AltWeeklies Wire
The New Music Mogulsnew
Oakland's latest generation of movers and shakers wants to help create a cohesive hip-hop scene — and have a party in the process.
East Bay Express |
Ellen Cushing |
04-13-2012 |
Music
Costellologynew
Walking in the complicated shadows of Elvis Costello's storied past.
Willamette Week |
Casey Jarman |
04-13-2012 |
Music
Getting Thumpednew
Houston's role in the rise of dubstep.
Houston Press |
Shea Serrano |
04-05-2012 |
Music
Two new releases keep Janis Joplin's legacy alivenew
Port Arthur singer Janis Joplin, who would've been 69 this year, is back in the record business with two "new" releases.
San Antonio Current |
Enrique Lopetegui |
04-02-2012 |
Music
2012 Most Underrated Band: The Rich Handsnew
For a bunch of young bucks, the Rich Hands are a surprisingly mature, unified band that crank out absolutely infectious and tight rock 'n' roll jams that are over so quick that you're not ready to let go of them.
San Antonio Current |
James Woodard |
03-30-2012 |
Music
2012 Most Overrated Artist: Merykidnew
Nick Mery, "Merykid," "the one guy from the Great '85," whatever name you know him by, has been voted the most overrated musician in San Antonio. Laugh all you want, but this is exactly what Mery wanted. And the joke is, apparently, on us.
San Antonio Current |
Kelsey Valadez |
03-30-2012 |
Music
Dispatches from SXSW 2012new
The music world's most important gathering offers a glimpse of what's to come.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
03-26-2012 |
Music
Tags: SXSW 2012
Fresh Start for Mornin' Old Sportnew
Oakland has inherited one of Boston's best young folk outfits.
East Bay Express |
Will Butler |
03-18-2012 |
Music
The Ear Bud Generationnew
High school students talk about the music that moves them.
East Bay Express |
Kate Schatz |
03-09-2012 |
Music
Blowout is Back!new
The biggest local rock fest in the known universe, Metro Times' Blowout Festival, returns for a 15th glorious time. Honorary Detroiter (and rock legend) Kim Fowley, the Dirtbombs, rising rapper Danny Brown and myriad bands the rest of the world should know about rock 13 venues over four nights.
Metro Times |
Metro Times Staff |
03-06-2012 |
Music
Keep Us on the Roadnew
Sadly, you won't find Motörhead lifer Lemmy Kilmister on Twitter anytime soon.
Houston Press |
Craig Hlavaty |
02-29-2012 |
Music
Tags: Motorhead, Lemmy Kilmister
Pay to Playnew
It's nothing new, but music licensing fees still plague local businesses.
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Richards |
02-24-2012 |
Music
Barack Obama’s 2012 Campaign Playlist — Spotify Stylenew
Our president has released his official 2012 campaign Spotify playlist via his Tumblr account — yes, you read that correctly, Tumblr.
Creative Loafing (Tampa) |
Rebecca Forman |
02-13-2012 |
Music
Whitney Houston, R.I.P.new
Whitney Houston, the big-voiced belter who dominated radio in the 1980s and '90s and whose cover of Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" spent 14 weeks at the top of the Hot 100, passed away tonight at the Beverly Hilton.
The Village Voice |
Maura Johnston |
02-11-2012 |
Music
Eagle vs. Sharknew
Grooveshark gets hooked by a $17 billion lawsuit — and brings the national debate over copyright infringement to Central Florida.
Orlando Weekly |
Erin Sullivan |
02-01-2012 |
Music
