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2005 Stories by John Payne

• Blam Blam Blam!

  published December 1, 2005

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• Funeral for a Friend

  published December 1, 2005

  In late 2004, a Montreal-based band called the Arcade Fire made a very special record, a snowy, oblique, ornately lonely... More >>

• Love Sculptures

  published November 24, 2005

  To describe Super Furry Animals as a mere psychedelic band is shaky shorthand and even misleading. On the other hand, the veteran Welsh... More >>

• This Is Monkey Music

  published November 10, 2005

  Mugimama, Is This Monkey Music?, by solo artist Mugison, is a thing of uncategorizable allure, and its creator a genuinely... More >>

• Melancholy Baby

  published October 20, 2005

  Producer Daniel Lanois has worked with superstars — U2, Peter Gabriel, Bob Dylan, Marianne Faithfull and Emmylou Harris among them. Bu... More >>

• Arthurfest

  published September 8, 2005

  ARTHURFEST at Barnsdall Park, September 4-5 Well, well, well, looks like we’ve got an... More >>

• O, No!

  published September 1, 2005

  Yoko Ono will make a special appearance at ArthurFest on Monday, September 5. [ More >>

• Factory of Dreams

  published August 11, 2005

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• Smash The Rock

  published July 14, 2005

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• Crossroads in the Choir

  published May 12, 2005

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• Killer Queens

  published April 14, 2005

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• Your Popsicle’s Melting

  published March 31, 2005

  Photo by Autumn De WildeGet scared, be happy. Freeze your toes off, sweat a lot. Take risks, bask in your regrets.... More >>