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Manchester

  • Blogs

    April 18, 2012

    Open Your Ears: Sound Of The City's Night-By-Night Guide To The Best Of The Unsound Festival

    The Unsound Festival, which place tonight through Sunday around New York, is defined by a belief in the thrills to be found in experimental eclecticism. The first New York edition of the festival (which originated in Krakow) took place in 2010 and has yet to disappoint, with one-of-a-kind programmin ... More >>

  • Voice Choices

    April 4, 2012

    The Ting Tings

    The Unsound Festival, which place tonight through Sunday around New York, is defined by a belief in the thrills to be found in experimental eclecticism. The first New York edition of the festival (which originated in Krakow) took place in 2010 and has yet to disappoint, with one-of-a-kind programmin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 28, 2011

    She's Not There: WU LYF, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Kate Bush, PJ Harvey, And The Value Of Absence

    Every year, ambitious young bands find new ways—fascinating, puerile, ingenious—to play the Internet, and in 2011, one of the most captivating, effective ways to do so involved near-silence. A cluster of breakthrough bands, WU LYF and Unknown Mortal Orchestra among them, caused a huge pu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 18, 2011

    The Stone Roses Reunion: The "What Bands Are Even Left To Reunite Anymore?" Joke Loses Another Punchline

    ​As CMJ dawns, let us pause for a moment and reflect on all the bands out there that are using this chaotic moment in the music industry—when brand names from long ago can rise above the churn of new artists trying to get a break on a blog or a web site and command serious paydays for re ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 11, 2011

    This Weekend In New York: The Wake And Weekend Get Rained On But Not Rained Out, Ted Leo And Screaming Females Shine In The Sun

    ​ In Waste Of Paint, our writer/artist team of Jamie Peck and Debbie Allen will review goings-on about town in words and images. Sweaty DIY venues are great, but even Waste Of Paint needs a break from them once in a while. Furthermore, I haven't been leaving my dark cave much lately, and my c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 27, 2011

    Hear Björk's Gorgeous, Hypnotic "Crystalline"

    ​ Over the weekend Björk released "Crystalline," the first peek at her forthcoming iPad-app-slash-album Biophilia, which is slated to land on tablets and in stores and in various other places around the world in September. It opens with delicate chimes and the Icelandic singer's unmistakeable ... More >>

  • Voice Choices

    June 22, 2011

    Mazes

    ​ Over the weekend Björk released "Crystalline," the first peek at her forthcoming iPad-app-slash-album Biophilia, which is slated to land on tablets and in stores and in various other places around the world in September. It opens with delicate chimes and the Icelandic singer's unmistakeable ... More >>

  • Voice Choices

    June 15, 2011

    White Denim+Mazes

    ​ Over the weekend Björk released "Crystalline," the first peek at her forthcoming iPad-app-slash-album Biophilia, which is slated to land on tablets and in stores and in various other places around the world in September. It opens with delicate chimes and the Icelandic singer's unmistakeable ... More >>

  • Voice Choices

    March 16, 2011

    'Blkmarket Membership Presents Laurent Garnier'

    ​ Over the weekend Björk released "Crystalline," the first peek at her forthcoming iPad-app-slash-album Biophilia, which is slated to land on tablets and in stores and in various other places around the world in September. It opens with delicate chimes and the Icelandic singer's unmistakeable ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 13, 2011

    Will Smith Quite Persnickety When It Comes to Planes

    ​Will Smith refused to board an Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Manchester the other day because there were no first- or business-class seats. Instead, he chartered a plane for 10,000 pounds, or about $17,000 -- for a flight that takes less than an hour. Will! How precious of you. The Mirror qu ... More >>

  • Voice Choices

    March 2, 2011

    'Discovery Presents Trus'me+Tyson Ballard+VDRK'

    ​Will Smith refused to board an Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Manchester the other day because there were no first- or business-class seats. Instead, he chartered a plane for 10,000 pounds, or about $17,000 -- for a flight that takes less than an hour. Will! How precious of you. The Mirror qu ... More >>

  • Voice Choices

    September 15, 2010

    James

    ​Will Smith refused to board an Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Manchester the other day because there were no first- or business-class seats. Instead, he chartered a plane for 10,000 pounds, or about $17,000 -- for a flight that takes less than an hour. Will! How precious of you. The Mirror qu ... More >>

