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Putting Blues Into A Higher Gearnew
Louis Arzo "Gearshifter" Youngblood fuses traditional Mississippi electric blues with acoustic guitar.
Jackson Free Press |
Larry Morrisey |
11-20-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Louis Arzo Youngblood
Punk Purity and Political Protestnew
The Stiff Little Fingers earned the unfortunate billing "The Irish Clash" after Inflammable
Material, but in the two minutes and 45 seconds of "Alternative Ulster," they made The Clash sound like the English version of them.
Jackson Free Press |
Rob Hamilton |
10-25-2007 |
Reviews
A Rainbow of Inspirationnew
In Rainbows is an immensely beautiful offering, full of passion and feeling that is not to be missed.
Jackson Free Press |
Lindsey Maddox |
10-25-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: In Rainbows, Radiohead
You Must Not Know 'Bout Menew
I like women-empowerment music because I'm a big fan of underdog art in general (one of the main reasons I like punk so much), and because I like music that encourages you to put your arms around your comrades and sing out with reckless abandon. Also, chicks dig it.
Jackson Free Press |
Rob Hamilton |
10-12-2007 |
Reviews
Broad Appealnew
While all the members of Sister Funk are openly queer, their sexuality hardly defines the band. After nearly a decade on the band circuit, the members of Sister Funk agree that female musicians are being taken more seriously lately, which they attribute to increased visibility and skill.
Jackson Free Press |
Cheree Franco |
10-12-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Sister Funk
Doin' It For Jacktownnew
Bigga Than Life describes Rainman's experience in leaving Jackson and finding success in the record industry. But taking the man out of the capital city does not necessarily take the capital city out of the man.
Jackson Free Press |
Andi Agnew |
10-04-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Bigga Than Life, Rainman
The Flower-Punk Childrennew
The Black Lips act as rowdy curators of ’60s psychedelic rock, preserving a stripped-down sound and garage quality while resisting the smooth, crisp digital style of 21st century recording.
Jackson Free Press |
Andi Agnew |
09-27-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: The Black Lips, Good Bad Not Evil
Au Naturalenew
The mellow yet faintly haunting warmth of Gonzalez' voice caught my ear when he performed with Zero 7, and it has mesmerized me ever since.
Jackson Free Press |
Andi Agnew |
09-27-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: In Our Nature, Jose Gonzalez
Homegrown Troubadournew
The music industry hype machine may have moved on, but Meridian, Miss. native Steven Forbert continues to record carefully crafted albums and tour throughout North America and Europe.
Jackson Free Press |
Larry Morrisey |
09-27-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Out of the Truck, Into the Ditchnew
Since Jason Isbell left the Drive-by Truckers, he has developed a separate, unique sound characterized by his southern-rock vibes.
Jackson Free Press |
Jason Bugg |
09-13-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Jason Isbell, Sirens of the Ditch
The 'In' Sound From Far Outnew
Started by the longtime guitar tech of Widespread Panic, Sam Holt, Outformation is anything but Widespread Junior.
Jackson Free Press |
Jason Bugg |
09-07-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Outformation
Chance Fisher: Not 'Indie' Crapnew
Formed in a home named "The Yellow Submarine," the band has been defying the popular "indie crap" in favor of a rocking, psychedelic sound for the past four years.
Jackson Free Press |
Adrienne Hearn |
08-23-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Chance Fisher, Nocturne Attics
Hunting for the Perfect Soundnew
Despite the small size of the duo, Adrian Davis and Justin Riley produce a full, ecclectic sound.
Jackson Free Press |
Anna Kline |
08-15-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Prince's Guitar-Shaped Shadownew
Prince's third album in a string of "Neo-Prince" releases proves that he has lost his unforgettable edge, reducing him to just a shadow of what he once was.
Jackson Free Press |
Rob Hamilton |
08-06-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Prince, Planet Earth
Devoted to the Drums of Indianew
A biology professor reconnects with his native India through playing the tabla.
Jackson Free Press |
Larry Morrisey |
08-06-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Sanjay Tiwary
