The Rapture: Tapes

Aural Pleasure: Whoo-hoo! A new Rapture record! Er, not exactly. Brooklyn’s revered indie-dance act the Rapture ...... By Johnston Farrow [12/17/2008]

The Passive Aggressives: Conflict Resolution

Aural Pleasure: The first LP from Oakland’s premiere indie alt-rockers is a showcase for Keren Gaiser and her fo...... By Greg M. Schwartz [12/17/2008]

Pavement: Brighten the Corners: Nicene Creedence Edition

Aural Pleasure: Brighter stars tend to burn out faster, and indie-rock pioneers Pavement — a very bright spot in...... By Chuck Kerr [12/17/2008]

Paul McCartney: Electric Arguments

Aural Pleasure: This collaboration between Paul McCartney and producer Youth is bad news for fans anticipating t...... By Jeremy Martin [12/17/2008]

Donna the Buffalo: Silverlined

Aural Pleasure: If there were any justice in this world, DTB vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Tara Nevins woul...... By Greg M. Schwartz [12/10/2008]

RTX: JJ Got Live RaTX

Aural Pleasure: Taking a definite turn from their near-perfected heroin chic, RT...... By Jessi Cape [12/10/2008]

Britney Spears: Circus

Aural Pleasure: Britney Spears has always been a niche-filler. Music snobs might dismiss her, but gays, their ha...... By Abbie Kopf [12/10/2008]

The Killers: Day & Age

Aural Pleasure: If that jacket with the enormous feather epaulets frontman Brandon Flowers has been sporting is ...... By Cynthia Hawkins [12/10/2008]

Scott Weiland: Happy in Galoshes

Aural Pleasure: Solo albums are self-indulgent sorts of things. Scott Weiland, o...... By Johnston Farrow [12/3/2008]

Edie Sedgwick: Things Are Getting Sinister and Sinisterer

Aural Pleasure: Since being diagnosed with epilepsy in 2001, Justin Moyer (formerly of El Guapo and Antelope) ha...... By Francesca Camillo [12/3/2008]

Beyoncé: I Am … Sasha Fierce

Aural Pleasure: Beyoncé divides her third album into two discs. One is credited ...... By Michael Gallucci [12/3/2008]

Kanye West: 808s & Heartbreak

Aural Pleasure: The rumors are true: Kanye West’s newest, 808s & Heartbreak, isn’t really a rap rec...... By Chuck Kerr [12/3/2008]

NUKES MOVE NORTH: FIREWORKS SLATED FOR GLEN ROSE EXPO

by: gharman on 1/6/2009

ON THE STREET: THE TUNNELS OF GAZA, A VIEW FROM THE VALLEY, A COMPLETELY INCOMPLETE YEAR IN REVIEW, AND OTHER THINGS

by: jones on 1/1/2009

LIVE & LOCAL PREVIEW: THE HAWKS (OF HOLY ROSARY)

by: snuff_film on 1/1/2009

Review: Timecrimes

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Review: Timecrimes

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Review: Timecrimes

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People Who Died

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Bein’ good isn’t always easy

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A (semi-) misanthrope’s guide to a tolerable New Year’s Eve

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What a Bozo

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What a Bozo

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