The Walkmen

John Vanderslice with The Magik*Magik Orchestra: A “Wild” Analog Opus

Singer/songwriter John Vanderslice teams with The Magik*Magik Orchestra for a honest, lush album of pop rock driven by cinematic orchestration,…

Pop Addict: Tennis’ Cape Dory

Tennis: Cape Dory (Fat Possum, 1/18/11) Tennis: "Long Boat Pass" [audio:https://alarm-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Tennis-Long-Boat-Pass.mp3|titles=Tennis: "Long Boat Pass"] Fiction is at the heart of…

Behind the Counter: Jackpot Records (Portland, OR)

Each Tuesday, Behind the Counter speaks to an independent record store to ask about its recent favorites, best sellers, and…

Pitchfork Festival 2009, Notes from the Park

In our download-obsessed culture, music has increasingly become a private experience for many people, and it is exciting to be…