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Peter Hook Denies Being a 'Robbing Bastard' Over Joy Division Tour

"I felt I couldn't really hand it over to another singer," Peter Hook says of singing Joy Division's songs. "It didn't feel right, and I must admit I've been really flattered, because people are saying the spirit and the passion comes across." ... Read More »

Best Albums of 2010: 30 Releases That Mattered Most This Year

One of our favorite parts about creating this list of top albums was reflecting on how ... Read More »

Phoenix, Vampire Weekend and More Donate Songs to Gulf Oil Spill Compilation

Indie rock giants Phoenix, Vampire Weekend and the National are among the artists that have contributed music to an upcoming charity compilation that will assist in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill recovery effort. ... Read More »

Dirty Projectors Tackle Madison Square Garden for CMJ

Madison Square Garden seems like an odd place for a CMJ show to take place, but indeed such was the site for the Dirty Projectors, who landed an opening spot for Phoenix on Wednesday night. ... Read More »

The National Bring Humor to Treasure Island Fest

“I look awesome on that thing,” the National’s lead singer Matt Berninger said, looking at himself on the big screen at the Treasure Island Fest in San Francisco on Sunday night. ... Read More »

The National Dedicate Songs to Cincinnati Reds, the Eagles at Austin City Limits

Rarely do the National send out specific song dedications, but chose to send out two during their Austin City Limits set. First up, they dedicated their single ‘Bloodbuzz Ohio’ to the Cincinatti Reds. ... Read More »

Austin City Limits Festival 2010 Free MP3s

For more than 30 years, 'Austin City Limits' has entertained TV viewers with live ... Read More »

Songs for Fall: 15 Awesomely Autumnal Tracks

Autumn -- it seems to catch us off guard every year. One minute we're slapping on ... Read More »

'Austin City Limits' Kicks Off 36th Season With Jimmy Cliff

Coming to a PBS station near you this Saturday, Oct. 2, is the 36th Season of 'Austin City Limits.' Reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff. Spoon, comedian/banjo enthusiast Steve Martin, Rosanne Cash, John Legend and the Roots and Trombone Shorty are all slated to appear over the first eight episodes. ... Read More »

Gaslight Anthem Play Epic Set at Radio City Music Hall

"Hometown Boys Make Good" would probably be the headline for the Gaslight Anthem's Radio City Music Hall concert, if this were an old-time sports page. ... Read More »

The National Close Out Musicfest NW With Jokes and Glow Sticks

On Sunday night, after five days of indie music, the National headlined the closing night of Musicfest NW at outdoor venue Pioneer Square in Portland, Ore. ... Read More »

The Walkmen Bring 'Lisbon' to Musicfest NW

On Sunday, the final night of Musicfest NW in Portland, Ore., thousands flooded Pioneer Square to hear the instrumental perfection of the Walkmen. ... Read More »

The National Perform Live on the Interface

The National's 2007 critically-praised album 'Boxer' debuted at No. 68 on the Billboard 200 its first week out -- not bad for a little indie rock band with Ohio roots. Three years later, they reached a new plateau with their follow-up album, 'High Violet.' ... Read More »

The National Play Intimate Set at Spin 25th Anniversary Show

Simone Joyner, Getty Images Although the National filled its Thursday show at New York's Terminal ... Read More »

The National Celebrate Their Homecoming in New York

Simone Joyner, Getty Images Before introducing 'Blood Buzz Ohio,' the National's fourth song of ... Read More »

Smashing Pumpkins Kick Off Spin's 25th Anniversary Celebration in New York

Larry Morano, Getty Images Despite Billy Corgan's recent onstage collapse in Florida, the veteran ... Read More »