  • Voice Choices

    September 1, 2010

    THE REAL DEAL

    And still proving it, two decades deep

  • Voice Choices

    August 11, 2010

    PUSSY GALORE

    Whatever you wear at this party won’t be crazy enough

  • Blogs

    June 11, 2010

    Reasons To Be Happy You're Not at Bonnaroo: 2010 Twitter Edition

    Like a million? Braver men and women than us have foundered in the muddy, marijuana-soaked waters of Bonnaroo, the annual four-day music/camping festival on the grassy flats of Manchester, Tennessee. And though there is Jay-Z, and the Gaslight Anthem, there are also predatory drug dealers, swelter ... More >>

  • Voice Choices

    June 8, 2010

    'The Bunker'

    Like a million? Braver men and women than us have foundered in the muddy, marijuana-soaked waters of Bonnaroo, the annual four-day music/camping festival on the grassy flats of Manchester, Tennessee. And though there is Jay-Z, and the Gaslight Anthem, there are also predatory drug dealers, swelter ... More >>

  • Film

    May 11, 2010

    Looking for Eric Takes a Village

    Like a million? Braver men and women than us have foundered in the muddy, marijuana-soaked waters of Bonnaroo, the annual four-day music/camping festival on the grassy flats of Manchester, Tennessee. And though there is Jay-Z, and the Gaslight Anthem, there are also predatory drug dealers, swelter ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 19, 2010

    Saxelby Cheese and MIL Kimchi Will Make Beautiful Fermented Music Together

    Say cheese.​Mother in Law's Kimchi's Lauryn Chun is not shy about pairing her fiery fermented cabbage with unexpected partners -- last November, she did a wine and kimchi tasting, and tomorrow, she'll collaborate with Anne Saxelby to pair kimchi and cheese.

  • Voice Choices

    March 24, 2010

    'Oktave Presents Claro Intelecto+Samuli Kemppi'

    Say cheese.​Mother in Law's Kimchi's Lauryn Chun is not shy about pairing her fiery fermented cabbage with unexpected partners -- last November, she did a wine and kimchi tasting, and tomorrow, she'll collaborate with Anne Saxelby to pair kimchi and cheese.

  • Voice Choices

    October 6, 2009

    'Blkmarket Membership Presents Andrew Weatherall'

    Say cheese.​Mother in Law's Kimchi's Lauryn Chun is not shy about pairing her fiery fermented cabbage with unexpected partners -- last November, she did a wine and kimchi tasting, and tomorrow, she'll collaborate with Anne Saxelby to pair kimchi and cheese.

  • Blogs

    June 12, 2009

    This Weekend! Not-at-Bonnaroo-and-Don't-Care Defiance Edition

    So it's awful outside, and your friends ditched you for Bonnaroo. Quit sulking; Tennessee is flooded in state troopers and Phish acolytes, while you have countless local offerings to gorge on. If you haven't already picked up your Northside Festival badge, order online for pickup at 60 North 6th St ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 10, 2009

    Reasons To Be Happy You're Not Going to Bonnaroo

    The Twittersphere is alight with #Bonnaroo, where it's supposed to rain all weekend. But that's not the only reason to avoid the annual mud-soaked four-day "camping festival" in Manchester, Tennessee: The pigs are apparently out in full force. Also, the word "'roo." You might end up inadvert ... More >>

  • Voice Choices

    June 3, 2009

    'And Everyone Laughed'

    The Twittersphere is alight with #Bonnaroo, where it's supposed to rain all weekend. But that's not the only reason to avoid the annual mud-soaked four-day "camping festival" in Manchester, Tennessee: The pigs are apparently out in full force. Also, the word "'roo." You might end up inadvert ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2009

    The Bonnaroo 2009 Lineup's Secret Weapon

    If you're real lucky maybe she'll rip off her afro wig mid-song and slam it down on the stage. I myself have never braved the differently hygienic masses at Bonnaroo, Tennessee's annual long-weekend hippie/hipster soiree. But the announcement of this year's lineup -- held June 11-14 in Manchester, ... More >>

  • Film

    July 16, 2008

    A Very British Gangster

    If you're real lucky maybe she'll rip off her afro wig mid-song and slam it down on the stage. I myself have never braved the differently hygienic masses at Bonnaroo, Tennessee's annual long-weekend hippie/hipster soiree. But the announcement of this year's lineup -- held June 11-14 in Manchester, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 12, 2008

    Welcome to Bonnaroo 2008: Where's the Fun in Festivals?

