There is every other music festival and then there is Coachella, the California-desert weekend that, in many ways, set the template for all that followed. The first U.S. festival to boast big-ticket reunions and all-over-the-map booking, Coachella continues to maintain its distinctive, idiosyncratic personality. Needless to say, navigating such a wide array of music can be tricky. We've picked 25 acts worth making time for. more »
When it rains it pours, and this month has been a veritable flood. There are more new, great albums than I know what to do with. I need about 15 extra hours each day to listen to them all. Chances are you will, too. HERE WE GO.
Sleigh Bells, Reign of Terror: This is probably where we have the discussion about how bands almost never sound good on Saturday Night Live. Artists we know are great… more »
It used to be easier to pretend that an album was its own perfectly self-contained artifact. The great records certainly feel that way. But albums are more permeable than solid, their motivations, executions and inspirations informed by, and often stolen from, their peers and forbearers. It all sounds awfully formal, but it's not. It's the very nature of music — of art, even. The Six Degrees features examine the relationships between classic records and five… more »
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05.23.12
Had a great time at MOMA party last night! Everyone should go see the Cindy Sherman exhibit. It's amazing!
05.17.12
Buffalo cray!!!
05.16.12
Thanks so much Toronto for a great show tonight!!!
05.16.12
Thanks to Andy Samberg and Pharrell for making it a special night in NYC! Watch last night's show w/@SamsungMobileUSA: https://t.co/428kUVqU
05.15.12
Yes!!!! RT @TheRealGZA With the amazing @Santigold on the set of her new video for "Keepers." #liquidgold http://t.co/UiPivs4H
05.15.12
Thanx so much @Pharrell and Andy Samberg/ @thelonelyisland #ShyRonnie for killing it on stage with me tonight! Was so fun! Love u guys!
05.14.12
I'm playing a show in NYC tonight w/ @SamsungMobileUS! Watch the live stream at http://t.co/XJTcXTbf
