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The Metal Examiner: Liturgy’s Aesthethica

Every Friday, The Metal Examiner delves metal's endless depths to present the genre's most important and exciting albums. Liturgy: Aesthethica…

Concert Photos: Tortoise @ Empty Bottle (Chicago, IL)

Experimental instrumental quintet Tortoise played a pair of hometown shows recently, performing in front of welcoming crowds at the Empty…

Record Review: Thank You’s Golden Worry

Thank You: Golden Worry (Thrill Jockey, 1/25/11) Thank You: "1-2-3 Bad" [audio:https://alarm-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/01-1-2-3-Bad.mp3|titles=Thank You: "1-2-3 Bad"] Thank You's third album, Golden…

Video Premiere: Phil Manley’s “Make Good Choices”

This week's video premiere features slowly scrolling script, crashing waves, and a sunset -- all scored to the raucous sound…

World in Stereo: Sidi Touré’s Sahel Folk

Each week, World in Stereo examines classic and modern world music while striving for a greater appreciation of other cultures.…

100 Unheralded Albums from 2010

Among the thousands of under-appreciated or under-publicized albums that were released in 2010, hundreds became our favorites and were presented…

Eleventh Dream Day’s new album, Riot Now!

Riot Now!, the new album by punk-inspired indie rockers Eleventh Dream Day, is set for a release on March 15,…

Video Premiere: Sidi Touré’s “Artiatanat”

ALARM has the exclusive premiere of Malian folk guitarist Sidi Touré's new video for "Artiatant," a duet with Jiba Touré.…

Contest: Win tickets to see The Sea and Cake at Lincoln Hall in Chicago

The Sea And Cake: "Car Alarm" (Car Alarm, Thrill Jockey, 10/21/08) The Sea And Cake: "Car Alarm" (Car Alarm, Thrill…

Contest: Win tickets to see Future Islands in your town

With help from Thrill Jockey, ALARM is offering one pair of tickets to a Future Islands show of your choice…

Trans Am: Continents Apart, Synth-Rock Vets Hit Zenith with Scrapped Horror Score

Trans Am has explored all decades of rock, funk, and dance while continuously searching for new and interesting sounds. But…

Thrill Jockey MP3s from Fennesz/Daniell/Buck, Coil Sea, and Imbogodom

Thrill Jockey has a storm of exciting new material, all coming out on August 24. Christian Fennesz, David Daniell, and…