The Strokes

Five Best and Worst Album Covers of 2011

The actual artistry of the album cover has been making a comeback. Of course, over the years, the cheesy head shot has gradually (for the most part) faded away and been replaced by, well, art. Go figure. Anyhow, 2011 was a particularly good year for the album cover. Well, there were a few examples w ... More >>

My First Show: Chance Morgan of The Burning Hotels On One of the Bronco Bowl's Last Shows

Welcome to My First Show, where we give bands a chance to talk about the first shows they ever attended -- no matter how uncool and embarrassing those tales may be. Mindy ByrdChance Morgan​Chance Morgan and Matt Mooty, friends since childhood, are the masterminds behind one of Fort Worth's finest ... More >>

Cocky Americans Release Timely End-of-The-World Music Video For Their Song "2012"

An actual, honest-to-goodness billboard that exists in North Dallas.​So. The end of the world: It may or may not becoming this weekend. We're still not really sure.This much we're quite certain about, though: Nice timing on Cocky Americans' part, releasing today the music video for their end-of-th ... More >>

Our Final SXSW 2011 Buzz Power Rankings: So, Who Do You Think Came Out on Top?

To infinity... and beyond!​Gossip, gossip -- if you've been following our daily power rankings of buzz at SXSW 2011 over the past few days, then you know that, yes, indeed, Kanye West has had it all week long at this year's annual festival in Austin.And, after briefly losing the top slot in our ra ... More >>

SXSW 2011 Buzz Power Rankings: Odd Future Slips Just Past Kanye, Mostly Because People Are Sick of Talking About Kanye.

Swag!​Well, mercifully, the last night of SXSW 2011 is finally upon us. And, on this final day, in which luminaries such as Kanye West, Perez Hilton and Rachel Ray are finally letting their presence be known, we finally have a new act sitting atop our buzz power rankings.That's right: Later Kanye; ... More >>

SXSW 2011 Buzz Power Rankings: Kanye West Stays On Top, But His Lead Is Shrinking...

Everybody knows he's a motherfucking monster.​Thursday at SXSW 2011 has come and gone -- but Kanye remains solidly in his spot atop our buzz power rankings, as determined by chatter we're hearing on the street. His lead is shrinking, though -- Odd Future is hot on his tail, proving once again that ... More >>

SXSW 2011 Buzz Power Rankings: Kanye Is On Top For Now... And Pretty Easily, Too.

You can do it, put your stinger into it.​South by Southwest is a static thing -- both in theory and in practice. It's a chance for bands to fans to see the established acts they've been wanting to see and for new, up-and-coming acts to try and make names for themselves. And that latter part very m ... More >>

Nine Local Acts Worth Seeing at 35 Conferette

​The headliner list for the 35 Conferette is incredibly impressive this year, with big names like Mavis Staples, Big Boi and !!! highlighting the bill. But, among the 200 and counting bands that are playing the festival, there's also a pretty great lineup of local talent. In fact, almost 100 of 22 ... More >>

A Blow-by-Blow Field Report From Austin City Limits 2010.

Do It Live: Austin City Limits 2010, Friday

All photos by Patrick MichelsPhish fans gathered at the Budwesier Stage​Cool-weathered Austin City Limits has finished day one. Night one, too, and there's something in the air, aside from shoe dust and absurd amounts of pollen. What, you ask? Oh, well, it's the lines that define generations. Frid ... More >>

Night Moves: The Strokes and Hula hoops, or Night One at ACL 2010

Caity ColvardProbably the best thing you could see during Phish. Check out more in the slideshow.​After the Strokes surprisingly brief (but crisp and solid as a big ol' apple) set, a wave of dude bros and hipsters made their way back through through Zylker (or on to Sixth Street) to catch the end ... More >>

ACL Day One Recap: Hipsters, Hippies and The Poor Schlubs Stuck In Between.

Patrick MichelsJulian Casablancas wears his sunglasses at nights.​ Well, Austin City Limits, you redeemed yourself. After a slow start to the festivities, things picked up very quickly, as predicted, and, by three o'clock, things were in full swing. But Night One--despite names like Miike Snow, Gi ... More >>

ACL '10: So Far, So Not Very Impressive. But Things Are Gonna Get Better Real Soon.

