Keith Morris from Circle Jerks/Black Flag? Present and accounted for members of Redd Kross, Burning Brides and Rocket From the Crypt? Oh, that’d just be OFF! then, playing a free show in Vancouver. As Mogwai say, Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will – here’s some ace photos I took from ON STAGE with OFF! live in Vancouver, plus the review.

RAGING CRUSH ALERT! I really dig Yuck. I dig all their slacker 90s US musical reference points. I dig lead singer boychild Daniel Blumberg. I dig their drummer’s afro hair. Mostly I dig their debut, “Yuck”. Here’s why I love Yuck, plus a big ol’ photo gallery of the band live in Vancouver.

YOU asked. THEY answered. Bob Nastanovich from Pavement and Mike Doughty (formerly of Soul Coughing) got together, on my Facebook page, and agreed to help the youth of today by answering YOUR questions. This is the comedy/straight guy HIPSTER INDIE ROCK ADVICE COLUMN TO END ALL.

What does Canada’s Boyfriend, George “Strombo” Stroumboulopoulos, want on his BackstageRider? Well, let’s ask him, shall we? WE HAVE VIDEO.

Colin! Graham! Robert GoToBed! Some young kid who looks like Evan Dando! Collectively they were and are called WIRE and the UK post-punk heroes were in town on April 14. Peep the pics. Read the words.

Superstar DJ Trentemøller from Denmark launched himself, his band, and a theremin player on the giddy, gleeful, dancin’ Vancouver fans this week as prep for his new tour. And it was blinding.

Stagediving, amp-climbing, mic-destroying, stage-demolishing, spit-hocking….The Foals ripped themselves and Vancouver a new one in a feral live show at the Commodore Ballroom. Read on, then jaw drop. There’s even video. And a reply from lead singer Yannis Philippakis.

Indie rock emergency? Hipster crisis? Relationship problem? General concern about a rash? Don’t know what to make for dinner? ASK BOB NASTANOVICH FROM PAVEMENT AND MIKE DOUGHTY! Submit your questions NOW. You have one week

Dates in Europe the UK (including LONDON and Euro festivals) have been announced for our mighty heroes, SEBADOH! As dates are confirmed they will be added here.