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Darkred is Determined to Bring Shoegazer Psych Into the Modern Agenew
Decked in a dark blue tailored two-piece suit and sporting a bush of an Afro — he could've stepped straight out of Super Fly — the tall, svelte Rob Smith tugs anxiously at his goatee and talks of the events leading up to this night.
Metro Times |
Kent Alexander |
03-30-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Megadeth's Dave Mustaine Shares His Dark Vision of America's Ruinationnew
Since heavy metal's inception 40 years ago, back when Black Sabbath's eponymous debut was released, the notorious genre has been politically aware and sensitive to the state's growing power at the expense of individual liberties.
Tucson Weekly |
Jarret Keene |
03-25-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
With Jack Clement's Help, Marley's Ghost Keeps Wolves at Baynew
When Marley's Ghost made its pilgrimage to Nashville last year to record with "Cowboy" Jack Clement, the band wasn't entirely sure what to expect.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
03-25-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Cutting the Excess: Scout Niblett Raises the Temperaturenew
Scout Niblett recorded 100 different versions of The Calcination of Scout Niblett, the title track of her new album on Drag City. Not because she was looking for the perfect take—very near the opposite, in fact.
The Portland Mercury |
Ned Lannamann |
03-25-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Though Purely Anarchic, a North Texas Art Collective has Unifying Qualitiesnew
Most acts at Wasted Words craft their cacophony through nontraditional means, often with electronics. Performers heavily alter equipment, warping or degrading pre-recorded material — such as political speeches, clanking machinery, and movie clips — or making bizarre, entirely new instruments.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Cole Garner Hill |
03-22-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Owing a Debt to Minnie Pearlnew
In truth, Sunday night’s Columbus Blues Festival is a whole lot more than blues. With Bobby “Blue” Bland headlining and supported by Clarence Carter, Bobby Rush, Lenny Williams and Floyd Taylor, you’re going to hear a lot of variations on a theme.
The Other Paper |
John Petric |
03-19-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Hank of America: Henry Rollins, Punk’s Musclebound Man of Lettersnew
Since his days leading the charge as the singer of Black Flag and the Rollins Band, Henry Rollins has hardly had a wink of sleep through the majority of his adult life. He has become equally known as a spoken-word performer.
Montreal Mirror |
Johnson Cummins |
03-19-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
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Through Sixteen Years Quasi Has Endurednew
We could all learn a lesson in staying power from Portland band Quasi. When Sam Coomes and Janet Weiss formed the band 16 years ago, they were married. They aren't anymore, and haven't been for years. Coomes and Weiss have both been members of other, better-known bands that have long since broken up.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
03-17-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Changing Their Tune: The Low Anthem's Stylenew
The Low Anthem loves old instruments, new microphones and creating their own style.
Tucson Weekly |
Linda Ray |
03-17-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Emerging Brooklyn Duo Recruits Bandmates, Gets a Label, and Hits the Roadnew
Although they live and work in Brooklyn, Mark Heyner and Josh Kolenik had to get out of the city to record as Small Black. Last year, the duo holed up at Kolenik's uncle's house on Long Island, recording a handful of fuzzed-around-the-edges pop songs away from the diversions of the city.
The Memphis Flyer |
Stephen Deusner |
03-12-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
A North Little Rock Metal Band with a Following That Extends Across the Worldnew
Rwake. The R is silent, so say “Wake.” Or, if you're the type who believes in pronouncing words with all intended flourish (if you, say, relish pronouncing Chile “Chil-ay” instead of “Chili”) try it loudly slurred and phlegmatic.
Arkansas Times |
Lindsey Millar |
03-11-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
The African Zeitgeist: Bassekou Kouyate, Tradition and Innovationnew
While hipster America's romance with West African music may not last long, a live look at the source is long overdue (in fairness, there aren't a lot of options). There's no better opportunity than with Malian Bassekou Kouyate.
The Portland Mercury |
Andrew R Tonry |
03-11-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Johnny Whitney, Cody Votolato Jam Electro With Their New Band, Jaguar Lovenew
Jaguar Love, the latest electroclash/art-rock/whatever project from former Blood Brothers Johnny Whitney and Cody Votolato, is one of the stranger beasts in contemporary music.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
03-11-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Change is Coming, Says Mr. Lif — Just Not in Politicsnew
As the promise of health care reform sinks into the political morass, the hip-hop hero's cautionary stance seems well ahead of the curve.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
03-11-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Getting to Know Ke$ha, Pop Sensationnew
It was the day after Christmas, and we were dancing at 12th & Porter while Ke$ha danced barely three feet away. She already had the No. 2 song in the country, but she wouldn't be a global it-girl for at least another week. In retrospect, we should have cut in.
Nashville Scene |
Sean L. Maloney |
03-05-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
