Monthly Archives: August 2011

“Rill Rill” — Sleigh Bells

August 30th, 2011 | by Kathy Hopkinson

Watch (and listen) as Sleigh Bells' Alexis Krauss calmly drives through the desert while images of popping balloons, a switchblade, a bloody telephone and red fog in the locker room flash back and forth to this addictively snappy, retro tune


“Go Outside” — Cults

August 23rd, 2011 | by Kathy Hopkinson

Cults' recent song, "Go Outside," not only features an infectious and haunting indie sound, but a retro music video using actual footage of an eerie event with a true and chilling history


“Hospital” — Lydia

August 18th, 2011 | by Chase Larson

While never quite reaching the mainstream, Lydia has a cult following (even getting tattoos to prove their worthiness) and are noted for emotionally resonant tunes that defy most of the genre’s whiny predecessors with the perfect coupling of androgynous lead vocals and a high harmony


“River” — Lights

August 17th, 2011 | by Jordan Petersen

With Lights' youthful, Canadian-accented voice, upbeat lyrics, driving synthetic beats and impossibly catchy hooks, "River" sort of makes you feel like a fourteen-year-old girl — but it's almost impossible to care


REVIEW: Rise of the Planet of the Apes

August 12th, 2011 | by Jordan Petersen

It may not be a great film, but it pulled off some pretty impressive visual feats and avoided almost all of the pitfalls that could have easily undone it. If you’re into apes, you’ll be into this movie. But even if you're not, you’ll probably still enjoy yourself


Editor’s Pick: What We’re Listening To

August 12th, 2011 | by Chase Larson

We still have trouble letting you know about all the sonic goodness we've been feasting our ears on. To solve this, listen to our first ever Editor's Pick playlist, bursting with impressive tracks that, for whatever reason, haven't made the cut yet.


An Afternoon With Ellie Goulding In NYC

August 9th, 2011 | by Randall Castillo

Nestled amongst HDMI cables, 50-inch plasma televisions and geeky pamphlets hocking extended warranties, Ellie Goulding delivered a soulful performance at a Best Buy in Manhattan that, in some ways, bested the work on her recent studio album, Lights.


Deadmau5 & His Electric Friends

August 2nd, 2011 | by Daniel Atwood

Grab your knee-pads and glow-sticks, dim the lights and get ready for an ethereal, electronic experience as you delve into an appealing array of beat-heavy tunes



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