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Moving Onnew
The solo debut from the bassist of Obsessed and Kyuss combines trippy guitar leads and multitracked vocal harmonies with hooks that cut through the haze.
Singles Barnew
Kansas-based Little Hits provides ear candy for the song-deprived.
Throw Them Horns Upnew
The University of Texas' national championship and the rise of Texas rap -- coincidence or symbiosis?
Houston Press |
John Nova Lomax |
01-24-2006 |
Music
Seventies Glam-Disco Partynew
Of Montreal proves there's life, funk and creativity after Elephant 6.
Houston Press |
Scott Faingold |
01-24-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Of Montreal, The Sunlandic Twins
French Connectionnew
Marianne Dissard and Naim Amor speak the international language.
Westword |
Jason Heller |
01-24-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
New World Ordernew
Peter Hook has found a new way to move the masses -- as a DJ.
Westword |
Jason Heller |
01-24-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Peter Hook
Digging Through His Cratesnew
Most tracks here recall the pre-bling days of hip-hop, and though there are as many near-misses as dusty gems, the set's 19 songs do offer plenty of bug-out opportunities.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Eric K. Arnold |
01-23-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Hip Hop Gold Dust, Prince Paul
From Out of Nowherenew
A Brazilian living in Los Angeles covers beloved obscurities and the result is an album that aches to be heard by someone.
Dallas Observer |
Robert Wilonsky |
01-23-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Gabi, Loneliness Keeps Company
Truly Solonew
The Rilo Kiley singer's solo debut is a darling, introspective look at a young woman making sense of her spirituality.
Dallas Observer |
Sam Machkovech |
01-23-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Jenny Lewis, Rabbit Fur Coat
No Surrendernew
Marah is back in fighting form on If You Didn't Laugh, You'd Cry.
Dallas Observer |
Noah W. Bailey |
01-23-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Luminously Melodicnew
Scheinman's world-class septet performs her spare arrangements with a note-perfect reserve that makes it seem as if the music is playing itself.
Tags: 12 Songs, Jenny Scheinman
Movin' On Up?new
Frontman Colin Meloy discusses his solo tour and the band's upcoming major label debut.
SF Weekly |
Michael Alan Goldberg |
01-23-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Decemberists
Talking With Ghostsnew
What does the ghost of INXS's Michael Hutchence think of his band's reunion?
Tags: INXS
Prophets, Not Profitsnew
The Watts Prophets' often harsh message still resonates for hip-hop heads nearly forty years later.
East Bay Express |
Eric K. Arnold |
01-23-2006 |
Music
Singin' Like Thievesnew
It's not easy to steal the spotlight from late INXS frontman Michael Hutchence.
East Bay Express |
Rob Harvilla |
01-23-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
