David Yow’s first solo release is crushing, maybe literally
The limited-edition vinyl release of David Yow’s first solo effort is literally a concrete slab.
Alamo Drafthouse launches Silence of the Lambs-inspired wines
Need some wine to go with your fava beans and liver? Check out Alamo Drafthouse’s new Silence of the Lambs-inspired vintages.
Legend of Zelda doc offers nostalgic link to past
Filmmaker Joe Granato seeks to make a documentary about the far-reaching influence of the Legend of Zelda games.
Something witchy this way comes: Psychic Temple’s “Seventh House” video
Following his original Psychic Temple creation, composer and multi-instrumentalist Chris Schlarb has united another outrageous selection of talent for Psychic Temple II, an eclectic mix of pop, jazz, and prog.
Questlove and Elvis Costello team for stark, “hammy” collaboration
In the latest installment of “whoa, didn’t see that coming,” The Roots drummer Questlove and singer-songwriter Elvis Costello have collaborated on a full-length album.
Freaky and philanthropic: The Flaming Lips’ T-shirt contest
The Flaming Lips has never been short on innovation, but now the band is outsourcing a T-shirt design to fans — and donating money from its sales to victims of the recent tornado in Moore, Oklahoma.
Teenage psych-rock balladry: Hear “Pray for Me, Fragile” by Dreamers Dose
Dreamers Dose is a group of young psych-rockers. Its new song, “Pray for Me, Fragile,” proves that it has the skills of musicians twice its age.
Gorgeous girls with bicycles
The female form, in tandem with the elegantly simple bicycle, makes for an evocative image. This is the idea behind Zachary Hunt’s Femme et Vélo, a photography blog merging the two.
Reintroducing a classic: New Balance’s 996
New Balance’s reintroduction of the trademark 996 keeps its retro style with a futuristic (and more comfortable) cushion.
Q&A: Ghost BC on orgiastic art and ABBA’s infernal fate
Ghost BC is a Swedish metal outfit composed of five “nameless ghouls” and a singing zombie-priest whose vocals are so clean and sugary that he probably could land a role on Glee if he wasn’t always praising Satan.
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Polymath protester Ai Weiwei goes metal with “Dumbass”
Ai Weiwei, having previously protested through photography, street art, and film, has gone musical with “Dumbass,” the first track from upcoming album The Divine Comedy.