Even though there's something sacred about time-honored traditions, there's only so many years you and your beloveds can sit beside the Christmas tree and listen to Sufjan or "Last Christmas" or the…   Read Story »

This morning we sent out the final 'Gum Drop of 2009 and in the spirit of the season decided to pass along an updated take on a Holiday standard. Last year Neutral Milk Hotel/Music Tapes' Julian…   Read Story »

Happy holidays, and welcome to the final 'Gum Drop of 2009! Last year Neutral Milk Hotel/Music Tapes' Julian Koster released The Singing Saw At Christmastime. He recently returned to his workshop and…   Read Story »

Anyone who's listened to Julian Koster's work in Neutral Milk Hotel or the (newly revived) Music Tapes knows he's into the singing saw. So, though it's a hot and sticky day and a longtime from the…   Read Story »