AltWeeklies Wire
Chastity Brown Is Melting Minneapolis With Her Powerful Soul-Jazz Combonew
A Southern singer/songwriter migrates north and turns the Twin Cities out with Sankofa.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Andrea Swensson |
03-04-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Pop Residencies Gain Traction in S.F.new
Residencies by local indie-rock and pop bands, however, haven't quite taken hold in San Francisco like they have in other cities, despite efforts from clubs over the years. But now they are gaining traction.
San Diego's Most Upbeat Local-Music Booster Shares His Thoughtsnew
Tim Pyles is perhaps the most ubiquitous figure in San Diego music. By all accounts, he’s an overwhelmingly positive guy — the Ned Flanders of local music, if you will. Just be careful not to lend him your car.
San Diego CityBeat |
Todd Kroviak |
03-04-2009 |
Music
Tags: local music, Tim Pyles
Why Little White Teeth Won't Stay Under Wraps for Much Longernew
Along with his wife and drummer Yuko Sugiyama and guitarist Dmitri Dziensuwski, bassist and vocalist Phil Beaumont provides the framework for Little White Teeth’s discreet, sublime sounds, which have undoubtedly soothed their neighbors during otherwise quiet evenings.
San Diego CityBeat |
Todd Kroviak |
03-04-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: indie rock, Little White Teeth
The Great Demo Review 2009new
We received more new-music submissions than ever this year, but that didn't keep us from reviewing every one of them.
San Diego CityBeat |
San Diego CityBeat |
03-04-2009 |
Music
Tags: San Diego, Great Demo Review
El Moz: The Mexican Morrisseynew
Thanks to his ability to soothe an immigrant’s heart without even trying, in the world of rock no one is more Mexican than Morrissey.
San Antonio Current |
Enrique Lopetegui |
03-04-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Seasoned Men of Horse Are Making the Best Music of Their Lifenew
U.S. Metal takes a time-tested, bare-knuckled approach to the type of metal that's built on driving riffs and double kicks, resulting in a taut, classic, thrash sound that nods to vintage Pantera.
Westword |
Dave Herrera |
03-02-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Fort Worth Metal Scene Remembers Abboud Greig, Joe's Garagenew
In the story of Abboud Greig, the 74-year-old Fort Worth landlord killed early last month during an attempted robbery, a little perspective goes a very long way.
Dallas Observer |
Pete Freedman |
03-02-2009 |
Music
Stephen Rippy Sets 'Halo Wars' High Scorenew
Just as there's a market for Swedish klezmer-punk or smooth jazz or comedy rock or Josh Groban, there's a market for video-game scores, bootlegs of which sell like, um, action figures at comic and sci-fi conventions. Those who keep tabs on such things sweated Stephen Rippy's score for the Xbox release Halo Wars.
Dallas Observer |
Robert Wilonsky |
03-02-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Dexateens Stay True to Punk and Country Rocknew
The band has been bringing its mix of loose, Stones-like swagger, punk energy and southern rock to music clubs throughout the southeast for more than 10 years. As they move into their second decade, the group is working to build on its history through regular shows and new recording projects.
Jackson Free Press |
Larry Morrisey |
03-02-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Comic-Nerd Chicnew
On first spin, the novelty of Kirby Krackle seems better-suited for the convention circuit than a discriminating CD collection. However, repeated listens reveal accomplished songcraft that will reward anyone wishing Weezer's Rivers Cuomo would return to writing about D&D.
Tucson Weekly |
Jarret Keene |
02-26-2009 |
Reviews
Tags: indie rock, Kirby Krackle
Alela Diane's 'To Be Still'new
If there's one un-ironic collection of ballads by a Nevada City elf maiden to purchase in these waning days of winter, it's To Be Still.
Tucson Weekly |
Sean Bottai |
02-26-2009 |
Reviews
Different Shades of Irish Greennew
Beoga blend traditional Irish with tango, blues, polka, gospel, pop and even New Orleans second-line music.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
02-26-2009 |
Reviews
The Creepshow Isn't Afraid to Take on U.S. Customs -- Almostnew
Like the bastard offspring of Elvis Costello and Elvira, The Creepshow is a Canadian "hellbilly" (horror-punk-rockabilly) act that hits every known musical sweet spot.
Tucson Weekly |
Jarret Keene |
02-26-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Ryan Leslienew
Proving more than a gimmicky salesman, Ryan Leslie has created a guilty R&B pleasure.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
L. Michael Gipson |
02-25-2009 |
Reviews
Tags: r&b music, Ryan Leslie
