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How to Grow a Movie: An Interview with Mark Meatto

BY FRANKLIN P. LAVIOLA Back in 2008, filmmaker Mark Meatto went on the road with Punch Brothers, the not-quite bluegrass quintet led by mandolinist Chris Thile, former frontman of Nickel Creek. The resulting film, How To Grow a Band, captures Punch Brothers in the months surrounding the release of their debut album Punch. The band...

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The Top 50 Albums of 2012: 30-21

(All week we’re counting down the top 50 albums of 2012)

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Fountain of Youth: A Review of Punch Brothers, Who’s Feeling Young Now?

Chris Thile is a monster of modern music. A rare talent, Thile is known for his constant progress, taking his skills and voice into new territories with every endeavor. The mandolin virtuoso has released 19 full-lengths in the last 19 years, while working with renowned artists like Yo Yo Ma, Béla Fleck, Dolly Parton, Jack...

The 50 Best Albums of 2011: 10-1

(All week we’re counting down the top albums of 2011. For previous entries on the list, click here. We hope you enjoy the music.) 10. Balam Acab – Wander/Wonder In 2010, with critically acclaimed releases from young artists like James Blake and How To Dress Well, the re-purposing of classic R&B became all the rage. Of...

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The 50 Best Songs of 2011: 10-1

(All week we’re counting down the top songs of 2011. For previous entries on the list, click here. We hope you enjoy the music.) 10. Youth Lagoon – “Montana”

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The Top 20 Albums of 2011 (So Far): 20-16

2010 was a year filled with high-profile releases from the likes of Kanye West, LCD Soundsystem, The National and others. By contrast, 2011 has been a year of records flying under the radar. The only records backed by significant hype were GOBLIN, which received attention more for its subject matter than its musical content, and...

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