AltWeeklies Wire
In 2007, Techno Earned the Right to Be Popular Againnew
The genre is on the upswing, and the proof is in the pages of Wire.
Washington City Paper |
Brent Burton |
12-20-2007 |
Music
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
The Year in Music 2007new
The RIAA came to Minnesota for a major victory. Local radio suffered some minor setbacks. From the Prince-a-thon to the unexpected notoriety of Tay Zonday to the marriage of the DJ and fashion scenes, we reflect back on the 2007 experience.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Sarah Askari |
12-20-2007 |
Music
The War on Christmas Musicnew
Six soundtracks of holiday cheer that don't involve singing cats.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Paul Davis |
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
Music to Knowellnew
A listen to this year's holiday music.
Chicago Newcity |
Dennis Polkow |
12-19-2007 |
Music
'Hood Once Known for its Jazz Clubs Stages Revivalnew
The often raucous weekly jam sessions at Reuben's Marc in East Mount Airy are drawing generations of musicians from across Philadelphia to improv and experiment alongside acclaimed pianist Orrin Evans.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Michael T. Regan and Rick Valenzuela |
12-18-2007 |
Music
R.I.P. Pimp Cnew
Remembering a Down South legend.
Houston Press |
John Nova Lomax |
12-18-2007 |
Music
Tags: Pimp C
Pay 2 Playnew
Hip-hop hustlers are making off with Kansas City rappers' hard-earned cash.
Top Ten: The Year in Baltimore Musicnew
Our gritty little burg has a whole lot of something on any other city in this country. Opening the mail at City Paper every day, I simply can't risk not listening to everything that comes in.
Baltimore City Paper |
Staff |
12-18-2007 |
Music
Stolen Momentsnew
It's business as usual for the Photo Atlas, however things shake out with the band's label, Stolen Transmission.
Tags: The Photo Atlas
Kickin' it Old-School at a New School for Turntablismnew
I heard rumors of The Lab's existence for months before finally working up the nerve to approach DJ ZJ about lessons.
Seven Days |
Dan Bolles |
12-17-2007 |
Music
A Giant Fallsnew
From the European avant-garde to a spot on the cover of The Beatles' Sgt. Peppers album and far-reaching influence on modern electronic music, Karlheinz Stockhausen might not have been a household name, but his influence on 20th century music was wide and enduring.
Columbia Free Times |
Dan Cook |
12-14-2007 |
Music
Tags: Karlheinz Stockhausen
San Diego Kids Learn How to Become Real Guitar Heroesnew
San Diego is the home of one of the newest branches of The Paul Green School of Rock Music, a national brand that started in Philadelphia in 1998 and helped inspire School of Rock, the 2003 Jack Black movie.
San Diego CityBeat |
Adam Gimbel |
12-12-2007 |
Music
