Diamonds From the Trough, Part 2
Attempting to keep the year’s distraction and energy at peak levels, we continue our series on brilliant musical gems, lost to us the first go-round, but found in the year-end lists of others.
Erik Bryan
Music Blogovision
A bold new conglomeration of music bloggers has led to the development of what is perhaps the world’s first mp3 superblog. What’s more, they might be looking for your contributions.
What the Kids Don’t Stand
Although remixes can be a cheap, sly way for bands that aren’t producing new material to stay afloat, when Chromeo remixes Vampire Weekend, brilliant things happen.
Message to Mitch
Mitch Mitchell, one of the lesser-known contributors to the British Invasion of the late ‘60s, passed away this week. Listen to his contributions to the Jimi Hendrix Experience and the Rolling Stones’s Rock and Roll Circus.
Make of That What You Will
A new song from A. C. Newman (otherwise known as Carl, leader of the New Pornographers) leads off a host of other indie notables on a fall sampler from Matador Records.
When a Stunt Pair Is Not
Some pairings—be it of actors, candidates, or brands—are the most obvious of marketing stunts, designed to draw people in. When it’s Kool Keith and Tom Waits, however, it’s anyone’s guess.
We’re All In
Fredrik, yet another preciously awesome indie band from Sweden, makes their American debut. It will all end in pop genius, tintinnabulation.
Calling It a Day
British disco popsmiths the Long Blondes are forced to call it quits for medical reasons, but that doesn’t take anything away from the fun music they made.
Pushing Your Buttons
Experts answer what they know. The Non-Expert answers anything. In this week’s installment, we help an Obama supporter navigate the murky waters of political expression at the workplace.
No Censorship Age
As the election nears, CBS executives try to pull a fast one by reinstating the so-called “Fairness Doctrine” for a No Age performance.