The common refrain about Coachella dictates: "It's not about the music, man, it's about the festival experience." With the dance/sex tents in full swing, dozens of corporate-sponsored hideaways at…   Read Story »

Click on for some thoughts and sights from a very busy Friday in Austin. Tonight's the last night here, so if you need some guidance please refer to our list of must-see bands, or our favorite…   Read Story »

When Brandon wrote about OMD's first new album in 14 years, he said the rise of bands like The xx made this a good time for their comeback. Here's something to cement the connection. OMD's cover of…   Read Story »

I'm listening to the new OMD more than I imagined I'd be listening to the new OMD. I won't pretend to like every song on History Of Modern the British synth-pop group's first album in 14 years (and…   Read Story »