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Flying Lotus, Busdriver Pair Up For Obama Tribute
Cash rules everything around BUSDRIVER The last time we posted about Flying Lotus, the rightfully-acclaimed producer was promoting his latest single (“Parisian Goldfish”) with low-budget porn. While it’s still brimming with the bump, bump, bump of Lotus’ buffered beats, “Will He” takes an unexpected detour into politics just in time for Barack Obama‘s inauguration next […]
S/T Readies Third Issue, Special OSCILLATIONS Party With School of Seven Bells, Juan Maclean, Free Blood and Justin Miller
We know–as lovely as J. Bennett’s story is, you’re tired of reading about Jay Reatard and eagerly awaiting the next digital, interactive issue of self-titled. Well, we’re happy to report that the cover image above (curated by our friends at Oak) is from ST003, our third irreverent but insightful collection of exclusive stories and eye-gouging […]
The Decemberists Wrap Up New Record With Becky Stark, Shara Worden, Jim James and More
The Decemberists have revealed the details behind their new record, The Hazards of Love. Due out March 24 through Capitol, the “17-song suite” is “rooted in ancient language and imagery” and features guest appearances by Shara Worden (My Brightest Diamond), Becky Stark (Lavender Diamond), Robyn Hitchcock, Rebecca Gates (The Spinanes) and Jim James (My Morning […]
THE S/T SCOOP: Wolves in the Throne Room Unveil New Record(s), Logo
As the winter of our discontent settles in along with a deep, deep frost, we’re thrilled to hear that Wolves in the Throne Room have two new releases on tap over the next couple months. First up: a vinyl-only EP called Malevolent Grain. Due out in two editions (a 180-gram black pressing from Southern Lord, […]
Michna and SV4 Explore Ghostly’s Many Influences on ‘Seeing Colors’ Mix
Lead photo: SV4 It all started with a record sleeve, a minimal blend of Michael Segal’s Boy Cat Bird characters and a Pacman-like logo plastered across a stark black background. Weighing the potential purchase based on nothing but a record shop recommendation and the cover’s simple, striking design, we scooped up Ghostly International’s inaugural Idol […]
From the Black Lips to the Black Angels, They Blinded Us With Record Covers
Photo by Travis Huggett The Pitchfork-fueled fervor behind Animal Collective’s new Merriweather Post Pavilion album got us thinking about eye-singeing record sleeves–the kind of potential Magic Eye paintings that induce severe migraines in some viewers. Here’s what we came up with, including the freshly-unveiled cover for the Black Lips’ latest LP, 200 Million Thousand. (If […]
SxSW Announces Initial Band List, From Explosions in the Sky and Primal Scream to … Crystal Method?
PRIMAL SCREAM, minutes before “killing all hippies” The organizers behind South by Southwest have announced this year’s initial lineup. Aside from the startling revelation that Akron/Family has moved from Brooklyn to Williamsport, PA (thanks a lot, economy), we’re happy to share the following highlights: Explosions in the Sky has lifted its self-imposed SxSW ban. (In […]
THE S/T INTERVIEW: Amanda Palmer of the Dresden Dolls
[Photo by Tina Korhonen] By Michael Tedder Amanda Palmer had a big year in 2008: constant shows, a contract-fulfilling Dresden Dolls compilation (No, Virginia), and the unveiling of her intricately-arranged, bitingly-black solo debut, the Ben Folds-produced Who Killed Amanda Palmer? The next 12 months look pretty busy as well, from more touring (featuring The Danger […]