Fri: 05-16-08
Column: Puritan Blister #37

Surely music writing isn't just music's pubic dandruff, or a redundant accessory, like a fannypack for a fannypack? With his students' help, Puritan Blister is going to find out.

Thu: 05-15-08
Guest List: HEALTH

All four members of HEALTH pitch in to tip us off to Denver's (erstwhile) undiscovered music scene, try to stoke a beef between Timbaland and Crystal Castles, and lament not getting tips from aliens on how to score a good Pitchfork review. [Interview: Tyler Grisham]

Wed: 05-14-08
The Month In: Reggae / Dancehall

Our latest round-up takes in hazy productions from London's the Heatwave, steely and propulsive riddims from boy wonder Stephen "Di Genius" McGregor, and gushing love songs from Etana [above].

Tue: 05-13-08
Interview: Microphones

We speak to Microphones/Mount Eerie's Phil Elvrum about the recent reissue of his seminal The Glow Pt. 2, trying to write the story of the universe, the geography that informs his music, and his affection for black metal act Xasthur.

Mon: 05-12-08
Interview: Scarlett Johansson

In advance of Scarlett Johansson's debut LP-- a tribute to Tom Waits called Anywhere I Lay My Head-- we talk to the actress about road-tripping with TV on the Radio's Dave Sitek, being taken seriously as a singer, and her decision to tackle one of the most iconic vocalists of the past half-century.

Fri: 05-09-08
Column: Resonant Frequency #57

Perfect songs are hard to find; here are 12 to start with. 

Thu: 05-08-08
Radiohead: "Nude RE/MIX"

Radiohead's "Nude" remix project is yet another reminder that the age of passive reception of art is on the decline, that eventually we'll all be participating in some way. In this instance, our managing editor Mark Richardson dove into the project, listening to hundreds of tracks to discover common threads and new favorites-- and to try not to lose his mind.

Wed: 05-07-08
The Month In: Techno

Ths month we examine singles or remixes from such stalwarts as Laurent Garnier [above], Supermayer, Ane Brun, and Daso & Pawas among others.

Tue: 05-06-08
Guest List: Peter Morén

Peter Morén introduces us to even more Swedes we hadn't heard of, gets a little jealous of Vampire Weekend, and longs for his chance to spin his favorite tunes on the radio. [Interview: Tyler Grisham]

Mon: 05-05-08
Interview: Les Savy Fav

With the recent digital release of their first live album, After the Balls Drop, Les Savy Fav's Tim Harrington speaks to us about apes and witches, CCR, that band that sings "Jeremy", and online taxidermy.

Fri: 05-02-08
Interview: El Perro del Mar

To celebrate the American release of her second El Perro del Mar album, From the Valley to the Stars, we talk to Sarah Assbring about her moniker, her charming 60s pop sensibility, and opening for TV on the Radio.

Thu: 05-01-08
Guest List: Del the Funky Homosapien

Del the Funky Homosapien takes a little time out of his rigorous recording schedule to rep a Styles P joint, wax nostalgic about Parliament-Funkadelic's stage show, and set the record straight on major vs. minor key scales. [Interview: Tyler Grisham]