New fun. featuring Janelle Monáe: “We Are Young”

written by: Matt Flint on September 20, 2011

fun. are a good time band. Their first album Aim and Ignite proved that they are committed to and capable of writing to the point, catchy, and…well…fun songs. They have a new album coming out and today they premiered a new song called “We Are Young,” which features Janelle Monáe. I don’t know, because I […]

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Das Racist have a new record and video

written by: Matt Flint on September 9, 2011

Relax is going to be the end of summer/back to school/autumnal/forever jam record of this year. Earlier this week, Das Racist premiered it exclusively on Spotify, and today it is available on iTunes. It is an expertly crafted follow up to the previous mixtapes released by the group, and a great proper first album. Clever […]

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Heath Jackson singer-songwriter portrait

Heath, I still owe you lunch…

written by: Matt Wink on September 7, 2011

A few years ago, my friend Heath Jackson moved to Austin to do what he loved, play music. But, I didn’t have a chance to visit him before he moved back to Georgia. I plan to make my first trip to Austin, TX later this month for the Austin City Limits music festival. What would […]

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Music video: Justice “Audio, Video, Disco”

written by: Matt Flint on September 6, 2011

There’s just something nice about knowing that there is always some fun dance music to grasp onto. Justice will probably always be here to give us this. Over the holiday weekend (a holiday that I guess Justice don’t celebrate since they’re not from America), they gave us this new jam “Audio, Video, Disco.” Immediately following […]

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Charcoal grill, summer's last stand by Kris Wade Matthews
Justin Bieber photobombs Katy Perry & Russell Brand

Best Moments of the 2011 VMAs

written by: Jason Radford on August 31, 2011

MTV Video Music Awards is a staple of visual music, and although it may have seemed underwhelming to many, there was still plenty to talk about, and plenty to remember for years to come.

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Willie Nelson + Coldplay + Chipotle

written by: Matt Flint on August 30, 2011

I know in my head that Willie Nelson, Coldplay and Chipotle are all things that exist in the world. Even things that a lot of people like in the world. But put them all in a sentence together and my brain sort of shuts down. But then you watch this Chipotle commercial and it all…sort […]

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Motopony band portrait

CONTEST: Motopony Autographed Vinyl

written by: Andy Keil on August 30, 2011

Comment below to win an autographed LP from Motopony. Motopony released their video for “King of Diamonds” back on May 20, 2011 and I have to admit that I missed it (and the band) until now. Something I’ve quickly remedied. The video is an interesting take on the human condition. It makes sense that it […]

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Perry's Stage Crowd at Lollapalooza 2011

Lollapalooza ’11: A Photographer’s Tale

written by: Matthew Avignone on August 23, 2011

Music fans both young and old descend on America’s greatest city to set it on fire. Living here, we feel as though Lollapalooza is just a little bit ours, something we can share with the rest of the world

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Music video: Total Ghost “Space Station”

written by: Matt Flint on August 22, 2011

Forget Wicker Park. Forget Williamsburg. Forget…I don’t really know what the hip neighborhoods in other cities are. But space is the new hotness for up and coming bands. Total Ghost, the dudes who brought you “Happy Birthday For You Person” and who basically refuse to let the joke go, made a video for their song “Space […]

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Nelarusky Special Olympics benefit 2011 logo

Nelarusky: The Pop ‘stache Interviews

written by: Andy Keil on August 16, 2011

On August 3rd, Pop ‘stache had the opportunity to sponsor Nelarusky, an annual benefit concert for the Special Olympics. With the Cold War Kids headlining, it was our biggest show to date and we thank everyone who was able to make it out and support such a great cause. Throughout the night, we took our […]

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