Music Features
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Gogol Bordello: Live at Higher Ground, Burlington
Alan Shulman caught the kings of Gypsy Punk at their recent Burlington show.
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Dinosaur Jr (Interview)
Farm hands Lou Barlow and John Agnello weigh in on new Dinosaur Jr album.
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Used Adventures in Hi-Fi #8
What's with these homies dissing my girl? Why do they gotta front?
No, it's not The Wire: Simon Briercliffe travels back to 15 years ago. -
Extra Golden's Alex Minoff (Interview)
No Ripcord's Ryan Faughnder recently spoke with the American guitarist about his band's African-infused sound, their new album, and how their harrowing personal experience with the politcal unrest in Kenya last year inspired one of that record's best tracks.
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Obsessions and Lamentations #11 - Waste Land Edition
You and I both know there's nothing to talk about - but let's do it anyway.
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The Comsat Angels (Interview)
On the evening of No Ripcord's tenth birthday, The Comsat Angels, one of Sheffield's greatest ever bands, took to the stage of the Academy for their long-awaited reunion show.
Peter Mattinson caught up with frontman Stephen Fellows to discuss the show and the legacy of the Comsats... -
The No Ripcord Years: 2007-2009 (NR10)
In the final part of our No Ripcord Years series, we take a look at 2007, 2008, and the first first months of 2009.
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The No Ripcord Years: 2005-2006 (NR10)
2005 and 2006 go under the spotlight in the penultimate edition of our No Ripcord Years series. Sufjan Stevens, the Hold Steady, and Neko Case star.
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Albums We Overrated (NR10)
Even No Ripcord writers get things wrong from time to time. As part of our tenth birthday review, we look back at three albums that we memorably overrated.
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The No Ripcord Years: 2003-2004 (NR10)
The No Ripcord writers look back at 2003 and 2004, and albums from Arcade Fire, Mission of Burma, Tom Waits, and the White Stripes.
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