Palma Violets played a short, raucous set last night at Portland's Holocene. After an opening set from NYC garage-popper Guards, the Brits took to the stage, inspiring so much crowd energy, someone…   Read Story »

After spending time as a member of both Willowz and Cults (alongside his sister, Madeline), Guards' front man Richie Follin is happy to be seeing his own personal vision — widescreen indie-pop…   Read Story »

The Joy Formidable played The Vic in Chicago last night. After sets from openers Kitten and Guards, the band rocked songs from their recent album Wolf's Law and 2011 debut The Big Roar. Max Herman…   Read Story »

New York new waver trio Guards feature Richie Follin, brother of Cults singer Madeline, and they'll release their debut album In Guards We Trust next month. We've already heard the early tracks…   Read Story »

After making a name for themselves over the past couple years in NYC (including a terrific set at our 2012 CMJ party), Guards are set to release their debut LP, In Guards We Trust, next February.…   Read Story »

CMJ has effectively taken over Manhattan south of 14th St. and all of northwest Brooklyn. There are a billion parties and shows and bands in town right now. Plus alcohol. And ... badges. It's chaos!…   Read Story »

Hey guys, it's almost CMJ Music Marathon time! Once again, we've teamed with PopGun Booking, and this year's lineup is stacked with greatness. The event takes place Wednesday night 10/17 at…   Read Story »

Indie rock duo Guards -- which features Cults singer Madelin Follin's brother Richie -- will put out ther debut LP early next year, and today they put out their new single "Silver Lining," an…   Read Story »

Northside registered some memorable moments this year, from Kitty Pryde living the meme at Knitting Factory to a sold out Cameo Lounge for Stereogum's showcase (hat tip to Guards, for winning the…   Read Story »

Later this month, L Magazine returns with its ever-strengthening North Williamsburg-based Northside Festival. And for the first time, Stereogum will represent with a showcase. Congratulations to all…   Read Story »