While both albums share themes unsurprising to anyone with a cursory knowledge of Cave’s discography (philosophy, morals, degradation, and SEX) the two are also markedly different…

In 2005 a relatively unknown MC/beat maestro by the name of Edan dropped a bomb on the world of underground hip hop; that bomb was Beauty and the Beat…

Utilizing a viola, bass, and drums, BruteHeart creates arty jazz-pop of a brooding variety…

Like the last time Johnston came to First Avenue, his set last week was split intro three equal portions. And while Johnstons’ last show was entertaining at the start and lost steam as other musicians joined Johnston, Thursday night was the exact opposite.

Natasha Khan’s angelic vocals soared throughout the intimate performance, despite her cheeky claim that she had “a frog in her throat—I’m hoping it turns into a prince.” She did cough a bit between songs, but whatever nagging problems she was experiencing did little to hinder her incredible vocals and captivating stage presence.

The best of the month of July as chosen by Culture Bully contributors.

While This is for the White in Your Eyes, may have its weak points, it still deserves a high place amongst the growing canon of sincere Scandinavian pop.

As Monday’s sold out Dead Weather show progressed it became quite clear that the band is much more Alison Mosshart’s “side project” than Jack White’s, as she owned the stage and the songs while White was content to mostly stay in the shadows.

Canadian Hip Hop artist Shadrach Kabango, better known as Shad, will be rolling into Minneapolis on the second of August as part of this year’s Warped Tour. Culture Bully’s Jon Behm recently caught up with Shad in order to gain some insight as to what the emcee is doing, what his future plans are, and what’s going on with Canadian Hip Hop.

Four takes on the Flaming Lips’ performance at the 2009 Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago, IL (07/19/2009).

My only complaint of the Walkmen’s performance is one that I have of its albums; through all its ebbs and flows the band makes great use of its talent, but terrible lack of momentum.

M83’s set was relatively the same as others I’ve seen before, but the surroundings and the timing just seemed to make it marvelous.