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The article focuses on John McCauley, the frontrunner of the alternative country and roots rock band Deer Tick. It describes his recovery from problems relating to drug addiction, a failed engagement, and the incarceration of his father, Rhode Island state representative John McCauley, for fraud. An oral history of the band's show titled "Deervana," where they perform songs by the band Nirvana is presented. Songs on the album "Negativity" are also discussed. INSET: SMELLS LIKE DEER SPIRIT: THE STORY OF DEERVANA.

The article features the Arts & Crafts record label established by Kevin Drew, Brendan Canning and Jeffrey Remedios in Toronto, Ontario. The label started with a circle of friendships and relationships and released its first album called "You Forgot It in People." The indie rockers Los Campesinos! was one of the Broken Social Scene-related bands that singed for the label.

The article features Dr. Dog, the rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It recounts the history of the band as well as its performances during the college years of the members in Westchester. It also talks about how the band members record their music and their experiences in their tours and live performances. It also mentions the band's album "Fate".

The article focuses on the issue of the music release "Twilight Tales From the Prairies of the Sun," by Steel Train. Before the scheduled release, the journal "US Weekly" has published the lyrics to "Better Love," written by the band's lead singer, Jack Antonoff, which is about his painful breakup with his high school girlfriend. According to the author, the published lyrics threatened their band's representation and Antonoff's interpersonal relationships.

The article describes the style of Les Claypool, the leader and bassist of Primus. With a passion for fishing, Claypool and his band have become known throughout the U.S. for their songs like "Jerry was a Racecar Driver." He has also become popular with his signature look: a top hat and suit jacket. A brief description of his transition from near-mainstream rock musician to jam-rock icon is presented.

The article features the folk-rock band Dawes whose members include Taylor Goldsmith, Wylie Gelber, Tay Strathairn and Griffin Goldsmith. Topics covered include the description of the songs in their album "All Your Favorite Bands," the benefit of getting comfortable with who they are as players and the inspiration found by Taylor within his normal confines. Also mentioned is the band's all-as-one mentality which is depicted in the song "To Be Completely Honest."

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experiences with the alternative rock band Wilco.

The article reviews the music release "Voice of Ages," by The Chieftains.

The article reviews the music release "Tidelands," by The Moondoggies.

The article reviews the music release "The Illustrated Garden," by Radar Brothers.

The article reviews the music release "North Hills," by Dawes.

The article reviews the music release "Nothing Gold Can Stay," by The Duke and The King.

The article reviews the self-titled music release by Nico Vega.

The article offers information about the sixth edition of the Austin City Limits Music Festival which was held in Austin, Texas on September 14-16, 2007. The hometown heroes, Spoon, showed for "The Underdog" from the new fantastic "Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga." The Cold War Kids has incited near rapturous applause from a full field during "Hospital Beds." Midlake has made the best of their Radiohead-meets-The Bandish not-rock, inviting a fan onstage to propose before "Young Bride."

The article reviews the music release "Olympia," by Austra.

The article explores the collaboration between real-life couple and singers Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion in their 2013 album "Wassaic Way." The duo have been making music since 2000 and is known for their 2011 album "Bright Examples," which features a well-worn dose of Americana harmonies and sweetly strummed acoustic guitars. Jeff Tweedy and Pat Sansone collaborated with Guthrie and Irion in the album, which contains Tweedy's song "Probably Gone."

The article reviews the music release "Hunter Hunted," by Hunter Hunted.

The article reviews the music release "Reckon + Essential Cuts," by Jason Collett.

The article reviews the music release "iTunes Session," by Ryan Adams.

The article reviews the music release "Diamond Rugs," by Diamond Rugs.

The article offers a brief profile of Hacienda, an American independent rock band from San Antonio, Texas that includes singer Dante Schwebel.

The article reviews the music release "The Golden Age EP," by The Asteroids Galaxy Tour.

The article reviews the music release "Will the Guns Come Out," by Hanni El Khatib.

The article explores the career of the Los Angeles, California-based rock band Dawes. The band's members include frontman Taylor Goldsmith, his brother drummer Griffin Goldsmith, bassist Wylie Gelber and Tray Strathairn. The band has released the music "Nothing is Wrong," which is a follow-up of their debut music.

The article reviews the rock music release "Alexander," by Alexander.

The article features eclectic alternative rock band Young the Giant.

The article reviews the music release "The Cold Still," by The Boxer Rebellion.

The article reviews the music release "Pyramid of the Sun," by Maserati.

The article reviews the music release "Seu Jorge and Almaz," by Seu Jorge and Almaz.

The article reviews the music release "Champ," by Tokyo Police Club.

The article reviews the music release "Once Around," by The Autumn Defense.

The article reviews the music release "Kicking at the Perfumed Air," by Jay Bennett.

The article reviews the music release "Le Pop," by Katzenjammer.

The article reviews the music release "Weathervanes," by Freelance Whales.

The article reviews the music release "Behave Yourself," by Cold War Kids.

The article reviews the music release "Shame, Shame," by Dr. Dog.

The article reviews the music release "For the Mission Baby," by Malcolm Holcombe.

The article features Alex Ebert, lead singer of Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros band. It highlights the shift of Ebert from depressing and nihilistically selfish songs to uplifting and happy songs. It relates that when Ebert was formerly a singer in IMA Robot band, he was in midst of drug binge and defined himself with negatives. Moreover, it notes that Ebert shift to new type of music wherein he considers performing as another opportunity to be open and free and to connect to other people.

The article reviews the music release "Summer of Fear," by Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson.

The article reviews the music release "There is No Enemy," by Built to Spill headed by Doug Martsch.

The article reviews the music release "Hospice," by The Antlers.

The article reviews the music release "Bitte Orca," by Dirty Projectors.

The article reviews the music release "Dark Days/Light Years," by Super Furry Animals.

The article reviews the music release "A New Tide," by Gomez.