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Song of the Day: Mudhoney - Slipping Away

Tue, May 21 2013 1:29pm - Source: KEXP 90.3 Blog

Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part our Song of the Day podcast subscription.

Fred Armisen's Punk Rock 'SNL' Goodbye

Mon, May 20 2013 2:59pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Fred Armisen might not have officially announced his departure from Saturday Night Live , but last night's final sketch seemed like a fitting farewell.

Was Fred Armisen Saying Farewell To 'SNL'?

Sun, May 19 2013 8:11pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Fred Armisen has not announced whether this week's "Saturday Night Live" season finale will indeed be his last episode as rumored, but a sketch during that show was all but a clear farewell from the longtime cast member.

Counting Down: Sebadoh Albums From Worst To Best

Fri, May 17 2013 5:22pm - Source: Stereogum

Sebadoh were something of the "Beautiful Losers" of the '90s indie scene.

Kurt Vile - Wakin On A Pretty Daze

Thu, May 02 2013 9:23am - Source: Uncut.co.uk

Kurt Vile is a man who routinely elevates idleness to an artform.

The 405 meets Phoenix

Wed, April 24 2013 11:36am - Source: The Four Oh Five

"OK, our conferencing system tends to be a little quiet, so it helps if you speak up a bit."

Interview: Josephine Wiggs (of The Breeders)

Tue, April 23 2013 4:22am - Source: Consequence of Sound

So, it already existed in 6/8, and I had played it for Kim, and we had gone into the studio to try and record it.

Coachella 2013: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Wu-Tang Clan Brave Sandstorm

Mon, April 15 2013 3:31pm - Source: Rolling Stone

The first weekend of Coachella 2013 ended with an anticlimactic super bummer when the weather deteriorated into a blinding sandstorm by the time the Red Hot Chili Peppers started their headline set to close the festival yesterday.

Interview: Steven Drozd (of The Flaming Lips)

Mon, April 15 2013 4:27am - Source: Consequence of Sound

In the album's press material, Wayne claimed that neither of you were trying to make a record, rather you were "being completely self-indulgent."

Cheese Coney Album Reviews: Nick Cave, Youth Lagoon, Marnie Stern and more

Fri, March 22 2013 3:05pm - Source: Each Note Secure

Get ready for another batch of Cheese Coney album reviews from John Crowell…..

A Conversation with The Action Swingers

Sun, March 17 2013 7:43am - Source: The Ripple Effect

The Action Swingers were an extremely unpopular and obnoxious band active in the confused musical state of NYC during the first half of the 90's.

Sharon Van Etten teams up with Dinosaur Jr frontman to cover John Denver

Thu, March 07 2013 9:46am - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

On 2 April, ATO will release a tribute album to late folk singer and activist John Denver , featuring the likes of My Morning Jacket , Kathleen Edwards and Dave Matthews.

Modest Mouse Albums From Worst To Best

Wed, March 06 2013 7:17pm - Source: Stereogum

Modest Mouse is an easy band to take for granted.

Listen: J Mascis and Sharon Van Etten Team Up to Cover John Denver's "Prisoners"

Wed, March 06 2013 4:58pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

On April 2, ATO will release The Music Is You , a tribute to the late folk singer/songwriter/activist John Denver.

Update: Eleanor Friedberger

Tue, February 26 2013 4:48pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

Eleanor Friedberger 's first solo album, 2011's brilliantly low-key Last Summer , was a map-like exploration of the Fiery Furnaces singer coming-of-age in New York over a decade ago-- taking ecstasy with friends and hopping the train to Roosevelt Island, getting a bike fixed by a Russian guy in Coney Island, tracking down silk and wool in Manhattan's garment district.

What He Said: An interview with Johnny Marr

Mon, February 25 2013 5:05pm - Source: Death + Taxes

One thing that's typically true of any generation of rock guitarists is that they usually enjoy basking in the spotlight of their greatness.

CD Review: The Music Is You – A Tribute To John Denver

Tue, February 19 2013 12:52pm - Source: Pop Dose

Tribute albums — any compilation for that matter, but especially tribute albums — are by their very nature mixed bags.

LIVE REPORT: Dinosaur Jr

Tue, February 19 2013 11:58am - Source: The Quietus

So many indie bands use a viscous soup of sound to shield their lead singer's vocal shortcomings, but Dinosaur Jr are so much better than that.

In conversation with Dinosaur Jr.

Tue, February 12 2013 11:57am - Source: The Four Oh Five

After being one of the most influential bands in the mid 80s-90s, disbanding and then reuniting over seven years ago, they are still capable of making superb, catchy yet subtly melancholic music; maintaining their distinctive sound without ever sounding boring.

My Bloody Valentine, "MBV": A first couple of listens

Mon, February 04 2013 12:24am - Source: Uncut.co.uk

Last night, it was all about anticipation.

Blessed State released a demo, playing shows (dates, MP3s)

Thu, January 24 2013 7:57pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Northampton, MA punks Blessed State (whose lineup includes Brian of Iron Hand ) recall the time when bands like Husker Du and The Replacements were pushing hardcore punk to its limits and coming out with something more similar to alternative rock.

