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Q&A: Black Bananas' Jennifer Herrema On Rad Times Express, Neil Hagerty, Royal Trux, And The Curse Of Opening For The Stones

Jennifer Herrema has helped define the underground rock scene since the 1980s, thanks to her constant pushing forward of both music and style. In her youth, Herrema cavorted with the straight-edge hardcore rascals in D.C. (she felt more at home with the stoners); she scurried off to New York City at ... More >>

Live: Yo La Tengo (and David Byrne! and Glenn Mercer!) Come Together For Japan at Maxwell's

David Byrne and Yo La Tengo care. All photos by Jesse Jarnow.​Yo La Tengo Maxwell's Wednesday, March 23 Better than: Sitting home alone fretting about cataclysmic awfulness. It's been 26 years since Yo La Tengo played every Wednesday at Maxwell's, and a last-minute benefit for Peace Wi ... More >>

CMJ on the Street: Kiwi Frontwoman Labretta Suede

photo by Sam Horine Labretta Suede, front woman of Labretta Suede and the Motel 6 Occupation: Rock & Roll Most Looking Forward to: Heavy Trash at Santos Party House. Fashion Aesthetic: '50s trash and New Zealand thrift. Years at CMJ: First. Best experience, so far: The Labretta Suede and the Mote ... More >>

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