Secondhand Lions
The opening moments of Secondhand Lions might be a whimsical tribute to its biggest star. A biplane carrying Robert Duvall careens through the air, buoyed by bombastic musical fanfare... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsGuided By Voices
Bob Pollard is the king of funny names. His band, Guided By Voices, is about to release its 14th record, Earthquake Glue... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesThe Innocence Mission
Listening to Innocence Mission singer Karen Peris’ hauntingly exquisite voice is to feel like you’re being entrusted with something precious, a captivating secret to unwrap slowly and savor. One crystalline syllable at a time... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesThe Magdalene Sisters
The history of the Catholic church in the last century is one of both triumph and failure... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsRufus Wainwright
It was an entrance worthy of Oscar Wilde himself. Two-and-a-half years ago, at the Los Angeles offices of his label DreamWorks, decadent dandy Rufus Wainwright came slinking in like a fox fresh out of the henhouse... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesHeartworn Highways
By 1975, a loose confederation of longhaired musicians had left Texas and invaded Nashville. They attended each other’s gigs and picked together in each other’s homes... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsDido
With 12 million copies of her No Angel debut sold worldwide, as well as countless songwriting awards under her belt—the U.K. thrush is sitting in the coveted catbird seat, and pleased as punch about it... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesThe Weather Underground
Long before Al-Qaida, the U.S. had its own terrorist factions. But while Osama bin Laden and Timothy McVeigh have been almost universally reviled, the Weathermen were hailed in certain sectors as heroes... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsAn Outsider's Guide to Jamband Culture
Despite no real radio ally, few major-label acts and an aversion to corporate sponsorship, tens of thousands of fans drive around the country following bands like Phish, Widespread Panic and The Dead. So what's the attraction? read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesOn The Scottish Beat
Discussing his latest project, the soundtrack for the film, Young Adam, Byrne laughs. “The director wants two hours of music, way more than he can possibly get or use. He wants it for no money, and he wants it tomorrow...” read more
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