Perhaps the greatest gift Coachella bestows upon its attendees is the feeling that you’re not alone. Schmaltzy, yes, but stick with us. Now, among discerning music fans, a band like The National is far from obscure. They’ve garnered widespread critical praise over five albums, played on national TV and multiple international festivals, and are even [...]

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photography by Kate Montgomery Selling out two straight nights at one of Los Angeles’ favorite venues, the National put on an incredible show Friday, May 21st at the Wiltern. The band played many hits from well loved Boxer and Alligator, but the crowd was just as stoked to hear songs from their new album High Violet. [...]

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The New York Times called him “indie rock’s workaholic mad genius,” but L.A. RECORD finds the measure of Dirty Projectors’ David Longstreth somewhere between the most subtle implications of Philip Glass’ Music In Fifths and the sudden desire for a sandwich. This interview by Drew Denny.

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