Nick Cave Scores ‘The Road’
The trailer for John Hillcoat’s adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s novel, The Road, looks absolutely terrifying — and when you’re making a film about a post-apocalyptic world, that’s a good thing. Of...
View ArticleIn the Know: Y La Bamba, Venice is Sinking and Tamaryn
Whenever the moon is just right, the Vague Panther picks his favorite MP3s from the web to bring you the “In the Know” series. If you’ve got a tip that might pique his interest email him at...
View ArticlePhish: Joy [Album Review]
The world of Phish has, and always will be, centered around the live experience. Simply a means to an end, the band’s studio efforts provide little more in the eyes of their fans than an expanded live...
View ArticleStream Devendra Banhart’s ‘What Will We Be’
Listen to Devendra Banhart’s new album, What Will We Be, right here, right now. Thanks goes out yet again to the good people at imeem.
View ArticleIn the Know: Field Music, The Mantles and LCD Soundsystem
The “In the Know” series features the latest and greatest MP3s circling the web. If you think you’ve got a tip we should know about email us at vaguepanther(at)strangerdance.com. Field Music –...
View ArticleNew Atlas Sound: “Doctor” and “The Screens”
Atlas Sound – “Doctor” [Five Discs cover] Atlas Sound – “The Screens” Bradford Cox (of Deerhunter and Atlas Sound) is one of the hardest working musicians in the biz. Just when you think he might take...
View ArticleNew Beach House: “Norway”
Beach House – “Norway” “Norway” is the first taste we get of Beach House’s upcoming LP, Teen Dream. Due out January 26th, anticipation is high for the Baltimore-based band who joined the Sub Pop...
View ArticleIn the Know: His Clancyness, Fiveng and Kuroma
His Clancyness – “Misinterpret My Words” Until a couple of days ago I had never heard of His Clancyness. But I bet I’m not alone, am I? Shocking because “Misinterpret My Words” is easily one of the...
View ArticleBest Albums of 2009: Staff List
As the decade comes to close, the album as a medium seems to be disintegrating rapidly. To that end, 2009 will likely be remembered as a year with few classic albums. But cheer up, there’s a shining...
View ArticleIn the Know: Sleepy Sun, Gorillaz and Fruit Bats
Sleepy Sun – “New Age” Sleepy Sun’s 2009 debut, Embrace, is finally picking up the traction it deserves. The San Francisco natives play hazey, psych-rock tunes that fans of Deerhunter should check...
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