It’s no secret that Courtney Love is a conniving opportunistic freak. So, it’s good to see little things like the law preventing her from reneging on a contract. Back in 2002 when Hole officially disbanded, Love and guitarist Eric Erlandson signed an agreement stating that Hole could not exist unless both persons were involved. Well, […]

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I really don’t understand bands that take years and years in between albums. The more time that passes, the higher the expectations. Plus, you’ve got crazy short attention spans to deal with, thanks to the shuffling of iPods and whatnot. The kids that bought Is This It are practically moms and dads now. And do […]

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While I’ve been keeping It’s Not Me, It’s You in consistent rotation, I have to admit it doesn’t have the same impact on me as her debut. The dour disco vibe of this new record pales slightly as compared to the juxtaposition of her acerbic wit and sprightly post-ska pop from Alright, Still. Even so, […]

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When you think of Playboy’s target demographic, do Dinosaur Jr. fans come to mind? Well, maybe. Anyway, the reunited trio sat down for a performance and chat piece for a new feature on Playboy.com. The guys discuss their unanimous love and respect for The Cure, which was already evident in their monstrous cover of The […]

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Supposed to be a return to the sound of the early days, which is good for fans who haven’t really dug the last couple records as much as, say, Suburban Light. Hard to believe it has been a decade since that record was released. Stereogum has an mp3 teaser.

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AC4 is a new hardcore band that features Dennis Lyxzén and David Sandström of Refused. That news right there puts my ears at full attention, as Refused’s The Shape of Punk to Come is easily one of the best punk rock records I’ve ever heard. Seriously, if you don’t own, quit reading this and go […]

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I saw this a few weeks ago and forgot about it until K sent me a link via Quarterlife Party. Good Mogwai song (“Autorock” from the underrated Mr. Beast album). Odd juxtaposition with Lance Armstrong and Nike, though. Don’t get me wrong- the music certainly fits the visuals; it’s just strange to think of Mogwai […]

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