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Indie Rock Legend Lou Barlow's New Music Video

Marissa Moss | Posted 11.15.2009 | Entertainment


Marissa Moss

You may not know the name Lou Barlow -- he's never stolen the mike from a teenager at the VMAs. But that doesn't mean that he or his bands -- Dinosaur Jr. and Sebadoh -- are any less important on our cultural sidewalk splatter

Tax Day, Conor Oberst Style - Give to Charity, Give Away a Film

Marissa Moss | Posted 05.16.2009 | Entertainment


Marissa Moss

Conor and I had a conversation back before the election about his activism, politics, and, of course, the music.

Music Cures

Marissa Moss | Posted 09.11.2008 | Entertainment


Marissa Moss

Superchunk, The Rosebuds and Birds of Avalon will be playing a concert to benefit the Cy Rawls Benevolance fund on August 29th at Cat's Cradle in NC.

Goodnight, CDs, Goodnight: the Return of Vinyl

Marissa Moss | Posted 08.01.2008 | Media


Marissa Moss

The once antiquated method of listening to music has been making a welcome comeback among both young and old music fans, especially in the indie-music realm. So why now?

Conor Oberst on Politics, the Presidency, and Purple States

Marissa Moss | Posted 07.25.2008 | Entertainment


Marissa Moss

One of Obama's most ardent supporters is Conor Oberst, the singer/songwriter best known for his band, Bright Eyes.