“From the pop-art multi-media experiments of Andy Warhol and the Velvet Underground to the sinister gentility of Peter Gabriel’s Genesis, White Light, White Heat traces how rock became a vehicle for artistic ideas and theatrical performance. We follow Pink Floyd from their beginnings with the fated art school genius of Syd Barrett through to the [...]

Is there a better live band out there right now? I don’t think so. Wilco performed their track “Country Disappeared” in Montreal for La Blogotheque’s ongoing video series “Take Away Show.”

Ohhhhhh yeah. Beck’s Record Club. The collaboration project where various friends of Beck come on down to the studio to conquer an album of their choosing in one day.
Well, this time Beck tapped St. Vincent, Liars, Os Mutantes and others to cover INXS’ album Kick. Enjoy this head-nodding video of “Guns in the Sky.”

“Drunk Girls” is the first track to surface from LCD Soundsystem’s upcoming release on May 17th. The currently untitled project was documented in a series of webisodes released through Murphy and company’s website. Thanks to One Thirty BPM for the stream.

Stussy produced a three-part documentary about legendary beat junkie, J Dilla. We’ve included Part 3: Donuts, our favorite portion of the documentary below. It features interviews with people close to Dilla as he put together an album that would come to be known as his final goodbye to the world.
Of course, when you listen to [...]

The catchy theme song for HBO’s new series, How to Make It in America (aka Entourage Part 2), is courtesy of Aloe Blacc. “I Need a Dollar” is the first single on his upcoming release via Stones Throw.

Ok, we’ll admit it. We’re really, really, really excited for The National to release High Violet on May 11th. You might even say we’re giddy. Why? Well check out their performance of the opening track “Terrible Love” on Jimmy Fallon last night and try to tell us you didn’t miss Matt Berninger’s signature baritone.

If [...]

Stranger Dance patron saints Spoon were the musical guests on Letterman last night, supporting their January 2010 release Transference. Britt and company were joined by protégé Stephen Patterson of White Rabbits.

MP3:
Spoon – “Got Nuffin”

Wish you were in New Zealand for the first gig of Pavement’s 2010 reunion tour? So do we. Thanks to the internets there’s all sorts of video coverage being posted to YouTube.
Check out the their tour schedule on Matador. Although most dates are overseas, there are stops at Coachella, Sasquatch, four days in Central Park [...]

San Francisco’s Honeycomb is an eight-piece ensemble led by Emily Ritz and featuring members of Geographer, Stitchcraft, The Dirty Snacks Ensemble. This beautiful live video was put together by One Night Music, a collective of volunteers who film intimate live performances of independent songwriters and bands in the Bay Area.
You can soak up some more [...]