AltWeeklies Wire
Coldplay Evades Musical Immortalitynew
While Viva La Vida is by no means a Razorblade Suitcase-esque debacle, it still leaves you a little frustrated.
Jackson Free Press |
Rob Hamilton |
07-03-2008 |
Reviews
Greg Gillis, the Mash-Up Magiciannew
The walls of a live music venue absorb a lot of sound during its time, but it’s safe to say that few walls have ever encountered the amount of sound that the Thirsty Hippo did when Gregg Gillis performed in the tiny Hattiesburg bar last week.
Jackson Free Press |
Vince Falconi |
07-03-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Girl Talk
Claire Holley Welcomes New CD to an Unusual Venuenew
There's something different about hosting a CD release party in a cathedral. Free of the usual distractions and the din of a smoky bar, Holley’s sweet lullabies are met with a quiet reverence only found in a gothic-like building a century old.
Jackson Free Press |
Bryan Doyle |
06-16-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Minimalism and Experimentationnew
Reviews of Rhys Chatham's Guitar Trio Is My Life and The Black Keys' Attack & Release.
Jackson Free Press |
Zach Thompson and Lindey Maddox |
05-08-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Attack & Release, The Black Keys
'Warpaint' Seems to Be an Artistic Fork in the Road for the Black Crowesnew
Now that they have established their return, they can either go back to hiding an album of fluff behind a couple of quality songs, or they can try to one-up themselves and reach for their potential to put out a great album.
Jackson Free Press |
Rob Hamilton |
05-07-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: The Black Crowes, Warpaint
Underground is On Topnew
Underground hip-hop has seen a resurgence in respect and quality. This year started off as a stellar year for the artists that like to stay under the radar. So let's take a look at some of these lesser-known albums.
Jackson Free Press |
David Dennis |
05-07-2008 |
Music
3 Doors Down Go To Krypton and Backnew
Emerging from small-town Mississippi, 3 Doors Down burst onto the post-grunge alternative-rock scene in 2000 with hit single "Kryptonite" from the band's first album A Better Life.
Jackson Free Press |
Jeri Lynn Ostrander |
05-07-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: 3 Doors Down
Fiddle and Stomp All Night Longnew
The first thing you notice when watching Jack Magee play is how he moves with his fiddle.
Jackson Free Press |
Larry Morrisey |
04-21-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Jack Magee
Good Musical Taste Helps Produce Quality TVnew
While The Sopranos used music in the forefront as a tool to further dramatic tension, The Wire -- with the exception of the montages at the end of every season -- used music in the background and did not flagrantly intend it to increase the scene's power.
Jackson Free Press |
Rob Hamilton |
04-21-2008 |
Music
She, Him and the Destroyernew
Volume One, released March 18 on Merge, is a blend of traditional country, The Kinks and '50s doo-wop.
Jackson Free Press |
Zach Thompson |
04-21-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: She & Him, Volume One
With Humble Praisenew
Not knowing where to begin in your search of good music, it might be helpful to stick with a motto that the JFP starting pushing a few years back: "Think Global, Shop Local."
Jackson Free Press |
Andi Agnew |
04-21-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: The Voice, Tonya Ware
Who are the Nappy Roots?new
Back in 2002, Kentucky's Nappy Roots set themselves apart from the rest of the hip-hop world by proudly embracing their rural southern heritage with the ubiquitous hit single "Aw Naw." Five years after their last national release, who are the Nappy Roots today?
Jackson Free Press |
Tom Speed |
04-03-2008 |
Music
Tags: The Humdinger, The Nappy Roots
Roaring and Tumbling with the 'Punk Blues'new
Silver Lions 20/20 is a duo that has been together less than a year, but the group includes two veterans of Deep South blues and punk. Guitarist and vocalist Chet Weise and drummer Craig "Sweet Dog" Pickering offer their own take on the "punk blues."
Jackson Free Press |
Larry Morrisey |
04-03-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Silver Lions 20/20
Defining Amanda Raynew
Combining sensual, airy vocals with trip-hop rhythm, Atlanta musician Amanda Ray blends musical genres with ease and creates provocative, mysteriously dark music.
Jackson Free Press |
Jeri Lynn Ostrander |
04-03-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Amanda Ray, Mirrored Images
We Call it Irresistiblenew
If you're the type who lives for Saturday night dancing at Schimmel's, you don't want to miss Wiley and the Checkmates during the Crossroads Film Festival. The Oxford soul band is sure to put a shake in your step with their funk-infused take on classic soul.
Jackson Free Press |
Lindsey Maddox |
04-03-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
