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Twilight New Moon soundtrack: sell outs or players?
By Brandon Kim on 10/19/2009
Filed under: Reel to Reel
I thought I'd rather drink turpentine and piss on a brush fire than watch the original "Twilight." Not only did it appear to be a vapid teenage girl fantasy, but one that carelessly rewrote long cherished rules of Vampirism. Then I saw "Adventureland," and supposed I could give it a chance after seeing how mind blowing Kristen Stewart has become since the floor plan thriller, "Panic Room." Perhaps I suffer from some form of vapid teenage boy fantasy syndrome, so be it. I had little choice, just about every female I know aged six to sixty is fired up over... MORE »
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The Drifter
By Brandon Kim on 10/09/2009
Filed under: Reel to Reel
Environmental activist and surfer macho Rob Machado went to Indonesia on a trip that was about more than the quest for the perfect wave. "The Drifter" documents his journey of self discovery through the South East Asian archipelago where he comes to realize something fundamental about the human condition. As he put it, "We dream of the perfect wave, the perfect job, the perfect house, and when we get there... we dream of something else." [Rob Machado ripping through the green room of a glassy tube in Indonesia. Photo by Dustin Humphrey] The film features tunes by a host of... 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. 13)
By Jim Shearer on 01/13/2009
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAYThom Yorke, Eraser: The Remixes (left) Even though I haven't listened to the entire album yet, I can bet you any money you won't hear a producer shout out, "REMIX!!" on any of the tracks. Antony and The Johnsons, Crying Light Some of you may have been introduced to Antony via Bjork's Volta album. Bon Iver, Blood Bank EP Coldplay for indie enthusiasts (that's meant to be taken as a compliment). Bang Camaro, Bang Camaro II A band that surprisingly sounds just like their band name (fast, American rock-n-roll). Saosin, The Grey EP Close your eyes. Okay, guess the... MORE »
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