Soda Stereo are one of the most important groups in the history of Latin American rock music, selling millions of albums and influencing countless ban…
Interview: Kenneth Frost of The Cuckoos
If you love the psychedelic sounds of the ‘60s and ‘70s, you should check out The Cuckoos. These Austin rockers―Kenneth Frost (vocals, keys), Dave Nor…
We Are Sex Bob-Omb: The Music of Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World
Preamble Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World is perhaps the apex of cinematic genre mashups. Edgar Wright has described the film as a musical where massive co…
This is Pop? Podcast Episode 4: Vampire Weekend
Vampire Weekend are considered to be one of the most important bands of the past ten years, and have been a defining force in the indie rock genre si…
Song Review: Ricky Montgomery & The Honeysticks – “Out Like a Light”
It’s better when they’re together. In the year since I last visited Ricky Montgomery’s music (officially, at least), there has been…
This is Pop? Podcast Episode 3: R.E.M.
R.E.M. are one of the most important artists in the history of American rock music. They pioneered the alternative rock genre and influenced countless…
This is Pop? Podcast Episode 2: Gorillaz
Last month, we launched a new fortnightly music podcast called This is Pop?, in which myself and another TYF staffer (or off-site guess) discusses the…