Don't be fooled by the intro for The New Pornographers' latest music video: it's not really a trailer for a terrible-looking comedy called Expectant Dads, starring Paul Rudd and Bill Hader. The funny fake-out is the lead-in for for "Moves," which itself plays out like a short film, following the genesis of the band in a satirized, Behind the Music-style story. Keep your eyes peeled for cameos by Read more

Ready for a most delightful afternoon break? Watch The New Pornographers' music video for "The Crash Years." Not only is the whistle-heavy song one of my favorites from the new album, the accompanying visual is fun and whimsical. Watch the aerial twirl of umbrellas and the parade of colorful marchers when you read more Read more

Just call this Super Tuesday: along with the week's DVD releases, we have three standout albums hitting shelves — two of which were among my picks for May! I was pumped to get my hands on them, so now's your turn to give a listen. (And don't forget to check out the Music Review Group. If you submit a writeup, I may even feature your thoughts on the site!) No apology necessary: Indie collective Read more

Hiiiigh-ya! Watch The New Pornographers' video for "Your Hands (Together)" — Spinner A secret JJ Abrams trailer?! The nerd in me is super giddy right now — HitFix Tony nominations are out (congrats, Scarlett Johansson) — Vulture Sam Rockwell joins Cowboys & Aliens — Cinematical Katherine McPhee and Zachary Levi sing a duet. And it's not a joke — Music Mix Hugo Weaving will play Read more

Get your early listen of The New Pornographers latest! The band just released the first track off their upcoming album Together, out May 4. Filled with heavy drumming and a dose of tambourine, "Your Hands (Together)" is sunny, party-ready pop that feels like an upbeat call to arms. It's classic Pornographers — and it's only upping my anticipation for the rest of the album (which reportedly Read more

Martin Scorsese to direct the family-friendly film adaptation of The Invention of Hugo Cabret — MTV Movies Blog Prince has written a fight song for the Minnesota Vikings. True fact. — Stereogum Harrison Ford's best movies (Working Girl!) — Rotten Tomatoes Slumdog's Danny Boyle to do a stage show of Frankenstein — News Briefs The New Pornographers spill about their upcoming album — Read more