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Rock and Roll's Relationship With Gun Control and Mental Illness

We take an in depth look at how gun violence and gun access has changed the history of rock and roll. ... Read More »

Osheaga Festival 2012, Day Three: Passion Pit, Metric and the Black Keys Rock On, Despite Rain

Frank Yang There was a festival storm roaming from city to city this past weekend, from the ... Read More »

Lollapalooza 2012, Day One: Passion Pit, Die Antwoord + More Kick Off Festival

Lollapalooza 2012 kicked off with Passion Pit, Metric, the Afghan Whigs, Die Antwoord and more. ... Read More »

What's That Song From the 'Big Miracle' Trailer?

The Passion Pit song 'Moth's Wings' appears in the trailer for the upcoming Drew Barrymore movie 'Big Miracle.' ... Read More »

Passion Pit -- A Day in the Life

It's a typical sunny day in downtown Los Angeles when we meet with Passion Pit frontman Michael Angelakos and guitarist Ian Hultquist in the lobby of the Bonaventure Hotel. ... 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 »

Boxer Rebellion, Airborne Toxic Event Lead 'Going the Distance' Soundtrack

Big Hassle New tracks from the Boxer Rebellion and the Airborne Toxic Event are among the 16 songs ... Read More »

The Kills Cover Velvet Underground's 'Pale Blue Eyes' for Levi's

Despite an active itinerary with the Dead Weather, the Kills' Alison Mosshart has found time to ... Read More »

Joy Formidable Relish 'Rollercoaster' Live Shows

Prior to January, the Joy Formidable had only a vague sense of its Stateside popularity. The Welsh ... Read More »

Passion Pit Cover Smashing Pumpkins' 'Tonight Tonight' for Levi's

Just as She and Him tackled Ricky Nelson's 'Fools Rush In' and Dirty Projectors rehashed Bob Dylan's ... Read More »

The Joy Formidable Get a Boost from Passion Pit

The Joy Formidable know full well the benefits of the buddy system. Back in January, the Welsh trio ... Read More »

Joy Formidable Go Synth-Free on Debut EP

On 'The Greatest Light is the Greatest Shade,' the opening track on their debut EP, 'A Balloon ... Read More »

Hole, Stone Temple Pilots, Devo Lead Nostalgic Weenie Roast in L.A.

L.A.'s KROQ held its annual Weenie Roast on Saturday, June 5. As is usually the case with the ... Read More »

Dirty Projectors Cover Bob Dylan for Levi's Pioneer Sessions

If She and Him's recent take on Ricky Nelson's heartache staple 'Fools Rush In' for Levi's Pioneer ... Read More »

Suckers, 'A Mind I Knew' -- Song Premiere

Another indie rock band from Brooklyn, N.Y.? Yes, that is the case here -- but one listen to the ... Read More »

Bear Hands, 'Rumpus Session' -- Video Premiere

When Bear Hands played Brooklyn, N.Y.'s Rumpus Room earlier this year, it seems the band was ... Read More »