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  • Break It Down: The Weight

    Break It Down

    The Weight

    Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:24:04

    Even if the title of The Weight's sophomore full-length wasn't Are Men, one listen to their rollicking mix of southern rock and Americana would leave ...more

  • Interview: 'Baghead' directors the Duplass Brothers

    Interview

    'Baghead' directors the Duplass Brothers

    Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:23:57

    Mark and Jay Duplass are intimately familiar with the nuances of the film fest-ing, if ever such a verb existed. As The Puffy Chair struck a chord ...more

  • Break It Down: PAS/CAL

    Break It Down

    PAS/CAL

    Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:04:24

    Ever since the trio of founding members penned their first song in 2000, PAS/CAL has been steadily producing infectiously quirky tracks while adding ...more

  • Interview: Actress Greta Gerwig of 'Baghead'

    Interview

    Actress Greta Gerwig of 'Baghead'

    Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:18:44

    As we sat underneath a shaded eave at Beverly Hills' quintessentially Californian Avalon Hotel, discussing attitudinal differences between Los Angeles ...more

  • Interview: Does It Offend You, Yeah?

    Interview

    Does It Offend You, Yeah?

    Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:11:47

    "We like to experiment," remarks James Rushent, vocalist/bassist of Does It Offend You, Yeah? He quickly flashes a mischievous grin to back up the ...more

  • CineChart: Director Jonathan Levine's Hip-Hop Favorites

    CineChart

    Director Jonathan Levine's Hip-Hop Favorites

    Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:19:30

    Hip-hop plays an integral role in The Wackness, the story of a high school graduate-cum-drug dealer named Luke (Josh Peck) who experiences familiar ...more

  • Guest Collector: James Jackson Toth

    Guest Collector

    James Jackson Toth

    Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:07:08

    James Jackson Toth, the frontman for the experimental freak-folk band of constantly changing members, Wooden Wand, is letting go of his like-minded ...more

  • Interview: 'American Teen' director Nanette Burstein

    Interview

    'American Teen' director Nanette Burstein

    Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:06:01

    The jock. The geek. The rebel. The princess. The heartthrob. Sound familiar? They should, regardless of whether or not you’ve seen The Breakfast Club. ...more

  • Interview: Jet Black Stare

    Interview

    Jet Black Stare

    Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:54:16

    "I'm not your typical rock singer," laughs Jet Black Stare's Rod Black. That's an understatement, and he quickly proves it. "My background's the ...more

  • Interview: 'Step Up 2' director Jon Chu

    Interview

    'Step Up 2' director Jon Chu

    Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:30:59

    Jon Chu is recovering from last night's extracurricular activities. It's the day after the DVD release party for his debut flick, Step Up 2: The ...more

  • Interview: Three 6 Mafia

    Interview

    Three 6 Mafia

    Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:38:33

    Oscar wins and reality shows take some of the stress out of pimping, but real players know haters are always just around the corner waiting for them ...more

  • Interview: Ellen Allien

    Interview

    Ellen Allien

    Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:46:12

    For the past decade, Ellen Allien has served as one of electronic music's most effective and influential ambassadors. As the hands-on leader of ...more

  • Interview: Staind

    Interview

    Staind

    Thu, 17 Jul 2008 04:50:42

    The Viper Room's a dark place. Even in the middle of the day the famous Sunset Strip rock club isn't bright whatsoever. Its cavernous feel creates a ...more

  • Interview: Raven-Symoné of 'College Road Trip'

    Interview

    Raven-Symoné of 'College Road Trip'

    Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:34:58

    Raven-Symoné is no shrinking violet. The young actress has made a career of going toe-to-toe with top-notch comedians. She got her start playing ...more

  • Interview: The Hold Steady

    Interview

    The Hold Steady

    Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:33:13

    The Hold Steady's fourth record is titled Stay Positive but the question is, to whom is this advice directed? At 36-years-old, frontman Craig Finn is ...more

  • Interview: Actress Naomie Harris of 'August'

    Interview

    Actress Naomie Harris of 'August'

    Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:46:50

    In August, Naomie Harris stars as Sarrah, the intelligent, winsome love interest of Josh Hartnett's shark-like businessman, Tom. While in the ...more

  • Interview: Disturbed

    Interview

    Disturbed

    Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:21:36

    Mayhem is Disturbed's business, and business is good. While talking about co-headlining the inaugural run of the Rockstar Mayhem tour alongside ...more

  • Guest Collector: Paramount Styles

    Guest Collector

    Paramount Styles

    Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:34:41

    With their dual bassists and love of warped grooves, Girls Against Boys issued a string of solid releases throughout the '90s. Never officially ...more

  • Interview: Director Marina Zenovich

    Interview

    Director Marina Zenovich

    Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:49:58

    The Roman Polanski sex case is colored by shades of sensationalism, not only because of the salacious details inherent to the director’s relations ...more

  • Interview: Pete Wentz

    Interview

    Pete Wentz

    Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:16:28

    Everyone knows the first video MTV ever aired was the clarion call from The Buggles declaring the death of the radio star at the hands of video. Now, ...more



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