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The article reviews the music release "Crimes of Passion" by Crocodiles.

The article features the Indiana band Native, which is deemed critical of its country's politics, as reflected in the concept of its new album "Orthodox" with songs about the exploitation of immigrants, the health care system, and corruption in politics.

The article reviews the music release "Bass Drum of Death," by Bass Drum of Death.

The article offers information on Metz which is a punk bond in Toronto, Ontario.

The article reviews the self-titled album of Melody's Echo Chamber.

The article features the Welsh alternative rock group Joy Formidable. The band is composed of Ritzy Bryan on lead vocals and guitar, Rhydian Dafydd on bass and backup vocals, and Matt Thomas on drums. Tracks on their album "Wolf's Law," are described, particularly the song "Cholla." Observations of the band's live performances are presented. Bryan's views on the state of music and the misperception that there is no good music coming out are also addressed.

The article reviews several music releases by different bands including "119," by Trash Talk, "Ride the Void," by Holy Grail and "Metz," by Metz.

The article focuses on English rock band The Heavy that plays a mix of guitar-heavy and rock. It informs that the band started playing local open mic nights as a duo. It also informs that the band is currently touring to promote their new album, "The Glorious Dead." It mentions that the inclusion of songs from their album "How You Like Me Now?" in the film "Horrible Bosses" has made their band dynamic.

The article reviews the music release "Sun," by Cat Power.

The article reviews the music release "Hypnotic Nights," by Jeff the Brotherhood.

An interview with Dion Lunadon, bassist of the rock band A Place to Bury Strangers (APTBS), is presented. Lunadon shares that he discovered heavy metal and punk rock in his early teens and notes that he relocated from his hometown in New Zealand as touring became a struggle as it is far and expensive. He also describes the band's live shows as visual, physical and loud, with amplifiers frequently knocked over and guitars shredded to pieces.

The article reviews the music release "A Tribute to the Monks," by Thomas D'Arcy featuring John Ford.

The article reviews the music release "I Bet On Sky," by Dinosaur Jr.

The article features the rock duo PS I Love You, which comprises of Paul Saulnier and Ben Nelson. Nelson explains why he still feels like a teenager. Saulnier notes that many young rock bands have quickly become popular, but they have not seen the reality of touring. The music of PS I Love You is said to be driven by guitar. The duo's new music release "Death Dreams" demonstrates maturity, according to the author.

The article reviews the music release "Days," by Real Estate.

The article profiles musician Michael Edwards. He was a fixture in the music scene in Los Angeles, California, but later decided to got to New York City for what he refers to as his "artistic sabbatical." He collaborated with friends like Steve Durand, Jordon Zadorozny, and Melissa Auf DeMaur to create the album "Zenith Myth." Edwards details how some of his friends stepped up to make videos for the album.

The article profiles the Oxford, Mississippi-based band, Bass Drum of Death. The band is comprise of John Barrett and Colin Sneed. They have been compared by critics with the Black Keys and the White Stripes. According to Barrett, he started as a one-man band in 2007 and he insists that Bass Drum of Death is not a blues band. For the album "GB City," Barrett wrote most of the songs and recorded them himself. The band is reportedly adding another guitarist to make the group a trio.

The article reviews the music release "Dye It Blonde," by Smith Westerns.

The article features the pop duo Beach House from Baltimore, Maryland. Guitarist Alex Scally relates the intense, fiery, dark things happening on their songs. Musical partner Victoria Legrand adds that the songs reflect the crossroads of intense feelings they feel as humans. They both agree that they like to turn away from the ethereal girl with sunflower image which followed them after the first two records. Information on their album "Teen Dream" is also provided.

The article reviews the music release "Halcyon Digest," by Deerhunter.

The article reviews the music release "Phosphene Dream," by The Black Angels.

The article discusses a profile on British musician Kieran Hebden. Also known by the name, Four Tet, Hebden is described by the author as very polite and quick to answer questions. He began touring at the age of 15, and has been to a multitude of festival gigs around the world. Through his various albums, Hebden is able to chronicle his travel stories like a diary, sharing a personal connection with each track. The report also mentions his latest project titled, "There Is Love In You."

The article reviews the music release "Le Noise," by Neil Young.

The article features Dan Auerbach of the blues rock band The Black Keys. Auerbach has released no less than three records with The Black Keys and even managed to issue his first solo recording. He describes the musical style of their album "Brothers." He says that everything he does is influenced by the work he has done with other people.

The article features the English hard-core punk band Gallows. It mentions that the band's lead vocalist Frank Carter is famous for being an outspoken person. Drummer Lee Barrett says that British newspapers consider them as a group of troublemakers. Moreover, Barrett states that despite the problems that his group had encountered, they will not quit from the industry. It adds that Gallows album "Grey Britain" focuses on the social, political, and economic condition of Great Britain.

The article reviews the music release "In Prism," by Polvo.

The article reviews the music release "Embryonic," by the Flaming Lips.

The article features Eric San, also known as (a.k.a.) Kid Koala, who is a disc jockey (DJ), turntablist and hip-hop artist. An overview of his career, from creating the album "The Slew" together with Dylan J. Frombach, a.k.a Dynomite DJ, to meeting the artists Chris Ross and Myles Heskett and making the nine-city tour, is presented. Kid Koala says that it is nice working with these colleagues.

The article discusses the Toronto, Ontario-based band Quest for Fire. Formed from the two bands The Deadly Snakes and Cursed, they play stoner rock sounds as inspired by bands Kyuss and Sleep. It states that even if the band has just returned from a tour in the U.S. east coast, they already made plans for Canada in summer 2009 and more of the U.S. and Europe in October 2009.

The article reviews the music release "The Hawk Is Hawling," performed by the Mogwai.

A personal narrative which explores the author's experience in catching a glimpse of the first Toronto appearance of San Francisco's Film School is presented.

The article reviews the music recording "Los Angeles," by Flying Lotus.

The article reviews the music recording "Med sud i eyrum vid spilum endalaust," by Sigur Ros.

The article reviews the music recording "Bake Sale," by The Cool Kids.

The article features Rob Squire, a production artist who began his career as a rapper. Squire comments on being compared to DJ Shadows, the negative persona that is reinforced by his music, and the state of music journalism. Squire also discusses his interest in making soundtracks work for the right independent film, the different faces to his musical identity, his relationship with Ninja Tune, and the release of his album, "Jackals and Vipers in Envy of Man."