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, Jan 18, 2013
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12 O'Clock Track: Electronic synth-pop from Candian hardcore vets Yacht Club, "A Little Messed Up"
"A Little Messed Up" is 80s-inspired new wave from Yacht Club, which is fronted by Canadian hardcore vet Ben Cook.
by Luca Cimarusti
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12 O'Clock Track: Young Guv & the Scuzz, "Heal Over Time"
A brand new power-pop gem from Young Governor, the solo project of Fucked Up's Ben Cook
by Luca Cimarusti
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, Dec 31, 2011
The year in music: my favorite albums the
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, Jul 28, 2011
Slideshow
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Indy pro wrestler Colt Cabana fought his way to the WWE, only to find that the real path to success was to build a mini media empire of his own
by Tom Breihan
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, Jul 7, 2011
Night Moves: Guitarist Elisse La Roches of Canadian Girlfriends parties like it's the Fourth of July
Hourly dispatches from the bar and club scene
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, Jun 30, 2011
This week on the B Side
A new organist for the Sox, new local releases, new local news, and tons more
by Miles Raymer
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, Jun 30, 2011
Soundboard: June 30-July 6
White Fence, Fucked Up, Hex Machine, Devin Townsend Project and other notable shows
by Miles Raymer, Peter Margasak, Brian Costello, Monica Kendrick, and Leor Galil
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, Apr 18, 2011
Arizona Boycott Gets Results, But Not the Right Ones
Sound Strike has got its heart in the right place, but it seems like it's only doing wrong.
by Miles Raymer
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, Feb 28, 2011
Pavement Tour Diary: Memories of Hollywood & Matador 21
Jeremy finishes up his year with Pavement as they conquer the Hollywood Bowl and Matador 21. Could there have been a more fitting end?
by Jeremy Lemos
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, Jul 8, 2010
West Fest
With a main stage programmed by the Empty Bottle, West Fest's impressive lineup includes Fucked Up, We Were Promised Jetpacks, Small Black, Class Actress, and Beach Fossils.
by Kevin Warwick
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, Jun 28, 2010
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Brokencyde Gets Pink Eyes
Damian "Pink Eyes" Abraham comes around on crunkcore.
by Miles Raymer
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, Apr 29, 2010
Early Warnings Roundup
Early Warnings this week include Erykah Badu, LCD Soundsytem, Fucked Up, Black Mountain, MC Lyte, and the Green Music Fest.
by Kevin Warwick
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, Feb 25, 2010
Whitesnake and Other Underwear Moisteners
Gossip Wolf: David Coverdale's undiminished ego, the next Iron & Wine record, Kid Sister's Olympic fever, and more
by Jessica Hopper and J.R. Nelson
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Bottom Lounge
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Dr. Wax
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JP Chill
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McCormick Auditorium WHPK
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Bleader
, Dec 22, 2009
Video
If for Some Reason You Want Christmas Music
A few Christmas songs that have earned my grudging acceptance
by Miles Raymer
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, Dec 19, 2009
Video
Tickets: The ultimate last-minute gift
Give the gift of leaving the house.
by Whet Moser
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Four Tet
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Dick Gregory
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Mort Sahl
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Maria Bamford
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Bleader
, Nov 26, 2009
Thanksgiving Early Warnings Roundup
New Early Warnings this week include the Appleseed Cast, Atlas Sound, Crystal Castles, Fucked Up, and the Good Life.
by Kevin Warwick
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Bleader
, Jul 19, 2009
Pitchfork photos by Clayton Hauck, pt. 4
by Whet Moser
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Music Feature
, Jul 16, 2009
The Reader's Guide to the 2009 Pitchfork Music Festival
What you need to know before you go
by Miles Raymer, Peter Margasak, Jessica Hopper, Monica Kendrick, Bill Meyer, Kevin Warwick, and Ann Sterzinger
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Yeasayer
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Lindstrom
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Matt & Kim
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, Jul 16, 2009
The Reader's Guide to the 2009 Pitchfork Music Festival: Saturday
by Miles Raymer, Monica Kendrick, Kevin Warwick, Jessica Hopper, Bill Meyer, Peter Margasak, and Ann Sterzinger
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, Jul 16, 2009
The Reader's Guide to the 2009 Pitchfork Music Festival: Friday
by Peter Margasak and Monica Kendrick
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