The Arctic Monkeys tell us one way to make a Swiss Roll… The English indie band just released their new single, “Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High?” and are currently on a world tour.
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The Preatures Care About Your Feelings
A standout track from Aussie darlings. Count us members of their congregation.
Cowboy Karaoke, from Boston
Rolling Stone magazine's Rob Sheffield flirts with karaoke disaster at a Mojave desert honky-tonk in this story from his new memoir, "Turn Around Bright Eyes."
Franz Ferdinand Makes the Rock Kids Dance
Alex Kapranos is lead singer and guitarist of the chart-topping, Mercury Prize-winning rock band Franz Ferdinand. He talks to Rico about being boys at the girls' party, the historical scope of his ambitions, and being amused by Americans rediscovering their own musical heritage.
HAIM Comes Down to ‘The Wire’
Los Angeles-based sisters Este, Danielle, and Alana Haim have been performing together as HAIM since youngest sister Alana was just 15. The buzzy band has been trickling out singles in advance of their first full-length record, and is kicking off a major international tour. You'll want to kick off your summer parties with this song.
Wild Belle Spin Tracks, Span Globe
Elliot and Natalie Bergman are the core of the band Wild Belle. The siblings put together some songs with summery, global accents and a bit of romance - influences that can also be heard in the music they make.
Savoir Adore Get Back to Their Nature
Brooklyn band Savoir Adore have just re-released their album "Our Nature." This song, "Dreamers" should be good for a not-too-sleepy summer night.
Et Tu Bruce is Honestly Amusing
Jamie White and Matthew O'Toole, of London retro-pop band Et Tu Brucé, do a good job telling a joke... about how to *not* get a job.
Why Big Star Were Not Big Stars
Filmmaker Drew DeNicola's new documentary, "Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me," examines the story of the celebrated cult band he calls "the ultimate beautiful losers." He schools Brendan about Big Star's rise, fall, and eventual place in the American pop cannon.
Herb Alpert Blows Through Etiquette Questions
Herb Alpert has sold over 72 million records around the world (most famously with his band, the Tijuana Brass) since starting his career in 1957, picking up fourteen Platinum certifications, fifteen Golds, eight Grammy awards, and the National Medal of the Arts along the way. At 78 years old, he is still playing to massive crowds, often along with his wife Lani Hall Alpert, and the pair can be seen this month at The Hollywood Bowl. As a music legend who has met everyone from Frank Sinatra to President Obama to a whole lot of bullfighters, we thought Mr. Alpert might have some insight into your etiquette questions. His answers might get a little moist.