I got to write my first news article for Paste Magazine this past month. In it, Robert Schneider of the Apples in Stereo weighed in on their new album, New Magnetic Wonder–out in early 2007. Also included were some choice quotations from Bill Doss of the Olivia Tremor Control, who plays on the new album [...]

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As I prepare myself mentally and physically for the Pitchfork Music Festival, I’m having less and less time to spend on YANP. This lack of time is also closely related to a certain ladyfriend, but that’s a topic for another day. Anyways, this is why I was particularly pleased when I received an email about [...]

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NME reports Audioslave singer Chris Cornell has been signed up to sing the theme tune to the new James Bond film. The former Soundgarden frontman has co-written the track ‘You Know My Name’ with regular Bond composer David Arnold for the latest spy flick ‘Casino Royale’, which stars Daniel Craig, reports Reuters. Cornell joins a [...]

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Prog-rockers Aloha will be setting out on a North American trek in mid-August. Shortly thereafter, they’ll be returning home to record two new songs to be released on a 7″ on Polyvinyl Records. MP3: Aloha – Your Eyes Aloha Tour Dates 8/16 Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar * 8/17 Pittsburgh, PA @ Garfield Artworks * 8/18 [...]

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I didn’t feel sorry for Sound Team, exactly. Actually, I felt kind of impressed. Following Cold War Kids night after night (especially as soon after them as they did on Saturday) takes a lot of guts. I don’t know how it was anywhere else, but in Cinci the Kids did an amazing job and completely [...]

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Spin.com had some nice things to say about this new Thunderbirds Are Now track. In addition to offering it for download, they also got this nice little quotation about the song from lead singer Ryan Allen: And while Allen admits the song’s title has little to do with its lyrical content, the moniker comes as [...]

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As I’ve been alerted by basically every one of my Saddle Creek-loving compatriots, Cursive Cursive are reading their new album, Happy Hollow. While I’m going to admit my overarching ignorance on the band, I can’t help but be drawn to these new tunes. No commentary, unfortunately, because I’m getting ready for the Starlight Mints show. [...]

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Page France just announced that they will be reworking the songs featured on their double-EP set “Pear” & “Sister Pinecone” into newer versions–eight of which will be featured on one 8 song EP. This new release will feature new artwork and come out on Fall Records. MP3: Page France – Talking Out-Louds (off “Pear”) MP3: [...]

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The new Of Montreal remix album, Satanic Twins, is now available for preorder. It’s $15, comes as a two LP vinyl edition, and is limited to 2000 copies. Preorder Satanic Twins Of Montreal Summer Tour 2006 AA=All Ages * w/ The Minders $ w/ Grand Buffet % w/ Mates of State # w/ Black Moth [...]

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