art punk
The Guide to Getting Into Devo
More than a quirky band with funny red hats, Devo were synth-weilding art punk pioneers who shaped everyone from Neil Young to Radiohead, and 'The Simpsons' to Martin Scorsese. Here's where to start.
The Truth About Devo, America's Most Misunderstood Band
Over 40 years ago, David Bowie called Devo "the band of the future." What he didn't realize is just how bleak that future would be—and how right Devo would be about it.
Liars Didn't Want Us to Use the Word "Vaporwave" in This Headline
Dear Angus: Sorry for the headline, but we think the eighth Liars record 'TFCF' is fuckin' great, so we hope you'll forgive us.
With The Julie Ruin, Kathleen Hanna Hits Reset
Hanna's most personal record yet is about "finally being able to write songs about my own personal anger, not just about my political anger," she says. "I've really had to relearn how to exist."
Rank Your Records: Idlewild Rank Their Seven Records
They started off as Edinburgh's melodic art-punks and morphed into a band with real staying power. Now back from hiatus, we grilled Idlewild on their back catalogue.
Stream Spray Paint's New Album 'Dopers' Because Who Needs a Skull Anyway?
Spray Paint releases 'Dopers' right off the heels of this summer's 'Punters on a Barge.'
Brooklyn Art-Punks PILL Will Scald Your Ears with "Hot Glue"
The krautrock four-piece signs to Mexican Summer and announce upcoming 7" and a tour with Parquet Courts.
Nick Zinner's "41 Strings" Comes to the UK
Three years ago, Nick to composed an orchestral piece for their 41st Annual Earth Day celebration called "41 Strings." This year, he will be premiering 41 Strings at the Meltdown Festival in the UK. To find out more about the 41 Strings UK debut and...