The career arc of Japandroids is as important to the Vancouver duo’s legacy as their actual music. The band planned to disband in early 2009, but stuck together after its debut album Post Nothing received rapturous reviews from tastemaking websites such…
Wire prepare new album “Silver/Lead”
Post-punk icons Wire have announced plans to release their 15th studio album this spring. Silver/Lead will be released on the band’s own Pinkflag label on March 31, which as Pitchfork points out, coincides with the 40th anniversary of their first…
Slowdive return with “Star Roving”
British shoegaze band Slowdive have released “Star Roving”, their first new song in 22 years. The song was teased by the band with an enigmatic tweet yesterday, and was premiered this morning on Shaun Keaveny’s breakfast program on BBC 6…
The Shins announce new album “Heartworms”
Indie rockers The Shins have announced that their long awaited followup to 2012’s Port of Morrow will be released this spring. Heartworms will be released on March 10 through Columbia Records. The album was produced by lead singer and sole original member…
Music news: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces 2017 inductees
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced their 2017 class of inductees. The inducted artists are Electric Light Orchestra, Joan Baez, Journey, Pearl Jam, Tupac Shakur and Yes. To be eligible for nomination to the Hall, an artist…
TV Review: The Last Man on Earth (3×09): “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
The Last Man on Earth’s mid-season finale is a tonal mixed bag. Ultimately that’s to its benefit: The last two episodes have been so middle-of-the-road that takes route in 2/3 of this episode is a welcome switch-up. While it isn’t quite…
TV Review: The Last Man on Earth (3×08): “Whitney Houston, We Have a Problem”
For the second episode in a row, The Last Man on Earth turns in a disappointing installment. The plot of “Whitney Houston, We Have a Problems” feels like a wild goose chase that’s only purpose is to hang a couple solid gags…
