Let's Wrestle would rather poke fun than point fingers, even if there's a problem that needs fixing. — Anthony Fantano Copy Share Image
The musical era depicted in 'Round and Round' may not be pop's brightest moment, but rather than abandon its ideas, Ariel Pink reclaims them for himself and holds on tight. — Anthony Fantano Copy Share Image
Bands such as LiLiPUT and Essential Logic were just as unorthodox as Gang of Four or Wire, even taking their sounds a step further… — Anthony Fantano Copy Share Image
Tame Impala's music revisits a time when guitar effects and studio tricks were music's newest frontiers; when rock was barely old enough to drive… — Anthony Fantano Copy Share Image
Some art needs to be hung on the wall and stared at inquisitively, while other pieces require a more active approach. — Anthony Fantano Copy Share Image
The Internet is the fastest way to get what you want and expose yourself to music you would never have heard otherwise. — Anthony Fantano Copy Share Image
Cryptic messages and abstract statements are littered throughout the music of Happy Birthday, but it hasn't made the band's sun-baked pop-rock any less infectious. — Anthony Fantano Copy Share Image
The U.K. trio Let's Wrestle doesn't make music for its art, but for its attitude. — Anthony Fantano Copy Share Image
A formidable game of 'Name That Influence' could be based on the music of the seductive rock duo Girls: The band's first single, 'Hellhole… — Anthony Fantano Copy Share Image
With its breezy guitars and sweet backing vocals, 'Norway' blows away any semblance of Beach House's previously bleak approach to pop. — Anthony Fantano Copy Share Image
Occasionally, I'll want to cover something that's outside of my audiences' tastes or interests. Every week or so I have to try and cover… — Anthony Fantano Copy Share Image
The musical era depicted in 'Round and Round' may not be pop's brightest moment, but rather than abandon its ideas, Ariel Pink reclaims them… — Anthony Fantano Copy Share Image
Short-sighted music fans might scoff at the revivalism of, say, Ariel Pink, but plenty of acts have built healthy careers around the art of… — Anthony Fantano Copy Share Image
I don't really think reviewing music is something you're going to get famous doing overnight. — Anthony Fantano Copy Share Image
