AltWeeklies Wire
The Streaming Landscapenew
When it comes to music-streaming services, I'm usually late to the party, and not fashionably so. It's probably forgivable that I didn't hop onboard Spotify when it launched in Sweden in October 2008.
Jackson Free Press |
Micah Smith |
05-21-2015 |
Music
‘Everything Will Be Alright’ for Weezernew
The first time I heard Weezer, the band was a musical guest on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien." I was a freshman at Delta State, and those were good times because bands such as Nirvana opened the floodgates for artists that fit into a broad category called "alternative music" to enter mainstream TV and radio.
Jackson Free Press |
Tommy Burton |
11-14-2014 |
Music
Jack White: A History and a Futurenew
Throughout his illustrious career, Jack White has embodied the modern Renaissance man.
Jackson Free Press |
Tommy Burton |
07-25-2014 |
Music
Pitbull Doesn’t Know What Love Meansnew
Contemporary artists such as Pitbull often forgo realistic depictions of life to maintain a persona.
Jackson Free Press |
Micah Smith |
05-22-2014 |
Music
Grammy-Worthy Gospelnew
During the pre-telecast portion of the Grammy awards ceremony, Tye Tribbett garnered two of the coveted trophies.
Jackson Free Press |
LaTonya Miller |
03-27-2014 |
Music
Meet the New Southnew
In November, Paul West and Drew Young invited The Deltamatics to perform on The Porch Sessions.
Jackson Free Press |
Genevieve Legacy |
03-27-2014 |
Music
The Art of Tributenew
The best musicians find a way to make a cover song their own, like Johnny Cash did in his “American IV” album.
Jackson Free Press |
Tommy Burton |
03-13-2014 |
Music
Keller Williamsnew
If there's one word to describe musician Keller Williams, it might be "energy."
Jackson Free Press |
Tommy Burton |
03-07-2014 |
Music
Wayward Awardsnew
The Grammys have fallen to industry-influenced promotion of artists like four-time winner Macklemore rather than representing music creators and listeners.
Jackson Free Press |
Micah Smith |
03-07-2014 |
Music
Closing Out 2013—The Year's Best Albumsnew
A Great Big Pile of Leaves and several other exceptional acts provided some much appreciated quality to 2013’s musical offerings.
Jackson Free Press |
Micah Smith |
01-09-2014 |
Music
The Buddy Systemnew
Musicians have always formed connections with their contemporaries, whether it be bitter rivalry, close-knit brotherhood or something between the two.
Jackson Free Press |
Micah Smith |
12-16-2013 |
Music
Roll On, Johnnew
John Lennon still influences writers and musicians 33 years after his death.
Jackson Free Press |
Tommy Burton |
12-06-2013 |
Music
The Vibe of Flow Tribenew
Flow Tribe is a kaleidoscope of sounds inspired by the historic music culture of The Big Easy.
Jackson Free Press |
Alexis Moody |
12-05-2013 |
Music
Stairway Back to Heavennew
Some tribute bands are content with adequate recreations of legendary bands' original music. Not Zoso.
Jackson Free Press |
Tommy Burton |
12-05-2013 |
Music
Fall Anticipationnew
After an exciting summer of new releases, music lovers might be left wondering if things could get any better.
Jackson Free Press |
Briana Robinson |
10-24-2013 |
Music
