Mark Kozelek

"Industry Noise will take place on Saturday, February 27, 2010, at the Swedish American Hall in San Francisco. Noise Pop's mini-conference discusses independent music, technology, and the changing industry. Musicians, independent labels, music bloggers, managers, and others involved in music shouldn't miss this event. Attendees can meet industry pros, listen to influential speakers, advance their artistic and business ventures, and learn more about current possibilities and opportunities. In addition to panels and speakers, there are small discussion groups and individual mentoring. Panelists and Keynote speakers will be announced soon. Industry Noise Badges go onsale on Wednesday, December 9th for $65 or $50 along with the purchase of a full festival badge. Read More

Last week, I got my 2009 Village Voice Pazz & Jop Poll ballot, which means it is officially, finally, not too early for me craft my list of the 10 best albums of 2009. Read More

The first time Yo Gabba Gabba 's album finds its way through your speakers, you are more creeped out than if you had encountered a grinning clown in a dark alley. Read More

I used to be darker, then I got lighter, then I got darker again," sings Bill Callahan on "Jim Cain," the first track on his 13th album, Sometimes I Wish We Were an Eagle. Read More

Our list of the decade's best music naturally didn't cover every album our music writers loved in the '00s, so we're giving them the chance to big-up their personal favorites here—these are the discs that didn't make our big list, but that nevertheless are worthy of your attention. Read More

Matisyahu As musical and cultural boundaries bend and blend, there was bound to be a Hasidic Jew singing rasta music. Read More