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Brothers in Transitionnew
The Architects hone their sound on their sophomore album.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
01-12-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Architects, Revenge
Luscious Lists, Part Twonew
In the exciting conclusion of a two-part series, our critics recap 2005 faves -- just because they can.
Tucson Weekly |
Curtis McCrary, Linda Ray and Stephen Seigel |
01-05-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: yearinreview2005
Luscious Listsnew
Tucson Weekly music critics join the rest of the universe in recapping their 2005 faves.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong and Annie Holub |
12-29-2005 |
Reviews
Tags: yearinreview2005
Even Something for the Jews!new
Our Christmas-loving Jewish critic takes his yearly look at holiday albums the labels sent his way.
Tucson Weekly |
Stephen Seigel |
12-15-2005 |
Reviews
Breaking Freenew
Born out of the dot-com bust, Rogue Wave is on the rise.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
12-07-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Intertwined Voicesnew
Freakwater's first album in five years tackles sad topics without being maudlin.
Tucson Weekly |
Linda Ray |
12-07-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Freakwater, Thinking of You
Unafraid of Getting Greasynew
Hot Buttered Rum runs on bluegrass fusion and recycled vegetable oil.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
12-01-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
A Year in the Lifenew
Xiu Xiu's percussion-heavy compositions are dramatic and strange. The band's music is a sign of the times.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
11-23-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Window Into Other Peoplenew
As Nickel Creek grows older, their music is starting to evolve.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
11-23-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Sweet and Swedishnew
Shout Out Louds just wanna have fun.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
11-17-2005 |
Reviews
Reaction Wantednew
Never mind the manifestos: Deerhoof thwarts categorization with no-rules art-punk.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
11-17-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Deerhoof, The Runners Four
On the Movenew
Laura Veirs tours to promote her new "road record."
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
11-11-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: laura veirs, Year of Meteors
Crammed With Ideasnew
Yoni Wolf's Why? offers funky, folky pop--with just a touch of surrealism.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
11-11-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Elephant Eyelash, Why?
The Subtle, the Sublimenew
Three indie acts on the same label go on tour -- call it MergeFest.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
11-03-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Clientele, Strange Geometry
Looking for Troublenew
Electronic band Adult. has no agenda -- and they admit the period is a bit pretentious.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
11-03-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Adult., Gimmie Trouble
