
Coachella's 2012 lineup is officially one day old and that means it's time for some post-reveal analysis. In the pages that follow, we run through the biggest highlights and surprises appearing on this year's bill, in addition to the most glaring omissions. We also highlight five names worth knowing as you prepare for April's big weekend(s). Highlights At the Drive-In Best known as the duo behind prog-psych wunderkinds The Mars Volta, Omar Rodríguez-López and Cedrix Bixler-Zavala got their start as At The Drive-In, easily the best relic of the late [...]
I came across Beirut's recent performance of 'A Sunday Smile' on Letterman 2 weeks ago, I decided to take a wander back through the archives of what YouTube had to offer for Letterman performances. Why Letterman? Well, he's not as funny as he used to be, but for sure as a east coaster originally I've always preferred him over the big chin schlub (to quote the late. great Bill Hicks). Plus, he's got decent taste in musicians for a late night host... Here we go with Beirut's aforementioned performance of [...]
"Hello? Is this the program? I don't know. Do I start? I guess I can start. Is this it? No? It's not? Ok. I thought that was it. This is not the show? What's that guy pointing at me for? Supposed to start? Oh, it is the show. I'm sorry." -- A confused, hesitant Gene, attempting to host The Best Show "That ain't gonna happen. Not on my watch." -- Spike, vowing to thwart Hillary Clinton's plans to create a "Planet [...]