Deerhoof isn't conventional, far from traditional, beyond generalization, which is why people are either wholeheartedly drawn to them or run away... ...and there's more »

Don’t you hate it when bands you like — and you like them partially because no one’s ever heard of them — are featured on... ...and there's more »

Bands that do it all and do it well are totally welcome in my book. Criticized by people that like their bands to be... ...and there's more »

Call it “variations on a theme” that leads repeat listenings of Nassau, Sea and Cake’s second album. While each song is unique, you might... ...and there's more »

If Grace Slick (Jefferson Airplane/Starship) and maybe Fiona Apple had a vocal offspring, it would be Chan Marshall, aka: Cat Power. If you know... ...and there's more »

Ah, fizzy J-pop with its perky jumpbeats and relentless optimism. Broadcasting from a technological mecca, laced with so much expected escapism from a turbulent, demanding... ...and there's more »

I didn’t want to like Ima Robot, but just couldn’t help it. I blame it in parts: 1/2 due to its pristine new... ...and there's more »