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13 Underground Tracks for your Thanksgiving Playlist

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Q&A: Eugene Mirman on Bob’s Burgers, rock venues, and not fornicating w/ street stuff

The voice of Gene on Bob's Burgers checks in with Alarm to discuss lamb vindaloo, Andrew Bird, and key advice…

Members of Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, Nels Cline Singers, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum score silent film

As part of its series pairing live musicians with a silent film, The San Francisco International Film Festival has gathered…

Mogwai, Yo La Tengo, Thee Oh Sees, and Willie Nelson on Occupy This Album

Mogwai, Yo La Tengo, Thee Oh Sees, Willie Nelson, and 95 others want to represent you 99-percenters. Occupy This Album,…

MP3 Premiere: The Laureates’ “Don’t Lose Your Cool”

The Laureates: Spells (Funambulist, 6/28/11) The Laureates: "Don't Lose Your Cool" [audio:https://alarm-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/07-Track-07.mp3|titles=The Laureates: "Don't Lose Your Cool"] You might recognize…

Record Review: Wye Oak’s Civilian

Wye Oak: Civilian (Merge, 3/8/11) Wye Oak: "Civilian" [audio:https://alarm-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/wye_oak_civilian.mp3|titles=Wye Oak: "Civilian"] Since its debut album in 2008, Baltimore indie duo…

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…