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Rhonda Richmond: The Ties That Bimdnew
Creativity through adversity defines Richmond's latest release, Rhythm and Strings.
Jackson Free Press |
Andi Agnew |
08-06-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
A Beastie 'Mix-Up'new
On The Mix-Up, the Beastie Boys' new instrumental album, the band focuses on their strength -- creating tight grooves that are perfect for a hot summer's afternoon.
Jackson Free Press |
Rob Hamilton |
07-25-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Beastie Boys, The Mix-Up
Pray It Loudnew
Mississippi Christian metal rockers A Living Burden talk about the loudest prayer.
Jackson Free Press |
Andi Agnew |
07-18-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: A Living Burden
In Gratitude to Great Uncle Sunnew
After digesting their first LP and spending an hour with Wooden Finger, I have no doubt that this is a band that could transform resurrecting a bat into a gorgeously poignant song.
Jackson Free Press |
Cheree Franco |
07-11-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
'I Like Everything!'new
A new couple will likely unzip their pants for each other before unzipping their CD wallets.
Jackson Free Press |
Rob Hamilton |
07-11-2007 |
Music
Tags: The Beatles
An Interview with Better Than Ezra's Tom Drummondnew
Darren Schwindaman speaks with Tom Drummond about music, crawfish and Hurricane Katrina.
Jackson Free Press |
Darren Schwindaman |
05-07-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Critical Mass, Better Than Ezra
Interview with Ed Roland and Will Turpinnew
Collective Soul's lead singer-songwriter and bassist talk to the Jackson Free Press on their way to town.
Jackson Free Press |
Darren Schwindaman |
05-04-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Where I Want to Benew
An exclusive interview with rapper David Banner, who appears in Black Snake Moan.
Jackson Free Press |
Natalie A. Collier |
02-28-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: David Banner
Donks and Southern Charmnew
Cadillac Don and J Money have hit the big time with their single "Peanut Butter and Jelly."
Jackson Free Press |
Miriam Gray |
12-28-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Long Way Homenew
2006 has been a breakthrough year for Jonezetta.
Jackson Free Press |
Sophia Halkias |
12-21-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Jonezetta, Popularity
Homage to Roguesnew
The easily accessible pop hooks and breezy melodies of Out of the Shadows introduced a host of converts to the fan-world of Rogue Wave. The indie folk-pop revival is now touring the U.S.
Jackson Free Press |
Casey Parks |
06-16-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Rogue Wave, Out of the Shadows
Such Great Heightsnew
Speaking with Sam Beam is a bit disarming: He sounds like other people, he talks like other people, though he is notably friendly and laid back. He asks a reporter to call back because his daughters are washing up before bedtime. But he's a rock star!
Jackson Free Press |
Walker Sampson |
06-09-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Iron & Wine, Woman King
Son of Jazz: An Interview With Thelonious Monk IIInew
Thelonious Monk III, the son of the renowned jazz pianist, recently took part in the Thelonius Monk Institute of Jazz at Jim Hill High School. Moyo spoke with Monk in the Jim Hill auditorium about his father, jazz and why young people need to know more about both.
Jackson Free Press |
Thabi Moyo |
02-24-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Thelonius Monk, III
Best Music of 2004new
With gift certificates and returns in tow, you may may be wondering what good music from 2004 you may have missed out on. After many hours of music listening we give you our picks for the best music of 2004........
Jackson Free Press |
Herman Snell and Alex Slawson |
12-30-2004 |
Reviews
Goodbye, Voicesnew

After decades of producing catchy indie music, Guided by Voices are calling it quits. Rockoff sends them on their way with a farewell article.
Jackson Free Press |
Stuart Rockoff |
09-16-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Guided By Voices