1. The Dark Side of the Moon, Pink Floyd (1973) Essential Track: “Time” 2. Led Zeppelin IV, Led Zeppelin (1971) Essential Track: “Stairway to Heaven” 3. London Calling, The Clash (1979) Essential Track: “Train in Vain” 4. Wish You Were Here, Pink Floyd (1975) Essential Track: “Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Parts I-V” 5. The Rise and Fall of…
Top 60 Albums of the ’60s
1. Revolver, The Beatles (1966) Essential Track: “Tomorrow Never Knows” 2. Abbey Road, The Beatles (1969) Essential Track: “Something” 3. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, The Beatles (1967) Essential Track: “A Day in the Life” 4. The Velvet Underground & Nico, The Velvet Underground (1967) Essential Track: “Venus in Furs” 5. The Beatles (The White Album), The Beatles (1968)…
Talk In Tongues
Los Angeles dream pop quartet, including former members of Kitten, that blends ’60s psychedelic and ’90s shoegaze influences. Sounds like: Tame Impala Listen to their latest album, Alone With a Friend.
Father John Misty Sez “Drink More Japanese Whiskey, You Western Dog.”
The 21 Best Films of the 2010s (so far)
50/50 (2011) IMDb: 7.7 Metascore: 72 Inspired by a true story, a comedy centered on a 27-year-old guy who learns of his cancer diagnosis, and his subsequent struggle to beat the disease. A Separation (2011) IMDb: 8.4 Metascore: 95 A married couple are faced with a difficult decision – to improve the life of their…
Harrison Fjord
A band of young desert dwellers (they’re from AZ) with an eclectic sound that echoes both Live at Pompeii-era Pink Floyd and The Smiths. Outstanding musicianship and voices all around. Hear ’em while they’re hip. Check out their Puspa in Space EP.
Six Underrated Albums of 2015
Other Lives, Rituals Stillwater, Oklahoma-based atmospheric indie rockers invoke names like Alt-J, Fleet Foxes, and early Radiohead. Ultimate Painting, Green Lanes Formed by James of Veronica Falls and Jack of Mazes, this duo crafts simple and true ’60s and ’70s-inspired guitar pop. Ryley Walker, Primrose Green An accomplished fingerstyle guitarist/songwriter whose music bridges…
15 Hippest Songs of 2015
In no particular order… “She’s a Witch” Gengahr, A Dream Outside “Trouble” Cage the Elephant, Tell Me I’m Pretty “Adventure of a Lifetime” Coldplay, A Head Full of Dreams “Can’t Keep Checking My Phone” Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Multi-Love “Something Soon” Car Seat Headrest, Teens of Style
EL VY
My dad told me to check these guys out. A quirky musical collaboration between National vocalist/lyricist Matt Berninger and multi-instrumentalist Brent Knopf of Menomena and Ramona Falls.
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard (Live on KEXP)
Freaked-out psychedelic madness by way of Melbourne, Australia.