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Oscar Peterson, 1925-2007new
For all that's been written posthumously about his eight Grammys and numerous citations, awards never mattered much to the humble man who was Canada's greatest jazz musician, who died of kidney failure December 23 at the age of 82.
NOW Magazine |
Tim Perlich |
01-04-2008 |
Music
Parsing the Homophobia of 'UR So Gay'new
It's hard to know what to think or feel or which cheek to plunge one's tongue into while listening to Katy Perry's "UR So Gay" -- amazement or repulsion?
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Kimberly Chun |
01-03-2008 |
Music
Tags: Katy Perry
Same Big Brother, Different Mothernew
Recently, the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act was introduced in the House of Representatives. The bill increases penalties for online copyright infringement. With bipartisan support, it's likely to pass.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Daniel McQuade |
01-02-2008 |
Music
The Problem With the Rock and Roll Hall of Famenew
Dave Clark Five over the Replacements? Color us unimpressed.
San Antonio Current |
Gilbert Garcia |
01-02-2008 |
Music
The Kids Were Alrightnew
Whatever happened to the seminal figures of San Antonio punk? You might be surprised.
San Antonio Current |
Mark Jones |
01-02-2008 |
Music
2007's Long Players You Might Have Missednew
There were so many modestly brilliant records that it seems silly to crow on and on about "Bird Flu" when many tracks ascended alongside of it. Here are some of them, in no particular order.
L.A. Weekly |
Randall Roberts |
12-28-2007 |
Music
A Cleveland Electrician Picks His Favorite Music of 2007new
Artie the Electrician (Local Union 38) is a bandanna-sporting 43-year-old father of four who's played in a bunch of bands over the years, including the Cheese Farmers, Ass Crack Holiday, and Buddy Holly's Nipple. Here are his picks.
Cleveland Scene |
Michael Gallucci |
12-28-2007 |
Music
Pretend We're Dead 2007new
Another year of overrated acts.
New York Press |
J.R. Taylor |
12-27-2007 |
Music
The Year Without Jamesnew
One year after the death of James Brown, we take a look at the battle over his estate, his family tree and the trinkets that could fetch up to $20 million at auction.
Metro Spirit |
Erica Bolin and Angel Cleary |
12-27-2007 |
Music
Tags: James Brown
The Ghost of Lester Russawnew
A pioneer of Cleveland soul turns to a late career in bank-robbing.
Cleveland Scene |
Jared Klaus |
12-21-2007 |
Music
Is Robert Pollard Sowing Ecological Catastrophe?new
Recently rock musicians have become more conscious of their carbon emissions than their hotel-room-smashing, Maserati-driving forebears, but Pollard is apparently not among the enlightened. He continues to emit at least three records every single year, regardless of the environmental implications.
Washington City Paper |
Aaron Leitko |
12-20-2007 |
Music
Old Roots, New Branchesnew
Roots music, most notably the old-time and bluegrass strains, has a timeless quality, an enduring appeal and continues to thrive in North Carolina.
Peer into the Ears of Dan Wilson and Al Frankennew
No wax here -- we just asked 'em, "What did you listen to in 2007?"
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Sarah Askari |
12-20-2007 |
Music
The Tale of the Takenew
I fell hard for the albums on this list. All of which I stole.
Washington City Paper |
Jason Cherkis |
12-20-2007 |
Music
Rock is Dead. Long Live 'Rock Band'new
Not much comes easy in today's sinking music industry, yet it's certain that video game licensing can play a huge role in breaking and revitalizing careers by fostering powerful connections with potential fans. Fun titles like Guitar Hero and Rock Band are serious business.
East Bay Express |
Nate Seltenrich |
12-19-2007 |
Music
