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Peter and Vandy, indie soundtrack
By Brandon Kim on 09/29/2009
Filed under: Reel to Reel
Playwright Jay DiPietro turned his 2002 stage production "Peter and Vandy" into a film loaded with indie music. The film, his directorial debut, is a love story that tries to answer the common question, "How the hell did we get this way?" through a non-linear telling of all the moments that make up a relationship. Events juxtaposed, disconnected chronologically, but connected in their eventual illumination of the characters. Jason Ritter and Jess Weixler (Teeth, Alexander The Last) star. Ritter is the son of the late comedic good guy, John Ritter. He last played the most podunk Bush, Jeb, in Oliver... MORE »
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Timothy Saccenti (part 1)
By Brandon Kim on 06/15/2009
Filed under: Introductions, The Intersection
Timothy Saccenti is a photographer and director who's been doing some impressive, meticulous work in the music word. His beginnings in photography have lead him down a path crowded with artists like TV on the Radio, Erykah Badu, The Rapture, Grandmaster flash, and Black Mountain. Directing music videos was a natural turn for Saccenti and though he may still be a photographer at heart, he's been extra alluring lately with his motion work. His videos for Jamie Lidell's "Another Day" and Battles' "Atlas" are the fantastical works of an artist who has both clear vision and technical mastery at his... MORE »
INDIE EAR MADNESS '09: National Championship
By Jim Shearer on 04/07/2009
Filed under: INDIE EAR MADNESS '09
Three weeks ago, Indie Ear Madness '09 began with 64 of the best indie-minded/respected bands in the land. After some fierce and furious competition, TV On The Radio and The Bouncing Souls were the only two acts left standing. Last night they went head to head, competing not only for the 2009 National Championship, but for indie music bragging rights, which (you'd think) would at least guarantee them a free shot of espresso in any non-chain coffee shop in America. MORE »
INDIE EAR MADNESS '09: Final Four
By Jim Shearer on 04/03/2009
Filed under: INDIE EAR MADNESS '09
TV On The Radio, Franz Ferdinand, The Bouncing Souls, and U2 are the final four musical acts left in this year's Indie Ear Madness tournament. Find out which two bands will battle it out next week for the National Championship: MORE »
INDIE EAR MADNESS '09: Elite-8
By Jim Shearer on 03/27/2009
Filed under: INDIE EAR MADNESS '09
Would Kanye West have the final say against TV On The Radio? Could Karen O lead her squad to the Final Four? Did Franz Ferdinand dethrone rock royalty? Did the clock strike midnight for The Thermals? MORE »
INDIE EAR MADNESS '09: Sweet-16
By Jim Shearer on 03/26/2009
Filed under: INDIE EAR MADNESS '09
The battle for Garden State supremacy, two of Brooklyn's favorites go at it, The Black Keys attempt to take out U2, and the most anticipated tournament pairing ever: Morrissey vs. The Cure: MORE »
INDIE EAR MADNESS '09: 2nd Round (Midwest, East)
By Jim Shearer on 03/20/2009
Filed under: INDIE EAR MADNESS '09
The Boss takes on Mr. Lif, The New Pornographers do battle, and Kanye West goes head-to-head against his Viagra buddy: MORE »
INDIE EAR MADNESS '09: 2nd Round (West, South)
By Jim Shearer on 03/20/2009
Filed under: INDIE EAR MADNESS '09
The big names advance, Dan Auerbach has a one-of-a-kind conflict, and after toppling Coldplay in first round competition, will Thunderheist's Cinderella run continue? MORE »
INDIE EAR MADNESS '09: First Round (Midwest, East)
By Jim Shearer on 03/19/2009
Filed under: INDIE EAR MADNESS '09
A high-seed indie favorite falls, Kanye coasts, two AC's do battle, and Karen O is performing like an MVP for the YYY's: MORE »
INDIE EAR MADNESS '09: First Round (West, South)
By Jim Shearer on 03/19/2009
Filed under: INDIE EAR MADNESS '09
With this year's Indie Ear Madness beginning on the same week as SXSW, how would bands--some performing both major events--hold up? Find out now: MORE »
Indie Ear Madness '09
By Jim Shearer on 03/16/2009
Filed under: INDIE EAR MADNESS '09
It's that time of year again--time to pair up the top-64 indie-minded/respected bands in the land and have them compete for the National Championship in Indie Ear Madness 2009. MORE »
SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (Jan. 6)
By Jim Shearer on 01/06/2009
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYAnimal Collective, Merriweather Post Pavilion (left) Talk about instant gratification--one of the most anticipated indie-rock releases of the year comes out six days into 2009. Glasvegas, Glasvegas Take a little bit of Glasgow, a little bit of Las Vegas, and you come up with a charming indie-rock group from Scotland. The Gourds, Haymaker! Alt-country from Austin, TX--you can already taste the barbecue sauce! Backyard Babies, Backyard Babies Don't let the name fool you, this hard-rocking band from Sweden open up their album with a song called "Fuck Off And Die." Erin McCarley, Love, Save The Empty Destined to have... MORE »
Animal Collective on Wax
By Jim Shearer on 12/12/2008
Filed under: SOONAnimal Collective's brand new album, Merriweather Post Pavillion, will be released properly on CD/digitial outlets on January 20, however if you would like to get the album a couple weeks earlier, you'll be able to do so if you purchase the vinyl copy of the album (yeah, we used to call those records, Animal Collective kickin' it old-school) on January 6. The band will also include a full album download card with the vinyl release, so you can kick it new school as well. (left: Not that you'll be doing this with your brand new Animal Collective album, but... MORE »
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