Lady Gaga wouldn't know art if it smacked her in the face (but I'd be happy to instead)

Lady Gaga wouldn't know art if it smacked her in the face (but I'd be happy to instead)

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Hi, I’m Meathead. I’m sorry to bother you, I know you’re busy, but there’s a question that’s been nagging at me lately. What function does Lady Gaga serve? Seriously, I don’t get it. Why does she exist? I feel like … more >

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BEGGING FOR COLUMBINE: "Battle-Suit" Marilyn Manson Calls For War

BEGGING FOR COLUMBINE: "Battle-Suit" Marilyn Manson Calls For War

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[EDIT- I changed the title. I was weird from being up too late on Juggalo forums when I wrote the other title. The goth jokes still rule. - Chip] We figured that Fruitcake Nosferatu was going to lay low in … more >

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13 QUESTIONS WITH JOSH HOMME OF QUEENS OF THE STONEAGE

13 QUESTIONS WITH JOSH HOMME OF QUEENS OF THE STONEAGE

13 QUESTIONS

1. What artist inspired you to create art? People like Hendrix or greg ginn or Django Reinhardt. People like them don’t try, they are. Can’t try to be cool… 2. What or who still inspires you to keep on keeping … more >

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I SPIT ON YOUR FACE: An Interview With Crystal Antlers

I SPIT ON YOUR FACE: An Interview With Crystal Antlers

FEATURES, INTERVIEWS

Welcome our newest writer, Rahawa Haile. Her articles are best read if you imagine she has a British accent, because she does (occasionally, it’s more of a twang, really). Check her out interviewing LA’s own, Crystal Antlers! It’s raw! more >

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PEREZCIOUS POSER: L.A. Fruitcake Goes Gossip Site-To-Record Label!

PEREZCIOUS POSER: L.A. Fruitcake Goes Gossip Site-To-Record Label!

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Vacuous L.A. purse-chihuahua, Perez Hilton, has announced the first addition to his unbelievably ill-advised record label…Perezcious Music…(wow)…an offshoot of his Hollywood gossip rag, which is equal parts unfunny, obese, and cum-stained. I give you the one thing gayer than Perez … more >

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WAVVES TOURS: Should Correctly Spell Band Name First (mp3 Inside!)

WAVVES TOURS: Should Correctly Spell Band Name First (mp3 Inside!)

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Out of rehab and back on your feet in no time, huh? We told you it wasn’t no big. But now you’re going to be under the magnifying glass for this tour. No worries, though. We’re gonna teach you how … more >

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ANNOUNCED: Pixie's "Doolittle" U.S. Dates

ANNOUNCED: Pixie's "Doolittle" U.S. Dates

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No jokes. No slurs. Just Pixie Doolittle tour dates. 8.29 Burl’s Creek Park, Ontario – V Festival 9.30 Dublin, Ireland – Olympia 10.01 Dublin, Ireland – Olympia 10.02 Dublin, Ireland – Olympia 10.04 Glasgow, Scotland – SECC – Hall 4 … more >

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STARTING OVER IS NO WAY TO BEGIN: The Get Up Kids Apologize For Emo By…Reuniting?

STARTING OVER IS NO WAY TO BEGIN: The Get Up Kids Apologize For Emo By…Reuniting?

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Suppose you killed 80 teenagers and stuffed them under your house. And then you apologized for it. And then you stuffed 80 more teenagers under your house. Would that apology have counted for much? The answer is a big “YES!” … more >

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THE LIFE OF THE WORLD TO COME: Mountain Goats Score The Bible

THE LIFE OF THE WORLD TO COME: Mountain Goats Score The Bible

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Internet nerds are holding their Critical Theory Master Degrees fast and shaking in nervous reverie because our buddy, John Darnielle, whom we interviewed here, is releasing a new Mountain Goats album titled The Life Of The World To Come. The … more >

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Cobra Starship: For people who find Fall Out Boy too esoteric and inaccessible

Cobra Starship: For people who find Fall Out Boy too esoteric and inaccessible

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Hi, I’m Meathead. If you’re anything like me, and may God help you if you are, you have August 11, 2009 circled in bright red about 80 times on your calendar. It’s going to be such an amazing day. In … more >

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The Dead Weather Giveaway

The Dead Weather Giveaway

CONTESTS

You fucking lucky bastards are in for a real goddamn treat today. We’re bringing you a couple of really fucking cool prizes from The Dead Weather. If you don’t know these guys you should just punch yourself in the head … more >

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Marilyn Manson is a big man on the internet!

