AltWeeklies Wire
May the Circle Be Unbrokennew

A tribute to Doc Watson and Earl Scruggs, two Carolina legends.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Mark Kemp |
05-30-2012 |
Music
Tags: Doc Watson, Earl Scruggs
Godfather of Go-Go Chuck Brown now winds it up on highnew

The loss cannot be measured, especially by Chocolate City natives-in-exile.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Kandia Crazy Horse |
05-29-2012 |
Music
Tags: Chuck Brown, godfather of go-go
CD Review: Dandy Warhols' This Machinenew

The End; Release date: April 24, 2012
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Lew Herman |
05-24-2012 |
Reviews
Tags: Dandy Warhols, This Machine
Jane's Addiction's greatest Escapenew

'90s alt-rockers fueled by latest album
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Jeff Hahne |
05-24-2012 |
Reviews
Tags: Dave Navarro, Jane's Addiction
Band of Gypsies: Gogol Bordellonew

"Art is the receptor of vibrations -- there's no logic behind it," says band leader Eugene Hutz
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Jeff Hahne |
05-24-2012 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Gogol Bordello, Band of Gypsies
Namaste, M.C.A.new

Adam Yauch, who died Friday at 47, was the conscience of the Beastie Boys.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Mark Kemp |
05-10-2012 |
Music
Tags: Beastie Boys, Adam Yauch
CD Review: Cement Stars' Form & Tempernew
Charlotte indie rock quintet Cement Stars follows up 2009's Geometrics with the six-song EP, Form & Temper.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Jeff Hahne |
10-24-2011 |
Reviews
CD Review: Primus' "Green Naugahyde"new
Alt-rock trio Primus returns with its first studio effort since 1999's Antipop, featuring original drummer Jay Lane — who departed in 1988 — back alongside bassist/singer Les Claypool and guitarist Larry LaLonde.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Jeff Hahne |
09-19-2011 |
Reviews
Tags: Les Claypool, Primus
Little Dragon's Ritual Unionnew
Electronica quartet from Sweden releases its third album.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Jeff Hahne |
08-17-2011 |
Reviews
CD REVIEW: Sorry Bamba's Volume One 1970-1979new
Jazzy funk and soul from a vastly underrated Malian superstar.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Grant Britt |
07-29-2011 |
Reviews
CD Review: Amy LaVere's Stranger Menew
Singer Amy LaVere releases third studio effort full of songs about frustration and emotional solitude.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Jeff Hahne |
07-28-2011 |
Reviews
John Butler Trio brings forth music with a messagenew
The music of John Butler Trio is roots-based, song-driven music with a message.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Jeff Hahne |
07-28-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
CD REVIEW: Bobbynew
Chick from Mountain Man teams up with even more Bennington grads...
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
John Schacht |
07-21-2011 |
Reviews
CD REVIEW: Cultsnew
Take two NYU grads: Madeline Follin (vocals) and Brian O'Blivion (guitars and goofy name). Give them the keys to '60s girl group records and the reverb switch. Commence a pop record that's a mix of The Supremes and Belle & Sebastian.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Tommy Werner |
07-20-2011 |
Reviews
New York Dolls Continue to Strut Their Stuffnew

An interview with singer David Johansen of the New York Dolls.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Grant Britt |
07-11-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: New York Dolls