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Dianne Reeves Makes Concept Albumnew
Dianne Reeves isn't generally thought of as a songwriter, but when it came to wrapping up her new album, she knew that the closing statement she envisioned had yet to be written. So she wrote it herself, with more than a little inspiration from her mom.
San Antonio Current |
Gilbert Garcia |
03-26-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Dianne Reeves, When You Know
The Wiggles are Bigger Than Jesusnew
Folks who don't have kids or who haven't yet gone down The Wiggles' road with their offspring often have a hard time understanding the band's appeal. But for those of us with Wiggles-crazed children, the answer is obvious -- this is your child's first rock band.
San Diego CityBeat |
Anders Wright |
03-26-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Wiggles
Are They Not MEN?new
Le Tigre's Johanna Fateman and JD Samson help take back the night.
C-Ville Weekly |
John Ruscher |
03-26-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: MEN
Holy Ghost! Revitalizes Disco, Eats Pizzanew
One well-received single is all it takes for a group to garner notice and these guys are no exception.
Chicago Newcity |
Garin Pirnia |
03-26-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Holy Ghost!
Murder by Death Returns for More Mayhemnew
As the band blends elements of punk, alt-country, airy instrumental and gypsy, Adam Turla weaves tales of power and adventure, religion and good's fight against evil.
Chicago Newcity |
Tom Lynch |
03-26-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Robo-rockers Genghis Tron Aim for Claritynew
The band's new CD relies less on "cut 'n' paste shock value" and more on crafting and shaping each tune.
Philadelphia City Paper |
A.D. Amorosi |
03-25-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Board Up the House, Genghis Tron
John Ralston: The Singer/Songwriter Who Sometimes Wishes He Wasn'tnew
If you've had it with singer/songwriters, you're not alone: Ralston's right there with you.
Weekly Alibi |
Simon McCormack |
03-25-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: John Ralston, Sorry Vampire
Vampire Weekend Takes on Its Buzznew
Hot on the heels of SXSW, the nation's hottest buzz band returns to Denver.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
03-24-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Vampire Weekend
Serj Tankian Goes His Own Waynew
Even on his own, the System of a Down frontman bucks the system.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
03-24-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Elect the Dead, Serj Tankian
Saul Williams is Busting Out the Boxnew
Be it as a poet or rapper, writer or actor, cultural watch dog or simply a street savvy philosopher, Saul Williams has a voice worth listening to.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Ethan Stewart |
03-24-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Saul Williams
Carbon/Silicon: A Clash of Titansnew
Punk survivors Mick Jones and Tony James prove they're just as relevant as ever with Carbon/Silicon's forward-looking sound.
The Georgia Straight |
Mike Usinger |
03-21-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Carbon/Silicon, The Last Post
Vampire Weekend Bites Backnew
After scoring an appearance on Saturday Night Live and a cover story in Spin in the same month, Vampire Weekend is doing better than just all right.
The Georgia Straight |
Shawn Conner |
03-21-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Vampire Weekend
How eMC Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Leaknew
Thanks to the Internet, you can watch the band work out their response to the leak of its debut in real time.
Shepherd Express |
Evan Rytlewski |
03-21-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Many Muses of Mike Doughtynew
While Haughty Melodic presented an organic, sprawling sound, the former Soul Coughing has intentionally reined it in on Golden Delicious, aiming for a more intimate feel.
Shepherd Express |
Paul Smaxwill |
03-21-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Golden Delicious, Mike Doughty
From Grrly Grrl to Girly Girlynew
Avril Lavigne has had a bitch of a year, but she hopes a new tour will bring back the fun.
Cleveland Scene |
Ben Westhoff |
03-21-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Avril Lavigne, The Best Damn Thing
