DrownedInSound — 11 years on, a parallel presents itself – and Relationship Of Command becomes, instantly, its generation’s own Nevermind. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

Altsounds — We, at London based indie label Xtra Mile Recordings, are offering friends, supporters and music lovers everywhere the chance to participate in something truly special…. Home to Frank Turner, The Xcerts, Crazy Arm, Chris T-T, Jim Ward (form... more info

Altsounds — Recorded by Alex Newport (Frank Turner, At The Drive-In, Rival Schools, Samiam) at Big Blue Meenie and Futureshock Studios, and mastered by Jeff Lipton (Arcade Fire, Dead Milkmen, Piebald, Sebadoh), Tributaries features 10 tracks of propulsive, highl... more info

Topix — A working definition of the Paper Shapes : Paper Chase neurosis shredded with the post-punk delinquency of At the Drive-In's "One Armed Scissor." The Austin quintet's six-song sophomore effort, Be Vigilant , offers a caterwauling juggernaut that vent... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Jim Ward, founding member of roaring post-hardcore outfits At the Drive-In, Sparta and Sleepercar, has spent the last few years learning to turn the volume knob down on his amp.Jim Ward, founding member of roaring post-hardcore outfits At the Drive-I... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Jim Ward of Sparta, Sleepercar and At the Drive-In talks new solo record, the bar business and reviving Sparta to record and tour again. more info

Stereogum — Soundgarden stopped by the Forum in Los Angeles for an epic twenty-five song set that included a bonus of Mike McCready from Pearl Jam joining the band for “Superunknown.” The Mars Volta provided support and probably won’t ever reunite as At Th... more info

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — Jim Ward is truly the unsung hero of the Austin music scene.  I truly believe that Ward was the songwriting presence that made At The Drive-In the tight punk rock package that it was.  Once he was pulled out of the fray...the band became The Mars V... more info

Totally Fuzzy — Ekko said... The latest mixtapes from Big K.R.I.T., Pusha T (of Clipse) and Xaphoon Jones (of Chiddy Bang) http://www.berkeleyplaceblog.com Levin said... Dave Edmunds - The Early Edmunds CD1 (1991) Joni Mitchell - Court and Spark (1973)FLAC Miklós ... more info

Guardian Music — It's not exactly a promising sign that even the Strokes are moaning about their new albumA few weeks ago, a former NME editor was canvassed for his opinion on the Strokes. If his inquisitor had hoped for a measured response to the early highs and ... more info