New Giant Drag Video - "Stuff To Live For" (Stereogum Premiere)

When Annie Hardy, aka Giant Drag, sat down with Jessica for a Progress Report, we found out she was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, was prepping and planning to self-release the Swan Song EP, and that she went blond and cut and... CONTINUE READING NEW GIANT DRAG VIDEO - "STUFF TO LIVE FOR" (STEREOGUM PREMIERE)»

Posted on August 25, 2009 in Video (33 comments)
Tags: Giant Drag | Happy Mondays

Progress Report: Giant Drag

NAME: Giant Drag PROGRESS REPORT: Completing work on the Swan Song EP, recorded at Sunset Lodge Recording in Los Angeles; beginning work on untitled full-length album. Nothing bums out Giant Drag mainwoman Annie Hardy. She hunts out the upsides everywhere--"You... CONTINUE READING PROGRESS REPORT: GIANT DRAG»

Posted on December 5, 2008 in MP3, Progress Report (17 comments)
Tags: Depeche Mode | Giant Drag

Buy Giant Drag A Sandwich, Studio Time

We've kept close tabs on Giant Drag's shifting lineup and taste in covers, and all along the comments have made clear that you guys would love to get to know Annie Hardy a little better. So, here's your chance: Annie... CONTINUE READING BUY GIANT DRAG A SANDWICH, STUDIO TIME»

Posted on March 17, 2008 (14 comments)
Tags: Giant Drag

Giant Drag Covers Madonna (Stereogum Premiere)

Last December, Micah quit Giant Drag, leaving Annie Hardy to fend for herself. Wasn't the first time Micah left the band, but maybe it's the last; after nearly a year of radio silence, Annie's back in the studio working on... CONTINUE READING GIANT DRAG COVERS MADONNA (STEREOGUM PREMIERE)»

Posted on September 25, 2007 (7 comments)
Tags: Giant Drag | Madonna

Ariel Pink Covers Madonna

It's been almost fifty years since Madonna was born, and almost twenty five since she popularized the jelly bracelet. But preventing global warming with Gogol Bordello and inspiring a new Blondie musical is keeping her in vogue. Even the freak... CONTINUE READING ARIEL PINK COVERS MADONNA»

Madonna Gets Freak Folkie

Another tribute tracklist for this fine Thursday, although this one's already got a name -- and also happens to be infinitely less sad than the last. NME reports that the likes of Devendra Banhart, Bat For Lashes, Lavender Diamond, Ariel... CONTINUE READING MADONNA GETS FREAK FOLKIE»

Jesus And Mary Chain Reunited, Disinterested

Every Indio-bound indie rock fan will be crowding around Coachella's cleverly named "Coachella Stage" tonight at 7:40 for a performance from reunited Scottish alt-rockers Jesus And Mary Chain. No competition, there (sorry, Felix Da Housecat). Last night, however, Pomona's Glass... CONTINUE READING JESUS AND MARY CHAIN REUNITED, DISINTERESTED»

Posted on April 27, 2007 in Video (14 comments)
Tags: Giant Drag | The Jesus And Mary Chain

Giant Drag Break Up?

Reader Chris e-mails us:You might be interested to know Giant Drag broke up. At least, Micah left the band and now Annie seems to be kind of doing it on her own. I don’t think anyone is talking about this.... CONTINUE READING GIANT DRAG BREAK UP?»

Posted on December 1, 2006 (17 comments)
Tags: Giant Drag