Marilyn Manson is a big man on the internet!

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Hi, I’m Meathead. Someone on the internet was nice enough to forward me a link to Shock Rocker™ Marilyn Manson’s MySpace blog (in other news, Marilyn Manson has a MySpace blog). Apparently he’s a tad upset that various individuals with … more >

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Sid Brown live @ CRAZY GIRLS Aug 12th

Sid Brown live @ CRAZY GIRLS Aug 12th

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My Boyfriend's Dead: Buddyhead VS Deerhunter

My Boyfriend's Dead: Buddyhead VS Deerhunter

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Once again Chip gets fully weird, interview style! This time he talked with Deerhunter about everything from buying a Hendrix “signature model” fuzz pedal to wanting to use 14-year-old, sweatshop Koreans laced with cocaine to bait Rivers Cuomo into a gas chamber. more >

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RACK EM RACK WILLIE! RACK BALLS!

RACK EM RACK WILLIE! RACK BALLS!

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RACK EM! This is a year or so old… but Chipster just hipped me to it. And all I have to say is… RACK BALLS!

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13 QUESTIONS WITH JEFF WOOD FROM SHAT

13 QUESTIONS WITH JEFF WOOD FROM SHAT

13 QUESTIONS

1. What artist inspired you to create art? MUSIC DOESNT INPIRE ME TO CREATE ART, MINT CHICKS DO. 2. What or who still inspires you to keep on keeping on? MYSELF AND TOTALY MINT  SLUTY CHICKS. 3.  What would you … more >

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13 QUESTIONS WITH AARON FARLEY

13 QUESTIONS WITH AARON FARLEY

13 QUESTIONS

1. What artist inspired you to create art? My mom 2. What or who still inspires you to keep on keeping on? All the people who I’m surrounded by on a daily basis. 3.  What would you rather be doing … more >

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King Khan & The Shrines – Land of the Freak Music Video

King Khan & The Shrines – Land of the Freak Music Video

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I’ll admit I’m late on the King Khan train… took me a bit to give this dude a chance. Mostly that’s due to his goofy get-up and goofy band names. Make no mistake… King Khan is seriously good. Don’t pull … more >

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Mudhoney Interview (Steve Turner & Mark Arm)

Mudhoney Interview (Steve Turner & Mark Arm)

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Travis cornered Steve Turner and Mark Arm with a video camera backstage at the El Rey and asked em a bunch of shitty questions but got some really entertaining and funny answers back anyways. Buddyhead – failing upwards! more >

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New Obits "Pine On" Video + mp3s + tour dates

New Obits "Pine On" Video + mp3s + tour dates

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Obits is a new band on Sub Pop you’re gonna wanna know about if you don’t already. Obits is: Rick Froberg–guitar, vocals Sohrab Habibion–guitar, vocals Greg Simpson–bass Scott Gursky–drums Check out their new beardtastic video. Obits – Pine On by … more >

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13 QUESTIONS WITH EVAN WEISS OF SLANG CHICKENS

13 QUESTIONS WITH EVAN WEISS OF SLANG CHICKENS

13 QUESTIONS

1. What artist inspired you to create art? I am inspired by all kinds of artists, musical and non musical.  I am inspired by The Beach Boys and I am inspired by Anthony Anzalone.  I am inspired by Henry Miller … more >

