of their debut, Evergreen, one of the breakthrough records of the year.

October 30, 2014

Flight Facilities “Sunshine feat. Reggie Watts” Music Video Screenshot

WATCH: Reggie Watts Gets Funky in Los Angeles for Flight Facilities’ “Sunshine” Video

Earlier this week, Australian electronic duo Flight Facilities released their debut LP Down to Earth. Now they’ve shared a music video for…

October 30, 2014

UberKITTENS National Cat Day 2014

Art & Culture
UberKITTENS, Inspired by Kittens

Happy National Cat Day! Perhaps you’re lucky enough to share your life with a little fluff ball, but if you…

October 29, 2014

Jose Gonzalez / 2014 / photo by Malin Johansson

José González Announces First Solo Record in Seven Years, “Vestiges & Claws”

José González will release his first solo album in seven years this upcoming February, a debut in sharing wholly original…

October 28, 2014

Cold War Kids Hold My Home album artwork

Reviews
Cold War Kids, “Hold My Home”

Although it reaches for life and vigor, Hold My Home seems to still be on the hunt for its soul.

October 21, 2014

Outkast performs on Day One of Treasure Island 2014 / photo by Lance Skundrich/FilterlessCo

Events
Treasure Island 2014: Bands and Beer in the Bay

Just when you thought festival season was over, San Francisco’s Treasure Island Music Festival sneaks up with a weekend full of art, food, beer, and duh…great music.

October 21, 2014

2014. Kevin Morby, “Still Life” album art.

Reviews
Kevin Morby, “Still Life”

While its title may hint at a bow towards sluggish and stale, Still Life is anything but.

October 14, 2014

2014. Hozier s/t album art

Reviews
Hozier, “Hozier”

Blending the opposing worlds of tender gospel and dark rock has given Hozier a solid album, but the ability to adapt will give him a career.

October 11, 2014

2014. Broods, “Evergreen”

Reviews
Broods, “Evergreen”

There’s no doubt that a bright future is in the cards for this duo, with immense talent as heard this debut, but they need to come out from under the shadow of other indie-pop trends to truly last.

October 07, 2014

2014. The Growlers, “Chinese Fountain”

Reviews
The Growlers, “Chinese Fountain”

When The Growlers’ home studio burnt to the ground in a freak fireworks accident, it was unclear what the band would make of the ashes. Somewhere amidst that immense loss, the band’s newfound nomadic lifestyle would ultimately serve as the overarching theme for “Chinese Fountain.”

September 23, 2014

2014. Tennis, “Ritual In Repeat” album art

Reviews
Tennis, “Ritual in Repeat”

Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley have come quite a way since living on a sailboat, but Tennis’s third album Ritual in Repeat is as buoyant and enjoyable as ever.

September 09, 2014

2014. Beach Day, “Native Echoes” album art

Reviews
Beach Day, “Native Echoes”

As proven with their 2013 debut Trip Trap Attack, Beach Day know how to make surf-pop tunes that urge you to plunge into the nearest body of water.

August 19, 2014

2014. Got A Girl, “I Love You But I Must Drive Off This Cliff Now” album art.

Reviews
Got A Girl, “I Love You But I Must Drive Off This Cliff Now”

Got A Girl came to fruition when Dan “The Automator” Nakamura (Gorillaz, Deltron 3030) was working on Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, met Mary Elizabeth Winstead—who induced severe swooning in her role as Ramona Flowers—and both thought, “Why the hell not make music together?”

July 22, 2014

2014. Beverly, “Careers” album art.

Reviews
Beverly, “Careers”

After the two bonded over similar musical tastes, the rockers decided to try their hand at creating a fuzzed-up, dreamy pop-rock record together. Careers is loosely wound, yet structurally focused.

July 01, 2014
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