AltWeeklies Wire
Ninja Gun Remains Southern While Avoiding the 'Southern Rock' Archtypesnew
Songs on the new album display the classic earmarks of jangly Southern pop odes to provincial ennui. Which is something the son of a South Georgia pig farmer knows a few things about.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
06-17-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
R.E.M. Returns to Harder, Faster Soundsnew
The extended period of writing and rehearsing that preceded the recording of Accelerate, coupled with playing live in the studio, paid major dividends on the CD, which was recorded in nine weeks.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Alan Sculley |
06-03-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Accelerate, r.e.m.
Groovie Ghoulies are No More, but Frontman Kepi Remains on the Roadnew
The charismatic singer-bassist-guitarist of the late, legendary punk-popsters is up and running with two simultaneously released CDs on Asian Man Records. "I'll rock until I drop, if I can," says Kepi. "That is, as long as people will listen."
Colorado Springs Independent |
David Kulczyk |
06-03-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Groovie Ghoulies, Kepi Ghoulie
Shooter Jennings: Hungry Like the Wolfnew
The outlaw country spawn wants to be more Jack White than Clint Black.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Jason Notte |
05-23-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Scott Biram Considers the Finer Points of Poultricidenew
"I'm not really any more crazy than most people," Biram insists.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
04-29-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Dillinger Escape Plan Really Needs Thisnew
It's become common with Dillinger Escape Plan to discuss how much adversity the band has encountered and how it's been able to soldier through many hard times.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Alan Sculley |
04-15-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
We the Kings Enjoys Adulation, Free Breadsticksnew
When We the Kings first hit the road as high schoolers, they played free shows, for anywhere from five minutes to an hour at a time, at the mercy of bar managers or headlining acts.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Scott Lieber |
04-15-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Daniel Johnston's Purgatorynew
Dependent on meds and family members, an icon slowly drifts from the indie rock world.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Jason Notte |
04-03-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
No Country for the Old Men of Bon Jovinew
After Lost Highway came out, many fans began referring to it as the group's country record. Guitarist Richie Sambora maintains that's a misnomer.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Alan Sculley |
04-01-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Lost Highway, bon jovi
When I Turn 21new
Even Jagermeister reps give Black Tide hassle for being young.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Scott Lieber |
04-01-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Black Tide, Light from Above
No Betta Ettanew
Beyonce sang "Survivor," but she'd have a tough time personifying Ms. James.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Terry Terrones |
04-01-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Etta James
A New Daynew
The Color Fred feels different to its namesake.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Scott Lieber |
03-18-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Bend to Break, The Color Fred
The Band, Wagonnew
It's rocking and touring, so now's the time to jump on.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Amanda Lundgren |
03-18-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Match Made in Hell, Wagon
Bait and Switchnew
The music industry looks to Eugene Hutz and Gogol Bordello as examples, not exceptions.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Adam Leech |
03-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
A Good Match(box)new
Thirteen years after Jagged Little Pill, Alanis Morissette embraces the undercard.
Colorado Springs Independent |
John Benson |
03-04-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Alanis Morissette
