AltWeeklies Wire
The Second Coming of Antony and the Johnsonsnew
Despite the long history of androgyny and gender confusion in pop music, Antony Hegarty has had a unique talent for creating majesty out of his confusions.
Boston Phoenix |
Daniel Brickman |
02-19-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
CDs for Christmas -- One Last Timenew
The major record labels are pulling out all the stops to release a plethora of new and reissue albums in the hopes that they can pump some blood back into what is increasingly looking like a moribund business model.
Boston Phoenix |
Daniel Brockman |
12-12-2008 |
Music
R.A. the Rugged Man is McCain in the Membranenew
While he doesn't have the reach of Jay-Z, Nas, or any of Obama's other major-label shills, Rugged Man is using his notoriety and knack for controversy to rally troops behind the red team.
Boston Phoenix |
Chris Faraone |
10-30-2008 |
Music
Joan Baez is More Diamonds Than Rustnew
The folk legend doesn't think much of presidents in general, but if pressed, she's impressed by Obama.
Boston Phoenix |
Daniel Brockman |
10-30-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Talib Kweli is the One Remaining Black Starnew
Save for featuring Justin Timberlake on his last release, Kweli never compromised his craft to rise above the underground, and yet he became one of hip-hop's elite few bling-free mainstream rappers.
Boston Phoenix |
Chris Faraone |
10-23-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
In the Studio with Jedi Mind Tricksnew
It's rare for rappers to get props from both backpackers and outlaws, but Vinnie Paz uses his home field to his advantage.
Boston Phoenix |
Chris Faraone |
10-23-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Billy Bragg's Political Soulnew
"Many people in the UK have given up on the US, but by nominating a black man for president, you've really got our attention."
Boston Phoenix |
Jim Sullivan |
10-16-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Bands On the Road in Hard Timesnew
Nowhere does the old adage about the journey being more important than the destination ring truer than in the average band's tour van. But lately, the cost of taking your act on the road has skyrocketed to the point where it might not be worth leaving home at all.
Boston Phoenix |
Michael Brodeur |
09-04-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Liz Phair Paddles Back to Guyvillenew
Phair has unshelved the songs that made her who she is, directed a rough documentary revisiting the dude-heavy Chicago scene that chewed her out while eating her up, and set out to play Guyville in its entirety at select dates around the country.
Boston Phoenix |
Michael Brodeur |
08-28-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Liz Phair, Exile in Guyville
Prince Bows to Dylan in Pollnew
The Boston Phoenix's July 4 "50 States, 50 Bands" project left a few decisions up to the voting public -- for example, who is the greatest solo artists to come out of Minnesota?
Boston Phoenix |
Lance Gould |
07-17-2008 |
Music
50 States, 50 Bandsnew
We picked the all-time best band, all-time best solo artist, and best new(ish) band from each of the 50 states (plus a set from DC). We say the all-time best band to come out of Connecticut was the Carpenters. Michigan? The Stooges. Massachusetts? The Pixies. Care to argue about it?
Boston Phoenix |
Michael Brodeur, Carly Carioli and Lance Gould |
07-01-2008 |
Music
How US Terror Policy is Ruining Your Summer Concert Seasonnew
Summer concert season has just begun, but some of your favorite acts won't be coming to a city anywhere near you -- they'll be stranded in visa purgatory.
Boston Phoenix |
Jason O'Bryan |
06-19-2008 |
Music
Geddy Lee Explains How Rush Survived 40 Years on Rock's Very Edgenew
The bassist/singer of Rush explains how three suburban kids lasted so long outside the mold. Plus, eight completely awesome Rush moments in rock history.
Boston Phoenix |
Daniel brockman |
06-12-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Dolly Parton Rolls Out the Big Gunsnew
What's truly amazing about Backwoods Barbie is that it manages to pander to every element of Dolly Parton's fan base without sounding insincere or compromised.
Boston Phoenix |
Ted Drozdowski |
05-01-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Dolly Parton, Backwoods Barbie
Christuhfuh Rocks with La Dolce Vitanew
Actor/musician Michael Imperioli explains his life after The Sopranos.
Boston Phoenix |
Jon Garelick |
04-10-2008 |
Music
Tags: La Dolce Vita
