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The Disco Biscuits Party with Classnew

The Biscuits are putting the finishing touches on their first studio album since 2002. Despite their reputation as an electronic jam band, Brownstein says the release is more of a straightforward rock record.

Charleston City Paper | Stratton Lawrence | 04-16-2008 | Profiles & Interviews

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Explosions in the Sky: Four Humble Guys Who Light Up the Nightnew

Drummer Chris Hrasky still can't quite believe the casual jam band he helped start almost a decade ago has morphed into an international indie phenomenon -- and all without lyrics or a singer.

Charleston City Paper | Andrea Warner | 04-09-2008 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: jam bands, Explosions in the Sky, instrumentals

RatDog: Alive and Gratefulnew

RatDog's formula is much like the Dead's: play a different set list every night, switch it up each time you return to a city, and keep the fans excited and anticipating what you'll pull out.

Charleston City Paper | Stratton Lawrence | 04-09-2008 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: rock, psychedelics, Bob Weir, jam bands, RatDog

The Schizo Metal of UnexpecTnew

The group makes everything-but-the-kitchen-sink, circus-carnival-snuff-film mash-up made famous by merry prankster Mike Patton and his bands Mr. Bungle and Fantomas.

Charleston City Paper | Chris Haire | 04-02-2008 | Profiles & Interviews

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Kevin Costner Not Just Actingnew

Things are going mighty fine for Kevin Costner's side project, Modern West. The band goes back over 20 years when Kevin met actor/musician Coinman in L.A. during an acting workshop.

Charleston City Paper | T. Ballard Lesemann | 03-26-2008 | Profiles & Interviews

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Kimya Dawson's Solo Endeavor Stays Sweetnew

At first listen, the acoustic music of folk-pop singer/songwriter Kimya Dawson may seem childlike, sparse, and uncomplicated. After a few spins, however, her personable charm, positive vibe, and self-assured sense of intimacy are anything but kids' stuff.

Charleston City Paper | T. Ballard Lesemann | 03-26-2008 | Profiles & Interviews

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Manx-Style Rock and Bluesnew

Comprised of Davy Knowles, Ross Doyle, and Adam Jones, Back Door Slam are dedicated to what they call "a mindblowing brand of contemporary/traditional blues-rock."

Charleston City Paper | T. Ballard Lesemann | 03-19-2008 | Profiles & Interviews

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The Semi-charmed Life of Ben Fagannew

CBS reality TV series Pirate Master made him rich, but will his music make him a star?

Charleston City Paper | Nick Smith | 03-19-2008 | Profiles & Interviews

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Three Decades of Pure Popnew

The magical smooth-toned pop music of America.

Charleston City Paper | Alan Sculley | 03-12-2008 | Profiles & Interviews

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Lighting Upnew

Life for Matt Pond and his chamber-pop ensemble just bounces ahead.

Charleston City Paper | Susan Kamenar | 02-27-2008 | Profiles & Interviews

Tags: Last Light, Matt Pond PA

Enigmatic Bill Callahan Shifts from Smog to Solonew

After singing and strumming under the curious moniker Smog for nearly two decades, Callahan recently switched to his own name, following the 2005 release of A River Ain't Too Much to Love.

Charleston City Paper | T. Ballard Leseman | 02-20-2008 | Profiles & Interviews

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