could it be that Tom Ze is the coolest musician on the planet? eccentric, radical, wildcat, magician, poet. Awesome stuff!

First of a 2 part look at Birmingham's most distinctive and respected music festivals

supercool tuareg psychedelica that should make all krautrock-fans drool. the saharan jack white and his wonderful group do relaxed-rocking musical magic. selected clips from the last 3 years.

Spike Jonze sci-fi film about 2 robots living in LA.

Pitchfork takes a look behind the scenes of the newly reformed Swans.

36 of the greatest shows from 2013! All Killer No Filler!!