AltWeeklies Wire
Billy Corgan's Bombast was Mother's Milknew
Given the rise of "mainstream indie rock," the typical reference points are getting elbowed out in favor of other, broader touchstones. Indie's move away from indie influences is little but the result of the collective memory of today's 20-somethings, a group that came of age with a radio dial retooled by the rise of Nirvana.
INDY Week |
Robbie Mackey |
08-18-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Toadies are Back, but Even They Can't Say How Long It'll Lastnew
But less than a year removed from a sold-out reunion tour, and with a new album -- No Deliverance -- slated for an August 19 release, Lewis will soon learn whether his band will, in fact, live on beyond drunken karaoke versions of "Tyler" and the occasional radio spin of "Possum Kingdom."
San Antonio Current |
Clint Hale |
06-18-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
You Don't Remember Swervedrivernew
Not really. They're the quintessential band you've heard of without ever actually hearing. You discovered them late or after-the-fact, if you discovered them at all. But don't beat yourself up.
San Diego CityBeat |
Dryw Keltz |
05-28-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Jealous Girlfriends May be the Only Reason to Watch 'Grey's Anatomy'new
But don't hold that against them.
New York Press |
Sam Roudman |
05-22-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Meet the Replacements Again with Deluxe Reissuesnew
Gather 'round, children, and you will hear stories of the early '80s, when "alternative" music was still called "college radio" and good old punk rock was still relevant. Well, kinda relevant.
Shepherd Express |
Blaine Schultz |
05-16-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Switches Aim to Become Masters of Reinventionnew
What they are about, Michael Bishop says, is making sure the band's escalating success -- thanks to the Billboard Top 10 single "Drama Queen" -- doesn't make them lazy.
San Diego CityBeat |
Scott McDonald |
05-08-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
