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Jim O'Rourke

  • Blogs

    May 15, 2012

    Nicolas Basque of Plants and Animals on progressing from sprawling instrumentals

    Plants and Animals (due tonight at the hi-dive) began life as an all instrumental band in Montreal making sprawling rock epics informed by an improvisational sensibility. But by the time the band was ready for its 2008 debut full-length, Parc Avenue, it no longer seemed to feel the need to explore i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 29, 2011

    Facebook gets worked up over Nevermind: Ten notably more offensive album covers (NSFW)

    ​This week, Facebook claimed the cover of Nirvana's Nevermind, which features a baby and his hanging do-dad, violated its terms of use when it was displayed on the official Nirvana fan page. The social networking site later reversed its decision, but it can only be assumed it was initially due ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 27, 2011

    Tonight: Bill Callahan at the Hi-Dive

    ​Performing and recording under then moniker Smog for the first half of his career, Bill Callahan (playing tonight at the hi-dive with Neil Morgan) changed over to his given name with the release of 2007's Woke On A Whaleheart, but his sound and style remained unaffected. The vastly prolific s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 24, 2011

    Bill Callahan on misunderstandings and his collaborations

    Goya SkyeBill Callahan​ Bill Callahan (due Monday, June 27th) started releasing music under the moniker Smog in 1990. He was connected to the then-emerging underground network of music that included the indie label Kill Rock Stars, which included his song "37 Pushups ." Callahan's emotionally ... More >>

  • Music

    February 15, 2007

    Strangers Die Every Day

    Hi-Dive

  • Music

    December 28, 2006

    Nationalistic

    Our music writers pick the year’s national bests.

  • Music

    March 16, 2006

    Loose Fur

    Born Again in the USA (Drag City)

  • Music

    March 16, 2006

    Comfort Food

    Beth Orton leaves the icing off her musical cake.

  • Music

    March 9, 2006

    Moore Substance

    Youth and success are relative to Thurston Moore.

  • Music

    November 25, 2004

    Warming Trend

    At long last, Edith Frost is done chilling out.

  • Music

    June 24, 2004

    Sonic Youth

    Sonic Nurse (Geffen)

  • Music

    August 15, 2002

    Sonic Youth

    Murray Street (Geffen)

  • Music

    October 28, 1999

    Playlist

    The Aluminum Group, Patricia Barber, Schneider TM, The Souvenirs

  • Music

    September 2, 1999

    Their Noise

    After ten years, Superchunk and Merge Records are still working. But they are not working for you.

  • Music

    February 4, 1999

    Below Freezing

    Edith Frost creates music that fits the season perfectly.

  • Music

    May 14, 1998

    The Aging of Sonic Youth

    The ultimate indie band embraces the past, the present and the future.

  • Music

    May 18, 1994

    PLAYLIST

    The ultimate indie band embraces the past, the present and the future.

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