AltWeeklies Wire
The State of the Little Rock Music Scenenew
There's more live music than ever in the city -- but can there be too much of a good thing?
Arkansas Times |
Lindsey Millar |
11-26-2007 |
Music
Piracy Warsnew
New Congressional legislation stirs debate about illegal file-sharing on campus.
San Antonio Current |
Gilbert Garcia |
11-21-2007 |
Music
The House That the Bowery Boys Builtnew
The New York City promoters double down with two new venues as they continue to expand to compete with the mega-corporations.
New York Press |
David Callicott |
11-21-2007 |
Music
Prince's Control Issuesnew
For the past few months, Prince has been engaging in warfare with his fans.
Baltimore City Paper |
Vincent Williams |
11-20-2007 |
Music
Tags: Prince
Sittin' on the Dock of the Past: Remembering Otis Reddingnew
Almost 40 years since Redding died in the chilly waters of Lake Monona outside Madison, Wis., we wonder how we've managed to get along so long without the Big O.
Birmingham Weekly |
Courtney Haden |
11-19-2007 |
Music
Preserving Black Gospel's Golden Agenew
The Black Gospel Music Restoration Project hopes to identify and acquire black gospel recordings, primarily from the music's mid-20th-century golden age, and digitize them to create a virtual encyclopedia of a musical style unparalleled in its religious zeal.
The Texas Observer |
Michael Hoinski |
11-19-2007 |
Music
The Pirate's Codenew
The elite file-sharing site Oink may have been a den of thieves, but online music retailers could learn from the things it did right.
Chicago Reader |
Miles Raymer |
11-19-2007 |
Music
Tags: oink
Can a Jazz Revival Bloom in San Francisco?new
The city's world-renowned jazz club heritage has always been a part of its matchless cultural identity. But there hasn't been a jazz club regularly booking national and international touring musicians into the city for more than 20 years. That all changes this month with the opening of Yoshi's San Francisco.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Marcus Crowder |
11-14-2007 |
Music
A Hip-Hop Clown Spreads Laughter in Detroitnew
DeMarcus Hughes, aka Smiley the Hip Hop Clown, is a G-rated G, an MC whose MO is to strip hip hop of its violent themes and sexual content and make it kid-friendly for grade school performances and children's birthday parties. At the same time, he tries to keep it from being insufferably corny for grown-ups within earshot.
Metro Times |
Detroitblogger John |
11-13-2007 |
Music
Tags: Smiley the Hip Hop Clown
Marchel Ivery's Death Leaves Dallas' Jazz Scene Longingnew
Early in the afternoon of Oct. 30, Carrol -- like every other jazz musician around town -- got the phone call: Marchel Ivery, at age 69, died around 5:30 that very morning. And just like that, one of Dallas' most beloved and influential musicians was gone.
Dallas Observer |
Robert Wilonsky |
11-12-2007 |
Music
The Joy of Rediscovering Buell Kazeenew
Kazee was a complex and influential folk musician in "the old weird America" who gave it all up to preach. Recently, Appalshop re-released a memorial album that showcases the broad and nuanced context of hiss music and life.
LEO Weekly |
Nathan Salsburg |
11-02-2007 |
Music
Tags: Buell Kazee
Jackpot Records 10th Anniversarynew
While other record stores struggle to make ends meet in an industry that has seen better days, Jackpot Records is breaking out the cake, candles, and pointy party hats in honor of their 10th anniversary.
The Portland Mercury |
Ezra Ace Caraeff |
11-01-2007 |
Music
Hip-Hop's On Trial, and Everybody's Snitchingnew
Though the first chapter in T.I.'s federal firearms case drew to a close with his $3 million bond release last Friday, Oct. 26, the rap industry continues to dodge bullets in a year that has been full of nonstop drama.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Rodney Carmichael |
11-01-2007 |
Music
San Antonio Symphony Debuts New Local Worknew
As California grapples with the ravages of wildfires, the San Antonio Symphony begins rehearsals for the world premiere of "Something Miraculous Burns," the newest work by local composer David Heuser.
San Antonio Current |
Diana Roberts |
10-31-2007 |
Music
Radiohead Fires a Broadside at the Recording Industrynew
Already bands like Oasis, Nine Inch Nails, and Jamiroquai have said they'll follow Radiohead's lead and let fans choose the price for their next albums.
Charleston City Paper |
Steven Lacy |
10-31-2007 |
Music
Tags: In Rainbows, Radiohead
