The 10 Best Album Reissues & Box Sets of 2011
Since new music doesn't sell like it used to, labels are repackaging and remastering just about every classic album ever made. Our panel of music writers nominated 73 different reissues, best-of collections and box sets, which we narrowed down to 10 absolute must-haves. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayJeff Mangum Announces Early 2012 Tour Dates
Neutral Milk Hotel’s Jeff Mangum has announced a three-month tour with dates in the U.S. and Europe for early 2012. read more
Found in: Music, NewsWatch Jeff Mangum’s Surprise Occupy Wall Street Show
Jeff Mangum played a surprise show to protestors last night, which maybe makes up for the big Radiohead disappointment a few days back. The Neutral Milk Hotel songwriter played an eight-song set that included “Two-Headed Boy Part 2” and “Holland, 1945.” read more
Found in: Music, NewsNeutral Milk Hotel to Release Massive Vinyl-Only Box Set
Rolling Stone reported today that Neutral Milk Hotel’s Jeff Mangum will be releasing a vinyl-only box set that compiles the group’s entire catalog, along with 15 previously unreleased tracks. The massive box set includes two 12” albums (On Avery Island and In the Aeroplane Over the Sea), two 10” records (The Everything Is EP and Ferris Wheel on Fire EP, with both albums including bonus tracks), two 7" records (Little Birds and You've Passed/Where You'll Find Me Now), and one 7” picture disc. The box set also includes a couple of posters. read more
Found in: Music, News100 Tasty Bands Combine to Form 50 Tastier Bands
After sifting through the infinite internet, we found it curious how many band names involve food. Then we decided to combine two food-related bands (Iron & Wine, String Cheese Incident) to form an entirely new, even tastier band (Wine & String Cheese). Sometimes they even create a whole new food item (Chocolate Honey Cone).... read more
Found in: Music, Features34 of Our Favorite Band Tattoos
Few forms of personal expression represent devotion better than tattoos, and many fans have permanently expressed their affection for their favorite musicians by embedding indelible ink within layers of their skin. Some have turned out atrociously, but the following tattoos show how effective this artistry can be.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayPortishead, Jeff Mangum Headline All Tomorrow's Parties: I'll Be Your Mirror Festival
The folks behind British music festival All Tomorrow’s Parties have announced the headliners for their American sister event. ATP America Presents: I’ll Be Your Mirror, which will be held Sept. 30-Oct. 2 in Asbury, N.J., will be headlined and co-curated by Portishead for two nights, performing their first East coast shows since 1998. Jeff Mangum of Neutral Milk Hotel will play a Friday-night set of songs from his acclaimed band—the first large set of NMH songs he’s performed in over a decade. However, due to the capacity of the theater, only three-day ticket holders will have access to Mangum’s Friday-night... read more
Found in: Music, NewsElephant 6 Collective Reveals Holiday Surprise Tour
Athens, Ga.-based artist collective Elephant 6 plans to revisit its 2008 Holiday Surprise Tour idea, next year celebrating the apparently-festive spring season with songs from Elf Power, the Music Tapes, Neutral Milk Hotel and more.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsListen to Jeff Mangum Play Five Neutral Milk Hotel Songs
This weekend, notorious recluse/Neutral Milk Hotel frontman Jeff Mangum made a rare appearance at The Schoolhouse, a small loft space in Brooklyn.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe Music Tapes Want to Play at Your House
Turns out, Jeff Mangum ain't the only Neutral Milk Hotel member with exciting things going on... read more
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