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Spoon Interview: Drummer Jim Eno Talks 'Lucifer on the Sofa'
The Texas indie-rock institution's founding drummer talks Spoon's phases, how to craft a monster Smog cover, and why the band went back to basics for 'Lucifer on the Sofa.' → Read More
Lambchop: 'TRIP' EP Review
Kurt Wagner and co. continue their late-career renaissance with covers of Wilco, Stevie Wonder and more. → Read More
8 Entry Point Albums For Bands With Massive Discographies
These eight artists have collectively released 166 albums. Here's the best one from each to start with. → Read More
Gallery: Simone Manuel Breaks Racial and Olympic Records In Rio
She was the first African-American woman to win an individual award in swimming and tied for the fastest 100-meter time. → Read More
Backstroke: Olympic Swimming at the Rio Games
A look at the first three aquatics-heavy days of the Olympics in photos. → Read More
Backstroke: Olympic Swimming Days 3 & 4
It was a trio of major rivalries as three U.S. athletes emerged from the pool victorious. → Read More
Listen to Barenaked Ladies' New Daytrotter Session In Nashville
It's three songs from 2015's "Silverball" with one nostalgic cherry on top from the Canadian hucksters. → Read More
LeBron James Says He Will Not Be Part of Team USA in Rio
The two-time Olympic gold medalist and recent NBA Finals MVP says he will use the time off to rest. → Read More
Kanye West Does His Kanye Best on Ellen
"What's the point of thinking?" said Kanye before launching into this must-see screed. → Read More
Kimmel and Colbert Spoof Kanye West's "Famous" Video
"If that's memory foam, that bed is gonna have PTSD." → Read More
Graphic Video: Olympic Weightlifter Snaps Arm Under 429-Pound Weight
Best thoughts and wishes to Armenia's Andranik Karapetyan during his recovery from this devastating injury. → Read More
Watch the Gameplay Trailer for Mario and Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games for Wii U
Watch the once-contentious rivals and their companions go at it in rugby, volleyball and boxing. → Read More
Rio 2016 Unveils 13 Olympics Posters To Represent Brazilian Diversity
Rather than choose just one artist, the Olympics committee saw fit to use the talents of 13. → Read More
James Corden and Ben Winston Will Bring Drop the Mic to TBS
A host has yet to be announced, but season one will feature 16 episodes. → Read More
There's a Wu-Tang, Bill Murray, Martin Shkreli Musical in the Works
"Martin Shkreli's Game: How Bill Murray Joined the Wu-Tang Clan" is the musical heist comedy of our dreams. → Read More
Disney World Will Now Post Alligator Warning Signs After Child's Death
Park signage only currently warns visitors to avoid swimming in the waters. → Read More
Margaret Atwood & Johnnie Christmas Preview Angel Catbird in New Video
The comic is out Sept. 9 and will follow the story of a gene-spliced man/cat/bird hybrid. → Read More
Wye Oak Release Surprise B-Sides Collection, Tweens
Its eight tracks were written between 2011's "Civilian" and 2014's "Shriek." → Read More
Listen to the Disorienting "Let's Relate" From of Montreal's Innocence Reaches
It's pairs a pulsing dance groove with headache-inducing walls of synth drone. → Read More
Watch Courtney Barnett's Indie Star-Filled "Elevator Operator" Video
The video features appearances from Jeff Tweedy, Sleater-Kinney, The Drones and more. → Read More