Pitchfork — Photo by Jason BergmanOn December 1, Fucked Up posted to their blog, "Nothing new to report, maybe check back in a few days when something interesting may have happened?" Well, it's a few days later, and something interesting has happened: The C... more info

XLR8R — Brooklyn’s garage rock trio, the Vivian Girls, decries style trends, loves shitgaze. What was the best music trend of 2008? Well, this is a no-brainer for us–we love lo-fi punk/shitgaze. Music like this is great because it's really... more info

Stereogum — In response to what one of you dubbed Blooming Onion-Gate, Vivian Girls Girls issued an apology at their blog and this blog. Reminding us the trio's young and shouldn't be chastened too harshly for one interview, ex-VG/current Crystal Stilt Frankie ... more info

My Old Kentucky — Oh the holidays! They can cause such anxiety for so many. Jof Owen of The Boy Least Likely To seems to be one of those poor souls. It has been a long time since we gave them mention, so we figured we'd better catch up and see what they're up to. ... more info

Stereogum — In this Uncensored Interview, the Girls extol the virtues of the punk community, realize that non-punk people "are really shitty and suck a lot," and definitely are not fans of coworkers who get drinks at T.G.I. Fridays. It's good cubicle procrastin... more info

XLR8R — Bradford Cox, frontman of Deerhunter and Atlas Sound, on Stereolab and doom-wop. Who was your favorite artist of 2008? Jana Hunter makes some very haunting doom-wop. I've been listening to her stuff a lot lately. I also really like the Crystal ... more info

My Old Kentucky — (photo cred : MOKB photographer : Austin W.)The Vivian Girls dropped by The Laundromatinee this Summer and unleashed two new songs on us. Stay tuned for that session. It was a fun day. These girls have caused quite a stir this year. Good looks an... more info

Radio Exile — Read this brief interview with Bon Iver [Buzzgrinder] Then buy his new 12″ EP entitled, Blood Bank, upon release in January.  Record buyers will receive a digital download coupon [Each Note Secure] Brooklyn trio Vivian Girls offering a “Surfâ€... more info

Pitchfork — Hey, who out there likes fun? You'd have to be a real sonofagun not to. Who likes the Vivian Girls? Yeah, same as before. Boy, have those Vivian Girls got a whole lot of fun for you...a whole pack of it, in fact! The Vivs' latest 7", "Surf's Up!", ha... more info

Pitchfork — Hey, who out there likes fun? You'd have to be a real sonofagun not to. Who likes the Vivian Girls? Yeah, same as before. Boy, have those Vivian Girls got a whole lot of fun for you...a whole pack of it, in fact! The Vivs' latest 7", "Surf&... more info