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Sasha Frere-Jones Seems to Sacrifice Deep Thinking for Rapid Fire Answersnew
Speaking in front of an audience packed with local rock literati, New Yorker pop critic Sasha Frere-Jones mostly resisted the urge to make any grand proclamations about the future of music journalism, instead using the opportunity to add some verbal nuance to his written works and share a few behind-the-scenes glimpses into one of the world’s most famous general interest magazines.
NOW Magazine |
Richard Trapunski |
05-03-2010 |
Media
Tags: Sasha Frere-Jones
'Plastic Beach,' From Gorillaznew

Gorillaz’ first album in five years is neither light nor easily digestible. It has hooks, but none as immediate as past Gorillaz hits Feel Good Inc. or 19-2000.
NOW Magazine |
Richard Trapunski |
03-12-2010 |
Reviews
Tags: Plastic Beach, Gorillaz
Underground Lo-Fi Rocker Would Gladly Trade Hipster Hype for Pop Hitsnew
Don’t let his untamed hair or laid-back demeanour fool you – Kurt Vile is a consummate professional. After all, this is the guy who titled his albums Constant Hitmaker and Childish Prodigy... and meant it.
NOW Magazine |
Richard Trapunski |
02-26-2010 |
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