AltWeeklies Wire
Stephen Jackson Delivers on Hardwood and Mixtapenew
NBA player Stephen Jackson has dabbled in music over the years, and during the NBA's recent stoppage of play he embraced the opportunity to step back to the mic.
San Antonio Current |
M. Solis |
03-30-2012 |
Profiles & Interviews
2012 Most Underrated Band: The Rich Handsnew
For a bunch of young bucks, the Rich Hands are a surprisingly mature, unified band that crank out absolutely infectious and tight rock 'n' roll jams that are over so quick that you're not ready to let go of them.
San Antonio Current |
James Woodard |
03-30-2012 |
Music
2012 Most Overrated Artist: Merykidnew
Nick Mery, "Merykid," "the one guy from the Great '85," whatever name you know him by, has been voted the most overrated musician in San Antonio. Laugh all you want, but this is exactly what Mery wanted. And the joke is, apparently, on us.
San Antonio Current |
Kelsey Valadez |
03-30-2012 |
Music
Grafting New Rootsnew
Katie Glassman gives Americana a gypsy makeover.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Claire Swinford |
03-26-2012 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Katie Glassman
Perfume Genius: Put Your Back N 2 Itnew
Out of desperation can come redemption. From challenges that threaten to break us, we learn resilience. Dangerous excess can lead to enlightenment.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
03-26-2012 |
Reviews
Dispatches from SXSW 2012new
The music world's most important gathering offers a glimpse of what's to come.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
03-26-2012 |
Music
Tags: SXSW 2012
The MC on Decknew
With Memphis rap having a moment, Young Dolph is up next.
The Memphis Flyer |
Louis Goggans |
03-26-2012 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Memphis Rap, Young Dolph
Tower of Babble Powernew
When it comes to sound poetry, Jaap Blonk always has the final word.
Folio Weekly |
Dan Brown |
03-21-2012 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Experimental, Jaap Blonk
A Necessary Evilnew
Ari Picker takes the folk-pop and chamber music of Lost in the Trees on tour to promote a new album.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
03-20-2012 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: lost in the trees
Bloody Well Riotnew
Andrew W.K. remakes the world in his own image
Colorado Springs Independent |
Tom Lanham |
03-18-2012 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Andrew W.K., I Get Wet
Steady as She Growsnew
Underground hip-hop's Doomtree collective continues to thrive.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chris Parker |
03-18-2012 |
Profiles & Interviews
Fresh Start for Mornin' Old Sportnew
Oakland has inherited one of Boston's best young folk outfits.
East Bay Express |
Will Butler |
03-18-2012 |
Music
AquaJones press on despite tech problems and paramoursnew
Last July, Austin-based funk-rock quartet AquaJones had a brush with fame, and the failure of the endeavor can be traced back to a bassist who took of with a girl.
San Antonio Current |
Adam Villela Coronado |
03-18-2012 |
Profiles & Interviews
Mad axeman Michael Schenker driven by optimism, self discoverynew
Bon Scott, John Bonham, and Jim Morrison are names frequently heard when talking about rock 'n' roll excess and its inevitable outcomes.
San Antonio Current |
Gonzalo Pozo |
03-18-2012 |
Profiles & Interviews
Bruce Springsteen: 'Wrecking Ball'new
Election years are good to the Boss. In 1984, he had his best commercial year ever with one of his best albums (Born in the U.S.A.).
San Antonio Current |
Bruce Springsteen |
03-18-2012 |
Reviews
