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Interview: David Grubbs
by Matt LeMay
David Grubbs discusses the recording of his latest album, The Spectrum Between, as well as meeting up with Swedish reedist Mats Gustafsson, teaching at the University of Chicago, and what he holds against expensive guitars...

The Ministry of Information:
Journey to the Center of Kid A

by Brent S. Sirota
Pitchfork gives birth to a new column. First order of business: the deconstruction of a future classic. Brent S. Sirota tears Radiohead's Kid A limb from limb, on the date of its release, to determine what makes it tick...

Interview: Summer Hymns
by Matt LeMay
Summer Hymns' Voice Brother and Sister has proven to be one of the most well-crafted records of the year, blending seamless vocal hooks with lush, intricate arrangements. After exchanging a series of e-mails and finally getting our schedules aligned, I called up Zachary Gresham at his home in Athens, Georgia to discuss the record..."


Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek
Reflection Eternal

by Sam Eccleston

Black Star's Talib Kweli leaves Mos Def at home on his first solo record. DJ Hi-Tek follows.


Thu/November 9th, 2000
Dakota Suite:
Signal Hill

Badman Records
British slow-core band records a surprisingly affecting LP.

Baby Mammoth:
Best Foot Forward

Pork UK Records
Baby Mammoth are the new Fila Brazilia. Or so Pork Records would have you think.

Havalina Rail Co.:
America

Jackson-Rubio Records
Electrified folk: now you know where to find it if you ever get that urge.

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Thu/November 9th, 2000
  • More Neutral Milk Hotel side projects coming soon
  • Don Caballero tour eastern and midwestern America
  • Tindersticks score film, recording new full-length
  • Damien Jurado brings his music to the west coast
  • Jim White finishing work on sophomore release

    Wed/November 8th, 2000

  • Ride box set, reissues due out in spring 2001
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