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The Von Bondies' Leader on Detroit, Jack White and True Lovenew
Singer-songwriter-guitarist Jason Stollsteimer was extremely forthcoming as he discussed his feelings about Detroit and some of the trials and tribulations experienced by the Von Bondies.
Metro Times |
Bill Holdship |
06-17-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Los Lonely Boys Make Waves with Their Latest Albumnew
While the Garza brothers might not be a household name, thanks to the 2004 hit "Heaven" their musical alias, Los Lonely Boys, most certainly is.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Brett Leigh Dicks |
06-17-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Los Lonely Boys, Forgiven
Claire Holley Welcomes New CD to an Unusual Venuenew
There's something different about hosting a CD release party in a cathedral. Free of the usual distractions and the din of a smoky bar, Holley’s sweet lullabies are met with a quiet reverence only found in a gothic-like building a century old.
Jackson Free Press |
Bryan Doyle |
06-16-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Mates of State have Second Baby and Still Tournew
Of course, the baby-toting thing is old hat to the wife-and-husband duo of Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel: They took their first-born daughter, Magnolia, on the road when she was 10 months old.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Mike Shanley |
06-16-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Singer-songwriter Jaymay Offers Prime Mixtape Materialnew
With her clear, sophisticated voice -- not to mention her undying allegiance to New York City -- Jaymay is Feist-ish, if Feist were a bit less Jane Birkin and a little more Diane Keaton circa Annie Hall.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Margaret Welsh |
06-16-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: singer-songwriter, Jaymay
Add Lemons are Louder Than Rocks to the Silly Band Names Foldernew
'Gallop' & Other Distorted Loves Songs makes for a jaunty trip, recalling the quirky likes of Starlight Mints and early Dr. Dog along the way.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Doug Wallen |
06-16-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Could Alla be a Mexican Os Mutantes?new
After seven years and $40,000, the Ledezma brothers unveil a masterpiece of Mexican-American psych pop.
Chicago Reader |
Miles Raymer |
06-16-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tomcat Combat Feels 'Okay'new
The band's new album I'm Okay You're Okay plays against post-rock depression type.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Andrew Robinson |
06-16-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
James McMurtry Returns to the Wastelandnew
The singer-songwriter sketches the lives of people trying -- and often failing -- to make it in Memphis.
The Memphis Flyer |
Chris Herrington |
06-13-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Talking with an Older, Smarter Gonernew
Goner -- now three men between the ages of 35 and 40 -- took some inspiration from Iron Maiden and The Boss on how to keep making albums while taking care of the kids.
INDY Week |
Grayson Currin |
06-13-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Big, Brassy Sounds of Orquesta GarDelnew
Onstage, Orquesta GarDel makes salsa dura: a locomotive of energy on steel rails with endless momentum and irresistible motion.
INDY Week |
Sylvia Pfeiffenberger |
06-13-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Mudhoney Gets Floridiannew
It has been quite a long time since Mudhoney graced the state of Florida, but the band's decade-plus absence from the state was not intended as a slight.
Orlando Weekly |
Jason Ferguson |
06-12-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Teenage Jesus and the Jerks Return to the Stagenew
The seminal No Wave freak scream act, will play two shows at the Knitting Factory. The performances are timed with the release of No Wave: Post Punk. Underground. New York 1976-1980, a photographic and oral history edited by Thurston Moore and Byron Coley.
New York Press |
Georgia Kral |
06-12-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Geddy Lee Explains How Rush Survived 40 Years on Rock's Very Edgenew
The bassist/singer of Rush explains how three suburban kids lasted so long outside the mold. Plus, eight completely awesome Rush moments in rock history.
Boston Phoenix |
Daniel brockman |
06-12-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Hayden's Newest Album is Original, Interesting and Government-fundednew
Part of the reason we're seeing so many talented Canadian bands these days has to do with the fact that they can actually get government funding for making music.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
06-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Hayden, In Field and Town
