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Sine Wave Symphonist Charles Cohen Never Plays It Straightnew
Whatever the format, since 1969, Cohen's crafted an essential -- if not the essential -- spot for himself within Philadelphia's electronic avant-garde.
Philadelphia City Paper |
A.D. Amorosi |
05-19-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Charles Cohen, electronic music
Latin Jazz Vocalist Venissa Santi Gets a Second Debutnew
When Venissa Santi's self-released debut album fell into the hands of the legendary Dick LaPalm, her hard work and dedication paid off. Sunnyside Records picked up the album and is rereleasing it, and Santi doesn't mind promoting it twice at all.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Katherine Silkaitis |
05-18-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Justin Townes Earle Is Clearly His Father's Sonnew
By all accounts, the younger Earle has proven himself a singer-songwriter of real talent and conviction. His latest effort covers wide swaths of musical ground, from Woody Guthrie–style folk to indie rock, with tinges of ragtime and honky-tonk thrown in for good measure.
The Georgia Straight |
Steve Newton |
05-18-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Gojira's Metal Machines Are Not in It for the Groupiesnew
A marvel of extreme audio decimation and technical precision, Gojira's fourth studio release pummels listeners with a gnarly mix of death, progressive, and thrash metal.
The Georgia Straight |
Jenny Charlesworth |
05-18-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Chain and the Gang Is Ian Svenonius' Latest Celebration of the Absurdnew
Chain and the Gang's introductory manifesto may be rooted in Napoleonic-era Spanish politics, but Ian Svenonius' comedic timing is spot-on.
Tucson Weekly |
James Hudson |
05-14-2009 |
Reviews
The AARP Stage: Bob Dylan's 'Together Through Life'new
Dylan's third studio album of this decade continues his streak of top-quality records with new flourishes--in this case, the Tex-Mex accordion from Los Lobos' David Hidalgo.
Tucson Weekly |
Eric Swedlund |
05-14-2009 |
Reviews
Peaches Makes Fun of Our Darkest Desires While Inviting Us to Shake Our Assesnew
Hard-core sexuality could easily become a gimmick, but Peaches' latest is evidence that she's not one to be outdone by her own shtick.
Tucson Weekly |
Sean Bottai |
05-14-2009 |
Reviews
Blues Stalwart Paul Geremia Is Coming to a Town Near Younew
An adept finger-style guitarist, natural singer and expressive songwriter, acoustic blues artist Paul Geremia has spent the last 40 years playing folk- and country-blues, creating a personal style influenced by his heroes, such as Howlin' Wolf, Son House and Skip James.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
05-14-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Dawaun Parker's Boom-Bap Fairy Talenew
As hip-hop's newest secret weapon -- and Dr. Dre's right-hand man -- the Berklee College of Music grad is helping resuscitate rap's biggest stars.
Boston Phoenix |
Chris Faraone |
05-14-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Dawaun Parker, hip-hop
Green Day Breaks Down 21st-Century Politicsnew
21st Century Breakdown proves that Green Day still has the power to rally the troops, even without a specific enemy to fight against. The band has been vaulted to mainstream punk's socially conscious mouthpiece, and the trio's Bay Area lefty ideals are as lofty as its songwriting gestures.
Bypassing Record Labels, Jill Sobule's New Album is Funded by Fansnew
Sobule has had a hard time with record companies. The singer/songwriter has been dropped by MCA and Atlantic, not to mention the two indie labels she recorded for are now defunct. Naturally, Sobule was hesitant about shopping her latest album to another label; but without any money of her own, other options were few and far between.
New York Press |
David Chiu |
05-14-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Former Grandaddy Frontman Jason Lytle's Solo Debut is Spare and Beautifulnew
Lytle has had a difficult time of things over the years, confronting financial troubles and substance abuse. But it's easy to identify with his pain since it's expressed so movingly here.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Ben Westhoff |
05-13-2009 |
Reviews
Manchester Orchestra's Time on the Road Informs its Latest Releasenew
While still rife with melody and outsized ambition, the group no longer feels compelled to ascend to the footlights, proving content to slug it out with the rabble on the floor.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Chris Parker |
05-13-2009 |
Reviews
The Wood Brothers Release a CD of Classic Cover Tunesnew
On Up Above My Head, the Woods give reverence to a wide range of genres as filtered through their gentle, slightly lazy, but clearly appreciative groove. From old folk songs like "Little Liza Jane" to a unique, old-timey take on the Beatles' "Fixin' a Hole," Oliver and Chris make each tune sound like one of their own.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
05-13-2009 |
Reviews
New Disc Captures the Contrasting Innocence and Perversion of The Vaselinesnew
The Vaselines were a couple of randy Scotts whose giddy affections for each other solidified in amateurish though remarkably catchy pop ditties about sex and religion. This deluxe revamp of The Way of the Vaselines encompasses their short 1986-1990 lifespan.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Chad Radford |
05-13-2009 |
Reviews
