AltWeeklies Wire
The Sugar Pop of the Jonas Brothersnew
If you're a (really) nice girl between the ages of six and sixteen, you probably get twitterpated at the very thought of the Jonas Brothers, the latest commercial triumph from the marketing geniuses at the Walt Disney Company.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
02-12-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Jonas Brothers
Forewarnednew
The Swayback's new platter, Long Gone Lads, has all the makings of a career-defining record.
Westword |
Dave Herrera |
01-22-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Long Gone Lads, The Swayback
Lupe Fiasco’s Exit Stategynew
With just two albums under his belt, this acclaimed Chi-town rapper is talking about retiring.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
01-22-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Lupe Fiasco, The Cool
Sea Wolf Treads Waternew
Alex Church prefers staying afloat to howling success.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
01-14-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Sea Wolf
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
The Only Constant for VHS or Beta is Changenew
"I kind of figured that we'd get bashed on this record some," says singer/guitarist Craig Pfunder. "But you've got to just go, 'Fuck it.' People hear what they want to hear in music. I can't change that."
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
12-10-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Bring on the Comets, VHS or Beta
Chino Moreno's Heralded Side Project is Headed for Hibernationnew
"We're not putting out a record until 2010," says Chino Moreno, the Deftones frontman who captains Team Sleep.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
12-04-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Team Sleep
Amy Lee is Happy?new
Amy Lee recently married a therapist. Could that be bad for business?
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
11-26-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Evanescence
David Guetta Attempts Global Takeovernew
Pop Life, Guetta's latest CD, is an unabashed bid to affect a crossover globally as well as locally.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
11-21-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: David Guetta, Pop Life
Chris Fogal Shreds with a Vengeancenew
I've only heard two songs so far, but Christ almighty, they're wicked good -- too much metal for one hand, in fact.
Westword |
Dave Herrera |
11-21-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: On High
Northern State: Happier Off a Major Labelnew
Although the New York-based hip-hop hybrid's first release for Columbia Records, made Rolling Stone's list of 2004's top fifty albums, the relationship between the band and its corporate master quickly soured.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
11-05-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Meese Signs with Atlantic Recordsnew
Signing to a major label these days is a dubious proposition. Patrick Meese, whose namesake band just inked a deal with Atlantic Records, is well aware of what he and his mates are facing.
Westword |
Dave Herrera |
11-05-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Benevento Russo Duo Plays With Toys in the Atticnew
If Marco Benevento hadn't needed to take a leak so badly, the fascinating instrumental combo known as the Benevento Russo Duo might never have existed.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
10-29-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Benevento Russo Duo
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
'Everyone But You' Captures a Struggling Musician's Frustrationnew
An equal-opportunity offender, Eric Shiveley takes aim at music journalists, college-radio DJs and record-store owners in his new film.
Westword |
Dave Herrara |
10-15-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Eric Shiveley, Everyone But You
