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2006 Stories by Chris Ott

• Beat on the Brat

  published December 12, 2006

  In April, New York magazine published an article by Adam Sternbergh called "Up With Grups," discussing the phenomenon of hipster parents.... More >>

• Taynted Love

  published November 7, 2006

  Outside the Hammerstein Ballroom on a perfectly crisp November night, a towering black man dressed Wu-Tang circa 1995 is bellowing, "DECEMBERISTS... More >>

• Cotton Candy on the Edge of Town

  published October 3, 2006

  Sunday, October 1, 2006, might be remembered as the Hold Steady's happiest day together. That night: embraced by a riotous crush of hometown fans... More >>

• Ignoring Sincerity

  published September 5, 2006

  The Roy Owens Jr. are a tough sell these days. How can you pitch a rock band that aren't obnoxious, that don't think they're clever, that don't... More >>

• Regress-to-the-Mean Girls

  published August 15, 2006

  Anyone who worries about Next Big Things has likely come across Brighton, England's Pipettes,... More >>