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Bashing the Unabashed Contradiction that is Morrisseynew
Stephen Patrick Morrissey has been frustrating fans of over-warm New Wave smarm since his earliest work with The Cult’s Billy Duffy in that bloodless post-punk band called The Nosebleeds.
San Antonio Current |
Roberto Ontiveros |
11-10-2011 |
Music
The Sad, Strange and Sweet Voyage of Bombadilnew
When Bombadil called it quits almost three years ago, they were one of the country's brightest young bands. Somehow, they're back.
Hammer: Hip-Hop When it was Goldennew
It wasn't always about the money and the sex. Reminiscing about hip-hop's golden age.
Declaration of Warsnew
How The Civil Wars fought for artistic independence and broadsided Music Row.
Nashville Scene |
Adam Gold |
11-10-2011 |
Music
Tags: The Civil Wars
Iconic Girl in a Coma Exorcises Their Demons to Deliver Their Best Album Yetnew
Girl in a Coma broke my heart. Jenn Alva (bass) and Phanie Díaz (drums) are eating meat again. “Oh, c’mon…” says Phanie. “It’s hard when you’re on the road.” Jenn tries to make me feel better: “We’re still not eating beef… We’re not there yet.”
San Antonio Current |
Enrique Lopetegui |
10-27-2011 |
Music
Willie Nelson and a Spate of Veterans Take Their Bowsnew
Nelson has paired a decades-long string of hits with decades spent in service of them, constantly performing in front of new audiences.
The Music Undergroundnew
In Oakland, unlicensed DIY spaces have quietly exploded into a thriving music scene.
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Richards |
10-20-2011 |
Music
The Dust Brothernew
Archivist Nathan Salsburg goes on the record about efforts to preserve a rare musical find.
LEO Weekly |
Damien McPherson |
10-19-2011 |
Music
The Truth About Uncle Rickynew
How a Ugandan balladeer became a fast-growing -- and problematic -- Internet meme.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
10-17-2011 |
Music
Songstress Choffel Heading Eastnew
The national promise. It’s something entertainment journalists with local/regional beats get caught up in sometimes, wanting to see a deserving local act take off, making a name for themselves and their community.
San Antonio Current |
Adam Villela Coronado |
10-14-2011 |
Music
The International Accordion Festival’s Battles Economic, Legal Issuesnew
The financial crisis affects everyone, but non-profits are particularly susceptible — especially arts non-profits.
San Antonio Current |
Enrique Lopetegui |
10-06-2011 |
Music
Tags: La Santa Cecilia
Blood, Sweat, and Video Camerasnew
Kenneth Thomas' new documentary focuses on three influential heavy music labels: Hydra Head, Neurot, and Constellation.
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Richards |
10-06-2011 |
Music
Two Must Sees at the 2011 IAFnew
If you missed La Santa’s two amazing shows at The Mix and Boneshakers earlier this year, make sure you catch them now.
San Antonio Current |
Enrique Lopetegui |
10-06-2011 |
Music
N.C. Hip-Hop Day Sent Mixed Messages About Local Rapnew
9th Wonder's detractors insist he's got no right to proclaim #nchiphopday as a monolithic movement unless his goal is to put everyone on the map.
Long Live the Bullnew
Colorado Springs' favorite rock band releases its eagerly anticipated debut EP. "We’re just trying to ride the crest of a very small wave right now."
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
10-06-2011 |
Music
