AltWeeklies Wire
William Rhoden's Call to Armsnew
African-American sports stars may net fame and cash, but how much power do they hold?
Weekly Alibi |
Simon McCormack |
03-11-2008 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
'Predator' Gets Caughtnew
After years of putting suspected pedophiles on the hot seat, the people behind the Dateline segment "To Catch a Predator" now find themselves in a tough spot. Last week, a judge decided there is enough evidence for a lawsuit against the hit show to go to trial.
Weekly Alibi |
Simon McCormack |
03-11-2008 |
TV
It's Editor's Job to Figure It Outnew
The Wild Cards series is a collection of science fiction novels written by a consortium of writers, many of whom, including Martin, are based in New Mexico. Each author contributes his or her ideas to the book and, as the series’ editor, it’s up to Martin to piece together a storyline while being careful not to step on anyone’s toes.
Weekly Alibi |
Simon McCormack |
02-05-2008 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Tags: George R.R. Martin
Roman Numerals Delivers Rhythm Rocknew
Roman Numerals is equal parts straight-laced indie rock and dance-hall electro grooves. The songs aren't club bangers but they aren't head bangers either.
Weekly Alibi |
Simon McCormack |
02-05-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Roman Numerals
One Man's Quest for Mysterynew
In some ways, Ben Chasny's feelings about MySpace match his take on creating music in general.
Weekly Alibi |
Simon McCormack |
01-15-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Alternative Rock Conceived in a Snowstormnew
"We were just trapped inside and all we could do was drink and record," says Botnix lead singer-guitarist Tim O'Brien. "The storm was the best thing that ever happened to this band."
Weekly Alibi |
Simon McCormack |
01-15-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Botnix, de-fe-'ni-shens/
The Media's Transgender Transformationnew
FAIR reports the major network and cable news programs have nearly doubled their coverage of transgender issues in 2007 compared to last year. But not all the publicity is nice.
Weekly Alibi |
Simon McCormack |
12-11-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
Prez Candidates Opt Out of Political Courage Testnew
Out of 17 presidential candidates in the Democratic and Republican parties receiving serious media attention, only John Edwards, Chris Dodd and Mike Gravel took Project Vote Smart's test.
Weekly Alibi |
Simon McCormack |
12-11-2007 |
Politics
Royal Dead Does the Zombie Stompnew
Despite his blood-soaked T-shirt and ghoulish colored contacts, there's a smirk on Eddie Suicide's face that lets you know he takes his band's mantra of gore and destruction only half-seriously.
Weekly Alibi |
Simon McCormack |
11-20-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Royal Dead
I Have Nothing but Scorn for Candy Cornnew
My biggest issue with candy corn is that it tastes like nothing more than pure sugar. But there's more.
Weekly Alibi |
Simon McCormack |
10-30-2007 |
Food+Drink
New Mexico's Troubled Watersnew
A new Environment New Mexico report shows more than half of the state's major industrial and municipal facilities are polluting New Mexico's waterways.
Weekly Alibi |
Simon McCormack |
10-30-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Nick Luca Fights for His Life and Winsnew
As he and his band traveled the country, Nick Luca found himself with a case of the touring blues -- but things got worse when he was actually diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
Weekly Alibi |
Simon McCormack |
10-16-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Luca
Crunk Punknew
Whole Wheat Bread plays pure power-pop punk with frenzied drums and barking vocals to complement the requisite catchy hooks.
Weekly Alibi |
Simon McCormack |
02-27-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Whole Wheat Bread
'Mush it Up'new
Music for indie record heads -- and your aunt and uncle, too.
Weekly Alibi |
Simon McCormack |
02-13-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Bad Weather California
