AltWeeklies Wire
Parts and Labor's Latest Album Was Created with Some Help from Fansnew
While recording Receivers, the band put out a call to its audience to submit audio samples of any kind that would then be incorporated into the music. Hundreds of samples showed up, and the band was able to use them all, working the snippets of sound into its combination of psychedelic rock, noise-punk and electronic music.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
10-30-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
'Saw V': A Series of Torturesnew
Yet another damn Saw movie is crapping in theaters ... and bringing in lots of box-office cash.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
10-30-2008 |
Reviews
Is 'Changeling' a Thriller or More?new
Clint Eastwood tries to do too much with his disappointing, surprisingly graphic Changeling.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
10-30-2008 |
Reviews
Congressman Quantifies Bush's Anti-Environmentalismnew
U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva released a report, compiled by his staff and subtly titled, "The Bush Administration Assaults on Our National Parks, Forests and Public Lands (A Partial List)."
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
10-30-2008 |
Environment
Leave Lute Olson Alonenew
The retired University of Arizona hoops coach deserves peace and respect -- not rampant rumors.
Tucson Weekly |
Tom Danehy |
10-30-2008 |
Sports
Love as Laughter Flies Under the Radarnew
Love as Laughter's Sam Jayne may not be well known, but he's a gifted and underrated songwriter.
Tucson Weekly |
Brian Mock |
10-24-2008 |
Reviews
Jo Wilkinson Shares the Spacenew
Jo Wilkinson magically blends her powerful voice with the music from her band members.
Tucson Weekly |
Jim Lipson |
10-24-2008 |
Reviews
Talkdemonic's Latest is a Musical Alchemynew
On Eyes at Half Mast, the band blends a variety of instruments to create down-home-flavored electronic instrumental tunes.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
10-24-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Talkdemonic, Eyes at Half Mast
The Evangelicals Get Haunted on Their Sophomore Releasenew
The Oklahoma band's similarities to a group like the Flaming Lips may muddle its standing as a true musical purveyor of its state's schizophrenic, ongoing (and rather fascinating) horror show.
Tucson Weekly |
Michael Petitti |
10-24-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Guitarist Kaki King Plays Well with Othersnew
Aside from being an accomplished solo musician who has recorded four critically-acclaimed full-length albums, guitarist Kaki King also has an impressive list of collaborations. Most recently, she befriended John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats and they collaborated on a six-song, vinyl-only EP, called Black Pear Tree.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
10-24-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
'W.': Bush Whackednew
Oliver Stone takes on the most incompetent president in history.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
10-24-2008 |
Reviews
'The Last Mistress': Pretentious Liaisonsnew
Once again, Catherine Breillat is unintentionally funny, or, if funny on purpose, then she's really pulled something off.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
10-24-2008 |
Reviews
Sustainable Straw: A Charming House Displays Eco-Ingenuitynew
Carolyn Roberts' warm and cozy home only cost about $50,000 to build and generates a measly $35 monthly in utility bills.
Tucson Weekly |
Tim Vanderpool |
10-24-2008 |
Housing & Development
Matthew Sweet's New Album is Missing Somethingnew
Ever since his power-pop masterpiece Girlfriend, Sweet has suffered from perennial comparisons to that landmark album. Well, the suffering continues.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
10-15-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Matthew Sweet, Sunshine Lies
Wastelander Wears Poor Production Values Like a Badge of Honornew
Toxic Holocaust may have unveiled the most polished post-apocalyptic metal release of 2008, but Wastelander offers the most inspired, with the no-budget, yet ferocious Wardrive.
Tucson Weekly |
Jarret Keene |
10-15-2008 |
Reviews
