Top 50 Albums of the 00s: 40-31
- 12:26 AM — Dec 29 —
- Source: Troubled Souls Unite
While White Blood Cells established The White Stripes as a force of minimalistic alternative rock, Elephant showed a band who's repertoire went deeper than three power chords and a bass drum. Read More
The 50 Best Music Videos of the Decade
- 3:23 PM — Dec 28 —
- Source: Oh No They Didn't
Apologies to Kanye, but while Beyoncé had some great videos over the last 10 years, none of them were quite strong enough to make this list. Read More
10 for '09: DeRo's 10 best albums of the year
- 5:07 AM — Dec 27 —
- Source: Lake County News Sun - Waukegan IL
For all of the talk in recent years of the death of the album as digital distribution has become the norm and every listener is now their own DJ and programmer, the album nonetheless remains the dominant way we measure a musician's creativity. Read More
10 for '09: DeRo's 10 best albums of the year
- 5:06 AM — Dec 27 —
- Source: Chicago Sun-Times - Chicago IL
For all of the talk in recent years of the death of the album as digital distribution has become the norm and every listener is now their own DJ and programmer, the album nonetheless remains the dominant way we measure a musician's creativity. Read More
Loneliness Loves Company
- 6:20 AM — Dec 25 —
- Source: Chicago Reader - Chicago IL
Devin Davis opens the door to his belowground apartment in Wicker Park. Read More
End of 2009: Abby Williamson
- 12:15 PM — Dec 22 —
- Source: Pop Wreckoning
Phoenix – Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix // Why do I love Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix ? Read More
Plenty of Cause for Optimism
- 11:16 PM — Dec 17 —
- Source: The Wall Street Journal
No rock or pop album released in 2009 signaled a seismic shift in today's music scene. Read More
While you were in ...
- 1:39 PM — Dec 16 —
- Source: Duluth News Tribune - Duluth MN
This one comes via email from JP Rennquist, who will henceforth be referred to as "Everywhere" Rennquist since I rarely go more than a week without running into him. Read More
Loneliness Loves Company
- 1:16 AM — Dec 10 —
- Source: Chicago Reader - Chicago IL
Devin Davis opens the door to his belowground apartment in Wicker Park. Read More
Loneliness Loves Company
- 6:59 AM — Dec 04 —
- Source: Chicago Reader - Chicago IL
Devin Davis opens the door to his belowground apartment in Wicker Park. Read More
Biography
Born in Helena, MT, Colin Meloy has fronted three bands, Happy Cactus, Tarkio, and the Decemberists. His first foray into solo ... Read the full Colin Meloy bio.
