AltWeeklies Wire
Bill Frisell Still Views Music as Humanity's Common Groundnew
What connects his eclecticism? Restlessness perhaps. But it's all part of Frisell's ongoing investigation of music as a way to obliterate boundaries.
Metro Times |
Chris Handyside |
06-24-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Bill Frisell
How a Cartoon Band Landed a Real-life Tournew
Brendon Small earned his hardcore musical cred in a most unusual manner – through a cartoon. He is the creator, writer and main voice actor of the hit cartoon series, Metalocalypse.
NOW Magazine |
Evan Davies |
06-23-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Dove Hunter Finally Drops Anticipated Debutnew
Dove Hunter hasn't just been playing small, one-off gigs in various spots around the region or to sparse audiences; the band's been wowing crowded rooms at Dallas', Fort Worth's and Denton's favorite clubs with its intricate roots- and alt-country-influenced brand of rock since forming two years ago.
Dallas Observer |
Pete Freedman |
06-23-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Mr. Gnome Makes a Big Noise on its Debut Albumnew
Most fans think Mr. Gnome's music rocks; some find it downright erotic. Credit singer-guitarist Nicole Barille's hot-and-bothered vocals, which bring to mind that diner scene in When Harry Met Sally, where Meg Ryan showed off her fake-orgasm skills.
Cleveland Scene |
D.X. Ferris |
06-20-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Mr. Gnome, Deliver This Creature
Cryptacize Revolutionizes Musical Theaternew
The band is trying to find that happy medium between commanding the attention of rock fans with sparse instrumentation and beneath-the-surface theatricality.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
06-19-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Cryptacize, Dig that Treasure
Mat Brooke Gets Upbeat with Grand Archivesnew
Eschewing the mopiness of Carissa's Wierd and the country-esque Southern sound of Band of Horses, Archives was envisioned as a more uplifting band, heavy on lush vocal harmonies -- four of the five members sing -- and a peaceful, easy vibe that recalled the Laurel Canyon scene of Los Angeles in the early-to-mid-'70s.
Tucson Weekly |
Stephen Seigel |
06-19-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Adrienne Young Tours to Help the Local-Foods Movementnew
Young makes acclaimed homegrown music and is a vocal activist for sustainable agriculture and the movement supporting the growing, buying and consuming of organic and locally grown foods.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
06-19-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Despite Smaller Fan Bases, '90s Acts Like Polvo Continue to Reunitenew
"We're not a nostalgia act. We're trying to stay relevant to the times and ourselves," vocalist and guitarist Dave Brylawski says, adding that with a new drummer, Brian Quast, the band undoubtedly sounds different.
New York Press |
Amre Klimchak |
06-19-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: indie rock, Polvo
Immortal Technique Proves That Mindful Hip-Hop is Anything but Deadnew
The ever explosive, articulate and militant musician is leading the charge of this hidden side of contemporary hip-hop with his new album, The 3rd World.
New York Press |
Billy Jam |
06-19-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Toadies are Back, but Even They Can't Say How Long It'll Lastnew
But less than a year removed from a sold-out reunion tour, and with a new album -- No Deliverance -- slated for an August 19 release, Lewis will soon learn whether his band will, in fact, live on beyond drunken karaoke versions of "Tyler" and the occasional radio spin of "Possum Kingdom."
San Antonio Current |
Clint Hale |
06-18-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Blind Pilot Knows Your Story, Without Even Lookingnew
"The only way you get universal is by getting really, really specific, and avoiding universal cliches."
Willamette Week |
Casey Jarman |
06-18-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Earth Grounds Itself in Twang and Dronenew
Thanks to Earth worshippers Sunn O))) and the scads of other low-end drone specialists who have cropped up in recent years, the band's once-misunderstood sound has come to be seen as pioneering, opening the way for a range of experimentalists operating at the crossroads of metal, improv, and avant-garde rock. The thing is, Carlson doesn't have much interest in that sound anymore.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Will York |
06-18-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Bluegrass Royalty Dan Tyminski Steps into a (Slightly) New Rolenew
Known for his work alongside Alison Krauss and his rendition of "Man of Constant Sorrow," singer/guitarist Dan Tyminski leads a new band.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
06-18-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Ninja Gun Remains Southern While Avoiding the 'Southern Rock' Archtypesnew
Songs on the new album display the classic earmarks of jangly Southern pop odes to provincial ennui. Which is something the son of a South Georgia pig farmer knows a few things about.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
06-17-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Denver's Music Scene Deserves to be Heardnew
In the sober light of day, Denver is indeed more than just the Fray — or any of the other acts that have been called up to the majors. We're elated for and proud of those bands that have graduated, of course, but to pin all of our aspirations on them is more than a bit shortsighted.
Westword |
Dave Herrera |
06-17-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
