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LIVE, IN PHOTOS: The Black Keys and St. Vincent at Frank Erwin Center in Austin, TX (12/19/2014)

The Black Keys and St. Vincent have made for one unlikely but electrifying touring duo this year, and their Austin show at the Frank Erwin Center was no exception to their respective reputations as top-notch live performers.

December 22, 2014
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Best Viral Moment Involving the President of 2014: “Between Two Ferns: Barack Obama”

Since 2008, Zach Galifianakis has been asking A-list celebrities the tough questions that other talk show hosts are too scared…

December 22, 2014

SNL Dr. Evil appearance Mike Myers

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WATCH: Dr. Evil Returns to Address “The Interview” Fiasco on “SNL”

After more than twelve years of hiding, Dr. Evil stepped out this weekend (presumably from his underground lair) in order…

December 22, 2014

2014. Joe Cocker press photo

RIP: Joe Cocker (1944–2014)

Joe Cocker has passed away, Sony Music confirms. He was most famous for his inimitable gravelly, soulful voice. The singer succumbed to small…

December 22, 2014

Willett Distillery bourbon barrels

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Best American Whiskey (That’s Not Pappy) of 2014: Willett Family Estate Rye (Aged Two Years)

Yes indeed-y, it’s a bold statement that this Willett baby rye is among the best to come from the river of…

December 19, 2014

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Best Films of 2014: “Snowpiercer,” directed by Bong Joon-ho

If you haven’t seen (or, ugh, even heard of) this dystopian masterpiece, you can hardly be blamed. In addition to…

December 19, 2014

Game of Thrones Dany season 4 / photo by Macall B. Poloy/HBO

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Best Television of 2014: “Game of Thrones”

In all honesty, writing a brief, succinct, and informative rundown of why Game of Thrones was some of the best…

December 19, 2014

The War on Drugs / 2014 / photo by Dusdin Condren

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Best Albums of 2014: The War On Drugs, “Lost in the Dream”

On The War on Drugs’ third longplayer, frontman Adam Granduciel is a travelin’ man. Whether escaping some domestic restraint for…

December 19, 2014

Screenshot from Pink Floyd’s “Live in Pompeii”

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60 Years of the Fender Stratocaster: A History of the Greatest Moments of the Electric Guitar

A look back on some of the defining moments in music history, played on the Stratocaster.

December 19, 2014

The Evil Within video games

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Best Video Game to Play with No Lights On in an Empty House in the Middle of Nowhere of 2014: “The Evil Within”

In The Evil Within, the latest game from Resident Evil designer/creator Shinji Mikami, police detective Sebastian Castellanos investigates a brutal mass murder…

December 18, 2014

Run the Jewels / 2014 / photo by Vic Michael

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Best Albums of 2014: Run The Jewels, “Run The Jewels 2”

There’s no hotter rap duo on the planet right now than Jamie and Mike, and this second Run The Jewels…

December 18, 2014

Second by Bryan Lee O’Malley

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Most Magical Graphic Novel About Mushrooms of 2014: “Seconds,” by Bryan Lee O’Malley

Bryan Lee O’Malley is most famous for his six-volume set about slacker superhero Scott Pilgrim, and it’s been four long…

December 17, 2014

2014. St. Vincent, “Birth In Reverse” video still

WATCH: St. Vincent Returns to Planet Earth to Share New Video for “Birth in Reverse”

Like an uninhibited toast at the end of the night, St. Vincent is bookending her long and fruitful 2014 with a mesmerizing…

December 17, 2014

True Detective season one / credit: James Bridges/HBO

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Best Television of 2014: “True Detective”

Two stars, somewhat removed from the A-list place at the table they had enjoyed for most of the past two…

December 17, 2014

Shabazz Palaces / 2014 / credit: Patrick O’Brien-Smith

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Best Albums of 2014: Shabazz Palaces, “Lese Majesty”

The best way I could describe Lese Majesty, and what makes Shabazz Palaces so special, is a line from their…

December 17, 2014

Calgary Food Tours

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Best Way to Stuff Your Face While Abroad in 2014: Calgary Food Tours

I wouldn’t have guessed that Calgary would have a gut-busting restaurant, bar, and bakery scene. This has more to do…

December 16, 2014

Ty Segall / 2014 / photo credit: Denee Petracek

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Best Albums of 2014: Ty Segall, “Manipulator”

2014 was the year of Ty Segall. Between his excellent production work on albums like White Fence’s For The Recently…

December 16, 2014

Obvious Child / 2014 / courtesy Lionsgate

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Best Films of 2014: “Obvious Child,” directed by Gillian Robespierre

We will likely look back at Obvious Child as Jenny Slate’s coming-out party, a perfect blend of “did she really…

December 16, 2014

Martin Freeman screenshot Saturday Night Live The Office Lord of the Rings

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WATCH: Martin Freeman Is Back to Selling Paper in “The Office: Middle Earth” on “SNL”

In anticipation of the final installment (God willing) of The Hobbit, Martin Freeman hosted Saturday Night Live over the weekend, helpfully…

December 15, 2014

Panda Bear’s “Boys Latin” music video screenshot

WATCH: Panda Bear Shares Infectious New Music Video For “Boys Latin”

This morning—at 1:08 a.m. on Adult Swim, to be precise—Panda Bear premiered the music video for “Boys Latin,” the catchy…

December 15, 2014
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