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M. Baird, 2012

Raymond Pettibon. You don't need to be some goofy patron of the arts to appreciate that guy's work. You just need to be a normal, re...

Doors @ 8pm @ Johnny Brendas

A year or two ago, a disparate cadre of weirdos was intrigued by a fuzzy, overblown blast of meditative skree on a self-released record t...

Next up to glance back at 2011 is a fellow most readers will recognize. He answers to Sharko, but he signs his checks John Sharkey III. Ove...

Andrew Murray, Perth's Most Erudite & Handsome Fellow four years running, took a few sips of Polish Hot Chocolate, served in the tra...

And here's a thrilling guided tour through the emotional ups & downs of 2011 as experienced by Max Milgram: At first I listed ...

As promised, here is a list of bright spots from 2011. First installment comes courtesy of Cleveland’s Steven Peffer, a fellow who needs n...

Do check back for fascinating year-end lists carefully compiled by noted tastemakers.

Fri Dec 16th Birds of Maya Tin Horses True Gold Thur Dec 22nd Spacin' Boogie Witch Both Events @ Little Bar 736 ...

take it home here.

Tom Lax (left) & Richie Charles This photo is a few years old, but these guys still look pretty much the same. The only difference...

New music for the end of the year. Long-anticipated and with potential to satisfy: TACO LEG  Printed Gold  & WATERY LOVE Two Thrills.  E...

Here's the contents of a quick chat I had with good buddy Kurt Vile. It took place in the autumn of 2010. This piece originally ran in t...

TOTAL CONTROL & WATERY LOVE Monday November 13 10pm @ Little Bar 8th & Fitzwater Philadelphia

Mikey, poolside. 2011. Let me be clear: the jury in my head is still out on Total Control. The Melbourne-based act issues records that ...

carved from a pumpkin, 2011 Here's some news: TACO LEG singles will be ready to purchase any day now. Watch this space and have ...

Dizzy, in the van. Oct, 2011. At this late date, there's not a single turntable or digital music device on earth unfamiliar with t...