Fuck It, Dog: The New Laugh Rock

BY JORDAN MAINZER Apparently they’ve been eating the yellow snow. Some of the best music of the past few months has expanded upon the wisecrack-heavy legacy of Tom Waits, Frank Zappa, Leonard Cohen, and The Modern Lovers. From lamenting about job prospects to apologizing for ogling women … Continue reading →

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/WonderIn 2010, with critically acclaimed releases from young artists like James Blake and How To Dress … Continue reading →

The Albums We Missed: 2011

The holiday season is upon us, and as such, you are probably pondering what to get for that special someone. Might we suggest...a record? Over the next several weeks Frontier Psychiatrist will be providing you with numerous gift-giving options as we countdown our favorites of 2011. But, … Continue reading →

The 10 Best Music Videos of 2011

I have written extensively about music videos this year, likely spilling much more virtual ink than was necessary in the process. So, for this year-end countdown, I will repress my instincts and allow the visuals to speak for themselves. Please feel free to post your own favorites in the … Continue reading →

Hyperbolic Tendencies: Fucked Up’s Damian Abraham Expresses Discontent

Last week, vocalist for Toronto hardcore band Fucked Up Damian Abraham admitted to Spinner that his days as a regularly touring member of the band could be nearing an end, or at least a rest. Due to the rigors of the road and his toddler son, Abraham (a.k.a. Pink Eyes) concedes that he is … Continue reading →