AltWeeklies Wire
Kokayi Spreads 'Mass Instructions'new
There's more than one way for a rapper to spread his name around the world. For rapper Kokayi, that involves becoming a goodwill ambassador.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Manny Theiner |
01-07-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Kokayi, Mass Instructions
Music on the Edge Series Fetes Giants of Microtonal Musicnew
For a musician and composer to reach that age while maintaining a high degree of accomplishment for five decades, and for his work to remain vital right up to this day -- that's a veritable cause for cultural celebration.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Manny Theiner |
01-07-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Ezra Sims
Social Distortion's Jonny Wickersham on His Punk Rock Evolutionnew
While many might carry some preconceived notions about the definition of punk, Social D defies the stereotype by penning a repertoire of songs infused with raw energy and littered with melodic tunes.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Jen Malkin |
01-07-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Social Distortion
Luke Doucet at Home on the Highwaynew
Musical rover Luke Doucet has been on the road since he was a kid, but his internal compass always points him back to Canada.
The Georgia Straight |
Jennifer Van Evra |
01-04-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Blood's Too Rich, Luke Doucet
Perfect Nonsensenew
Dan Deacon transposes his Ultimate Reality.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Ben Westhoff |
01-03-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Dan Deacon, Spiderman of the Rings
Missionary Jazz Mannew
Steven Joerg of AUM Fidelity won't stop converting new jazz listeners.
New York Press |
Saby Reyes-Kulkarni |
01-03-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Steve Joerg
The Good Time Girlnew
Unlike Winehouse and Allen, Kate Nash has the voice without the attitude.
New York Press |
David Chiu |
01-03-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Kate Nash, Made of Bricks
The Allen Boysnew
N.C.'s only touring Sacred Steel band builds on traditions of faith and family.
INDY Week |
Grayson Currin |
01-03-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Allen Boys
Fourteen-year-old Violin Phenom Debuts at the Schnitznew
"Prodigy" is a word so loaded in classical music it's become downright damning. Today's bright young musical talent becomes tomorrow's also-ran. Brandon Garbot is a prodigy.
Willamette Week |
Stephen Marc Beaudoin |
01-02-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Brandon Garbot
Freak Folk Gets Loud(er)new
"I'm not writing songs to be understood," David Evan says, explaining why a love song, for him, might involve a man singing to the manatee at his boat's helm rather than a beautiful woman.
Willamette Week |
Annie Bethancourt |
01-02-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Beta, David Evan
Gunn for Hirenew
Tommie Gunn has a new rap anthem for San Diego -- who's in?
San Diego CityBeat |
Kinsee Morlan |
01-02-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Tommie Gunn
Smart Rock for Smart-Assesnew
Alternative Champs celebrate prom night for New Year's.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
John Schacht |
12-28-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Alternative Champs
Welcome Homenew
The Avett Brothers return for their annual gig.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Jeff Hahne |
12-28-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Avett Brothers
Cougar Den's All-Ages Screamonew
The band's spry, nuanced take on screamo is a revelation made more surprising by how young the band is.
Shepherd Express |
Evan Rytlewski |
12-28-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Cougar Den
DJ Dylannew
Aspen, Colo. DJ Dylan Regan has expanded his musical resume to include doing the music for the Winter and Summer X games, the recently cancelled HBO Comedy Festival, held in Aspen, and the extravagant funeral of experimental journalist Hunter S. Thompson.
Jackson Free Press |
Bailee Grissom |
12-27-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Dylan Regan
