INTERVIEW: S. Carey (of Bon Iver) talks Love, Becoming a Front-Man, and San Francisco THE LO DOWN: Outside Lands 2010 Day 2 LIVE REVIEW: Reflecting on Outside Lands 2010 – Day 1
 
INTERVIEW: S. Carey (of Bon Iver) talks Love, Becoming a Front-Man, and San Francisco

INTERVIEW: S. Carey (of Bon Iver) talks Love, Becoming a Front-Man, and San Francisco

S. Carey (of Bon Iver) talks love, ditching the drums, and deep connection to San Francisco.

THE LO DOWN: Outside Lands 2010 Day 2

THE LO DOWN: Outside Lands 2010 Day 2

From The LO DOWN, a recap of Outside Lands 2010 day 2. And she absolutely hates festivals.

LIVE REVIEW: Reflecting on Outside Lands 2010 – Day 1

LIVE REVIEW: Reflecting on Outside Lands 2010 – Day 1

After a morning of getting lit and cushioning our stomachs with Noah’s Bagels, we set off into the roughly 50,000 patron crowd.

FROM THE NEWS NEST: Morning Benders release new video and more.

FROM THE NEWS NEST: Morning Benders release new video and more.

Even though Chris Chu didn't win our "Best in Show" contest for May, we're still mighty in love with the Morning Benders frontman. Continue Reading

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LIVE REVIEW: Sunset Strip Music Festival 8/28/2010

LIVE REVIEW: Sunset Strip Music Festival 8/28/2010

Saturday's Sunset Strip Music Festival was a great time for all who came out to see an eclectic mix of rock, pop, and hip-hop. If you are a music fan with an eclectic music collection, a wild wardrobe, and an open mind, you would have thoroughly enjoyed this festival. Continue Reading

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Paste Magazine Kills Print, Promises more Web

Paste Magazine Kills Print, Promises more Web

It's a punch in the gut to us to hear that Paste Magazine closed the print doors and 86'd their entire staff...suddenly. Continue Reading

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Steve Jobs delivers iTunes 10 and PING.

Steve Jobs delivers iTunes 10 and PING.

No more secret spins for you Justin Bieber. PING = the jig is up. Continue Reading

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PICTURE THIS:  American Carnage Tour: Slayer/Megadeth @ Cow Palace 8-31-10

PICTURE THIS: American Carnage Tour: Slayer/Megadeth @ Cow Palace 8-31-10

We survived Slayer and Megadeth via a wing and a prayer. Riot gear would've helped. —photos by Spencer Crooks Continue Reading

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FROM THE NEWS NEST: Lauryn Hill almost ready to drop new album and more.

FROM THE NEWS NEST: Lauryn Hill almost ready to drop new album and more.

We haven't had any new studio albums from Lauryn Hill since 1998, and boy, has that made us sad. Continue Reading

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FREE TICKETS: Mark Kozelek @ Palace of Fine Arts 9-10

FREE TICKETS: Mark Kozelek @ Palace of Fine Arts 9-10

Mark Kozelek is the prototypical renaissance man, excelling in the craft of song-writing. Continue Reading

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ALBUM REVIEW: “Be My Thrill” The Weepies

ALBUM REVIEW: “Be My Thrill” The Weepies

Husband and wife duo The Weepies spend a year in their studio to write 70 songs only to cut it down to 14 well-crafted lullabies. Continue Reading

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ALBUM REVIEW: “Kangaroo” Kyle Andrews

ALBUM REVIEW: “Kangaroo” Kyle Andrews

Kyle Andrews has the unique ability to write electronic-pop-synth songs that will keep you happy, put a smile on your face, and a spring in your step. Continue Reading

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ALBUM REVIEW: “Terrible Things” Terrible Things

ALBUM REVIEW: “Terrible Things” Terrible Things

Former members of Hot Rod Circuit, Breaking Panagaea, Taking Back Sunday and Coheed and Cambria deliver a debut full of high energy, big riffs and bigger choruses. Continue Reading

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ALBUM REVIEW: “I’m Having Fun Now” Jenny & Johnny

ALBUM REVIEW: “I’m Having Fun Now” Jenny & Johnny

Please make summer last longer because Jenny and Johnny is perfect for warm sweaty nights. Continue Reading

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LIVE REVIEW: Magic Bullets @ Pianos 8-28-10

LIVE REVIEW: Magic Bullets @ Pianos 8-28-10

At Pianos in NYC this weekend, Magic Bullets finished off the night on a high note by taking the brooding sounds of their newest album and turning them into a high-energy, breezy and heartfelt performance. Continue Reading

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ALBUM REVIEW: “Elf Power” Elf Power

ALBUM REVIEW: “Elf Power” Elf Power

After 15 years Elf Power still wields the type of subtle madness that made the Elephant 6 collective so engorging. Their 10th studio album drops Sept. 14. Continue Reading

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FREE TICKETS: Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions @ GAMH 9-7-10

FREE TICKETS: Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions @ GAMH 9-7-10

We've been secretly having a love affair with Hope Sandoval since the 90s. Continue Reading

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FROM THE NEWS NEST: La Roux to tour U.S. and more.

FROM THE NEWS NEST: La Roux to tour U.S. and more.

La Roux, the U.K dance duo who keep getting bigger and bigger stateside thanks to singles like "Bulletproof" and "In For the Kill," will be touring the U.S. this fall. Continue Reading

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