AltWeeklies Wire
The Guys Behind Spinal Tap Return, Unwigged and Unpluggednew
Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer are launching "Unwigged and Unplugged," in which they perform the Tap's oeuvre -- as well as Folksmen offerings -- acoustically for the first time since the songs were written nearly 30 years ago.
Dallas Observer |
Robert Wilonsky |
05-04-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Slow Roosevelt Joins the Reunion Trendnew
It's been five years now since Slow Roosevelt decided to end its run as Dallas' perennial Next Big Thing that never quite was. But a few months back, like so many other Dallas bands of that same era, Slow Roosevelt decided that it couldn't stay away, that it wanted just one more go-round in the spotlight.
Dallas Observer |
Pete Freedman |
05-04-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Slow Roosevelt, rock
VIDEO: Kalri$$ian -- The Interviewnew
Bay Area rap comedy group Kalri$$ian get nasty with the East Bay Express.
East Bay Express |
Jonathan Mann |
05-01-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Monks' Beat Goes on with a Pair of Unsettling but Fascinating Reissuesnew
For many years, the Monks and their music have been barely more than legends. But this month the Monks' first and only studio album, Black Monk Time, along with an additional album of demos and singles, has been resurrected and reissued for mass consumption.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Andrea Swensson |
04-30-2009 |
Music
Obits Turn Back the Clocknew
The debut album from Obits--the latest band to showcase vocalist/guitarist Rick Frober--is not what you might expect.
Tucson Weekly |
Sean Bottai |
04-29-2009 |
Reviews
'Beware' of Bonnie 'Prince' Billynew
Perhaps Will Oldham has gotten too good at what he does, and/or this is just the natural progression of Oldham's voice and technique--but here's hoping the next one doesn't sound so phoned in.
Tucson Weekly |
Brian Mock |
04-29-2009 |
Reviews
Black Mamba Craft a Mellow Indie Sound That's Dark and Perfect for Making Outnew
With just three songs on their MySpace page, the band has already played to hundreds of people. Black Mamba's chemistry is palpable in every slow-tripping, shoegazing note.
San Diego CityBeat |
AnnaMaria Stephens |
04-29-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Theresa Andersson's 'Hummingbird, Go!'new
Theresa Andersson steps outside her roots-music box to discover success on a national scale.
Mac Daddy: Dr. John's Renaissancenew
Mac "Dr. John" Rebennack almost literally sneaked into the New Orleans music scene at a young age, hanging around Cosimo Matassa's J&M recording studios at age 15 and listening to music at the Dew Drop Inn.
Gambit |
Michael Patrick Welch |
04-28-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Queensryche Deploys a New Concept Album for the Troopsnew
Geoff Tate interviewed soldiers who served in most every military conflict since World War II. Their stories became fodder for American Soldier, a CD that explores what it means to be in combat from the perspectives of the fighters themselves.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Alan Sculley |
04-28-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Asher Roth Is 'Asleep'new
Being a privileged white guy from the Philly suburbs doesn’t disqualify Asher Roth from legitimate hip-hop MC status—not being able to spin an interesting yarn does.
The Indio Index: Coachella By the Numbersnew
Around 150,000 people were at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio this year—150,000 people who are all kinda nuts. Here are some other significant numbers from Coachella ’09.
Tags: music festivals, Coachella
Newcomer Has 20/20 Vision When It Comes to KC Hip-Hopnew
By far the most invigorating shot in the arm for KC hip-hop comes from the surge of just-turned-21 talent. The little guy with funny specs, Greg Enemy is getting some recognition.
The Pitch |
Nadia Pflaum |
04-28-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Los Lobos Leaves Disney to Reembrace Their Aztlan Rootsnew
Los Lobos are nothing short of a national treasure. Maybe their blend of norteno, cumbias, boleros, blues, country, funk, soul and good old rock and roll is not the signature sound for all of America, but it certainly is for that part which some view as "Aztlan," which includes both Texas and the band's East L.A. home turf.
Houston Press |
John Nova Lomax |
04-28-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Los Lobos, rock music
Leela James' 'Let's Do It Again'new
Giving classic soul the kind of contemporary kick it's been crying out for, in the end Let's Do It Again only begs one question: "When?"
Houston Press |
Chris Gray |
04-28-2009 |
Reviews
