AltWeeklies Wire
Is Robert Pollard Sowing Ecological Catastrophe?new
Recently rock musicians have become more conscious of their carbon emissions than their hotel-room-smashing, Maserati-driving forebears, but Pollard is apparently not among the enlightened. He continues to emit at least three records every single year, regardless of the environmental implications.
Washington City Paper |
Aaron Leitko |
12-20-2007 |
Music
Old Roots, New Branchesnew
Roots music, most notably the old-time and bluegrass strains, has a timeless quality, an enduring appeal and continues to thrive in North Carolina.
Peer into the Ears of Dan Wilson and Al Frankennew
No wax here -- we just asked 'em, "What did you listen to in 2007?"
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Sarah Askari |
12-20-2007 |
Music
The Tale of the Takenew
I fell hard for the albums on this list. All of which I stole.
Washington City Paper |
Jason Cherkis |
12-20-2007 |
Music
How the Grouch Stole Christmasnew
Dr. Seuss has nothing on the Living Legends MC.
San Diego CityBeat |
Nathan Dinsdale |
12-19-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Grouch
Rock is Dead. Long Live 'Rock Band'new
Not much comes easy in today's sinking music industry, yet it's certain that video game licensing can play a huge role in breaking and revitalizing careers by fostering powerful connections with potential fans. Fun titles like Guitar Hero and Rock Band are serious business.
East Bay Express |
Nate Seltenrich |
12-19-2007 |
Music
Who the Hell is OneRepublic?new
The balladeering pop-rockers, who currently call Los Angeles home, are everywhere these days -- on television, radio and probably your iPod, too, thanks to the success of their hit single "Apologize" and their newly released debut album, Dreaming Out Loud.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pete Freedman |
12-18-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Dreaming Out Loud, OneRepublic
'Hood Once Known for its Jazz Clubs Stages Revivalnew
The often raucous weekly jam sessions at Reuben's Marc in East Mount Airy are drawing generations of musicians from across Philadelphia to improv and experiment alongside acclaimed pianist Orrin Evans.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Michael T. Regan and Rick Valenzuela |
12-18-2007 |
Music
Th Twisted History of 'Tighten Up'new
"Tighten Up" was as big a hit nationally as it had been in Houston, and topped Billboard's Hot 100 for two weeks in late spring 1968. But as "Tighten Up" was sweeping the nation, the TSU Toronadoes were left out in the cold.
Houston Press |
Brett Koshkin and Chris Gray |
12-18-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The TSU Toronadoes
Pay 2 Playnew
Hip-hop hustlers are making off with Kansas City rappers' hard-earned cash.
The Efron Scandalnew
Lil Wayne's new project puts the high in High School Musical.
OC Weekly |
Ben Westhoff |
12-18-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Lil Wayne
Vampire Weekend Rock Multi-Ethnicallynew
But please don't mention Paul Simon!
Metro Times |
Chris Handyside |
12-18-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Vampire Weekend
31 Christmas Siscs from Ho Ho! to Oh No!new
Let's have a little sympathy for Jesus. After all, he sounds like a pretty righteous dude. So it's a pity that we celebrate his birthday every year by singing some truly wretched songs.
The Georgia Straight |
Staff |
12-17-2007 |
Reviews
Fewer Moving Parts, Fewer Broken Piecesnew
Pedro the Lion anchorman David Bazan's life with wife, daughter, booze and God.
Seattle Weekly |
Aja Pecknold |
12-17-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
A Giant Fallsnew
From the European avant-garde to a spot on the cover of The Beatles' Sgt. Peppers album and far-reaching influence on modern electronic music, Karlheinz Stockhausen might not have been a household name, but his influence on 20th century music was wide and enduring.
Columbia Free Times |
Dan Cook |
12-14-2007 |
Music
Tags: Karlheinz Stockhausen
