AltWeeklies Wire
Meet the New White House Press Secretarynew
"I've heard one former press secretary at another agency say they'd rather die than have this job," says Dana Perino, who recently took over for Tony Snow.
Tags: media
The Skivies Only Sound Like a Jokenew
The humor on Between Appliance and Apparel has a dark edge that matches the heavier-than-expected music.
The Flaming Lips on Furriesnew
A few years back, frontman Wayne Coyne asked fans to don animal costumes and cavort on stage, unaware that the invitation would appeal to self-proclaimed furries, many of whom enjoy having sex while clad as cartoonish mascots.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
09-18-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Republicans Say DNC Will Be a Grand Ol' Partynew
Colorado Republican leader Dick Wadhams thinks the 2008 Democratic National Convention will help his party, too.
M.I.A. Creates an Exotic Dance Party Par Excellencenew
Arular, the 2005 debut by Mathangi "M.I.A." Arulpragasam, got lotsa reviewers hot and bothered (and deservedly so), but only a relative handful of U.S. listeners succumbed to its multi-culti charms.
Sound Tribe Sector 9 Kicks Out the Jamsnew
The Atlanta quintet appeals to fans of improvisational music played on traditional gear even though its music has grown increasingly structured and frequently utilizes computer-driven electronics.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
09-10-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Sound Tribe Sector 9
Dave TV!new
Dave Navarro's chat show is part of a new ManiaTV! strategy to let the pros, not the people, program the site.
Tags: TV
Korn Againnew
The band keeps going minus two of its founding members.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
08-27-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Korn
Joe Fornothin: More John Mayer Than Not Buddy Guynew
The air of hard-won experience that marks the best blues is entirely absent from this EP.
Tags: Joe Fornothin
Hilary Duff Wages Warnew
Maintaining her Dignity hasn't been easy for this pop star/actress.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
08-20-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Hilary Duff
'Planet of Ice' Stretches the Formnew
Minus the Bear knows the right way to put art into rock, and vice-versa.
Tags: Minus the Bear, Planet of Ice
String Cheese Incident Takes a Breaknew
Despite what you've heard, this band's future is still unwritten.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
08-13-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: String Cheese Incident
Making Progressnew
ProgressNow exports its model for hyping liberal causes across the U.S.
