“Star Wars” is one of few cultural touchstones that requires a whole chapter in the parenting manual. Attempts to recount the original trilogy indicate that the earlier children are shown the films, the cuter the results.
Animal Collective is a symbol of hope and inspiration for those yet to grab hold of 2009; dive in, don’t hesitate, take the risk. You won’t understand their new album yet, but it feels damn interesting.
A final farewell to a fine year: We conclude our search through the year-end lists for great records and songs that were forgotten by many, loved by some.
Throughout a year of high distraction and energy, much is missed. The first in a series, where we scour others’ year-end lists in search of lost treasure.
Bon Iver’s new record grows on the frozen, thawed, burnt ground of an album so worshiped in end-of-year polls. That album is followed by one that comes close to the live, fiery, flesh version of Justin Vernon.
Iran, a TV On The Radio side project, go melodic for their latest. Although noise may not be suited to these tough times, it reminds one of a strange apocalypse.
When it comes to things, what thing is best? This video provides an introduction to the extensive studies conducted by the Counter-Intuitive Comparison Institute of North America. Think more about the things that you surround yourself with.
Iceland is having a tough time at the moment. With a little experimental music—though nothing post rock—the bubbling pop and folk sounds of Sin Fang Bous remind us of Iceland’s ability to charm, hypnotize.
Larkin Grimm: folk singer, anarchist, feminist, drives horses to warm you. She might take you astro-traveling if you ask kindly.
Some video games seems ludicrous; CUBE is ludicrous, funny, but probably not real. It forces us to pit video games against the great outdoors. Who will win?
