The Pains of Being Pure At Heart

The Best Slumberland Records Albums

13 of the Best Slumberland Records Albums

A look back at more than three decades of jangle, fuzz and hooks.

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A History of Shoegaze in 45 Essential Songs

Tracing the roots of a genre with a peculiar name and an immaculate sound

Turntable Kitchen to deliver monthly covers albums by The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Mitski, more

Turntable Kitchen is a new vinyl subscription service that aims to be the first to…

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The Pains of Being Pure At Heart announce Hell EP

Hear the band’s cover of James’ “Laid.”

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New Releases: 5/13

New albums by Swans, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Agalloch out today.

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The Pains of Being Pure At Heart : Days of Abandon

Kip Berman & Co. go for a dreamier indie pop sound on their more streamlined and direct third album.

Pains of Being Pure at Heart Days of Abandon

Stream the new The Pains of Being Pure at Heart album

Listen to Days of Abandon via an epic lyric video.

Pains of Being Pure at Heart Days of Abandon

Listen: New Pains of Being Pure At Heart, “Simple and Sure”

First single from Days of Abandon now available to stream.

Top 50 albums of 2011

Top 50 Albums of 2011

Our 50 favorite long players in a year of musical riches.

Summer Singles Preview

Summer Singles Roundup

Zola Jesus, M83, and Jay-Z and Kanye West head up our latest singles roundup.

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Best of 2011, So Far: In Brief

The best records of the year’s first half, summarized in one sentence each!

Album of the Week Mix: 2011, Vol. 2

Album of the Week Mix: 2011, Vol. 2

Sixteen more jams to kick off the summer.

Fall Single/EP Roundup

Fall Single/EP Roundup

Five more brief releases to usher in the new season.

Bay Area trio Why?

Spring 2008 Singles Spectacular

Keeping it short and sweet for the Springtime.