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DESERT DAZE FINAL NIGHT: AKRON/FAMILY, ENTRANCE BAND, PITY PARTY, HERE WE GO MAGIC, NATURE’S SON, TROPICAL POPSICLE, INCAN ABRAHAM, BARBARIANS

May 8th, 2012 · 1 Comment

Testicles do NOT equal great rock ‘n’ roll. Can I just say “swollen labia” instead? As in, “Sure, on some late 70s recordings, Mick Jagger successfully mimicked the staccato exclamations and off-key groans of Richard Hell and Stiv Bators–but he never had their swollen labia!”

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CHARLYNE YI: I WANT TO KISS IT BAD

June 26th, 2009 · 2 Comments

Charlyne Yi is a comedienne and musician who has opened for Akron/Family, has had members of Man Man and the Vandals cover her songs, and pees while being interviewed. She does not know who Spike Jones is, has never been high, and is not dating Michael Cera. This interview by Dan Collins.

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L.A. RECORD RECORD STORE DAY GUIDE

April 17th, 2009 · 5 Comments

photo courtesy poo bah We weren’t able to get a hold of everyone in Southern California who is observing Record Store Day tomorrow, but we did ask a few of our favorite local stores what sort of special things they’ll be doing. If you aren’t at Coachella—or if you want to sneak away—be sure to [...]

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AKRON / FAMILY: BEING ALIVE CAN BE EXHAUSTING

March 12th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Akron/Family released their final album on Michael Gira’s Young God Records before leaving New York City to try something new as a trio. They will be finishing their residency at the Steve Allen Theater tonight. Bassist Miles Seaton speaks just before exiting a train. This interview by Chris Ziegler.

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