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Chronicle of a Death Foretoldnew
Joy Division were rooted in grim finality. Now, through a series of new books, CDs, and films, the band has found new life.
Boston Phoenix |
James Parker |
10-25-2007 |
Music
Tags: Joy Division
Trey Songz and J. Holiday Embrace Hug Lifenew
On Trey Day and Back of My Lac', these male R&B singers embrace romance without sounding like a bunch of pushovers.
Washington City Paper |
Sarah Godfrey |
10-25-2007 |
Reviews
When Did Playing a Cello Become, Well, Kind of Cool?new
Quick: Name your favorite cellist (besides Yo-Yo Ma). Chances are, when you hear the words "rock star" or "Portland music scene," the cello is the last instrument that comes to mind -- unless you're Doug Jenkins of the Portland Cello Project.
Willamette Week |
Paige Richmond |
10-24-2007 |
Music
When Cartoon Metal Bands Go on Tournew
Dethklok, "the most brutal band in the world" and stars of Adult Swim's juggernaut of animated murder, Metalocalypse, are touring in support of their recently released Dethalbum, which is already the best-selling death metal album of all time.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Duncan Scott Davidson |
10-24-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Challenging the Limits of Inaccessible Music with Popnew
The appeal of pop-based music generally lies largely in its accessibility, its ability to capture and hold one's attention right away. But artists like Sightings, Yellow Swans and Fiery Furnaces do the opposite.
Baltimore City Paper |
Raymond Cummings |
10-23-2007 |
Reviews
Protest Music, Then and Nownew
In contrast to the politically charged music of Vietnam era, the soundtrack to the Iraq war has gone mostly unheard. And it is out there.
Houston Press |
John Nova Lomax |
10-23-2007 |
Music
Van Halen vs. Queens of the Stone Agenew
Who best captures the concerns of metal's Cro-Magnon man?
Metro Times |
Serene Dominic |
10-23-2007 |
Music
Neil Young is Full of Shitnew
But at least his new album is a gem.
Seattle Weekly |
Brian J Barr |
10-22-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Neil Young, Chrome Dreams II
David Yow, Nownew
Noise-rock pioneer hooks up with former Blue Men in Qui.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
10-19-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Love's Miracle, Qui
Amy Grant, Off the Recordnew
The recording artist talks about her new book, her divorce and subsequent marriage to Vince Gill, "easy" hair, teenage crushes and more.
Nashville Scene |
Liz Garrigan |
10-19-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Amy Grant
The Ween Abidesnew
Ten reasons Ween is better than your favorite band.
Riverfront Times |
Jordan Harper |
10-19-2007 |
Music
Tags: Ween
Musicians Play it Again at Live Looping Festivalnew
Musicians schlepping guitars, horns, cellos, high-hats, pedals and racks of electronics from Turkey, Singapore, Norway, Italy, Germany and Brazil, will all converge for the Y2K7 International Live Looping Festival.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Paul Wagner |
10-18-2007 |
Music
How SMC Recordings Built an Indie Rap Empirenew
In the past five years, Will Bronson, 25, and his partners Ralph Tashjian, 59, and George Nauful, 56, have built an impressive roster of hip-hop talent, hosting regional sensations looking to make a wider impact and major-label castaways no longer deemed profitable by the suits.
Introducing Wilco's Musical Leader, Nels Clinenew
Since the May 2007 release of Sky Blue Sky, Wilco's sixth proper album, the searing sounds of distorted jazz guitar -- courtesy of lead guitarist Nels Cline -- have wreaked impressive havoc on many eardrums.
C-Ville Weekly |
Staff |
10-17-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Wilco
The Scotland Yard Gospel Choir Sings a New Chicago Soundnew
It's an exhilarating time for Chicago music -- more specifically for bands that are about to burst on to the international scene with a vengeance like the Choir.
Chicago Newcity |
Tom Lynch |
10-17-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
