1.3.2012

“See, God was trying to fuck us. But it didn’t work. We stayed strong, and now we’re here to deliver a rock ’n’ roll show to the Atlanta people.” It’s Dec. 29—the night of the first-ever Diamond Rugs...

“I’ve dabbled with groupies in the past,” says Stephen Merchant, in his first ever stand-up performance on American soil. It’s the first minute of his gig at the tiny Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre...

In a musical climate where bands permeate cyberspace faster than their increasingly fragmented genre descriptions can keep up, it’s common for struggling artists to feel like they’re shouting into the...

In 2010, Robert Pollard reunited the much-beloved Guided by Voices for a tour with what was arguably the band’s best lineup. But, as proven by their latest release, it seems the feeling was too good...

Like many teenagers before her and many who will follow, Alike flutters from one desire to another. On one hand, she yearns for the love and acceptance of her parents. On the other, she really wants...

When it comes to film-making, there are a few rules that should never be broken. Using sentimentality as a crutch to support an otherwise unremarkable...

Lumi HDPlatform: iOSDeveloper: Kydos Studios / Foundation MobilePublisher: Foundation MobileRelease Date: 12/20/2011Price: $.99 I am of the personal persuasion that the opening training levels of iOS...

Whenever a great author dies, loyal fans begin holding their breath. They hope that one day, perhaps soon, a final work will emerge from the artist’s...

Brandon Kinder’s band The Rocketboys put out one of the eight criminally underrated albums of 2009, “creating rich anthems that are as infectious as they are sincere.” Kinder performed solo under his...

On Dec. 29, 2011, Diamond Rugs played their first-ever show at Atlanta’s The Earl, bringing together Ian St. Pe (Black Lips), John McCauley (Deer Tick), Bryan Dufresne (Six Finger Satellite), Robbie...

Canadian rockers The Weakerthans haven’t released a new album since 2007, but frontman John K. Samson is set to release his first solo record this January. Provincial contains re-recorded tracks from...

Upcoming Welsh singer/songwriter Cate Le Bon has everything it takes to be the next big thing in female art-pop: a strong persona, a unique voice and a confident songwriting craft. The fact that she...

These BOBBY songs are mountains. They are mountainous. They exude some of the qualities that you’d expect out of mountaineers and the types of folks who never come out of their rooms—as long as they...