AltWeeklies Wire
There's Still Something About Death Cab for Cutienew
Most bands these days may not know how to record to multi-track cassette tapes, or how to build a fanbase without MySpace or Facebook. Death Cab for Cutie knows all of this well, and the reissue of Something About Airplanes is a sign of the times.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
12-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Vic Chesnutt and Elf Power Team Up for 'Dark Developments'new
The most recent chapter in Chesnutt's life is a collaboration with fellow Athens, Ga., band and Elephant 6 members Elf Power, who back Chesnutt's songs so naturally that Chesnutt and Elf Power have to think a bit to remember how they all began playing together in the first place.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
11-06-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Guitarist Kaki King Plays Well with Othersnew
Aside from being an accomplished solo musician who has recorded four critically-acclaimed full-length albums, guitarist Kaki King also has an impressive list of collaborations. Most recently, she befriended John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats and they collaborated on a six-song, vinyl-only EP, called Black Pear Tree.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
10-24-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Ra Ra Riot is More Than a Rock Band with Violin and Cellonew
Ra Ra Riot is a collaborative band through and through: This is why the loss of one member is unsettlingly traumatic, but it's also why Ra Ra Riot can move on.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
09-25-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Ra Ra Riot, The Rhumb Line
Adam Marsland's Kickass Lifenew
While not all of the songs on Daylight Kissing Night are gems, the stand-outs are good enough to put the album over the top.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
09-12-2008 |
Reviews
David Byrne and Brian Eno Create Digital Gospelnew
What can two seasoned musicians do to convert new fans, to show they're still influential? In the case of David Byrne and Brian Eno, the answer is: Be themselves.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
09-04-2008 |
Reviews
Rafter's Repulsion and Attractionnew
San Diego's Rafter plays music he loves ... and music he hates.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
09-04-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Rafter, Sweaty Magic
The Mood's EP 'Synaesthesia' Will Leave You Craving Morenew
The Mood could easily sustain their pop sweetness for another six songs -- although the synaesthesia that could pile up while describing another six songs might do you in.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
08-21-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Synaesthesia, The Mood
The Big Picturenew
Mostly Bears' debut album is getting praise from around the country.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
08-15-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Cure for the Summertime Bluesnew
You may be falling down metaphorical stairs, but thanks to this Seattle-based three-piece, they're now made out of candy.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
08-07-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Little Pieces
Children of the '80snew
The music of Brooklyn trio Chairlift will take you back.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
08-07-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Chairlift, Does You Inspire You
Beck's Big Brainnew
Could this collection of really boring '60s throwback songs be a brilliant plan by Beck to make fans better appreciate his other work?
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
07-24-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Beck, Modern Guilt
Meet Eefnew
The frontman of Clem Snide goes solo with Lose Big.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
07-24-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Eef Barzelay, Lose Big
A Dozen Delicious Tracksnew
If you like your rock music served up with a healthy dose of political protest, Lou Reed-style lyric delivery and Springsteen-esque guitar, then get hooked into James McMurtry.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
07-18-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: James McMurtry, Just Us Kids
Tilly and the Wall's Latest Taps Through Boundariesnew
O is a half-hour of foot-stomping, hand-clapping energy -- and not just metaphorically. "Pot Kettle Black" and "Poor Man's Ice Cream," two of the loudest and wildest songs, both have a stomp team providing the rhythm.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
07-10-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: O, Tilly and the Wall