That Pitchforkmedia must be doing something right; 19,000 people a day hit up their Festival for 18 hours of music over two days, despite some serious heat and humidity. Whether that's a testament to…   Read Story »

On Saturday the hipsters made their annual pilgrimage to Coney Island. We know the comments section is gonna turn into a big bitchfest -- terrible sound! lame bands! it rained! where was Haunted…   Read Story »

Ex-Spinner Sia Michel knows it was blogs that rendered her former stomping grounds irrelevant so she's taking our collective ego down a notch with this T'NT review in today's New York Times."Tapes 'n…   Read Story »

So today's big news is that Counting Crows and Goo Goo Dolls are joining forces for a 45-city North American tour! I mean, Tapes 'n' Tapes are finally signed! ("Selling out is so early 90s,"…   Read Story »

I know you're sick of SXSW coverage. But when it's Paul Scheer asking We Are Scientists, The Go! Team, and Tapes 'N Tapes to choose between Smurfs and Snorks and whether Daylight Savings is bullshit,…   Read Story »

We all know the real problem with the music industry these days: not enough awards. Thankfully Esquire's attempting to fix it with another unnecessary installment of their Esky Awards For Outstanding…   Read Story »

Just 'cause they're label-approved doesn't mean they suck. Here are the notable up-for-grabs MP3s sent to us by PR flacks this week. Belle And Sebastian - "Another Sunny Day" (MP3) Division Day -…   Read Story »