You know that feeling when you stumble upon a great song? The thrill of discovering a great, new band? That internal battle of wanting to keep is as your own private secret versus shouting it from the tallest...
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Tags: Apteka, Music
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Each morning, after kicking the coffee maker at the TDOA offices, we give thanks for our lot in the world. This past year has allowed us an opportunity to interview every band that we’ve pondered putting on our...
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Tags: lovvers, Music
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During the 90′s Pavement were truly the kings of the alternative world. The announcement that they would reform in 2010 has created a reaction, greater than even they could have expected. All of this coincides with the release of...
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Tags: ATP, Music, pavement, Pavement reunion, Scott Kannberg
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When I sat down to interview Peter Hook, I felt a nervous sense of intimidation because of the magnitude of his contribution to music. In the end, he ended up being easy to talk to and we...
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Tags: Imaad Wasif, Music
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Generally we feel obligated to wax poetic about the greatness of the bands that we try to introduce. We continue to be fortunate, in that we only cover the bands that we like. We’re passionate about their...
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Tags: alberta cross, Music
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Here’s a collection of videos from Thom Yorke’s concert on October 2nd at the Echoplex in L.A.. Generally, we try to follow the order of the setlist, but this time we’ll start with the...
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Tags: Echo, Echoplex, Music, Orpheum, Radiohead, Thom Yorke
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Here’s why you’re cool. It appears that our readers are more concerned with great music than hearing what the “cool kids” are doing. Some websites spent Friday giving you “exclusive” coverage of Them Crooked Vultures’ (horrible) performance...
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Tags: Music, The Wendy Darlings
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Is it hyperbole if it’s said with sincerity? Even a cursory listen to the work of Gang of Four reveals two very simple truths. This band who released their first album in 1979 made music that has been an...
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Tags: Dave Allen, Gang of Four, Music, Shriekback
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Ya know, we’re going to pass on the obvious stuff like Pearl Jam, Yeah, Yeah Yeahs and Them Crooked Vultures (not to mention we’re not convinced about that they’re a good idea anyway.). Instead, let’s focus on the bands...
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Tags: alberta cross, bon iver, Dan Auerbach, Music, School of Seven Bells, The Dead Weather, The Henry Clay People, The Raveonettes, The Virgins, The Walkmen, white lies
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