​It's the very early goings in the 2010 installment of Austin City Limits, and, apologies to all you die-hard Blues Traveler fans, but, so far, nothing's really blown us away. Well, nothing except Those Darlins, who we already knew we loved.Oh, and the weather, which indeed is proving to be the sm ... More >>

10 Most Memorable Fans (One Semi-NSFW?) from Austin City Limits, Friday

All photos by Nick Rallo​Of course, we're just getting started down here at ACL. There is much more to come. Spoon, The Strokes, Ryan Bingham, Vampire Wekend and Phish are all on there way, and the sky's clear as a bell. In the meantime--oh my, the crowd. While Pete was out there bringing-in-the ... More >>

Giveaway: Five Pairs of Tickets to Tomorrow Night's Hot Hot Heat Show at The Loft

Tomorrow night, Hot Hot Heat, surely one of the bigger names in the early '00s rock revival explosion not named The Strokes or Franz Ferdinand, comes through Dallas for a date at The Loft. The tour comes in support of the band's new release, Future Breeds, which finds the band returning to its indi ... More >>

Austin City Limits Announces 2010 Lineup...

​It's that time of year, again. The Austin City Limits Festival line-up was unveiled early this morning via the fest's official website. There isn't any question: This year's docket will have people gabbing--whether it's vitriolic hate or nostalgic, warm-fuzzies. Sure, for many, bashing on the cho ... More >>

THE BURNING HOTELS

NOVELS (Miss Press)

Last Night: Julian Casablancas at the House of Blues

Julian CasablancasHouse of BluesApril 13, 2010Better than: I thought it was going to be! ​"Seriously! I love Dallas, Texas! Yes!" an excited Julian Casablancas shouted out to the crowd at the House of Blues last night. Then, next thing you know, The Strokes frontman, on tour in support of his rece ... More >>

Julian Casablancas

Tuesday, April 13, at House of Blues

THE FIEROS

The Fieros EP (Self-released)

Today In Music News: She & Him Is Back, Gorillaz Love Barry Gibb And The Stokes Call It A Comeback

Your daily dose of national music news for Tuesday, December 1, 2009...Yea! She & Him is coming out with a new album!  It's nice when an actress who wants to sing actually has some talent.You know what popular music has been missing lately? Barry Gibb. Thank you, Gorillaz.The Strokes wi ... More >>

Today In Music News: Flava Flav Hates Paying Taxes, Jay-Z Cancels The Rest Of His Tour And The Strokes Are Best Of The Decade?

Your daily dose of national music news for Wednesday, November 18, 2009...Flava Flav (world's greatest hype man) owes around $183,000 in back taxes. I wonder how much he could get for selling his viking hat?Jay-Z canceled the rest of his U.S. tour because of "unforeseen scheduling conflicts." What's ... More >>

Today In Music News: Anvil Wants An Oscar, The Strokes' Album Is Halfway Done and Dylan Debuts Song On CBS

Your daily dose of national music news for Tuesday, October 13, 2009...The lovable lunk-heads from Anvil are hoping for an Oscar nomination for their documentary "Anvil: The Story of Anvil."  Hopefully it will go better than their music career did.Julian Casablancas says he and his The Stroke ... More >>

Last Night: Little Joy, The Dead Trees, Cocky Americans at The Lounge on Elm Street

Little Joy, The Dead Trees, Cocky Americans The Lounge on Elm Street November 26, 2008Better than:  Brown gravy on mashed potatoes.(We've also got a little video from the show after the jump)The first thing that comes to mind about The Lounge on Elm Street is intimacy. The small, boxy venue for ... More >>

Little Joy, Dead Trees, Cocky Americans

Wednesday, November 26, at The Lounge on Elm Street

Burning Hotels

Thursday, August 23, at the Cavern|Friday, August 24, at the Moon, Fort Worth

Dirty on Purpose

Wednesday, August 9, at Hailey's

Slowly Stroke Them

After you've tightened the trousers of a generation, what do you do for an encore?

The Strokes

First Impressions of Earth (RCA)

Too Sexy for Their Rock

Fashionable retro rock has jumped the shark. Here’s why.

Interpol

Antics (Matador)

Franz Ferdinand

Franz Ferdinand (Domino/Epic)

From Me to You

A mix CD for 2003

Under Control

Two years later, the Strokes are still on Fire

The Strokes

Room on Fire (RCA)

Kodak Moment

Thanks to sticks and Strokes, Longwave's Steve Schlitz doesn't have to move back to Rochester just yet

Rock & Droll

The members of White Light Motorcade are road scholars

Calla

May 31

End Hits

Now that's what I call music

The Strokes

November 16

The Dishes

July 26

The Vines, OK Go

July 28

GoGoGo Airheart; The Warlocks

July 3; June 29 and June 30

The Hives

Veni Vidi Vicious (Sire/Burning Heart/Epitaph)

The Walkmen, French Kicks, Mink Lungs

March 12

The Sound of Violence

In a world at war, there was still plenty of beauty to be found

...And Finally

Eight thoughts to remember 2001 by

Letters

No Fear, Don't Have a Stroke, Watch the Birdy

Are They It?

Yes, The Strokes are as good as advertised

The Strokes/The Walkmen

The Modern Age (Rough Trade/XL/Beggars Banquet)/The Walkmen (StarTime International)