Ween was the ultimate cosmic goof of the alternative rock era, a prodigiously talented and deliriously odd duo whose work traveled far beyond the constraints of parody and novelty into the heart of surrealist ecstasy. Despite a mastery for seemingly every… (Read More)
Gothic Theatre
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In an age where style is rewarded over content, cynicism inevitably becomes second nature. Passion and originality have given way to cut-and-paste songwriting and carbon-copy imagery churned out for commercial mass consumption. All is not lost. There is a light that… (Read More)
Preston Lovinggood: vocals, guitar Chip Kilpatrick: drums Taylor Shaw: guitar Garret Kelly: bass On its self-released Nervous Blood Records EP, “THE WHALE,” Wild Sweet Orange cast a hauntingly powerful and naturalistic spell that is simultaneously widescreen and intimate, contemplative and rousing… (Read More)
Begin with art rock and punk, cut up with progressive musical elements. Fuse it with songwriting born of a deep commitment and respect for playing music. The result is a sound that is both eclectic and smart without being scattered. It… (Read More)
Finally Wolf Eyes crowning achievement, a piece which captures the potential of the band like no other release by them has before. “Dread” is a world where Negative Approach has gotten in a fist fight with Throbbing Gristle and spat out… (Read More)
People unite for the Wolfies have returned from the canyons of L.A with a fusion of freaked out jamming, delicate melodies and gallant rock riffage that shall be known collectively as “Wolfmother”. Myles Heskett, Chris Ross and Andrew Stockdale are the… (Read More)
xbxrx has their own form of weird rock music. Somewhere between Yamatsuka Eye and punk rock, their music is completely their own. Perhaps this description doesn’t thrill you, bust regardless, they are an interesting and talented new band. Having just released… (Read More)
Discovered in the wake of the Strokes’ popularity and the subsequent garage rock revival, New York’s art punk trio the Yeah Yeah Yeahs comprises singer Karen O, guitarist Nicolas Zinner, and drummer Brian Chase. O met Chase at Ohio’s Oberlin College… (Read More)
Yo La Tengo was in many respects the quintessential critic’s band: in addition to their adventurous eclecticism, defiant independence and restless creative ambition — three qualities which virtually guarantee music press acclaim — the group’s frontman, Ira Kaplan, even tenured as… (Read More)
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fascinating mix of rock, country, and avant-garde, the trio known as Young People formed in early 2001, when vocalist Katie Eastburn, guitarist Jeff Rosenburg, and drummer Jarrett Silberman began playing together in hopes of forming a country band and ended up… (Read More)
One of Australia’s most quietly adored bands, Youth Group stand ready to roar. Youth Group are at the forefront of an exciting new era in Australian alternative music. They have the pop of The Posies, the articulate desire of The Red… (Read More)
Zolof & The Rock & Roll Destroyers
Vince Ratti met Rachel Minton at summer camp in 2000. Vince was the 2-1 favorite in the potato sack races and Rachel had made a name for herself as the braces and head-gear wearing champion of the "who can swing the… (Read More)
