Sweeping The Nation — 1991 is remembered these days as Nirvana's year and that of the alternative impinging on the mainstream, maybe brought about by the 1991: The Year Punk Broke documentary. Pop, the narrative went at the time, was in trouble, and Bryan Adams' s... more info
Brooklyn Vegan — Plus: Tigers Jaw, Afghan Whigs, Saint Etienne, Kevin Morby, The Lemon Twigs, Mogwai, Fionn Regan, U.S. Girls, Taake, Gorguts, Taking Back Sunday, Tim Kasher, and more.
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Sweeping The Nation — Perfume Genius - Slip AwayThe last time Mike Hadreas had something from a new album to share it was Queen, and it blew most of the year away. Like that song this bursts from a tentative opening into technicolour; unlike it this seems more metallic, l... more info
The Quietus — Members of Sonic Youth, St. Etienne and more contribute to a three day celebration of composer Basil Kirchin at Hull Capital of Culture more info
Brooklyn Vegan — Luna are continuing to play shows after last year's reformation, including a sold-out show at Brooklyn's Bell House in May. This fall, Luna will be heading to the UK for a couple festivals -- including the Rockaway Beach indoor fest at Butl... more info
Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Rachel Juarez-Carr Laura Marling w/ Marika Hackman / War on Drugs / Ex Hex / Sleaford Mods / Hinds The 2015 End of the Road Festival happened September 4 - 6 at Larmer Tree Gardens in Wiltshire, England.... more info