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Duchess Says Invokes Banshees, Budgies and Sirensnew
The Montreal band sets off a synth-punk explosion on its long-awaited debut LP, Anthologie des 3 Perchoirs, with guidance from its spiritual
leader -- a budgie named the Duchess.
Montreal Mirror |
Lorraine Carpenter |
04-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
White Denim's in Fashionnew
Austin buzz band makes unlikely leap from Airstream to mainstream.
NOW Magazine |
Tim Perlich |
04-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Underrated Country Star Gary Allan Turn Pain into Artnew
He's underrated within the world of mainstream country, where he plays small theaters or opens for lesser artists like Rascal Flatts, despite being one of the handful of the best record-makers that genre's seen in the last half-decade or so.
The Memphis Flyer |
Chris Herrington |
04-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Brian McBride: Drone Musician and USC Debate Coachnew
Stars of the Lid are a duo of Texas exiles: Adam Wiltize, who resides in Belgium, and Brian McBride, who is stationed in L.A. In 15 years of existence, they've released six full-length albums of extended ambient drones, their sound has grown increasingly lush, and their cult following has steadily expanded.
L.A. Weekly |
Alec Hanley Bemis |
04-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
John Vanderslice's Spring Mixnew
Vanderslice came up with a better term for what he chose -- "hopeful weather jams" -- even though his choices aren't necessarily what one might expect.
Riverfront Times |
Annie Zaleski |
04-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Fierceness of Exposurenew
Scott H. Biram wails, hollers and stomps through his often scary, always emotional shows.
Tucson Weekly |
Linda Ray |
04-10-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Graveyard Shift, Scott H. Biram
Soul Architectnew
Bassist Donald "Duck" Dunn, of Booker T. and the MGs, calls himself a part-time legend.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
04-10-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Philly's Man Man Resists the Mental Ward with its Circus-punk Popnew
The band's two headlining concerts in New York City, in support of its new Rabbit Habits, have quickly sold out. If quantifiable success is a sign of things to come for this genre-spiting rock band from Philadelphia, it will be well earned after years of scarcity.
New York Press |
Chris Ruen |
04-10-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Thao's Enjoyable Folk-Popnew
She's mastered the time-tested songwriting trope of pairing a melancholy lyric with an upbeat tune, but it's rarely a deliberate trick.
The Portland Mercury |
Ned Lannamann |
04-10-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
A Weather's 'Cove' Release Seems Ill-Timednew
Granted, weather patterns and meteorologists should not be consulted before an album's release, but A Weather thrives in the gloomiest of conditions.
The Portland Mercury |
Ezra Ace Caraeff |
04-10-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Five Words with Dark Meatnew
Athens musical troupe Dark Meat rival Polyphonic Spree in size and the 13th Floor Elevators in squalling, shambolic approach.
INDY Week |
Chris Parker |
04-10-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Dark Meat
Zakir Hussain is a Master in Art of Indian Instrumentnew
The Percussion legend's mastery lies in the rhythms and beats of tablas, the quintessential Indian percussion instruments.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Samir Shukla |
04-09-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: zakir hussain
Susan Tedeschi is on the Road Againnew
Her last album, the Grammy-nominated Hope and Desire, was released nearly two-and-a-half years ago. To say her creative juices have been flowing may be an understatement.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Jeff Hahne |
04-09-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Susan Tedeschi
Crud'n'guts: Detroit's B-movie Metal Heroesnew
A new lineup renergizes a Detroit band known for its sleaze factor: Think Marilyn Manson featuring ex Dita Von Teese or Rob Zombie at a sleazy strip club
Metro Times |
Brett Callwood |
04-09-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: crud, Devil at the Wheel
Morcheeba Throws Caution to the Windnew
Dive Deep -- the band's latest release and their first with more than one vocalist -- is a long-awaited return to the its original vision.
San Diego CityBeat |
Scott McDonald |
04-09-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
