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The 100 Best Alternative Songs of the 1980s

The 100 Best Alternative Songs of the 1980s

The best alternative songs of the 1980s span punk, post-punk, new wave, college rock, underground, goth, new romantic, ska, power pop, hardcore, and indie rock.

41 Essential Pop/Rock Songs with Accordion

41 Essential Pop/Rock Songs with Accordion

No popular musical instrument has been more frequently maligned than the accordion. Despite gaining hipster cred in the 1990s, its role in pop remains underappreciated.

When Nerd Rock Explored Outer Space: They Might Be Giants’ ‘Apollo 18’ at 30

When Nerd Rock Explored Outer Space: They Might Be Giants’ ‘Apollo 18’ at 30

Thirty years on, They Might Be Giants Apollo 18 prevails as an eclectically nerdy collage of accordion ballads, college-rock anthems, and found soundbites.

They Might Be Giants Write the ‘BOOK’

They Might Be Giants Write the ‘BOOK’

After 40 years of albums spanning many genres filled with big hooks and endearing bizarreness, They Might Be Giants are as energetic and interesting as ever.

The 75 Best Songs of 2011

The 75 Best Songs of 2011

Nostalgia Alert! Jump back a decade and enjoy the best songs of 2011. They are headlined by a synthpop classic, a massive hit from a hot diva, pristine harmonies of a young band headed for greatness.

They Might Be Giants Make a Classic TMBG Record with ‘I Like Fun’

They Might Be Giants Make a Classic TMBG Record with ‘I Like Fun’

TMBG's 20th album mixes catchy power pop with strange lyrics and the occasional unusual instrumentation. This formula is still effective, even after 35 years.

They Might Be Giants: Phone Power (take two)

They Might Be Giants: Phone Power (take two)

They Might Be Giants’s 19th studio album is a reminder to the world that if they aren’t indie rock’s answer to Lennon and McCartney, they could at the very least be geek rock’s heirs to Difford and Tilbrook.
They Might Be Giants: Phone Power

They Might Be Giants: Phone Power

They Might Be Giants' third album of the past year contains some real gems. It also has a lot of material that doesn't quite make the grade, making it feel like a leftovers record.
They Might Be Giants: Why?

They Might Be Giants: Why?

It’s never too early for parents to introduce their children to one of the best indie rock bands of all time, and their latest kids' album is a great place to start.
They Might Be Giants: Idlewild: A Compilation

They Might Be Giants: Idlewild: A Compilation

They Might Be Giants seem to have a very good grasp on what their best material is, and have included a whole bunch of it right here in this self-curated collection.
Laura Cantrell: No Way There From Here

Laura Cantrell: No Way There From Here

Cantrell expertly blends a host of influences, instruments, and styles into a brilliant country record. Her lovely voice is just the icing.

The Darlings of Lumberland: An Interview with They Might Be Giants