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10 Vital Albums From the Vinyl Deeps

By Kathleen Massara on

Ellen Willis was the first pop critic for the New Yorker, and she was known for being smart, cool, and utterly in love with music. A fantastic compendium of her criticism comes out on May 1st, just in time for International Workers’ Day, comrades. Out of the Vinyl Deeps is a great way to reengage with albums from the ’60s and ’70s — albums we may have forgotten in recent years, as we get distracted by chillwave and whatever other new sub-genres that have emerged from the briny depths of the early aughts. As Willis’s daughter, Nona, writes in the introduction: “Out of the Vinyl Deeps is [a] volume that could single-handedly prove just how effective a mass medium like rock and roll is for revealing human desires and both a national and countercultural identity.” … Read More

Music

Fandom Hall of Fame: Musicians Wearing Other Musicians’ T-Shirts

By Judy Berman on

There is something endlessly fascinating about seeing members of our favorite bands wearing the T-shirts of other acts. Sure, these wardrobe choices may sometimes be ironic. But for the most part, musicians seem to wave other musicians’ flags for exactly the same reasons we do: to proclaim our undying fandom. And it’s always exciting to see that someone whose music we’re into shares some facet of our musical taste. After the jump, we’ve collected 20 great photos of our favorite icons — Joan Jett, Kurt Cobain, Thurston Moore, Jay-Z — wearing other bands’ T-shirts. … Read More

Music

Flavorpill’s 30 Most Anticipated Albums of 2011

By Judy Berman on

Now that most everyone has gotten their Best of 2010 lists out of the way, it’s time to look towards the future. For you, dear reader, we have attacked the ginormous pile of promos on our desk and in our iTunes queue to bring this list of our 30 most anticipated albums of 2011. And guess what? From pop to hip-hop to noise, it looks like it’s going to be an excellent year, featuring buzzy debuts, long-awaited projects from beloved bands, and collaborations so stellar we still can’t believe they’re really happening. … Read More

Music

Middle-Aged Indie Rockers We Wish Had Been Our Parents

By Zoë Leverant on

Many kids dream of growing up as someone else — in a royal family, on a distant planet, or as a movie star. But such aspirations don’t sound quite as fun in the long run as having amazing musicians for parents. By the time most rockers hit 40, they’ve calmed down enough to make a family and have years of experience to draw on for wisdom and guidance. And it’s not just any experience — the music industry often throws curve balls at its participants, and any parent who has had to contend with predatory label reps or getting their gear stolen on tour knows a thing or two more about overcoming obstacles than the average mom or dad does. Living in one of these seven artists’ households means a great record collection and a creative atmosphere to keep you company — even when you’re grounded. … Read More

Books

A Brief Visual History of Riot Grrrl Zines

By Rozalia Jovanovic on

Riot Grrrl was an underground feminist movement that began in the early nineties, which was closely tied to punk music, radical politics, and a DIY aesthetic. Riot Grrrl activism involved meetings, the creation of zines, and a nationwide network of support for women in music. While some say the movement lasted until the mid-90s, others contend it never ended. With the popularity of Sara Marcus‘s recently published book Girls to the Front: The True Story of the Riot Grrrl Revolution, it seems there may be some truth to that statement. And there are many zines, which tell the tale of the origins of the movement. In 1993, according to a Canadian newspaper (as mentioned in Girls to the Front), 40,000 zines were published in North America. … Read More

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What’s on at Flavorpill: The Links That Made the Rounds In Our Office

By Caroline Stanley on

Today at Flavorpill, we found out that Kettle Chips and juice boxes are making Americans gay. We got a sneak peek at NYC life’s fall lineup — which includes The Flavorpill Fix! We hoped that Tavi Gevinson, everyone’s favorite 13-year old fashion blogger, realizes how lucky she is to inherit … Read More

Music

Who Wants to Intern for Kathleen Hanna?

By Judy Berman on

We are major Le Tigre fans here at Flavorpill headquarters, and that’s why we’ve been bouncing up and down in our seats ever since learning that the band is looking for a summer intern. Here’s the full posting, via Kathleen Hanna’s blog:

Punk Feminist Band Le Tigre is looking for a summer intern. The internship… Read More

Music

Video of the Day: Hanging out with Kathleen Hanna

By Caroline Stanley on

Continuing our obsession with female rockers of the ’90s, we present Kathleen Hanna’s new interview with GRITtv. Topics discussed: how the underground punk scene of today is less violent; why John Mayer and Miley Cyrus are creepy people and don’t really matter; and what she has been listening to recently (a lot of the bands from Willie Mae Rock Camp). Hanna also talks about handing over her cabinet of zines, papers, and random Riot Grrrl materials to NYU, and her desire for more interesting feminist leaders. We have such a crush on her. We also want her glasses.

Check it out after the jump, and follow Hanna on her blog here. … Read More