AltWeeklies Wire
Homegrown Troubadournew
The music industry hype machine may have moved on, but Meridian, Miss. native Steven Forbert continues to record carefully crafted albums and tour throughout North America and Europe.
Jackson Free Press |
Larry Morrisey |
09-27-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Out of the Truck, Into the Ditchnew
Since Jason Isbell left the Drive-by Truckers, he has developed a separate, unique sound characterized by his southern-rock vibes.
Jackson Free Press |
Jason Bugg |
09-13-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Jason Isbell, Sirens of the Ditch
The 'In' Sound From Far Outnew
Started by the longtime guitar tech of Widespread Panic, Sam Holt, Outformation is anything but Widespread Junior.
Jackson Free Press |
Jason Bugg |
09-07-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Outformation
Chance Fisher: Not 'Indie' Crapnew
Formed in a home named "The Yellow Submarine," the band has been defying the popular "indie crap" in favor of a rocking, psychedelic sound for the past four years.
Jackson Free Press |
Adrienne Hearn |
08-23-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Chance Fisher, Nocturne Attics
Hunting for the Perfect Soundnew
Despite the small size of the duo, Adrian Davis and Justin Riley produce a full, ecclectic sound.
Jackson Free Press |
Anna Kline |
08-15-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Devoted to the Drums of Indianew
A biology professor reconnects with his native India through playing the tabla.
Jackson Free Press |
Larry Morrisey |
08-06-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Sanjay Tiwary
Rhonda Richmond: The Ties That Bimdnew
Creativity through adversity defines Richmond's latest release, Rhythm and Strings.
Jackson Free Press |
Andi Agnew |
08-06-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Pray It Loudnew
Mississippi Christian metal rockers A Living Burden talk about the loudest prayer.
Jackson Free Press |
Andi Agnew |
07-18-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: A Living Burden
In Gratitude to Great Uncle Sunnew
After digesting their first LP and spending an hour with Wooden Finger, I have no doubt that this is a band that could transform resurrecting a bat into a gorgeously poignant song.
Jackson Free Press |
Cheree Franco |
07-11-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
An Interview with Better Than Ezra's Tom Drummondnew
Darren Schwindaman speaks with Tom Drummond about music, crawfish and Hurricane Katrina.
Jackson Free Press |
Darren Schwindaman |
05-07-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Critical Mass, Better Than Ezra
Interview with Ed Roland and Will Turpinnew
Collective Soul's lead singer-songwriter and bassist talk to the Jackson Free Press on their way to town.
Jackson Free Press |
Darren Schwindaman |
05-04-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Where I Want to Benew
An exclusive interview with rapper David Banner, who appears in Black Snake Moan.
Jackson Free Press |
Natalie A. Collier |
02-28-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: David Banner
Donks and Southern Charmnew
Cadillac Don and J Money have hit the big time with their single "Peanut Butter and Jelly."
Jackson Free Press |
Miriam Gray |
12-28-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Long Way Homenew
2006 has been a breakthrough year for Jonezetta.
Jackson Free Press |
Sophia Halkias |
12-21-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Jonezetta, Popularity
Homage to Roguesnew
The easily accessible pop hooks and breezy melodies of Out of the Shadows introduced a host of converts to the fan-world of Rogue Wave. The indie folk-pop revival is now touring the U.S.
Jackson Free Press |
Casey Parks |
06-16-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Rogue Wave, Out of the Shadows
