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The Ghost of a Saber Tooth Tiger Explore Dualismnew
“It’s very collaborative,” says Charlotte Kemp Muhl of her band with Sean Lennon. “It’s definitely a synthesis of our two brains."
Boston Phoenix |
Reyan Ali |
01-06-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Inside the Mind of Ben Goldbergnew

Renowned local clarinetist unveils his "Brainchild" at the Starry Plough.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
01-06-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Ben Goldberg
The Ragbirds Work A Global Mix of Stylesnew

"We have a hard time describing what we do," says Erin Zindle of the Ragbirds. "Our little catch phrase is 'infectious global groove,' which gives you the idea but falls short of really defining the big picture."
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
01-03-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Ragbirds
Q&A With Toubab Krewe’s Drew Hellernew

Having played close to a thousand shows since forming nearly six years ago, Malian-roots fusionists Toubab Krewe has had nearly every experience on the road that the touring musician can have.
YES! Weekly |
Ryan Snyder |
12-30-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Toubab Krewe
Idiosyncratic Fred Eaglesmith Outgrows Americana Rootsnew
Singer-songwriter Fred Eaglesmith started moving on once Americana began attracting young guys who had goatees and flannel before they "discovered" cowboy boots.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Chris Parker |
12-30-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Fred Eaglesmith
Becoming Oonanew

Despite her hippie pedigree, Oona Garthwaite's music is rooted in excess.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
12-30-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Dave Tweedie, Oona Garthwaite
Unstoppablenew

After 10 years, Jersey jam-grass band Railroad Earth keeps on chugging.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Nick Chambers |
12-28-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: John Skehan, Railroad Earth
Music Critic of the Year: @Discographiesnew

A puckering wit and more than 20,000 followers - those are the only facts we know about the Twitter account @Discographies, where the author summarizes the entire catalogue of a renowned singer or band in 140 characters or fewer.
The Village Voice |
Rob Tannenbaum |
12-28-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Twitter, Discographies
Sympathy For The Hobonew

Adam Leech hits the road with a nickel and a song.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Claire Swinford |
12-27-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Adam Leech, Hobo Nickel
Wulf At The Doornew

Over the top, yes, but Munly & the Lupercalians are as serious as your life.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
12-27-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Munly & The Lupercalians
Listen Up!new

Our critics make their picks for the best albums of the year.
Tucson Weekly |
The Usual Gang of Idiots |
12-27-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: best albums of 2010
How Brother Ali Saved Christmasnew

Minneapolis-born Muslim rapper brings in the feel-good tidings.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
12-22-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Brother Ali
Hunter And The Huntednew

Country star Chuck Wicks hits more than the Billboard charts.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Kirsten Akens |
12-20-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Chuck Wicks
Do The Mickey Avalonnew

Against all odds, hip-hop's best-loved ex-junkie is cleaning up his act.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
12-20-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Mickey Avalon
Snüzz Rules!new

A Greensboro, N.C.-area musician, producer and guru explores the sonic landscape of his region.
YES! Weekly |
Keith T. Barber |
12-16-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Snüzz