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“Toy Story” film still. Photo courtesy of Disney/Pixar

Film + TV
“Toy Story 4” Is Happening, Will Probably Make You Cry

Just when we thought we were out, they pull us back in! Woody, Buzz, and the whole Toy Story gang are slated…

November 07, 2014

2014. Young Fathers, “Dead”

Barclaycard Mercury Prize 2014 Winner Announced

And the 2014 winner of £20,000, bragging rights, and a maybe curse is…

October 29, 2014

2014. Brad Pitt and Louis C.K. on “Between Two Ferns”

Film + TV
WATCH: “Between Two Ferns” Is Back with Brad Pitt (and Louis C.K.)

After having President Obama on his show, a normal person would think that Zach Galifianakis would shut Between Two Ferns down…

October 23, 2014

Jason Schwartzman in Listen Up Philip / photo courtesy Tribeca Films

Film + TV
Jason Schwartzman: Team Player

The charming actor discusses kindness, collaboration, and personal preparation for his new film, “Listen Up Philip.” Don’t worry, he didn’t go full-on Daniel Day-Lewis.

October 21, 2014

2014. Hanni El Khatib press photo by Nick Walker

LISTEN: Hanni El Khatib Returns with New Album, Shares Title Track

After releasing his excellent sophomore album Head in the Dirt last year, Hanni El Khatib is back with his third album, slated for…

October 16, 2014
Film + TV
God Bless Whoever Booked Prince and Chris Rock for “SNL”

Today it was announced that Saturday Night Live will welcome Chris Rock as its host at the top of next…

October 14, 2014

2014. U2, “Songs of Innocence” album art

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U2, “Songs of Innocence”

If you clicked over to your iTunes account right now, you would find U2’s thirteenth full-length already in your library, thanks to Apple’s Tim Cook and the creepiness of the Internet.

October 13, 2014

Wampire, “Bazaar” cover, 2014.

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Wampire, “Bazaar”

For their sophomore release, “Bazaar,” Rocky Tinder and Eric Phipps have harnessed their frenetic energy from nonstop touring and dove deep into the darker side of what their playful moniker suggests.

October 07, 2014
Reviews
Christopher Owens, “A New Testament”

Christopher Owens is a man in love. Every single song on his sophomore solo release, A New Testament, is dedicated to being in one form of love or another.

September 30, 2014

George Fest / by Bailey Pennick

Events
LIVE: Dhani Harrison and Friends Come Together at the Fonda to Celebrate George Harrison for Jameson’s “George Fest” (9/28/14)

A relaxed night heavy on surprise guest stars and tracks from “All Things Must Pass.”

September 30, 2014

2014. King Tuff, “Black Moon Spell” album art

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King Tuff, “Black Moon Spell”

From the driving title track (and album opener) to the silly short numbers like “I Love You Ugly,” the infectious effect of ’70s glam rock’s high vocals and playful guitar riffs are essentially weaved into the fabric of Black Moon Spell.

September 22, 2014
Events
LIVE: Neutral Milk Hotel Captivates At The Hollywood Bowl With No Screens To Distract (9/18/14)

Neutral Milk Hotel, The Breeders, Daniel Johnston September 18, 2014 Hollywood Bowl Los Angeles, California The Hollywood Bowl is an…

September 19, 2014
Film + TV
WATCH: Jason Schwartzman Tries To Get Ahead In “Listen Up Philip” Trailer

From our introduction to Philip Lewis Friedman through the freshly released theatrical trailer for Listen Up Philip, we’re aware that…

September 17, 2014
EventsFilm + TV
Your Entire November Is Now Planned Thanks To Red Bull

Red Bull Sound Select launches ambitious “30 Days In LA” program.

September 12, 2014
GRMLN Soon Away

photo by Jillian Dudley

Breaking: GRMLN

Yoodoo Park on the isolation and loss that inspired his emotionally tumultuous sophomore record, “Soon Away”; listen to an exclusive track from the new record, “Faux”

September 11, 2014

2014. Karen O, “Crush Songs” album art.

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Karen O, “Crush Songs”

Through Crush Songs, her first proper venture into the solo world, Yeah Yeah Yeahs frontwoman Karen O simultaneously proves that there is more to her than meets the (brightly made-up) eye, and that this delicate LP does not threaten the high voltage existence of her New York garage-punk trio.

September 09, 2014
WATCH: Ty Segall’s “Manipulator” Music Video Calls On You To Make Changes

For the official music video for the title track of his latest release, prolific psych-rocker Ty Segall brings you deep into his world.

September 08, 2014
WATCH: Visit Grimes’s Version Of Dante’s “Inferno” In “Go” Video

Almost exactly two months from when we first heard Grimes’s latest stand alone single “Go,” the club-ready track (originally penned…

August 27, 2014

2014 Beyoncé performing at the VMAs

Film + TV
WATCH: MTV Held A Televised Beyoncé Concert This Weekend

Queen Bey blew the audience away with her 2014 VMA Video Vanguard medley performance.

August 25, 2014

2014. Naomi Punk, “Television Man” album art.

Reviews
Naomi Punk, “Television Man”

While there are several gripping shows on TV and on our instant streaming devices—shows that make our hearts stop and our brains start working (I’m looking at you, Rust Cohle)—overwhelmingly we turn on the boob tube to tune out the world around us.

August 05, 2014
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