Bradford Cox of Deerhunter Covers Leonard Cohen
We previously reported on the Cults and Cold War Kids covers of Leonard Cohen, and now Bradford Cox has contributed to the group with, "Seems So Long Ago, Nancy." Columbia Records has marked the release of Cohen's newly released album Old Ideas, with a cover series entitled Old Ideas With New Friends. read more
Found in: Music, NewsListen to a New Deerhunter Song, "Curve"
Deerhunter released a new single today called “Curve.” The instrumental song appears on We Are the Works in Progress, which was compiled by Blonde Redhead as a benefit to Japan after the 2011 tsunami. read more
Found in: Music, NewsBlonde Redhead's Kazu Makino to Curate Japan Relief Compilation
Blonde Redhead announced the Jan. 10 release of a compilation curated by frontwoman Kazu Makino. The compilation is titled We are the Works in Progress and is set to benefit Japan’s recovery from last March’s tsunami, Pitchfork reports. Makino was born in Kyoto, Japan. read more
Found in: Music, NewsAtlas Sound Announces Tour Dates
Atlas Sound has announced a handful of tour dates for the middle of December. read more
Found in: Music, NewsDeerhunter: 2009 Noise Pop Set
As Bradford Cox releases his latest Atlas Sound record Parallax this week, we're continually reminded of the Atlanta rocker's songwriting prowess. Watch his main act Deerhunter perform a full set at the 2009 Noise Pop Fest. read more
Found in: Featured VideosWatch MGMT Cover Pink Floyd's "Lucifer Sam"
All week long on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, rock bands are paying tribute to the golden age of Pink Floyd — that is, their internationally successful concept albums from the 1970s. Psychedelic indie-rock band MGMT, however, has chosen a slightly different route: For their appearance on Fallon's show last night, they chose to commemorate the legacy of Syd Barrett, Pink Floyd's original lead vocalist, guitarist and songwriter, with a cover of "Lucifer Sam" from the band's debut album The Piper at the Gates of Dawn. read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsWatch Bradford Cox, Black Lips Pay Tribute to The Ramones
Conley, Ga., isn't exactly an area of Metro Atlanta that's known for being a music hotspot, but it would seem Atlanta natives Black Lips want to change that rep. The Lips chose their show at Southern Comfort Lounge in the inconspicuous Clayton County town to treat fans to a welcome surprise. read more
Found in: Concerts, News15 Animated GIFs Taken at Pitchfork Music Festival
See 15 moments in motion from last week's Pitchfork Music Festival. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayPitchfork Music Festival Day Three Recap
Check out our coverage from day three at Pitchfork Music Festival, which featured TV on the Radio, Cut Copy, HEALTH, Deerhunter, Superchunk, OFWGKTA, Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti, Yuck, Toro Y Moi and more. read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 Words10 Great Band Blogs
Some artists take advantage of their literary chops by posting everything from poetry to food commentary, while others use Tumblr to share photos, live sets and spontaneous videos. read more
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