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Girlfriend's Fav. Producernew
Raised in east Kansas City and now based in Independence, D. Baker is a hip-hop producer with two songs on one of the biggest rap debut albums of the year.
The Pitch |
Jason Harper |
10-23-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: D. Baker
If You Like Math Rock, You'll Love Math Rapnew
Consuelo Robinson is that teacher you always wished you had; kind of like Ryan Gosling without all the crack smoking.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Ben Westhoff |
10-23-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Eve Discusses Album Setbacksnew
Once the West Philly girl known for getting into trouble on the block, or running up to the Bronx for a stint dancing in a strip club, the grownup Eve is mature, polished and glamorous. But don't be fooled -- this Hollywood honey remains a feisty Philly girl at heart.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Kate Kilpatrick |
10-22-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Scary Kids Scaring Kids?new
The scariest thing about these kids are their influences.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
10-22-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Scary Kids Scaring Kids
Cop-show Themes Sparked Kavinsky's Arresting Electronew
In 1984, two major events occurred that shaped Parisian electro producer Vincent Belorgey's life: in America, Miami Vice made its television premiere, and in France, nine-year-old Belorgey (aka Kavinsky) quit taking piano lessons for good.
The Georgia Straight |
Martin Turenne |
10-22-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Kavinsky
Basia Bulat is Gorgegousnew
But don't hold it against her.
The Georgia Straight |
Alexander Varty |
10-22-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Basia Bulat
Matthew Hart's Heart is in Songwritingnew
A funny thing happened to Hart on the way to becoming Canada's next Bob Rock.
The Georgia Straight |
Martin Turenne |
10-22-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Russian Futurists
The Framptons Come Alivenew
Meg & Dia's retro feel makes it seem like they might have shared a practice space back in the day with Lollapalooza-era footnotes, but they're barely in their twenties.
The Georgia Straight |
Mike Usinger |
10-22-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Meg & Dia, Something Real
Holly Golightly in Memphisnew
A British indie cult fave talks about her love affair with American roots music.
The Memphis Flyer |
Andria Lisle |
10-22-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Holly Golightly
The Redwalls: Getting Away With Itnew
The band has been dropped by Capitol, but the great new album the label paid for is all theirs.
Chicago Reader |
Miles Raymer |
10-22-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Redwalls
David Yow, Nownew
Noise-rock pioneer hooks up with former Blue Men in Qui.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
10-19-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Love's Miracle, Qui
Picastro Dig the Darknessnew
The Toronto band certainly stands out amid the bleating sounds coming out of Toronto the Good these days -- Whore Luck is as dark and somber as it gets, with a sense of despair that burrows deep.
Montreal Mirror |
Johnson Cummins |
10-19-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Picastro, Whore Luck
Amy Grant, Off the Recordnew
The recording artist talks about her new book, her divorce and subsequent marriage to Vince Gill, "easy" hair, teenage crushes and more.
Nashville Scene |
Liz Garrigan |
10-19-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Amy Grant
Nada Surf Continues Perfecting Melancholy Popnew
2005's The Weight Is a Gift solidified the band's reputation as proprietors of crisp, complex pop.
Nashville Scene |
Lee Stabert |
10-19-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Nada Surf
New Young Pony Club Saddle Upnew
The London band rides the new-rave wave.
Montreal Mirror |
Lorraine Carpenter |
10-19-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
