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Try a Little Tendernessnew
Tony Malaby and Angelica Sanchez marry beauty and brawn in their intense improv sets.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Shaun Brady |
12-18-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Th Twisted History of 'Tighten Up'new
"Tighten Up" was as big a hit nationally as it had been in Houston, and topped Billboard's Hot 100 for two weeks in late spring 1968. But as "Tighten Up" was sweeping the nation, the TSU Toronadoes were left out in the cold.
Houston Press |
Brett Koshkin and Chris Gray |
12-18-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The TSU Toronadoes
Eclectic Latin Rockers Café Tacuba Defy Distinctionnew
In gringo terms, you can think of them as the Mexican U2. But with costumes, polka dancing, and music that makes you act instead of think, their live shows are much more interesting than anything Bono and the boys have come up with in years.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Jonathan Cunningham |
12-18-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Cafe Tacuba, Sino
Beyond Blondenew
It's an excessively rainy Friday night in late November, and Johnette Napolitano has just finished playing a solo acoustic set at Martini Ranch in Scottsdale.
Phoenix New Times |
Niki D'Andrea |
12-18-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Johnette Napolitano, Scarred
The Efron Scandalnew
Lil Wayne's new project puts the high in High School Musical.
OC Weekly |
Ben Westhoff |
12-18-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Lil Wayne
Vampire Weekend Rock Multi-Ethnicallynew
But please don't mention Paul Simon!
Metro Times |
Chris Handyside |
12-18-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Vampire Weekend
Carl Sonny Leyland's Boogie Fevernew
The 24-year-old prepares to teach Detroit some hidden truths.
Metro Times |
Michael Hurtt |
12-18-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Carl Sonny Leyland
Weiss Upnew
Another talented musician emerges from Athens' lush music scene.
New Haven Advocate |
Mark Rowan |
12-18-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Allison Weiss
The Thrill Isn’t Gonenew
Even after 15 years, Bettina Richards's Thrill Jockey label is full of surprises.
Chicago Reader |
Miles Raymer |
12-17-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Thrill Jockey
King of Queensnew
Right now it couldn't be more about Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Craig D. Lindsey |
12-17-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Big Mouth Strikes Againnew
Who knew Morrissey was an idiot?
Philadelphia Weekly |
Steven Wells |
12-17-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Hate Fuck Trio Returnsnew
After a six-year hiatus, the DeStefanos are back -- and worse than ever.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
12-17-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Hate Fuck Trio
Get Mellow with Gustafer Yellowgoldnew
Can't take one more damn Wiggles tune? Then bring the kids -- and yourself -- to see Gustafer Yellowgold, the creation of songwriter/illustrator/rock vet Morgan Taylor.
Dallas Observer |
Noah W. Bailey |
12-17-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Fewer Moving Parts, Fewer Broken Piecesnew
Pedro the Lion anchorman David Bazan's life with wife, daughter, booze and God.
Seattle Weekly |
Aja Pecknold |
12-17-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Levon Helm Mines His Arkansas Roots for Comebacknew
The story leading up to the making of Helm's first album in 25 years is filled with so much triumph over adversity that you might think it's made up.
The Memphis Flyer |
Stephen Deusner |
12-14-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Dirt Farmer, Levon Helm
