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Plain White T's Prove There's More to Life Than 'Delilah'new
Though the Chicago-born band Plain White T's seemingly came out of nowhere in 2007 with "Delilah," their success was hard-earned. They'd formed a decade earlier and had already released several albums. They returned last December with Wonders of the Younger.
Charleston City Paper |
Chris Parker |
05-10-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Plain White T's
Fleet Foxes: Helplessness Bluesnew
There are two readings of Fleet Foxes' genial sophomore album. First, it is slightly dull; innocuous folk rhythms jostle against Robin Pecknold's demotic lyrics and boys'-choir three-part harmonies. Second, it is a nice experiment; its halcyon melodies, occasionally restrained, are loose enough to allow for some intriguing gambles.
Tucson Weekly |
Michael Petitti |
05-10-2011 |
Reviews
Birds and Arrows: We're Gonna Runnew
Whereas their debut was a look at a new couple dealing lovingly with life, We're Gonna Run adds appropriate clouds to a once-honeymoon atmosphere.
Tags: Birds and Arrows
A Break for Charles Bradleynew
At 62, the soul singer finally releases his debut album.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
05-09-2011 |
Music
King Mez: The King's Khrysisnew
This six-song set of self-assured work with N.C.'s best beat statesman, Khrysis, is a proclamation of the aggressiveness previously missing from some of Mez's work.
Tags: King Mez, The King's Khrysis
Labeled Unbeatablenew
D.R.I. defies the odds and keeps thrash alive.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chris Parker |
05-09-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Thao & Mirahnew
Thao Nguyen of the Get Down Stay Down and mononymic Mirah make their debut as a duet with this self-titled record.
East Bay Express |
Catherine Plato |
05-09-2011 |
Reviews
Ribsnew
RIBS have never shied away from their comparisons. Likened by fans and critics to such hard line, atmospheric rock monsters as Nine Inch Nails, Deftones and Muse, the Boston quartet embraces these associations as both a testament to their established musicality and an indicator of form towards attracting new fans.
Dig Boston |
Steve Church |
05-06-2011 |
Music
Tags: Ribs
Beer Bandnew
Red Fang drank a lot and made a great music video — and they got signed because of it.
The Inlander |
Leah Sottile |
05-05-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
MerleFest 24 in Reviewnew
The 88-year-old living legend made his usual rounds, though it still felt like his sets were fewer and farther between than in years past.
YES! Weekly |
Ryan Snyder |
05-04-2011 |
Reviews
Wintersleep's Paul Murphy Wants to Convert Younew
Canadian songwriter Paul Murphy isn't worried about suffering an identity crisis anytime soon. As the frontman for the nomadic indie-rock quintet Wintersleep, he wants to provoke reactions from new audiences across North America and beyond.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
05-04-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Paul Murphy, Wintersleep
Interview: John Bouttenew
Michael Tisserand talks to the Big Easy Music Awards Entertainer of the Year.
Gambit |
Michael Tisserand |
05-04-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Megafaun's Phil Cook Steps Solonew
"What I'm trying to master is not any one of these instruments, but forgetting my head and listening to my heart."
INDY Week |
Spencer Griffith |
05-04-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Da' Gullah Rootz Keep the Reggae Beatnew
Steeped in roots reggae vibes, laid-back Rastafarianism, and a Lowcountry perspective of African-American culture, Charleston's long-running Da' Gullah Rootz is something of a local musical treasure.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
05-04-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Reggae, Da' Gullah Rootz
Kind of Bluenew
Will the Bay Area's jazz scene ever live up to its ambitions?
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
05-04-2011 |
Music
