“You are what you love, not what loves you.” That memorable line from Adaptation may have referred to romantic love, specifically the unrequited variety, but its implications run deeper. Continue reading…
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The Owl and Bear Podcast vol. 161 (Best of ’11 Edition)
Owl and Bear’s Best Albums of 2011
2011 was a mixed bag. Established acts like Radiohead and The Strokes dropped duds on trusting fans, while middle-of-the-road acts like The Drums and Hunx and His Punx raised the bar with surprising sophomore efforts. Floundering bands like Iron & Wine and The Dodos made welcome returns to glory, while others merely treaded water (see She and Him’s Christmas album or MGMT’s “mix tape.”) Continue reading…
The Owl and Bear Podcast vol. 160
Erika Davies Gets Into the Holiday Spirit
If there’s one thing indie musicians love, it’s Christmas. Continue reading…