AltWeeklies Wire
Paul McCartney Can't Stop Trolling for Public's Attentionnew
At what point is it OK to call a moratorium on the cute Beatle?
The Georgia Straight |
Elaine Corden |
06-01-2007 |
Music
Matt and Kim: A Dynamic Duonew
The new wavers show there's virtue in simplicity with their masterpiece debut.
The Georgia Straight |
Mike Usinger |
06-01-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Matt and Kim
Arcade Fire: Indie-rock Royaltynew
The band throws fans a reverb-drenched curve ball with the challenging Neon Bible.
The Georgia Straight |
Mike Usinger |
05-25-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Arcade Fire
My Chemical Romance: Everyone Loves a 'Parade'new
The New Jersey band's latest has made the band a favorite of the Facebook generation.
The Georgia Straight |
Mike Usinger |
05-18-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: My Chemical Romance
'Market Failure' Can't Stop Bobby Connnew
Even if Conn's latest exercise in oddity hasn't exactly usurped Avril Lavigne on the charts, that's not enough to get him down.
The Georgia Straight |
Mike Usinger |
05-18-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Bobby Conn
Feist Delights in Her 'Massacre of Bleed'new
Rather than aim for a sonically perfect recording, Leslie Feist opted for one that's full of soulful intersections and happy accidents.
The Georgia Straight |
Alexander Varty |
05-11-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Feist
!!! Gives Fans Permission to Shake a Tail Feathernew
The band's sound -- driving, funky bass, and keys cribbed from early Talking Heads -- is as infectious as ever.
The Georgia Straight |
Elaine Corden |
05-07-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: !!!
Rock DILFs Are Hard to Come Bynew
Rock 'n' roll dads are either deadbeats, anger-management ragers or completely clueless.
The Georgia Straight |
Sarah Rowland |
05-07-2007 |
Music
Arctic Monkeys' 'Nightmare' Lives Up to the Hypenew
Drummer Matt Helders made sure he brought a vital document on the band's North American tour: his fake ID.
The Georgia Straight |
Mike Usinger |
05-07-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Arctic Monkeys
LCD Soundsystem: Not of This Earthnew
From James Murphy's foil-wrapped spaceship comes the experimental Sound of Silver.
The Georgia Straight |
Martin Turenne |
05-07-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: LCD Soundsystem
Fans Will Love -- All Others Approach With Extreme Cautionnew
Secretly I've hoped one day the band would fuse its forays into fantastical realms with something I'd want to sing in the shower, but Tears of the Valedictorian is as obtuse and determinedly awry as previous records.
The Georgia Straight |
Shawn Conner |
04-27-2007 |
Reviews
Everybody Wants to Rule the Worldnew
Well, maybe Jarvis Cocker doesn't, but the former Pulp singer has a few choice words for those who do.
The Georgia Straight |
Gregory Adams |
04-27-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Jarvis Cocker
Kaiser Chiefs Hail the Power of Playing Livenew
They've already figured out what separates good acts from great ones, namely that having the best songs on the planet won't help you conquer the world if you're boring as bat shit live.
The Georgia Straight |
Mike Usinger |
04-19-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Kaiser Chiefs
Ireland's Frames Make Misery Sound Beautifulnew
The Dublin five-piece has been called the best live band this side of U2.
The Georgia Straight |
Mike Usinger |
04-13-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Frames
Silversun Pickups Kick-start a 90s-alt-rock Revivalnew
Not quite at the big time yet, but they can probably see it from where they're standing.
The Georgia Straight |
John Lucas |
04-13-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Silversun Pickups
