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After a Dramatic Rise, Fight Bite Tries to Stand on its Ownnew
The blogosphere darlings learn on the job as they cope with the immediate praise for their debut release.
Dallas Observer |
Pete Freedman |
11-17-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
O'Death's 'Broken Hymns' is All About Overcoming Hardshipnew
Despite the record's inherent darkness, drummer David Rogers-Berry says it's really about overcoming hardship. He speaks from experience: Just before recording Broken Hymns, his fiancée suffered a fatal aneurysm. Making the album was a cathartic experience for the drummer, who says it saved his life.
Westword |
Jon Solomon |
11-17-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
'Meanderthal' Has Melody and Weightnew
Torche -- the "e" is silent -- tours to promote one of the year's best metal albums.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
11-14-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Gang Gang Dance Brings to Mind a Joyous Collision of MultiCulti Dance Musicnew
During a recent interview, guitarist Josh Diamond was reluctant to liken his group's music to a religious experience, but he admitted that a spiritual element exists in Gang Gang Dance's work.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
11-14-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Kirk Hammett Talks Cartoon Voiceovers, the Art of Guitar Solos and Metallica's New Albumnew
Death Magnetic is a promising start to a new chapter for Metallica. And standing in the center once again swinging the Hammer of Justice with both hands is guitarist Kirk Hammett.
Riverfront Times |
Paul Friswold |
11-14-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Steve Wynn Heads to the Other Side of the World for His Latest Solo Albumnew
For his latest solo effort, Crossing Dragon Bridge, the 48-year-old traveled to Ljubljana, Slovenia. Working with producer Chris Eckman, Wynn has created an intimate moodpiece that's often a slightly shadier version of his usual rock fodder.
Riverfront Times |
Annie Zaleski |
11-14-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Orlando's Peter Baldwin Builds Steamnew
In addition to a solo acoustic CD he’s releasing in December, Baldwin is splitting his two halves – acoustic and band – into separate entities.
Orlando Weekly |
Justin Strout |
11-14-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
M83's Keen on Teensnew
Saturdays=Youth sonically rehashes Anthony Gonzales' salad days, considering the puppy love and formative discoveries of a Mediterranean teenager in only the most optimistic of terms.
Montreal Mirror |
Jack Oatmon |
11-14-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Iranian Rock Band Hypernova Will Not Bow Down to Your Godnew
They've earned comparisons to Interpol and Bauhaus, although Raam's striking baritone more closely resembles that of the late Ian Curtis.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
11-13-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Boston's Dropkick Murphys Find Success in 'The Meanest of Times'new
As Elvis is to Memphis and the Beatles are to Liverpool, the Dropkick Murphys are to Boston, Massachusetts. Need proof? Check out The Departed.
San Antonio Current |
Johnston Farrow |
11-13-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Dirty Little Heaters Live Better Through Rock 'n' Rollnew
This high-energy, high-emotion soul-punk-rock act comprises three rock 'n' roll lifers who committed to this band after tough bouts with life, love and other bands that didn't last.
INDY Week |
Grayson Currin |
11-13-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Former Miles Davis Saxophonist Bill Evans Blends Jazz, Bluegrassnew
Evans isn't your average young musician: The 50-year-old leads Soulgrass, a jazz/ funk/ bluegrass hybrid that, over the years, has featured some of the finest musicians in the world.
INDY Week |
Andrew Ritchey |
11-13-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Brightblack Morning Light Makes Music Off the Gridnew
The band's latest album title (Motion to Rejoin) refers to the back-to-the-land movement, and Nathan "Naybob" Shineywater and Rachael "Ra Ra" Hughes fully embrace the philosophy, having lived off the grid on a New Mexico mesa 9,000 feet up for almost three years, with four solar panels powering their home recording.
New York Press |
Amre Klimchak |
11-13-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Bill Mike Band Reaches Across Party Lines to Find a New Sense of Unitynew
The band's new album, Truce, is really all about searching for Obamatopia.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Andrea Swensson |
11-13-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Bill Mike Band, Truce
The Knux: From Street Warfare to Soirees with Socialitesnew
Krispy Kream and his brother Rah Al Milio have morphed from Cajun survivalists to Hollywood up-and-comers, becoming the toast of the underground rap scene in only a few years.
SF Weekly |
Ben Westhoff |
11-13-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
