Music
Vampire Weekend builds upon their sound for new album
Rostam Batmanglij, keyboardist/ vocalist for Vampire Weekend, was trying to sum up the differences between the band’s new CD, Contra, and its 2008 self-titled debut disc when he hit upon something that seemed to fit. “I remember someone told us that they thought ...
‘Best of’ lists are for insecure losers
Comedy legend Mitch Hedberg once cracked that Pringles’ original intention, given the weird tubes the snack comes in, was to sell tennis balls. But when trucks filled with potatoes showed up at the factory, the people in charge of the operation cried, “Fuck it, cut ’...
The Record of a year
Working from home has its advantages. For singer-songwriter, husband-wife duo The Weepies, a home studio allows for inspiration to strike at any time...
Do-it-yourself album
After Page Hamilton broke up his band, Helmet, in 1998, he thought not only might he never bring back Helmet, he might even set aside his signature instrument...
Takács Quartet features Mendelssohn siblings in spring concert series
Programs featuring string quartets by sister and brother Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel (Jan. 12-13) and Felix Mendelssohn (May 3-4) will form the bookends of the...
Mark Vann Foundation Benefit Show turns 7
Seven years seems like the mere blink of an eye or a small eternity...
Seicento celebrates Scarlatti and son
Evanne Browne, artistic director of the Baroque vocal ensemble Seicento, wants you to know that she is excited about their next concert. Very excited.
“I...
Music for the people, by the people
There is a tendency to want to compare The Felice Brothers to the past — to say they sound like The Band, Bob Dylan...

















