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Art & Culture
Kim Gordon’s Memoir “Girl in a Band” Is Set for a February Release

Kim Gordon was a Girl in a Band, and now she has a book telling us about what that was like. Her…

October 08, 2014

M83 screenshot from “Moonchild”

WATCH: M83 Releases New Video for “Moonchild” along with Reissues of First Three Albums

Even after three years, it’s easy to identify the opening melody of M83’s “Midnight City”—or at least get an “oh, hey,…

October 08, 2014

2014. SBTRKT, “Wonder Where We Land”

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SBTRKT, “Wonder Where We Land”

As the follow-up to SBTRKT’s 2011 self-titled debut, “Wonder Where We Land” serves to take the listener beyond the soulful textures previously heard from the electronica moniker of Aaron Jerome.

October 07, 2014

2014. Zola Jesus, “Taiga” album art.

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Zola Jesus, “Taiga”

There’s a confident energy that surrounds Taiga. Haunting and chilling from the start, Nika Danilova (a.k.a. Zola Jesus) emerges from the echoes of the album’s opening song with a powerful and booming voice.

October 07, 2014

2014. Promo photo of “Kingsman: The Secret Service” courtesy of 20th Century Fox

Film + TV
WATCH: Colin Firth is Surrounded by Cool Gadgets and Explosions in “Kingsman: The Secret Service” Trailer

If you ever wondered what the world of espionage in the UK—beyond one agent named Bond—might look like, then you should take…

October 02, 2014

2014. Weezer album art.

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Weezer, “Everything Will Be Alright in the End”

With Everything Will Be Alright in the End, Weezer has brought back something that’s been missing from their discography for a long time: a solid collection of songs.

September 30, 2014
Electric Youth

Electric Youth press photo / 2014 / credit: Chris Muir

Breaking: Electric Youth

The Canadian duo known for their soundscaping electronic single from “Drive,” talk their stunning debut, “Innerworld”—four years in the making.

September 25, 2014
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Allah-Las, “Worship the Sun”

With the beach, the desert, and endless supply of sunshine surrounding Los Angeles—the city that Allah-Las happen to call home—it makes sense that these scenic vibes run through the band’s second album Worship the Sun.

September 16, 2014

2014. Shovels & Rope, “Swimmin’ Time” album art.

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Shovels & Rope, “Swimmin’ Time”

With Swimmin’ Time, the couple creates a diverse range of characters, each exploring the depth of their literal and metaphorical waters.

August 26, 2014

2014. Kimbra, “The Golden Echo” album art

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Kimbra, “The Golden Echo”

When observing Kimbra’s intense fashion sense, it’s easy to see her appreciation for elaborate and over-the-top art.

August 19, 2014

2014. Luluc, “Passerby” album art.

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Luluc, “Passerby”

Passerby is an album rooted in time and patience. Since their 2008 debut Dear Hamlyn, Zoë Randell and Steve Hassett have taken the beauty and intimacy of their sound, nurtured it, and allowed it to grow.

July 15, 2014
Reviews
Cloud Boat, “Model of You”

The sonic landscapes are more lush and ambient than on their debut; Model of You feels more cohesive, the songs complementing each other while still offering something new.

July 08, 2014

2014 press photo of White Arrows. Photo by Angel Ceballos.

LISTEN: White Arrows Showcase A Fresh Sound With “I Want A Taste”

A sophomore album is always a defining moment in the life of a band. Your pent-up debut energy is gone…

June 25, 2014
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