The Apples in Stereo

If Music Be the Food of Love, Play On

Is It True That Pandora Is Dying?

Rotation

Art for Sale! Cheap!

Stephen Keene makes art for the masses. Is that a bad thing?

SXSW Preview

Stephen Keene makes art for the masses. Is that a bad thing?

Elephant's Memory

New releases from the Apples In Stereo and Of Montreal pick up the thread of a legendary collective

Seventies Glam-Disco Party

Of Montreal proves there's life, funk and creativity after Elephant 6

The Aeroplane Flies High

The devout cult of Neutral Milk Hotel should perhaps prepare for a second coming

Hip-hop, Year Two AJ

Still no Jigga, but Kanye, some lovable limeys and a great Beyoncé substitute held it down

Dubble Trubble

Troubled Hubble packs a one-two wallop of great music and an even better live show

Apollo Sunshine, with Apples in Stereo and the High Water Marks

Wednesday, April 21

Mountain Mohawks

Ex-punkers of Starlings, TN space out with dulcimers and other American originals

Gay Day

Ex-punkers of Starlings, TN space out with dulcimers and other American originals

Starlight Mints

Ex-punkers of Starlings, TN space out with dulcimers and other American originals

Can Anyone Out-Twee Owl City?

​Owl City (really just a guy named Adam Young) is a bit of a conundrum. He's perfectly fine to listen to, as long as you pretend that his music is specifically intended for very young children, like the Wiggles or Raffi. Then you pay attention to the meticulous production and catchy hooks instead ... More >>

Love, Shelby

Shelby Lynne smolders on Tears, Lies, and ­Alibis.