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Fri, May 24 2013 6:52am - Source: Berkeley Place

Here's another plug for Matthew Sweet's new free "Acoustic and Live Sampler."

SIFF 2013 Face the Music Preview: Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me

Tue, May 21 2013 2:59pm - Source: KEXP 90.3 Blog

Last year's Oscar winning documentary Searching for Sugarman shined a spotlight on an artist who, despite obvious talent and critical acclaim, somehow slipped through the cracks and never enjoyed the mainstream success he was destined for until later in life when a journalist tracked him down and revealed his bootlegged music was as beloved as Bob Dylan and The Beatles in South Africa.

Lloyd Cole's new album features Matthew Sweet & Joan as Policewoman; his son's band, BFA, playing shows

Wed, April 17 2013 6:27pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Book-loving alt rock veteran Lloyd Cole will release his first new album in three years, Standards , on June 21.

Live Video: The Zombies at SXSW

Thu, April 11 2013 4:33pm - Source: KEXP 90.3 Blog

There are few moments in rock 'n' roll as iconic as the opening drum-and-breath line in " Time of the Season."

Hall of Ghosts: A Random Quiet

Wed, April 10 2013 1:06am - Source: Hyperbolium

The quality of music one person can create in a home studio is at times stupefying.

Suede Turns 20

Fri, March 29 2013 9:06pm - Source: Stereogum

Suede's self-titled debut has a few big, important historical distinctions.

Five Good Covers: Cortez the Killer (Neil Young)

Fri, March 22 2013 10:04pm - Source: Cover Me

Five Good Covers presents five cross-genre reinterpretations of an oft-covered song.

10 Fictional Bands We Wish Were Real

Sun, January 27 2013 3:51pm - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

The Monkees were real life daydream believers.

Five Good Covers: Hello It’s Me (Todd Rundgren)

Fri, January 11 2013 10:26pm - Source: Cover Me

Five Good Covers presents five cross-genre reinterpretations of an oft-covered song.

The Popdose Interview: Michael Gurley of Dada

Thu, December 20 2012 5:28pm - Source: Pop Dose

While the '90s might have ushered in the popularity of MC Hammer and of course, his " Hammer pants, " it also brought about an explosion in popularity of the alternative rock radio format.

Susanna Hoffs and Andrew Brassell: Someday Tour Surprises

Tue, November 20 2012 8:34pm - Source: Pop Dose

Rain is the predominant metaphor on Susanna Hoffs' stellar 2012 album, Someday , so it was only fitting that Seattle welcomed the Bangles star and her band with the year's biggest downpour.

They Say It’s Your Birthday: Matthew Sweet

Sat, October 06 2012 1:01pm - Source: Cover Me

They Say It's Your Birthday celebrates an artist's special day with other people singing his or her songs.

Desert Island Discs: Beatles Cover Tune Edition

Tue, October 02 2012 1:10pm - Source: Something Else!

Whether you like the Beatles or not, their music can certainly take you to some interesting places — as reflected in our latest edition Desert Island Discs.

Book Notes - Joe Oestreich "Hitless Wonder: A Life in Minor League Rock and Roll"

Fri, July 27 2012 3:33pm - Source: Largehearted Boy

In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that relates in some way to their recently published book.

Album Review: Everest – Ownerless

Mon, June 25 2012 1:10pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Some bands live on to have long, fruitful careers while others, try as they might, never quite get their due.

Cover Classics: Saturday Morning: Cartoons’ Greatest Hits

Fri, June 15 2012 9:20pm - Source: Cover Me

Cover Classics takes a closer look at all-cover albums of the past, their genesis, and their legacy.

Wayback Wednesday - Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy

Wed, June 13 2012 9:50pm - Source: MOG

Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy is a compilation album of singles by British rock band The Who, released in 1971 as Track 2406 006 in the UK and as Decca DL 79184 in the US.

Fifty Sides sheds new light on songs that made the Beach Boys’ legend

Tue, June 12 2012 11:43am - Source: Something Else!

Though Carl and Dennis Wilson are much missed, the harmonious and largely gratifying new album by the surviving and reunited Beach Boys comprises the first new studio material in over two decades from "America's Band," both celebrating and exemplifying "push button heaven, capturing memories from afar."

Matthew Sweet marks 20th anniversary of "Girlfriend" with tour

Mon, April 09 2012 2:27pm - Source: Soundspike

Matthew Sweet is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the release of his "Girlfriend" album with a tour that features the entire record played from start to finish.

You’re Wanted For More Than Your Crimes

Fri, April 06 2012 1:01pm - Source: Fluxblog

"Compare and Contrast" owes something to a long lineage of heart-on-sleeve power pop tunes, but to my ears, it mainly sounds like the best Matthew Sweet song in nearly two decades.

Graded on a Curve: Gentlemen Jesse, Leaving Atlanta

Tue, April 03 2012 1:26pm - Source: The Vinyl District

In theory, the idea of a band playing unadulterated throwback power pop in 2012 might not seem all that promising.

The Cast & Creators Of 'The Adventures Of Pete & Pete' Reunite In NYC To Discuss Their Cult '90s Show

Wed, February 29 2012 8:21pm - Source: The Playlist

If you were a kid who grew up during the '90s, chances are you were probably watching either MTV or Nickelodeon to get your fix of entertainment for the day.

