AltWeeklies Wire
Natalie Cole Speaks Out on Music, the Grammys, and Lifenew
Natalie began her career with a lot to live up to, and in the early 1980s the rush of sudden stardom turned into high ups and deep downs by way of a serious drug problem, something that proved to be a difficult and all-consuming obstacle for this driven woman to overcome. She nevertheless managed to come back not once, but twice.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Charles Donelan |
03-18-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
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Songstress Jesca Hoop's Unconventional Risenew
In conversation, the singer/songwriter comes across as decidedly nymph-like, speaking with an accent that sounds much like Elvish despite being raised by a strict Mormon family in Northern California. And from there, her backstory only gets weirder.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Aly Comingore |
02-04-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
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Matt Costa Looks at 'Unfamiliar Faces'new
The 25-year-old skateboarder-turned-songwriter's 2005 debut featured a lovable brand of folk-pop and landed him an opening slot on Jack Johnson's globe-trotting tours.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Matt Kettmann |
01-14-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
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Social Distortion's Jonny Wickersham on His Punk Rock Evolutionnew
While many might carry some preconceived notions about the definition of punk, Social D defies the stereotype by penning a repertoire of songs infused with raw energy and littered with melodic tunes.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Jen Malkin |
01-07-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
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Them Terribles Compete in MTV2's Battle of the Bandsnew
Since signing the band up for the online battle over the summer, the band's gone from one in 4,000 to one in six now vying for the prize, which includes a professionally shot video, a televised live concert, and a good deal of free, MTV-approved PR.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Aly Comingore |
11-19-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
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Matinée Recordings Celebrates 10 Years of Pristine Popnew
After stumbling across a band called Sweet Water, Jimmy Tassos decided he wanted to help the fledgling artists release a song -- the one-man record label quickly became a full-time concern.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Brett Leigh Dicks |
09-24-2007 |
Music
Velvet Revolver Drummer Checks In from the Roadnew
Formerly of Guns n' Roses fame, Matt Sorum is well versed in all things rock star -- and after hearing his words of confidence, the future of Velvet Revolver has never seemed so certain.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Levi Michaels |
09-11-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
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