The Rockometer: S/T by California X

Mon, January 21 2013 1:06pm - Source: I ROCK CLEVELAND

By deftly straddling the line between power pop and hard rock, Big Star and bigger guitars, Guided by Voices "Motor Away" and Motorhead, Badfinger and Soundgarden's Badmotorfinger, California X's self-titled debut is the type of album you'll know whether it is for you within the first 30 seconds of lead track "Sucker."

Come On My Shirt, Come In My Ear: Neil Kulkarni's A New 90s On Come

Thu, January 17 2013 2:41pm - Source: The Quietus

I'm sat down, inside, smoking cos you could back then, and trembling from head to toe.

Album Review: California X – California X

Thu, January 17 2013 5:10am - Source: Consequence of Sound

Swamp rock, sludge, fuzz, hooks, the next Dinosaur Jr.?

California X: California X

Wed, January 16 2013 6:25am - Source: Pitchfork Media

If you're the type to dismiss a band out of hand for not doing much to disguise their influences, California X probably aren't for you.

MV & EE :: Space Homestead

Thu, January 03 2013 4:16pm - Source: Aquarium Drunkard

Space Homestead finds Matthew Valentine (MV) and Erika Elder (EE) continuing their association with taste-making label Woodsist, and offers a fine summation of the group's distinct brand of naturalist boogie and rural Beat music.

Johnny Marr On His New Solo Album, Some Old Band Called The Smiths, And Why He Can’t Stop Joining Other People’s Bands

Thu, December 27 2012 5:43pm - Source: Stereogum

Johnny Marr is, without question, one of the nicest guys in rock and roll.

The Best Moments of the Year in Music

Wed, December 26 2012 8:26pm - Source: The Portland Mercury

WE ASKED Portland musicians, bookers, club owners, music enthusiasts, and more about their favorite musical moments of 2012.

Dave Hill's Best of 2012 list

Wed, December 26 2012 7:53pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

In case you don't already know this stuff, Ghost are from Sweden and play totally sweet hard rock that sounds kind of like Mercyful Fate, Blue Oyster Cult, and then Blondie or something all mixed together and played in honor of Satan, the dark architect, which is great for me.

Download the Young Leaves’ new single for free

Wed, December 12 2012 2:16pm - Source: Rock Star Journalist

While I'm only familiar with the Young Leaves because of their Art of the Underground single series release, their music is pretty much instantly recognizable.

My Favorite Records of 2012 (40-31)

Wed, December 12 2012 3:56am - Source: Can You See the Sunset

If you're so inclined, you can check out part 1 right here.

A Statement of Purpose and 25 (Mostly) Rock Records You Need to Hear from 2012

Mon, December 10 2012 12:58pm - Source: I ROCK CLEVELAND

Prod me, pour a few beers in me and I'll tell you the problem with pop and the problem with electronic music with even less grace than either of these men.

Dinosaur Jr. and many guests celebrated 'You're Living All Over Me' at Terminal 5 (pics, videos, setlist)

Sun, December 02 2012 11:27pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Throughout the 90s and the first half of the 2000s, Dinosaur Jr. was one of the last rock groups you would have expected to get the old band back together, go on tour, and record new music--not to mention new music that's every bit as good as anything the original lineup made in the 80s.

Dale Crover will guest at Dinosaur Jr's 'You're Living All Over Me' show; J Mascis will guest on 'Portlandia'

Wed, November 28 2012 4:13pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Dinosaur Jr. just keep adding more alternative rock royalty to their upcoming You're Living All Over Me 25th anniversary show , which happens in NYC at Terminal 5 on December 1.

Hear J Mascis On Marc Maron’s WTF

Mon, November 26 2012 7:56pm - Source: Stereogum

Dinosaur Jr. guitar-mauler J Mascis is, infamously, probably the single worst interview in all of high-profile indie rock; he's diffident, taciturn, and quiet, and he always gives off an air of vague perplexity that anyone would give a shit what he had to say about anything.

RNDM - Acts (Album Review)

Thu, November 22 2012 4:24pm - Source: Stereoboard

They are not really a bona fide supergroup, but then the presence of Jeff Ament from Pearl Jam on bass is probably all they need to get a far greater than average amount of attention for this, their debut album.

Dinosaur Jr.: Chocomel Daze (Live 1987)

Wed, November 21 2012 6:41am - Source: Pitchfork Media

The early Dinosaur Jr. were defined by two qualities: volume and volatility.

Dinosaur Jr Announce New UK Tour For Early 2013

Thu, November 15 2012 5:37pm - Source: Stereoboard

One of the most influential bands of the 1990s alternative rock movement, Dinosaur Jr, have announced a new UK tour for early 2013.

Melody's Echo Chamber - Melody's Echo Chamber

Mon, November 05 2012 2:16pm - Source: The Quietus

There was a time when being a multi-instrumentalist was a special skill set, honed only by the finest of musicians.

Is It Possible to Measure Greatness Through a Reunion Show? I Sure Hope So

Sat, October 27 2012 2:51pm - Source: I ROCK CLEVELAND

Thursday night, I had shown up to the Dinosaur, Jr show at the Beachland Ballrom on Cleveland's east side, some two-and-a-half hours before J Mascis, Lou Barlow, and Murph would even think of taking the stage.

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