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The Anniversary

The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart Turns 10

If The Pains of Being Pure At Heart’s self-titled LP was an '80s movie, it’d probably be Fast Times At Ridgemont High, Amy Heckerling’s 1982…

Patrick D. McDermott | February 4, 2019 - 9:55 am

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33 Musicians Discuss Their Favorite Radiohead Songs

From star-studded guest lists to an audible influence on several generations of bands, Radiohead's fan base has always included quite a few of their fellow…

Stereogum | March 10, 2015 - 10:42 am

Premiere

The Natvral – “Know Me More” (Feat. Jess Weiss)

A lot has changed for Kip Berman in the past couple of years. Since recording the last Pains Of Being Pure At Heart album, the…

Peter Helman | September 19, 2018 - 10:18 am

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Premiere

Laura Carbone & The Pains of Being Pure at Heart – “The Flowers Beneath Your Feet” Video

Kip Berman of The Pains of Being Pure at Heart has teamed up with Berlin-based singer Laura Carbone in a new single titled "The Flowers…

Sara Nuta | September 13, 2018 - 10:01 am

Beverly – “Victoria” (Stereogum Premiere)

We heard the first single off of Beverly's sophomore effort back in the fall of 2015, and today we're premiering a second single as well…

Gabriela Tully Claymore | January 21, 2016 - 10:36 am

The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart – “China” (Tori Amos Cover)

The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart frontman Kip Berman has been pretty forthcoming with both demos and covers lately. Back in August, he unearthed…

Peter Helman | November 23, 2015 - 10:34 pm

Julianna Barwick, Marnie Stern, Kip Berman, POP ETC Playing Benefit For Cancer-Stricken Surfer Blood Guitarist

Surfer Blood guitarist Thomas Fekete has been diagnosed with a type of rare and aggressive cancer called a sarcoma that will sideline him during the…

Caitlin White | May 1, 2015 - 2:08 pm

Credit: The 'Gum Bowl: The Championship Match

The ‘Gum Bowl: The Championship Match

So you met the bowlers as they met each other and their teams, started talking trash and getting trashed. Then there was the riveting first…

Amrit Singh | June 4, 2010 - 3:13 pm

Credit: The 'Gum Bowl: Tim Harrington & Nick Thorburn

The ‘Gum Bowl: Round One Of The Tournament

You've seen the video of our celebrity bowlers meeting each other, greeting each other, naming their teams, and laying down the smack talk. Now you…

Amrit Singh | June 3, 2010 - 10:48 am

Credit: The 'Gum Bowl: The Bowlers Meet, Talk Trash

The ‘Gum Bowl: Meeting, Greeting & Trash Talking

You've seen the photos from our inaugural charitable celebrity bowling tournament -- now comes the even more fun part. After meeting and getting their team…

Amrit Singh | June 1, 2010 - 9:39 am

The ‘Gum Bowl: Behind The Scenes Photos

One more tease before the awesome videos come. Yesterday you saw photos from the inaugural 'Gun Bowl charity bowling tournament. Soon you'll see all the…

Amrit Singh | May 27, 2010 - 1:02 pm