All posts from 8 July 2007

Britt Daniel & co. continue to refine their minimalist sound on the band’s latest Merge Records release, which is due in stores on Tuesday. One of the most critically-acclaimed indie groups of this decade, Spoon doesn’t seem to be reaching those same heights of praise with “Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga,” although that could change […]

Tags: spoon

The multi-city, climate-change-awareness-promoting Live Earth event, held yesterday, was a smashing–well, “success” isn’t really the word, based on the reviews filed so far. However, there were some highlights amid all the hot air, with Madonna’s appearance in London drawing the most praise. And we did finally get to see Kanye West and the Police […]

Tags: live earth, madonna

The Pogues
The legendary Irish rockers (who recently received the Rhino reissue treatment) are hitting the west coast (of the States) this fall, minus ill guitarist Philip Chevron.
Tours: The Pogues (Punknews)
Caribou
Dan Snaith & co. will be venturing throughout North America in late September and October to support their upcoming Merge debut, “Andorra,” with Born Ruffians serving […]

Tags: born ruffians, caribou, pogues