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Where once "independent film" meant a movie made outside the clutches of Hollywood, now it means simply a movie that resembles something done on the fringes. It's no longer a question of ownership, but of aesthetics.
The Pitch  |  Robert Wilonsky  |  12-27-2004  |  Movies

Tastes Like Teen Spiritnew

When Stefan Pruett and John O'Keefe started a band last summer, the notion seemed like a total joke to them. Except they didn't expect the real punch line: success.
Phoenix New Times  |  Michele Laudig  |  10-26-2004  |  Profiles & Interviews

Moving Unitsnew

Dealership's third album presents largely writ tales of good versus evil, love gone wrong, hostages and spies, all played with a simple, almost childlike pop feel. This is fabulous music, with the emphasis on fable.
SF Weekly  |  Dan Strachota  |  09-10-2004  |  Profiles & Interviews

Some Bands Are Bigger Than Othersnew

Bret Tobias, frontman of Philadelphia indie-pop band the Bigger Lovers, reveals in an interview that, despite critical praise, the band has had trouble growing beyond its fan base of "11 power-pop nerds who have embraced us."
Columbus Alive  |  Chip Midnight  |  06-10-2004  |  Profiles & Interviews

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