On October 11, the IN*TANDEM team made its way to Holy Ghost!’s home studio for a quick photoshoot and interview session for our ’70s Redux. Though tired from rehearsals from the previous night, Alex Frankel and Nicholas Millhiser were still in high spirits that day. IN*TANDEM’s Fashion Editor, Rebecca Teal, along with photo assistants Tim Romero and Alex Royle were quite excited to shoot the band.

“You look like a better looking shia LaBeouf,” commented Ms. Teal about Frankel. “You look like you could be his cousin or something.” she continued. It’s true! Frankel does remind me of Shia. Millhiser added that Frankel had been mistaken for other people like David Schwimmer and John Turturro. We loved hanging out with the band! You can catch them tonight at Webster Hall along with Neon Indian. ($1 Before Midnight with RSVP - Click Here).

Video: Holy Ghost! Behind-the-scenes IN*TANDEM Magazine photoshoot.

Behind The Scenes: Holy Ghost! Photoshoot from aekituesday on Vimeo.

Yes. That’s right. The music punk rock babies fall asleep to at night. From 1977 to 2009 these bands have epitomized the yelling, screaming, death to disco noise only a monster could love. And the best part? You get to listen to it - as loud as you want. CLICK THE LINKS TO ROCK YOUR SOCKS OFF!!!

Communist Radio by The Eat (USA 1979)

Out of Vogue by Middle Class (USA 1978)

Not Now, No Way by Pagans (USA 1979)

Stamp Out Disco by Razar (Australia 1978)

Immortals by The Dots (USA 1979)

Zen and the Art of Breaking Everything in This Room by The World/Inferno Friendship Society (USA 2002)

Give it Up by Tyvek (USA 2008)

500 Channels by Choking Victim (USA 1999)

Big Brother by Dodgeball (USA 1994)

* by Lee M and Dylan P (USA 2009)

Want more???? Read the Issue!!! Bring the earplugs.

It’s been quite a year for Jessica 6. Since our last check in with the band in September, they have since performed at the Icelandic Airwaves Festival, toured in the UK and opened for the legendary Peaches. Despite their busy schedule, Jessica 6, had time to do a video of “Fun Girl” directed by Bijoux Altamirano. You can watch the exclusive video premiere at Santos Party House. Deitch Projects will present the Jessica 6 ‘Fun Girl’ Video Premiere. It is hosted Bijioux Altamirano. Doors open at 7:30 and the video premiere is at 9pm followed by a performance by Jessica 6. It’s going to be a sexy night. Be sure to RSVP for entry by emailing: wwwevents@inch.com.

DOWNLOAD: Jessica 6 - Fun Girl (Byzar Remix).mp3

The Jessica 6 “Fun Girls” Remix EP is now digitally available for download via

Elvis Costello is back on the Sundance Channel for another season of ‘Spectacle: Elvis Costello with…‘ and to celebrate the new season IN*TANDEM Magazine is giving away a prize pack.

One winner will receive (1) “Spectacle: Elvis Costello With…” Season 1 on DVD (5-disc set), and a Sundance Prize Pack. Prize pack includes: T-shirt, tote bag, baseball cap, USB drive, notebook, and pen. The contest is open to U.S. residents only. Send us a @Twitter message or an email to contest contest [at] intandemmag.com with your favorite album of the year and you’ll be in the running to win. Winners will be selected on 12/23.

“Spectacle: Elvis Costello with…” is taped in front of a live audience at Harlem’s world famous Apollo Theater in New York City and The Masonic Temple in Toronto, Canada. The show premiered on December 9th. Among the confirmed guests for the seven-part season are: Bono, The Edge, Bruce Springsteen, Sheryl Crow, Lyle Lovett, John Prine, Ron Sexsmith, Neko Case, Jesse Winchester, Ray LaMontagne, Nick Lowe, Levon Helm, Richard Thompson and Allen Toussaint. The schedule for Season Two of “Spectacle: Elvis Costello with… ” is as follows:

12/23 @ 10PM - Levon Helm, Nick Lowe, Richard Thompson and Allen Toussaint
12/30 @ 6:00pm-10:00pm - “Spectacle: Elvis Costello with…” marathon
01/06 @ 10:00pm - “Spectacle: Elvis Costello with Elvis Costello”
01/13 @10:00pm - Lyle Lovett, Ray LaMontagne, and John Prine
01/20 @ 10:00pm - Bruce Springsteen (part 1)
01/27 @ 10:00pm - Bruce Springsteen (part 2)

Shunda K is quite passionate about her music and her life. This was evident when her band, Yo! Majesty, was featured in our 3rd issue in March of this year. During the following e-mail interview, Shunda enlightens us about her music, influences and the future of hip-hop.

IN*TANDEM: It’s been a while since we’ve chatted with you, what have you been up to in the past few months?
Shunda K: I have so much going on, thank God. Well, back in June I dropped 2 mixtapes: The Best Eva Written…Outkast (where I used about 20 Outkast instros and created a project, which shows how faith in Jesus Christ can bring you out of anything) and Shunda K: Kollaborations (which features collaborations with various artists/producers I’ve worked with in the past 2 years or so). They both charted on the CMJ Hip Hop charts and that alone speaks for itself as far as where Shunda K stands in this industry…just know I’m standing!!! Aside from that, I’ve secured me a worldwide booking agent, where we’re gonna get this “Real Love Tour” kicked off in Australia, so world get ready, I told you I was coming!!! I”ll be releasing my first solo album as Shunda K on Fanatic/EMI early 2010, with plenty of singles out now for your listening pleasure. Oh, did I mention the mixtapes were free?! Yeah, they are at www.shundak.com. There are over 40 tracks available in addition to the Peaches mixtape, so yall eat it up!!!

Read the rest of the Q + A after the jump. Read more…

It’s that time again! Have you made your list and checked it twice? Enjoy the best of the CMJ Music Marathon with IN*TANDEM.

Join us as we showcase an eclectic mix of the most buzzworthy bands on October 23rd at Littlefield (622 Degraw Street, Brooklyn). The show begins at 7:00pm. Here’s your chance to catch X-Wife, The Smith Westerns, Hesta Prynn, Codebreaker, Home Video, Grooms and Still Flyin’ all on one night! Be sure to purchase advance tickets.

Our flyer was designed by Lya Edwards. Check out her work at www.lyaedwards.com. Read more…

We have two pairs of tickets to Melissa Auf der Maur’s show at the Knitting Factory Brooklyn on 10/17 as part of Royal Flush Festival. Here’s what you have to do to win. To enter, simply send your name, contact details and the answer to contest@intandemmag.com. Subject line should read Melissa Auf Der Mar Giveaway. Two winners will be chosen on 10/16.

Question: What is the name of Melissa’s solo debut?

Drawing and Notification: Winners will be selected from all eligible entries in a random drawing. Winners will be notified by e-mail.