Rachel Bloom’s “Epic” New Video Is The Perfect Way To End Hanukkah

December 4, 2013

In "Happy Epic Chanukah", comedian Rachel Bloom shows us the true - totally insane - meaning of Hanukkah (HINT: It involves a gaggle of Woody Allens, General Zod, and intestinal distress)

Ira Glass, Eugene Mirman, and Yo La Tengo Imagine A Christmas Apocalypse In: “Toymageddon”

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November 29, 2013

Comedy, Culture, Music

Iras Glass and Kaplan, along with Eugene Mirman and Yo La Tengo, join forces for "Toymageddon" - the ultimate "war on christmas" (complete with killer My Little Ponies!)

All Hanukkah Songs Should Be Sissy Bounce Songs

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November 25, 2013

Music, Videos

Tell us this isn't better than another Maccabeats cheese-fest.

For The Love Of God, Kickstart Lil’ Dicky!

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November 21, 2013

Culture, Music

Our favorite Jewish Flow rapper, Lil' Dicky, is back but he needs your help.

This Hebrew Tom Waits Cover Album Is Really, Really Good [LISTEN]

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November 12, 2013

Culture, Israel, Music

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Hebrew, English, or unintelligible growls - Tom Waits sounds good in any language

“The Garden” Grows In Brooklyn: The Shondes Branch Out From Their Roots

Adam Kazansky

November 11, 2013

Culture, Interview, Music

Brooklyn-based rabble-rousers The Shondes are back with The Garden, their most mature album to date. Just, don't call them a punk band. We chat with front woman Louisa Solomon to learn more.

Finally, An Anti-Thanksgivukkah Anthem!

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November 4, 2013

Music, Religion, Shtick

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With only weeks to go before T-day, we've (finally!) got ourselves a smooth jazz Thanksgivukkah antidote.

Have A Very Kinky Birthday, Friedman!

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November 1, 2013

Culture, Music, Products

Kinky Friedman, The original Texas Jewboy, turns 68 today.

“I’ll Be Your Mirror” — Reflections on Lou Reed

Aryeh Bernstein

October 28, 2013

Culture, Music

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From wandering Israelites to rock and roll excess, one author reflects on Lou Reed - the mirror to us all.

My Favorite Lou Reed Moment

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October 28, 2013

Culture, Music

The iconic rocker at his cantankerous best

Mad Genius Kutiman Takes Us “Thru Tokyo”

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October 22, 2013

Culture, Internet, Music

Kutiman, the Israeli mash-up master is back with his latest globe-hopping masterpiece.

Chosen Music: ZZ Ward Can Sing the Blues

Mark Dommu

September 16, 2013

Interview, Music

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We chat with up-and-coming blues artist ZZ Ward about the summer festival circuit, working with Kendrick Lamar and her debut record, "Til the Casket Drops".