AltWeeklies Wire
Viva Cool Britannianew
Counting down the top 100 greatest Britpop anthems of the '90s.
Boston Phoenix |
Michael Marotta, Daniel Brockman, Luke O'Neil and Michael Christopher |
08-18-2011 |
Music
The Belated Glory of Anvilnew
The recent success of the documentary Anvil! The Story of Anvil has brought the mostly obscure, longtime metal band Anvil more mainstream attention than they've ever enjoyed.
Boston Phoenix |
Daniel Brockman |
07-23-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Strange World of Bat for Lashes Is a Lot Like Oursnew
Hype and fans like Bjork and Thom Yorke notwithstanding, bat girl Natasha Khan's musical world is often a solitary and strange place.
Boston Phoenix |
Daniel Brockman |
04-23-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
CDs for Christmas -- One Last Timenew
The major record labels are pulling out all the stops to release a plethora of new and reissue albums in the hopes that they can pump some blood back into what is increasingly looking like a moribund business model.
Boston Phoenix |
Daniel Brockman |
12-12-2008 |
Music
Joan Baez is More Diamonds Than Rustnew
The folk legend doesn't think much of presidents in general, but if pressed, she's impressed by Obama.
Boston Phoenix |
Daniel Brockman |
10-30-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Geddy Lee Explains How Rush Survived 40 Years on Rock's Very Edgenew
The bassist/singer of Rush explains how three suburban kids lasted so long outside the mold. Plus, eight completely awesome Rush moments in rock history.
Boston Phoenix |
Daniel brockman |
06-12-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Excellent Italian Interview: Steve Albini Speaksnew
Albini is a pretty nerdy guy -- it didn't take long in a conversation with him until we were talking about poker chat room culture, CuteOverload.com, and Rick Astley.
Boston Phoenix |
Daniel Brockman |
10-25-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
