AltWeeklies Wire
Spoon: What's Left Behind After the Layers Are Peelednew
The Austin, Texas quartet Spoon engineers its music with laser-focused precision, and no sound is wasted. Spoon's sixth album Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga adds another installment to the band's repertoire of hollowed-out and ultra-slim post-punk.
Leslie Hall Is Known for Electro-Dance Pop Beats and Gem Sweatersnew
Though Leslie and the LY's' music is similar to other alternative-electro types, their inspiration remains in the craft-store and thrift-store aisles, with a little (clothing-specific) party mood thrown in.
Gambit |
The Gambit |
04-08-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Electro-Maestro Dan Deacon Unveils an Android Symphonynew
The unruly Baltimore DIY artists' collective Wham City was evicted in 2007, and the scope of Bromst in turn reflects a post-party Deacon.
Gambit |
Noah Bonaparte Pais |
04-08-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Axe to Grind: Heavy Metal in New Orleansnew
Internationally known New Orleans metal bands power what's still a locally underground scene.
Gambit |
Alison Fensterstock |
02-11-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Pine Leaf Boys: Home Sweet 'Homage'new
In the past, the Pine Leaf Boys tempered Cajun tradition with touches of roots-rock, swamp pop and neo-Americana, but Homage au Passe is thoroughly and delightfully old-school, with smoking fiddle and reeling accordion sounding like a sweaty, stomping good time at a Eunice dance hall on a Saturday night.
Glen David Andrews is Preaching to the Choirnew
The brass band stalwart's new Walking Through Heavern's Gate is gospel music infused with New Orleans street style.
Jimmy Hughes Gets Another Chance at FAMEnew
A collection of 18 remastered tracks Hughes recorded at FAME studios in the 1960s will be released this week.
Gambit |
Alison Fensterstock |
10-29-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Gay Rappers Carry the Torch for Bounce, but Not Everyone's Comfortable with Thatnew
At the end of the day, the sissies enjoy an uneasy acceptance, both for carrying bounce's torch and, of course, for keeping the dance floor jumping with women. But in the working-class African-American South, male homosexuality can be a difficult identity to maintain.
The Radiators Show Their Rough Side on 'Wild & Free'new
This two-disc set of unreleased rarities, outtakes, flotsam and jetsam of 30 years of playing comes across as something of a basement tapes recording with rougher, more laidback versions of fan favorites.
Tags: The Radiators, Wild & Free
C-Murder Creates Gangsta Nostalgia on 'Screamin' 4 Vengeance'new
Corey Miller, aka C-Murder, releases a new project while awaiting a retrial on murder charges. The record is filled with stomping, lead-heavy beats and menacing gangsta growl and features a guest spot from No Limit star Mia X. It's not a thriller, but does strike chords of nostalgia.
Tags: C-Murder, Screamin' 4 Vengeance
John Cleary Channels New Orleans Legends on ' Mo Hippa'new
Jon Cleary's new album captures some of the unfettered groove of New Orleans legends like James Booker and Professor Longhair on a record of authentic Crescent City stomp and boogie-woogie.
Ernie K-Doe Rocks From His Gravenew
Ernie K-Doe's eponymous album is being re-released posthumously as Here Come the Girls after the title song gained popularity because of an English cosmetics ad.
Tags: Ernie K-Doe, Here Come the Girls
Rebirth Brass Band's Drummer Hopes to Train Another Generation of Local Musiciansnew
Derrick Tabb's Roots of Music is an independent year-round music program for New Orleans children.
Michael White Proves that Traditional Jazz Livesnew
His new CD, Blue Crescent, soars with original compositions that recapture the dawn of jazz.
Gambit |
Jason Berry |
05-28-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Terence Blanchard is Glad to Bring His Grammy-Winning Talent Back Homenew
He also is a hit with his hometown fans and critics, last week winning two Big Easy Awards for Best Contemporary Jazz artist and Entertainer of the Year.
Gambit |
Jason Berry |
04-30-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