    If you're real lucky maybe she'll rip off her afro wig mid-song and slam it down on the stage. I myself have never braved the differently hygienic masses at Bonnaroo, Tennessee's annual long-weekend hippie/hipster soiree. But the announcement of this year's lineup -- held June 11-14 in Manchester, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2008

    Hotpants Romance Coming to New York Next Month

    If you're real lucky maybe she'll rip off her afro wig mid-song and slam it down on the stage. I myself have never braved the differently hygienic masses at Bonnaroo, Tennessee's annual long-weekend hippie/hipster soiree. But the announcement of this year's lineup -- held June 11-14 in Manchester, ... More >>

  • Film

    November 20, 2007

    65 Revisited

    If you're real lucky maybe she'll rip off her afro wig mid-song and slam it down on the stage. I myself have never braved the differently hygienic masses at Bonnaroo, Tennessee's annual long-weekend hippie/hipster soiree. But the announcement of this year's lineup -- held June 11-14 in Manchester, ... More >>

  • Film

    October 2, 2007

    Ian Curtis Biopic Gets Manchester Right

    . . . and that's about it

  • Music

    April 24, 2007

    More Low-End Theories That Usually Avoid Cliché

    . . . and that's about it

  • Specials

    October 18, 2005

    We Have to Deal With It: Punk England Report

    . . . and that's about it

  • Screens

    August 9, 2005

    Back to the Past Anime Destroys London

    . . . and that's about it

  • Music

    July 12, 2005

    Through Being Cool

    Noel, Liam, and pals slide away from singular glories you probably forget were ever there

  • Music

    July 12, 2005

    Music

    Noel, Liam, and pals slide away from singular glories you probably forget were ever there

  • NYC Life

    July 5, 2005

    Surf'n' Turf: Rock on the Beach!

    A rundown of everybody's favorite summer festival, Coney Island's mecca of hot 'n' cool

  • Music

    April 19, 2005

    Brits Not Quite as Silly as Their Moniker Suggests, For Once

    A rundown of everybody's favorite summer festival, Coney Island's mecca of hot 'n' cool

  • Theater

    April 12, 2005

    Theater

    A rundown of everybody's favorite summer festival, Coney Island's mecca of hot 'n' cool

  • Music

    March 15, 2005

    Music

    A rundown of everybody's favorite summer festival, Coney Island's mecca of hot 'n' cool

  • News

    August 17, 2004

    We the People (They the Freaks)

    A rundown of everybody's favorite summer festival, Coney Island's mecca of hot 'n' cool

  • News

    March 9, 2004

    The Resort of Last Resort

    A rundown of everybody's favorite summer festival, Coney Island's mecca of hot 'n' cool

  • News

    January 27, 2004

    Flight of the Bumblebee

    Howard Dean May Be Dying, but He Sure Packed a Sting

  • NYC Life

    October 14, 2003

    Listings

    Howard Dean May Be Dying, but He Sure Packed a Sting

  • NYC Life

    January 28, 2003

    This Old House

    Howard Dean May Be Dying, but He Sure Packed a Sting

  • Home

    December 31, 2002

    Voice Critics' Top Tens

    Howard Dean May Be Dying, but He Sure Packed a Sting

  • NYC Life

    December 3, 2002

    Listings

    Howard Dean May Be Dying, but He Sure Packed a Sting

  • Film

    August 6, 2002

    Dreams Never End

    Howard Dean May Be Dying, but He Sure Packed a Sting

  • Music

    April 2, 2002

    50 Ways to Leave Your Decade

    Howard Dean May Be Dying, but He Sure Packed a Sting

  • Music

    May 16, 2000

    Punk Is Not Sexual

    Howard Dean May Be Dying, but He Sure Packed a Sting

  • News

    January 25, 2000

    Nation

    Howard Dean May Be Dying, but He Sure Packed a Sting

  • News

    November 24, 1998

    Drool Britannia

    Rupert Murdoch caught in love nest!

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