Dusting ‘Em Off: Guided by Voices – Box

Sat, December 31 2011 6:43pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Guided by Voices broke out of the underground and into the indie subconscious with 1994's Bee Thousand , becoming a critical and fan favorite as well as opening the door to a record deal with Matador Records.

Matthew Sweet Celebrates the 20 Years of 'Girlfriend,' Honors Alex Chilton

Wed, December 28 2011 5:08pm - Source: Spinner

Pure pop maven Matthew Sweet's most recent new album, ' Modern Art ,' shimmers and shines with all of melodic majesty he's become famous for over the years.

Tom’s Picks: Best of 2011

Fri, December 23 2011 12:16pm - Source: Twangville

The Decemberists hit hard in January with The King Is Dead and maintained their number one status with me for the entire year.

Video Session: Matthew Sweet

Tue, December 20 2011 4:21pm - Source: LaundroMatinee

In honor of Matthew Sweet's October stop in Indianapolis and recording of this charming Laundromatinee session, I've been spinning his 1991 pop masterpiece, Girlfriend , in heavy rotation.

The Popdose Interview: Vicki Peterson of The Bangles

Mon, November 28 2011 2:17pm - Source: Pop Dose

It's easy to misunderstand the Bangles —or underestimate their talent.

Susanna Hoffs Riffs on New Bangles Album, Keith Richards

Fri, November 18 2011 9:30pm - Source: Rolling Stone

From the Byrds-inspired title to the cover art patterned after their childhood clothes, the Bangles wear their Sixties hearts on their sleeves with their new album, Sweetheart of the Sun.

Mike Ragogna: Smile: An Interview with Beach Boy Brian Wilson, Plus Chatting with Andy Warhol Siren Ultra Violet and Boyz II Men's Exclusive Clip

Wed, November 09 2011 5:16am - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Right now, I'm about to do an interview that I've been looking forward to for quite a while now!

New: Cloud Nothings – “No Future/No Past”

Wed, November 02 2011 11:29am - Source: Obscure Sound

I became enamored with Dylan Baldi's mix of power-pop and alt-rock last year, when I gushed over his 7″ single Didn't You. Baldi sounded like a thirty or forty-something music vet who grew up on plenty of Sebadoh, Jesus & Mary Chain, Teenage Fanclub, and Matthew Sweet… not a fresh-faced 19-year-old.

A Tribe Called Quest, American Music Club, Del the Funkyy Homosapien, Drive Like Jehu, Gang Starr, Pixies, Primal Scream, Slowdive, The Jesus Lizard: Quarantining The Past: Ten (Other) Great Albums From 1991

Mon, October 24 2011 10:34am - Source: Prefix Magazine

'Nevermind Ten' for a minute, there are other great albums turning 20 this year.

Popdose Flashback ’91: Matthew Sweet, “Girlfriend”

Fri, October 21 2011 2:32pm - Source: Pop Dose

So here was Matthew Sweet , who seemed like a cat who'd been kicking around for a long time and might kick around forever without ever busting out big.

Daily Downloads (Free Noisetrade Albums from Matthew Sweet, Josh Rouse, and more)

Thu, October 20 2011 12:44pm - Source: Largehearted Boy

Every day, Daily Downloads offers 10 free and legal mp3 downloads, plus free and legal live sets from around the internet.

CD Review: The Big Sweet, “Ultraviolet Rain”

Wed, October 19 2011 6:31pm - Source: Pop Dose

Ohio-based indie band the Big Sweet are very young, they're teenagers even, but they rock a very sophisticated sound, which is that finely tuned, happily fussed about power pop sound that should be more popular among the general population, and not just music nerds.

The Grapes of Wrath – Now and Again (1989)

Wed, October 19 2011 2:24am - Source: Obscure Sound

In surveying jangle-pop albums, calling an album great makes allowance for more uninspired tracks than on most other genre releases.

Kevin Devine: The TVD First Date

Tue, October 18 2011 12:49pm - Source: The Vinyl District

The first record shops of any consequence in my life were both in Staten Island, New York, a place not often immediately associated with counterculture in the public consciousness.

Drake’s Take: New Releases 09.27.11

Wed, October 12 2011 3:37am - Source: Bumpershine.com

Traditionally, my [Drake's -ed.] birthday week has been pretty good for new releases, and this year is no different.

Tom’s Picks: Best of Summer 2011

Tue, October 11 2011 12:30pm - Source: Twangville

This is side two of last year's full length originally conceived of as a double album.

New Music Releases for Tuesday 9/27/2011

Tue, September 27 2011 1:00pm - Source: Music Under Fire

Yes, Wilco's latest is out this week and that should occupy part of your last week of September, but don't miss other artists we have been indulging in for weeks now that are fresher than warm apple pie.

The Bangles' Susanna Hoffs Dishes on Band Dysfunction, Motherhood and Prince

Mon, September 26 2011 8:50pm - Source: Spinner

Debbi Peterson , Vicki Peterson and Susanna Hoffs are a family: friends and colleagues united by their love of '60s pop, jangling guitars, the Beatles and now children.

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