Since many of you probably haven’t seen the season finale of Breaking Bad yet—or the show, for that matter—we’re going to keep our thoughts on what-it-all-means to ourselves for now. In the meantime, here is our free breakdown of the best songs from its first four seasons. Stream or subscribe to it on Spotify by clicking the link below…
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Photos by Jen Maler
Like most of you, we can’t keep our minds locked on one particular thing for more than, oh, five minutes. As a result, we forget to post photos and stories from time to time. Here’s a set of recent live shots that fall into that category, starting with the South By Southwest reunion of Man Or Astro-Man?…
[Photos by Jen Maler]
Fresh off yesterday’s collection of candid shots, here’s a front-and-center live set from Austin City Limits, beginning with Alison Mosshart of The Kills and Dead Weather. If you haven’t read our full band interview with the latter, do it now. Jack White’s particularly priceless—almost as priceless as he is behind the kit in the next couple photos.

Photos by Turkishomework
“Bring your earplugs,” we warned. But consider the advice disregarded. ”Even from behind the stage, the sound was undeniable,” says Turkishomework, the NYC photographer who, each week for self-titled, turns a captivating lens on the city’s stages and rabid music fans. “I kept looking around me to make sure I wasn’t standing right next to a speaker.” This past Sunday, Turkishomework caught Dinosaur Jr. at Central Park Summerstage with openers the Walkmen. Check out shots from the show after the jump.
[Photos by Laura M. Gray]
By Lizz Kannenberg
The Artist: NYC jangle rock for the true believers.
Their Latest Release: You & Me (Gigantic, 2008)
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We hate half-baked countdowns just as much as the next cynic. That said, self-titled couldn’t help but stare in horror as good but not great (Fleet Foxes at No. 1 and 2? Really?) albums top the lists of other publications. Here’s one of 30 selections from our rundown of wholly recommended 2008 records …










