New Jersey based Titus Andronicus is known for their near-mockery of emotion with their completely unreserved demeanor and lyrics. While at SXSW, the band was selling $2 mixtapes. The mixtape, which is comprised mostly of rare demos, is not only a necessity to any hardcore fan, but also to the cover fan. The band doesn’t pull any punches, covering everything from Weezer, Thin Lizzy, The Velvet Underground, and yes, the obnoxiously catchy jingle for Hot Pockets. Continue reading »

With any mention of Titus Andronicus so too quickly trails the comparisons to Bruce Springsteen. Similar to The Boss, the punk quintet tend to express a complicated relationship with their hometown, rooted in themes of profound dissatisfaction and stagnation. Disparately, instead of lamenting the emotional plight of the working class, the band offers a more punkish look at being a drunken loser. Still, a comparison to the work of Bruce Springsteen is complimentary, so it is no wonder Titus Andronicus tackled the classic “Glory Days.” Continue reading »

As we mentioned yesterday, SPIN magazine celebrates the 20th anniversary of Nirvana’s Nevermind this year with a special issue featuring interviews, recollections, and, best of all, a full-album tribute. Dare we say it, it’s even better than the one we did. Continue reading »

Last night a slew of alt-indie heroes descended on New York’s Bowery Ballroom to pay tribute to the bands featured in Michael Azerrad’s era-defining tome Our Band Could Be Your Life: Scenes from the American Indie Underground 1981-1991. Ted Leo covered Minor Threat, Titus Andronicus did the Replacements, and, strangest of all, Dirty Projectors played Black Flag. Continue reading »

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