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Big Star's 'Third' at SXSW: M. Ward, Tommy Stinson, Lucero & More Join Tribute

Erika Goldring, Getty Images Two years ago, the music world was stunned by the loss of Alex ... Read More »

Posies Mend Relationship, Forge 'Ultimate Collaboration' for 'More Cohesive' Album

In 2005, when Ken Stringfellow and Jon Auer last made a Posies record, they entered the studio without having written any songs. ... Read More »

Posies at a 'Peak' With 'Blood/Candy'

Christine Taylor The Posies formed outside of Seattle, just before the dawn of grunge, and made ... Read More »

Posies Aim to Become Better Storytellers

The Posies specialize in songs that are easy to sing along with yet difficult to understand. While founders Ken Stringfellow and Jon Auer aren't keen on divulging the meanings behind their lyrics, both say their long-running power-pop band's new album, 'Blood/Candy,' is less autobiographical than past efforts. ... Read More »

Posies Barely Scrape Together 'Adventurous' Seventh Album

For their seventh album, 'Blood/Candy,' out now on Ryko, Posies principals Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow wrote separately, each under the impression, at least initially, they were making a back-to-basics rock 'n' roll record. ... Read More »

Posies Test 'Blood/Candy' in Brooklyn

The Posies don’t usually rehearse before tours, but they did for the one that starts next week in Spain. ... Read More »

Posies to Attempt Ambitious New Songs on Fall Tour

Had the Posies spent this spring recording the kind of album they thought they were going to make, the minimal rehearsal time they've allowed themselves for their upcoming fall tour might have been sufficient. ... Read More »