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Everest Thrive on 'Uncomfortable' Americana

After three years, two albums, and countless months on the road, Everest frontman Russell Pollard still hasn't put his finger on what it is his band does. "It's experiential. It's a journey. It takes you somewhere else," Pollard tells Spinner. ... Read More »

Death Cab for Cutie Taking Cues From Brian Eno on Experimental New Album

Death Cab for Cutie have worked hard to avoid formulas on their nearly finished follow-up to 2008's 'Narrow Stairs.' ... Read More »

Smoosh Bring Sad, Pretty Pop Songs to CMJ -- Exclusive Photos

As the Swedish-American sister act Smoosh played Tuesday evening at New York City’s Mercury Lounge as part of CMJ, one couldn’t help but be reminded of an old Morrissey lyric: “How can someone so young sing words so sad?” ... Read More »

Death Cab for Cutie Working in 'Fits and Starts' on New Album

Don't expect Death Cab for Cutie's next album any time soon. According to guitarist/producer Chris Walla, the group still has a lot of work ahead before its follow-up to 2008's 'Narrow Stairs' is done. ... Read More »

Very Superstitious: 13 Artists With Bad Luck

Stevie Wonder famously sang that "superstition ain't the way." But that doesn't stop an ... Read More »

Sage Francis, 'The Best of Times' -- Video Premiere

The video for Sage Francis' 'The Best of Times' loosely follows the narrative of the song, in which ... Read More »

Hotel Songs: Spinner's Rock Travel Guide

Hotels -- and what goes on inside -- have an indelible place in music history. If classic tunes ... Read More »

Siren Festival 2010 Lineup Announced

The Village Voice has revealed the initial lineup of their annual Coney Island sweat-fest known as ... Read More »

Thermals Oppose Censorship, Try New Foods in China

As the Thermals recently learned, there's no tweeting in China. When Spinner talked to frontman ... Read More »

Mates of State Covering Death Cab for Cutie, Tom Waits and More on 'Crushes'

Nada Surf's 'If I Had a Hi-Fi' won't be the only significant indie-rock covers album of 2010. ... Read More »

Wilco, Pearl Jam and More for Bonnaroo Climate Album

A host of bands including Wilco, My Morning Jacket and Pearl Jam are set to feature on Bonnaroo's ... Read More »

The Morning Benders: SXSW 2010

Who: The Morning Benders Hail From: Berkeley, CA Fun Fact: The indie-pop Morning Benders have ... Read More »

Thermals Plot China Tour, New Album

The Thermals live in a city some call "The People's Republic of Portland" (never mind that Berkeley ... Read More »

Top 10 Lovestruck Music Videos

Cynics, take note: The following videos are filled with images of tender hand-holding, insanely cute ... Read More »

Umphrey's McGee Give Fans Love for 'ValUMtine's Day'

When Umphrey's McGee rolls into the Rams Head Live! in Baltimore, Md. on February 14, they plan to ... Read More »

Zooey Deschanel Starring in HBO Pilot About Groupies

It's gearing up to be quite a busy year for actress Zooey Deschanel. Along with the arrival of her ... Read More »