Death Grips: Exmilitary July 6, 2011I know that for some reason I’m supposed to like this because the blogosphere says I should. Like...
Action Bronson: Dr. Lecter July 6, 2011Nothing like a giant fat white guy who sounds just like Ghostface to bring a smile to your...
Cage the Elephant: Cage the Elephant June 29, 2011Hey look, I’m a cracked out G. Love. Or at least that’s how this wad-blowing first track, “In...
WU LYF: Go Tell Fire to the Mountain June 25, 2011I’m honestly not sure if these guys are singing in English or what. It sounds more like a...
Cults: Cults June 25, 2011Not to be confused with my high school hard rockin’ heroes, The Cult, this band would seriously disappoint...
Foster the People: Torches June 22, 2011Yes ‘Pumped Up Kicks’ (often mistakenly referred to as ‘Pumped Up Kids’) is the ubiquitous song for Summer...
TV on the Radio: Nine Types of Light June 6, 2011It took me quite a while to get into this band. Despite having almost too much indie and...
Okkervil River: I Am Very Far June 4, 2011I’ve always had trouble categorizing these guys. It’s like indie rock Americana or emo-alt roots rock. And that’s...
Thelonious Monster: Stormy Weather June 1, 2011They say all politics is local. Well, in some cases, music is local as well. And for me...
Beastie Boys: Hot Sauce Committee Part Two May 4, 2011It’s funny that these guys are still the Beastie Boys after all these years. After all, they’re all...
Apex Manor: The Year of Magical Drinking May 4, 2011I hate how people are always comparing other bands to Wilco, so I won’t do that to Apex...
Odd Future (OFWGKTA): The Odd Future Tape, Vol. 1 April 30, 2011These guys set it up from the very beginning that they aren’t out to make friends. They’re out...
The Streets: Computers and Blues April 26, 2011I remember the first time I heard The Streets. I was standing waiting to meet with someone at...
Maritime: Human Hearts April 26, 2011I don’t know what it’s called when one raises up on the high hat on the offbeat, but...
Foo Fighters: Wasting Light April 26, 2011It’s been a while since I’ve been a fan of Foo Fighters. Not because they’ve changed or lowered...
The Morning Benders: Big Echo April 9, 2011I honestly have no concept how this one ended up in my collection. I don’t at all recall...
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart: Belong April 7, 2011Hey your Smashing Pumpkins is in my Cure. Hey your Cure is in my Love and Rockets. Hey...
The Strokes: Angles April 5, 2011I know there’s been Strokes backlash, and it’s now de rigueur to hate on privileged hipsters everywhere, but...