Beastie Boys' Mike D, ?uestlove Offer Tributes to Adam “MCA” Yauch
The influence of the Beastie Boys and Adam “MCA” Yauch has spread far and wide over generations and genres. And this weekend, many artists paid tribute to the late MCA in their own ways. read more
Found in: Music, News14 Musicians Reveal The First Record They Ever Purchased
We asked 14 musicians to recall the first record they ever remember purchasing and how they see it's influenced their own music. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayDiamond Rugs: Diamond Rugs
The phrase “indie supergroup” gets bandied about a fair amount these days, pretty much any time musicians from one relatively well-known band decide to get together and cut some tracks with the members of another, most likely also well-known outfit. Never mind that “indie supergroup” is more than a slight oxymoron, but the label—and the fervor of fans expecting to hear what amounts to a mash-up of their favorite artists—often obscures its true nature: Most of the time they’re just a bunch of musicians who share a similar interest, enjoy playing together (see: Monsters of Folk, Wild Flag, Jack White... read more
Found in: Music, Reviews16 Musicians Discuss Their First Concert T-Shirts
Some music fans’ closets contain museum-worthy tour shirt collections. But, no one forgets his or her first. So we asked 16 musicians, who now have their own merch to oversee, about their first concert Ts and the stories behind them. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayDeer Tick Releases New Song, Announces Summer Tour Dates
Deer Tick's newly released EP Tim is reminiscent of the ragged, manic '80s. The Diamond Rugs frontman has added an unabashed amount of rock and roll to 2012 and we do not object. Check out track "Born at Zero" and Deer Ticks tour schedule. read more
Found in: Music, NewsDeer Tick To Release New EP, Tim
Hot off all the attention garnered from last year’s LP Divine Providence and singer John McCauley’s involvement with our new favorites, Diamond Rugs, Deer Tick is maintaining its presence in the pop press by announcing a new EP due Feb. 28. read more
Found in: Music, News17 Musicians Share Their Favorite Cocktails
Whether it's as classic as a Whiskey Ginger or as off-the-wall as something called Penicillin, musicians discuss their love for cocktails and share their favorite recipes. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayDiamond Rugs Reveal Album Track List
Diamond Rugs — the indie-rock supergroup that features features Deer Tick frontman John McCauley and keyboardist Robbie Crowell, Black Lips guitarist Ian Saint Pé and Los Lobos saxophonist Steve Berlin — released a track list for their self-titled album today. read more
Found in: Music, NewsDiamond Rugs: Looking Up From the Floor
There’s something about the idea of these guys—Ian St. Pé (Black Lips), John McCauley (Deer Tick), Robbie Crowell (Deer Tick), Steve Berlin (Los Lobos), Bryan Dufresne (Six Finger Satellite) and Hardy Morris (Dead Confederate)—going toe-to-toe with some not-so-benevolent deity that just works. read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesWatch Deer Tick on Conan
Deer Tick hit Conan O’Brien’s show last night to perform “Funny Word,” which comes off our 15th Best Album of the Year Divine Providence. The track is a sloppy rocker that left frontman John McCauley telling the late-night host: “Let’s go get a beer.” Or maybe he was just announcing another single for his notoriously party-heavy band. read more
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