Stereogum — Elijah Wood is a music guy. We know this. Way back in 2005, Wood used some of his Lord Of The Rings money to launch an indie label and put out an Apples In Stereo record. (He was in their "Dance Floor" video, too.) He starred in a Flying Lotus clip. ... more info

Magnet Magazine — Loyal MAGNET readers have Josh Bloom to thank for a least a few of their favorite stories. Over the past 28 years, his Fanatic Promotion company has been fostering an authentic connection between musicians and the media. Aside from a current roster o... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Pete Quaife (Kinks). The Kinks played their first live show on Pete’s 20th birthday. Pixies, Spoon, Neko Case, Okkervil River, of Montreal, Robyn Hitchcock, Rhett Miller, the Apples In Stereo, the Wrens, Mac McCaughan, the Mekons and... more info

Magnet Magazine — 60 years ago today, the Kinks released The Kink Kontroversy. Feel good from morning till the end of the day. Pixies, Spoon, Neko Case, Okkervil River, of Montreal, Robyn Hitchcock, Rhett Miller, the Apples In Stereo, the Wrens, Mac McCaughan, the Mek... more info

Magnet Magazine — 50 years ago today, the Kinks released Schoolboys In Disgrace. No more looking back. Pixies, Spoon, Neko Case, Okkervil River, of Montreal, Robyn Hitchcock, Rhett Miller, the Apples In Stereo, the Wrens, Mac McCaughan, the Mekons and more pick their ... more info

Stereogum — Welcome Strawberry will release their new album Desperate Flower at the end of the month, and I already have a feeling it’s gonna be soundtracking a lot of my beach days this summer. So far the Oakland dream pop/shoegaze band have shared “Viol... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Brian Wilson. R.I.P. There’s no other. Photo for MAGNET by Sean Shroff. Read Robert Schneider of the Apples In Stereo in MAGNET on the Beach Boys’ Smile: The post Happy Birthday Brian Wilson (Beach Boys), R.I.P. appeared first on M... more info

Magnet Magazine — 45 years ago today, the Kinks released One For The Road. One to have when you’re having more than one. Pixies, Spoon, Neko Case, Okkervil River, of Montreal, Robyn Hitchcock, Rhett Miller, the Apples In Stereo, the Wrens, Mac McCaughan, the Mekons ... more info

Magnet Magazine — 30 years ago today, the Apples In Stereo released debut album Fun Trick Noisemaker. Taking time. Read our classic Q&A with the Apples’ Robert Schneider: The post The Apples In Stereo Released Debut Album “Fun Trick Noisemaker” 30 Years Ago Toda... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Tommy James (Tommy James And The Shodells). “Crimson And Clover.” “I Think We’re Alone Now.” “Mony Mony.” “Crystal Blue Persuasion.” “Hanky Panky.” “Sweet Cherry Wine.” “Mirage.” What did you do between 19... more info