15 Years Later: The Get Up Kids “Something to Write Home About”
The Get Up Kids was part of the Midwestern “second-wave” emo scene in the mid 1990s with bands like Braid and The Promise Ring. The band formed in Kansas City, […]
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10 Years Later: Arcade Fire’s Funeral
There are only a few albums that garner high praise from all critics. There are only a few albums universally loved by just about every fan. There are only a few […]
Autumn (is for lovers): a fall music playlist
As August turns into September, shorts are swapped for pants. Instead of ordering your favorite iced beverage, suddenly you opt for hot teas and coffees. The AC is switched […]
20 Years Later: A non-fan reevulates Portishead’s Dummy
I am constantly scolded for not being a Portishead fan. In response to these rebukes, I always respond with a simple: “It’s not really my thing.” This is a true […]
10 Years Later: Rilo Kiley’s More Adventurous
There were a lot of great releases in 2004. We’ve already posted retrospectives about The Killers and Taking Back Sunday and plan to post an Arcade Fire Funeral profile in the coming weeks. This week, we spotlight […]
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