AltWeeklies Wire
Arms and Sleepers Rely on Their Accurate Musical Intuitionsnew
A common theme persists throughout Max Lewis' discussion of his Cambridge, Mass.-based electronic duo, Arms and Sleepers: doing what feels right.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
03-05-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Jazz Guitarist Says His Musical Restlessness Keeps Things Interestingnew
It's not hyperbole to say that Charlie Hunter has had a hand in redefining the state of jazz. During a recent phone conversation from his home in New Jersey, the genial Hunter posed as many questions as he answered.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
03-05-2009 |
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
The Perennial Outsider: 'Years of Refusal'new
Morrissey is back to form with this, by far his best album since 1994's Vauxhall and I.
Tucson Weekly |
James Hudson |
02-20-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Bruce Springsteen's 'Working on a Dream'new
Springsteen accurately captures the catchy simplicity of '60s pop on his latest record.
Tucson Weekly |
Michael Petitti |
02-20-2009 |
Reviews
Tommy Keene's 'In the Late Bright'new
With In the Late Bright, Tommy Keene once again unveils 11 expertly crafted, guitar-powered pop songs.
Tucson Weekly |
Jarret Keene |
02-20-2009 |
Reviews
Origami Ghosts Are Neither Complicated Nor Scary; Discussnew
Origami Ghosts' music is not complicated nothingness, and it's far from frustrating--it's actually quite the opposite: minimalist everythingness, if you will, easy to listen to and surprisingly playful.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
02-20-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
A.A. Bondy Prefers Recording in Barns to Fiddling with Computersnew
There are two types of successful indie-folk musicians: the kind that takes your breath away, and the kind that breaks your heart.
Tucson Weekly |
Jarret Keene |
02-20-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Simpleminded Musings: Ben Lee's 'The Rebirth of Venus'new
Aussie Ben Lee has abandoned his trademark catchy guitar-pop songs to make an odd, quasi-concept album that irks more than it inspires.
Tucson Weekly |
Kristine Peashock |
02-12-2009 |
Reviews
Andrew Bird's Dissertation Worthy 'Noble Beast'new
As a composition, Andrew Bird's latest is as complex and gorgeous as a George Eliot novel.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
02-12-2009 |
Reviews
Canadian Singer-Songwriter on Her First Headlining U.S. Tournew
Canada's Serena Ryder brings a brand-new album on her first headlining U.S. tour.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
02-12-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Deathgrind Group Shows Lots of Love to Animals and Lots of Scorn for the Human Racenew
Extreme-metal bands are not exactly known for being sensitive to animal issues. But Cattle Decapitation is far from your average deathgrind act.
Tucson Weekly |
Jarret Keene |
02-12-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