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13 QUESTIONS WITH SHAYNE EASTIN OF SPIDER PROBLEM

13 QUESTIONS WITH SHAYNE EASTIN OF SPIDER PROBLEM

13 QUESTIONS

1. What artist inspired you to create art? As a child I watched a lot of Shirley Temple short films like “Dora’s Dunking Donuts,” which turned into other theatrical obsessions such as W.C. Fields, Gene Kelly and Judy Garland. Then … more >

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13 QUESTIONS WITH TIM PRESELY FROM DARKER MY LOVE

13 QUESTIONS WITH TIM PRESELY FROM DARKER MY LOVE

13 QUESTIONS

1. What artist inspired you to create art? THIS OLDER PIECE OF SHIT FUCK-FACE WHO WOULD KICK ME UNDER THE TABLE IN AN AFTER SCHOOL ART CLASS (OF ALL PLACES), AND TERRORIZE ME WEEKLY. I WAS PROBABLY AROUND 9, AND … more >

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13 QUESTIONS WITH JOE CARDAMONE FROM THE ICARUS LINE

13 QUESTIONS WITH JOE CARDAMONE FROM THE ICARUS LINE

13 QUESTIONS

1. What artist inspired you to create art? Guns N Roses, Born Against and Captain Beefheart 2. What or who still inspires you to keep on keeping on? Older guys like M. Gira, J Spaceman and Nick Cave. They all … more >

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Kill A Punk For Rock & Roll: Buddyhead VS Oblivians

FEATURES, INTERVIEWS

Just over one week ago, the Oblivians, reunited to flip Memphis on it’s head… the best part is that our good ol’ Chip was there to bother the living shit out of them. Booyah! Buddyhead wins again! more >

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STROKE: Chris Knox Tribute Album On The Way!

STROKE: Chris Knox Tribute Album On The Way!

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A group of talented musicians are coalescing to give ol’ Chris Knox some bedside cheer in the form of a tribute cover album (We see you there, Jay Reatard and we love your fuckin’ hair!) The album, titled Stroke, will … more >

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THERE'S A GOD: No More Bright Eyes!

THERE'S A GOD: No More Bright Eyes!

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At least he’s considering it. Saddle Geek owner and superfluous-letter-in-name extraordinaire, Robb Nansel, told the Omaha World Herald that one more record is due in 2010 under the Bright Eyes moniker, after which the dork will continue to sit on … more >

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The Raveonettes: New Album and Tour Dates

The Raveonettes: New Album and Tour Dates

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The Raveonettes have set an Oct. 6 release date for its fourth studio album In and Out of Control. In the meantime, fans can head over to Vice Records’ official site and download three demos from the upcoming record including … more >

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N.A.S.A. & Shepard Fairey Contest

N.A.S.A. & Shepard Fairey Contest

CONTESTS

Hey guys We’ve got yet another contest going for you guys to pick up some awesome things. This time it’s N.A.S.A. [North America South America]‘s release “The Spirit of Apollo”. This album’s got a myriad of artists collaborating with Sam … more >

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Meet Asher Roth, the opposite of talent

Meet Asher Roth, the opposite of talent

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Hi, I’m Meathead. You might wonder why I spend so much time writing about bad music. I’d be tempted to respond with “mind your own goddamned business, you filthy Jew,” if I were an anti-Semite, but I’m not, so I … more >

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13 QUESTIONS WITH FALCO FROM FUTURE OF THE LEFT

13 QUESTIONS WITH FALCO FROM FUTURE OF THE LEFT

13 QUESTIONS

1. What artist inspired you to create art? Queen. As a kid, surrounded by football (which I still love, admittedly) and dull northern racism they seemed to be the ultimate realization of personality to me, for better or for worse. … more >

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13 QUESTIONS WITH JACOB THIELE OF THE FAINT

13 QUESTIONS WITH JACOB THIELE OF THE FAINT

13 QUESTIONS

BUDDYHEAD’S BIG 13 QUESTIONS WITH JACOB THIELE OF THE FAINT 1. What artist inspired you to create art? Men’s Recovery Project 2. What or who still inspires you to keep on keeping on? Mr. Oizo 3.  What would you rather … more >

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13 QUESTIONS WITH TOBY BUTLER OF THE DUKE SPIRIT

13 QUESTIONS WITH TOBY BUTLER OF THE DUKE SPIRIT

13 QUESTIONS

BUDDYHEAD’S BIG 13 QUESTIONS WITH TOBY BUTLER OF THE DUKE SPIRIT 1. What artist inspired you to create art? The Clash were the 1st band that made me ‘get’ music. I bought the 1st album without really knowing what it … more >

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New Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions mp3! Mazzy Star coming back!

New Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions mp3! Mazzy Star coming back!

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Mazzy Star are still together? We didn’t think so… but Hope’s telling folks otherwise! Fuck yes! They haven’t put a record out since 1996 but she claims to be finishing up their fourth album with her bandmate David Roback right … more >

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NEW OS MUTANTES TRACK "TECLAR": The Title Translates to "Not Rita Lee."

NEW OS MUTANTES TRACK "TECLAR": The Title Translates to "Not Rita Lee."

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Recently, we gave strict instructions for Tropicalia legends Os Mutantes to follow in order to avoid the high risks of wackness associated with reunions. We’re treating this new track “Teclar” like the mid-term before the final exam, when we evaluate … more >

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NEW THOM YORKE SOLO JAM: It Ain't Wack!

NEW THOM YORKE SOLO JAM: It Ain't Wack!

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Some posers are streaming a new Thom Yorke song that deserves your attention. This track, “All For The Best,” is being released on a 21-song compilation called Ciao My Shining Star: The Songs of Mark Mulcahy. Other contributing artists include … more >

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BUDDYHEAD HITS THE COVER OF L.A. WEEKLY!

BUDDYHEAD HITS THE COVER OF L.A. WEEKLY!

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The L.A. Weekly was really high and published this COVER STORY about how we fuck everyone up! That’s right, BUDDYHEAD is busting up A-list cooch again (or weird d-list tattooed cooch according to the cover here)! And that shit is … more >

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Japanese Motors July Echo Residency Continues!

Japanese Motors July Echo Residency Continues!

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Japanese Motors will be at The Echo every monday in July with special guests.

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NEW RADIOHEAD JACKET: Also Recording, Playing Festivals, And Digitally Distributing.

NEW RADIOHEAD JACKET: Also Recording, Playing Festivals, And Digitally Distributing.

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The most important thing in the world to Radiohead is that you know about their new jacket. The clothing article is constructed from recycled plastic bottles. Sounds like a nasty British rash waiting to happen. And for only 45 euros. … more >

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Axl Rose Defeats The Internet

Axl Rose Defeats The Internet

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Uncle Axl has done it again… According to the Associated Press, Kevin Cogill has been spared jailtime/fines and was sentenced “to serve two months of home confinement, subject his computers to government scrutiny and record a public service announcement for the Recording Industry … more >

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No Heroes No Honeymoons LP
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"Self Titled EP"
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Young Pros single
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Tan Bajo
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Charlie & The Moonhearts / Teen Anger

Split 12-inch
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UNKLE

"The Answer EP"
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Yuck

Georgia
Francis and the Lights

Francis and the Lights

It'll Be Better
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Mrs. Magician

"There Is No God" 7-inch
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Joan of Arc

Meaningful Work B/W The Thing In Things 7-inch
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Southern Culture On The Skids

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PROG FEST FAIL? TRY NEW SHIT!

PROG FEST FAIL? TRY NEW SHIT!

Our roving Buddyhead reporter, Shelby Cinca, ended up at a Prog-rock festival in Göteborg Sweden yesterday afternoon/evening… he says try new free shit! more >

NightHorse Interview

NightHorse Interview

Das Shelbot of Buddyhead asks Night Horse’s Sam and Justin about the band, music, checkers, animals and more… Interview with: Sam James Velde- Vocals, Justin Maranga- Lead Guitars How and when did Night Horse form? Sam James- Night Horse formed in January … more >