This Month's Book Club: Milan Kundera's 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being'

Members of Circa Survive, the Matches, Street to Nowhere, and more discuss Kundera's The Unbearable Lightness of Being, selected by Meg & Dia's Meg Frampton.

In an attempt to prove that musicians aren't just products of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll, SPIN.com has gathered together an eclectic group of literary-minded musicians to participate in a monthly, online book club. One member per month will select a book that has impacted their music career for the club to read and subsequently discuss. Then we will give you the highlights.

Bonnaroo Reviewed: Person L

VIDEO! Watch a snippet of live performance and a backstage interview with ex-Starting Line frontman Kenny Vasoli's new act.
Person L

Bonnaroo is a rather unexpected setting for the launching point of Person L, the new band from Kenny Vasoli, former frontman for beloved pop-punk act the Starting Line.

Bonnaroo Reviewed: Against Me! and Mastodon

The former touring partners reunite for fierce, back-to-back sets.
Against Me!'s Tom Gabel / Photo by Lucy Hamblin

Despite the fact that the band used only 45 minutes of their allotted 75 minute timeslot, the energy and propulsion the Gainesville, FL punk band put behind their raucous performance was undeniable to everyone one the crowd -- even those who had clearly never heard of the sweat-drenched four-piece.

Bonnaroo Reviewed: Tegan and Sara

The Canadian twins chit-chat their way through a solid Friday set.
Photo by Eric Nowels

By the time Canadian duo Tegan and Sara launched into catchy hit "Walking With the Ghost" a few songs into their afternoon set at Bonnaroo on Friday, not only was the entire crowd singing along but they were understandably enraptured with the musicians.

Bonnaroo Reviewed: The Postelles

Chipper New Yorkers do fans right in the Budweiser Troo Music Lounge.
Photo by Lucy Hamblin

At most festivals, a noon set time usually begets only a smattering of fans gathered around a stage, but at Bonnaroo, where patrons are up practicing yoga at 9 A.M., a midday slot isn't bad at all.

Bonnaroo Reviewed: Battles

New Yorkers overcome technical shortcomings and unfurl their "Atlas."
Battles / Photo by Lucy Hamblin

After overcoming some technical difficulties and a delayed start to their set, New York foursome Battles played a charged, hour-long selection of their signature eclectic, electro-rock to a massive crowd at This Tent.

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