The National Family

The National Family

We’ve been pounding the drum for The National along with the rest of the world since they exploded with High Violet. We talked about them when the record first hit and then again, with their contribution to the Win Win soundtrack and once more, with Sharon Van Etten, a frequent collaborator who also appears...

In With The New

In With The New

If you’re looking to put a little New in your Year, here’s an artist we recently discovered that you’ll be hearing more about. It’s no surprise we’d be captivated by Sharon Van Etten since she’s so closely intertwined with two of the bands we’ve raved (and raved) about last year, Bon Iver and The...

High Credits Score

High Credits Score

Not scoring the right song at the closing credits can make or break even the best of films. It’s a bit of a let down…sort of like missing the field goal after the touchdown. But when it all clicks and things end on a high note, it feels more like the cigarette that follows...

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Do Gorillaz Rule? Really?

Since seeing NPR’s list of top records of 2010 (so far) I’ve been thinking. Gorillaz…#1? Really? I like their Plastic Beach. It is good. But #1? It took me a few listens to fully appreciate it but I get it. It’s hip and varied and there’s some very cool collabos with Snoop Dogg, Lou...

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I Pledge Allegiance To The National

Not exactly sure where I’ve been but it wasn’t until I saw the recent NY Times article on The National that I actually came to. Sadly, I hadn’t heard of them before so this extensive spread really got my attention. Brooklyn guys recording in nearby Bridgeport? Who are these guys and what’s their deal?...