Interview and photos by Sarahana
Blogs, online forums and fans alike were abuzz about Brooklyn’s four-piece, Suckers, long before the release of their self-titled EP on I Am Sound Records earlier this month. Much of this was based on the strength of their live shows — though these were were mostly limited to New York — and an old four-track demo that closely resembles the new EP. That even a brief exposure to their music enables you to grasp their fresh aesthetic has probably been their greatest advantage.
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The line up for the five-day-long Merge Records 20th Anniversary Celebration has been announced, and the event to bound to be nothing but stellar with headliners like label-founders Superchunk topping the bill.
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If the only “Clues” you’ve heard of has something to do with a board game and Tim Curry, fear not. We’ve got the info on the kids who are calling themselves Clues — among them ex-Unicorn Alden Penner and Arcade Fire’s Brendan Reed — and we’ll fill you in on the all the details, including their shunning of social networking a sneak peak at material from their self-titled debut LP.
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Written By Phillip Mottaz
Dedicated to those songs that I can’t stop playing, humming, or thinking about; the 4+ minutes you fall head-over-heels in love with. Past instances have included The Groovie Ghoulies’ “I’m Doin’ Fine,” Electric Six’s “Improper Dancing,” and Tender Box’s “Spectacular Spider-Man Theme.”
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Words and photos by JENZ
It is one year ago this month that my most ridiculous faux-rock star crush was born. The sequined jacket, the gloves, the Ray Bans — Ricky Reed from wallpaper. was delivered into my life and thus sparked a deranged love affair to last for all eternity. If there is anything to thank Noise Pop for — who thus far through the years has been responsible for delivering to me a marriage proposal, copious amounts of vodka, and some hugs — this is also one reason. Get filled by the seed of Ricky Reed? Uh, yes please…
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