Thunderbirds Are Now! “Make History” Frenchkiss Records (Out of 5) Thunderbirds Are Now!’s first album, “Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief,” was pure, unfiltered chaos with abrasive, angular guitars and absurd frequencies that could induce a “Mars Attacks”-esque alien brain explosion on any music listener. Read more...

The Hold Steady “Boys and Girls in America” VAGRANT RECORDS (Out of 5) When The Hold Steady played at UCLA last year, frontman Craig Finn took advantage of the university setting to remind the crowd of his college major ““ English. Read more...

Considering the suffering that was endured during the Spanish Civil War and the ensuing Franco era, it is not surprising that the witnesses from that time have long remained silent. Read more...

If you ever have the opportunity to engage in conversation with Howard Suber, listen very carefully to what he says. Then go home and forget everything he told you. Read more...

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The Marvelous Wonderettes Saturday, Oct. 7 EL PORTAL THEATER Prom night is usually accompanied by a mix of anticipation and worry: Are my dance skills up to par? Read more...

I’m a big fan of wretched excess. Seriously now, I own a 60 gigabyte iPod. Who needs 60 gigs of music? The only thing anyone ever needs 60 gigs for is porn, and that might not even be enough. Read more...