As 2010 rolls up on 2011, los grillos rolls up on our first birthday. We were born into this beautiful and terrible world in late 2009 with a martini in hand, a smoke in mouth, and an obsessive need to contribute to the admittedly overcrowded … Read More →
Officially out today, and at a time when everyone else is singing “Joy to the World,” comes Joy Atrophy from Virgin Forest. And though it doesn’t necessarily fall in line with Christmas cheer, it’s fitting that this album should be released on the day of … Read More →
Given that so many of the best bands to emerge from the current indie scene wear Bruce Springsteen hearts on their musical sleeves–Arcade Fire, The Hold Steady, Wolf Parade and Titus Andronicus have all released Springsteen-indebted albums this year–it makes sense that one of the best albums of the year … Read More →
This week from Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly comes a parody of the beloved and (in)famous David Bowie and Bing Crosby duet on “Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy” back in 1977. In the video, posted this week on Funny or Die, the comedy video … Read More →
New York Times Tribute to Musicians Who Died in 2010