AltWeeklies Wire
Aesop Rock Reaches His Peaknew
Much like his Def Jux boss and labelmate El-P, Rock has defied commercial logic by developing a successful career dropping notoriously esoteric (and at times, indecipherable) rhymes over highly textured rhythms and angular bass lines.
Chicago Newcity |
Brad Knutson |
08-20-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
UK Grimer Dizzee Rascal Teaches Us 'Maths & English'new
"It sounds like a step up sonically, musically it's just bigger," Dizzee, aka Dylan Mills, says of his new album. "I wanted to make an album you could have a party to, or have a rave to."
Chicago Newcity |
Brad Knutson |
05-14-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Dizzee Rascal, Maths + English
New York Dolls Resurrect the Glamnew
Frontman David Johansen on what has kept this unlikely reunion on track and how life in the music world has changed since his groundbreaking act first hit the scene more than 35 years ago.
Chicago Newcity |
Brad Knutson |
02-20-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: New York Dolls
Off to the Gallonew
RRIICCEE is a full four-piece outfit, but in typical Vincent Gallo fashion, all traditional notions of a touring band have been thrown out the window. No songs have been written, recorded or rehearsed prior to the tour and no pre-written music will be performed on stage.
Chicago Newcity |
Brad Knutson |
12-12-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: RRIICCEE
Indie Hip-hop Star El-P Will Sleep 'When You're Dead'new
The man who calls himself El-Producto has delivered yet again.
Chicago Newcity |
Brad Knutson |
05-02-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: El-P, I'll Sleep When You're Dead
Hooked on the Groovenew
New Order's bassist returns to the decks.
Chicago Newcity |
Brad Knutson |
01-03-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Peter Hook
