AltWeeklies Wire
Bob Mould Sounds Sugary Once Morenew
Although remnants of his electronic era linger on District Line, it mainly follows the playbook of his last CD, Body of Song, sounding more like his earlier stuff than something you'd hear at a club.
Tags: Bob Mould, District Line
Dojo's Shared Visionnew
Analog Suspect fills the sensei role on Duality, with Selecta Roswell holding the spotlight on the strength of her sharp wordplay and a verbal style that encompasses rapid-paced syllable twisting and impassioned spitting.
Jack Johnson Sure Seems Nicenew
But niceness doesn't translate to interesting music on Sleep Through the Static, an album snoozy enough to put Ambien out of business.
The Sugar Pop of the Jonas Brothersnew
If you're a (really) nice girl between the ages of six and sixteen, you probably get twitterpated at the very thought of the Jonas Brothers, the latest commercial triumph from the marketing geniuses at the Walt Disney Company.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
02-12-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Jonas Brothers
Class of 2008new
Here are six artists worth keeping an eye on this year: Iuengliss, The Titan Courageous, Spools of Dark Thread, b.Sous, Rehab Hymn, Jessica Sonner.
Record Breakingnew
With the music industry in disarray, some Colorado acts seek new ways to release their music.
'Creation's Dark' is 19 Songs' Worth of American Music Done Rightnew
The departure of a performer as strong as Jason Isbell, who went solo last year, would cripple most bands -- but not Drive-By Truckers.
Forewarnednew
The Swayback's new platter, Long Gone Lads, has all the makings of a career-defining record.
Westword |
Dave Herrera |
01-22-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Long Gone Lads, The Swayback
Lupe Fiasco’s Exit Stategynew
With just two albums under his belt, this acclaimed Chi-town rapper is talking about retiring.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
01-22-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Lupe Fiasco, The Cool
More Than a Product Tie-Innew
The best soundtracks enhance the flicks from which they sprang even as they make a statement of their own. And Juno's CD companion more than accomplishes this goal.
Sea Wolf Treads Waternew
Alex Church prefers staying afloat to howling success.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
01-14-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Sea Wolf
Raised on Radionew
Remembering the days when somebody else controlled the stereo.
Sanity Clausnew
Separating holiday-music gifts from seasonal disorders.
Hate Fuck Trio Returnsnew
After a six-year hiatus, the DeStefanos are back -- and worse than ever.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
12-17-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Hate Fuck Trio
Stolen Momentsnew
It's business as usual for the Photo Atlas, however things shake out with the band's label, Stolen Transmission.
Tags: The Photo Atlas
