This story is about how I stopped hate-watching and learned to (mostly) like HBO’s acclaimed ad nauseam original series “Girls.” There comes a point when television becomes Good Television. “Girls” became relevant and relatable when shit got dark in Season Two. In the season finale, the girls of “Girls” catch a glimpse… Read more »

Sleigh Bells did not arrive on the indie music scene quietly. From the first pounding rift on its 2010 debut Treats, the band thrust a defiant fist — or middle finger — in the air, demanding attention with a unique brand of rock that prided itself on being loud. On… Read more »

In a triumphant return to Madison, the Heartless Bastards show at the High Noon Saloon rested on fusing opposing forces — garage rock with country, gritty blues with a pared-down Midwestern sensibility — unique characteristics which have made them a band to watch since their debut. The Bastards’ crowd at… Read more »