5.12.2010

Six Degrees of Pitchfork.com Band Names

There is a lot of duplication in band names these days, so I decided to map out some the names of bands and artists and see where they intersect. It's kind of like six degrees of separation for band names, but in chart form. I tried to use mostly current indie artists, but I ended up including some older names to make some good connections. My only rule was that all the band names used had to come up with at least one search result on Pitchfork.com (which is more restrictive than it sounds). You can find the chart and further explanation after the jump.

5.11.2010

The Sports Fan Viewership Hierarchy

Last night, the Atlanta Hawks' season ended in ignominious fashion with a second round playoff sweep by the Orlando Magic. It was a historically noncompetitive series and an embarrassment of the highest order for the Hawks players and organization. As a lifelong fan of this team and former attendee of the Dominique Wilkins basketball camp, last night's loss was a tough pill to swallow. The girl that I live with had a decidedly different reaction.