• Liz Phair, Jon Spencer, Yo La Tengo Star in Spoof TV Show ‘What’s Up Matador’ [WATCH]

    Matador Records has shared the spoof kids' TV show, What's Up Matador, that accompanied the 1997 double CD/LP compilation of the same title. While the audio component of the bundle--which featured cuts from Spoon, Pavement, Cat Power, Superchunk and Guided By Voices among others--has garnered a cult status among collectors, the Bill Boggs-hosted infomercial-esque show featuring cameos from Liz Phair, Jon Spencer and Yo La Tengo members among others has only made it's way to the internet now. Watch below.

  • Pickathon 2016 Lineup: Jeff Tweedy, Yo La Tengo, Beach House Headline

    Pickathon is one of the most beloved festivals by fans and artists in the rock and folk communities, and the Oregon-based three-day concert continues that tradition with another stacked lineup for 2016. On Tuesday (Jan. 19), Pickathon revealed its full roster, including Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy, Yo La Tengo, Beach House, The Oh Hellos, Dan Deacon and more.

  • Yo La Tengo Covers The Cure, Hank Williams and The Parliaments on New Album [LISTEN]

    Yo La Tengo, one of America's most seminal and longest lasting rock groups ever, is back again with a new album of covers titled 'Stuff Like That There' featuring covers of iconic groups such as The Cure, Hank Williams and The Parliaments. The album is available today on NPR First Listen ahead of its official release set to drop Aug. 28.

  • The Jesus and Mary Chain Announce North American Tour For 'Psychocandy' 30th Anniversary [FULL SCHEDULE]

    Scottish noise pop pioneers The Jesus and Mary Chain have announced a string of North American tour dates in support of the 30th anniversary of their classic debut album Psychocandy. According to Pitchfork, the North American leg of the tour kicks off on May 1 in Toronto, and finishes up on May 16 in San Francisco, with a stop at the Austin Psych Fest in Austin, Texas on May 9. Fans living on the East Coast are out of luck though, unless they want to drive all the way to Toronto or Detroit.

  • 8 Christmas Songs By Unexpected Artists: Pink Floyd, Kanye West, And More

    Christmas music is typically the territory of Christian artists, country singers, or pop singers looking for a quick cash-in between proper studio albums (though that doesn't mean these cash-ins can't be great). However, there have been some strange cases where artists in other genres, such as rap, metal, and indie rock, have tried their hand at Christmas music as well. Here are eight Christmas songs or albums from unexpected artists.

  • 7 Artists Influenced By The Simpsons: Fall Out Boy, Les Claypool, And More

    To celebrate FXX's massive "Every Simpsons Ever" marathon, which I will be watching as much of as I possibly can, I've compiled a list of some artists who have been influenced by The Simpsons in some way, whether it's through their band name, a song title, or even the name of their home studio.

  • 8 Albums That End With Cover Songs: R.E.M., CCR, And More

    A cover song within an album's tracklist is usually a fun little detour, but some artists have chosen to end an entire album on these little detours, which makes them feel more significant than they would otherwise. Here are eight albums that close out with cover songs.
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