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The Best Worst Voices In Indie Rock

Last week we debated the best voices in indie rock. But there’s another kind of great voice out there—the kind that isn’t classically good, but its technical problems just make it more lovable. Here are my picks for the best worst voices—you can listen below. Feel free to add to the list in the comments section....  read more

Silver Jews' David Berman plans cartoon compilation

Now, why would David Berman think that people who listen to indie rock want to read comics? Drag City's website recently announced that they'll be publishing The Portable February, a comic compilation book from the ex-lead silver semite....  read more

Strange Victory, Strange Defeat: Our Favorite Silver Jews Lyrics

One of our favorite bands allegedly called it quits last week. It’s sad news, but it prompted us to dig through their catalog for our favorite lyrics. David Berman can turn a phrase, but it’s funny how many of them work as rap lyrics when they’re not in context. ...  read more

Silver Jews' frontman (maybe?) quits, attacks father

Silver Jews' frontman David Berman allegedly called it quits Thursday evening after half a dozen albums, according to the Drag City online forums. One of two posts written, titled "Silver Jews End- Lead singer bids his well-wishers adieu," explains that he is leaving the band to pursue other projects. Despite reports to the contrary, the story and its writer are still unconfirmed. "Honestly we don't know about Silver Jews," a Drag City publicist told Paste via e-mail. "He hasn't told us that."...  read more