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Is Kurt Vile a Lo-Fi Schizo Prodigy or the Most Important Man in American Music Today?new

When Gerard Cosloy signed Kurt Vile to Matador Records, he issued a press release declaring the Lansdowne native "one of the more important figures in American music circa 2009."
Philadelphia City Paper |
A.D. Amorosi |
10-06-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Liz Phair Returns From 'Guyville' Exilenew

By rereleasing Exile in Guyville and taking it on the road, she's allowing her fans to revel in that time when she crystallized the experience of taking bad boys to bed.
Jay Reatard Grows Upnew
Memphis' garage-punk rising star on rowdy fans, obsessive collectors, prospecting record companies, and a career-changing embrace of melody.
The Memphis Flyer |
Andrew Earles |
05-02-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Reatard Rules!new
Jay Reatard has this world-weary, unimpressed demeanour that likely stems from his decade-plus in underground scenes.
NOW Magazine |
Jason Keller |
04-18-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Jay Reatard Attempts to Curb His Wunderkind Workaholismnew
Reatard is set to release six 7-inch singles with Matador this year, which will be compiled on an EP in the fall.
New York Press |
Chris Ruen |
04-17-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
'Earles and Jensen Present ... Just Farr a Laugh' Gives Prank Calls a New Lifenew
Through a LOL combo of rich character study and absurd gimmicks, the two have crafted some of the funniest phone calls ever captured on tape.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Brian McManus |
04-14-2008 |
Comedy