AltWeeklies Wire
With 'Fantasies,' Metric Has Assumed Control of its Own Destinynew
Without by-the-book label executives to answer to, or an out-of-touch A&R department breathing down its back, Metric revelled in the opportunity to be more daring in its musical choices this time around.
The Georgia Straight |
Jenny Charlesworth |
07-27-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Gojira's Metal Machines Are Not in It for the Groupiesnew
A marvel of extreme audio decimation and technical precision, Gojira's fourth studio release pummels listeners with a gnarly mix of death, progressive, and thrash metal.
The Georgia Straight |
Jenny Charlesworth |
05-18-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Old-Growth Roots Give Red Cedar Inspirationnew
Born from the ashes of the psychedelic-tinged project Sister Ray, Red Cedar boasts some of Vancouver's most dedicated musicians. While the group's name is not yet a mainstay on the tattered show posters plastered around town, the quintet has been working at a feverish pace since forming last March.
The Georgia Straight |
Jenny Charlesworth |
03-23-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: indie rock, Red Cedar
Times New Viking Leads a Lo-Fi Indie Resurgencenew
The drummer and vocalist for Times New Viking realized early on in his studies that regimented lectures in art history and brush-stroke fundamentals weren't going to satisfy his creative impulses. So Adam Elliott did what disillusioned students do best -- he dropped out.
The Georgia Straight |
Jenny Charlesworth |
11-24-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Uh Huh Her Unapologetically Polishes its Actnew
Had duo Camila Grey and Leisha Hailey given the prospect of fame serious consideration when forming Uh Huh Her, they would have picked a more original name for their electro-pop outfit.
The Georgia Straight |
Jenny Charlesworth |
11-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Eagles of Death Metal Strives for Greatnessnew
With celebrity political endorsements as commonplace these days as stacked Marshall amps at hard rock shows, it's refreshing to hear Eagles of Death Metal front man Jesse "Boots Electric" Hughes's take on mixing between-songs banter with presidential proclamations.
The Georgia Straight |
Jenny Charlesworth |
11-04-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Eagles of Death Metal, Heart On
HorrorPops Offer More Than Psychobilly Stylenew
Chatting to the charismatic singer and upright bassist about the tattooed trio's upcoming tour in support of its new record, Kiss Kiss Kill Kill, it becomes apparent that mile-long, jet-black lashes and a heavy Scandinavian accent go a long way toward making mundane political factoids seem enthralling.
The Georgia Straight |
Jenny Charlesworth |
10-03-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: HorrorPops, Kiss Kiss Kill Kill
