Thieving Irons is the new project from former Pela guitarist Nate Martinez, and "So Long" is his drifty, catchy new track. In the song's video, fish and people and manatees hang out underwater, and…   Read Story »

Nate Martinez, the former guitarist for Pela, has a new project called Thieving Irons. Though the new band hasn't yet announced any album-release plans, they'll be releasing some singles over the…   Read Story »

Scientists say the weeks between Thanksgiving and Chrismukkah are the most depressing time of year (or maybe I read that on Friendster) and it's easy to see why. As we gear up for year end, spending…   Read Story »

Pela's the sort of band that makes raving fanatics out of their concert audiences, converting crowds with hearty, room-expanding arena rock. And the vid for Veronica Mars's fave Pela tune "Lost To…   Read Story »

Can't deny the ubiquitous fusing of the culinary arts and chordal progressions these days. Fresh off of dining with Man Man and learning how to make Grizzly Bear pecan pie, we point you to our…   Read Story »

Having the kids of the CW soap stroll in the sand to your tune for two minutes may not pack the unit-pushing punch of soundtracking a McMontage on Grey's Anatomy, but it's a step up from a gig at The…   Read Story »

Wednesdays offer slim pickings during CMJ week. But Jeff and I caught plenty of memorable gigs on Day One. I'm living it up until Friday, 'cause that's when I leave for my bachelor party (Vegas, baby…   Read Story »