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Mirah's Back With Bugs In Her Systemnew
Mirah and Spectratone International took their inspiration for Share This Placefrom the "Homer of Insects" J. Henri Fabre.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Patrick Rapa |
07-10-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Mirah
The Ten Best Coke Anthemsnew
To make this list, the song must be about doing cocaine or sound like what cocaine feels like, not peddling it down on the corner. Plus: a shortlist for the Cocaine Hall of Fame.
Houston Press |
John Nova Lomax |
07-10-2007 |
Music
You Night Call the Members of Shaky Hands Hippiesnew
Critics have called the band "pre-Animal Collective nature rock," "the Shins pushing Bob Dylan on a swing," and "Blur from Omaha."
Seattle Weekly |
Karla Starr |
07-09-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Shaky Hands
It's Tough to Recapture the 'Zeitgeist'new
Corgan tries to win back disenchanted fans by hewing close to the combo's classic sound -- an approach that results in a listenable yet overly familiar CD underpinned with neediness.
Tags: Smashing Pumpkins, Zeitgeist
The Singles of Summernew
Mixtape Yoda, the power of lip gloss, tomorrow's Beyonce today, and more.
Chicago Reader |
Jessica Hopper |
07-09-2007 |
Music
Unearthing Cult Classicsnew
Thanks to archivist Kevin Howes, a little-known chapter of Jamaican Canadian music history is coming to light.
The Georgia Straight |
Alexander Varty |
07-06-2007 |
Music
Second Time Around for Final Solutionsnew
The ongoing evolution of Memphis' best punk band.
The Memphis Flyer |
Andrew Earles |
07-06-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Final Solutions
Central Valley Power Playnew
Don't say you weren't warned about Rademacher's impending hugeosity.
Sacramento News & Review |
Jonathan Kiefer |
07-05-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Rademacher
The Original Funky Divanew
Betty Davis hung with Jimi, married Miles, made some of the rawest funk ever. Oliver Wang says two reissued albums make her ripe for rediscovery.
East Bay Express |
Eric K. Arnold |
07-05-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Betty Davis
Spoon's Ga5, Art Brut's 'It's a Little Bit Complicated' and Tony Parker's Hip-Hopnew
Ga5 is both the most ambitious and accessible Spoon record to date.
San Antonio Current |
Staff |
07-05-2007 |
Music
Jack White Lets Loosenew
Despite some wandering moments, The White Stripes' latest release proves they're rock's top duo.
Tucson Weekly |
Michael Petitti |
07-05-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Icky Thump, White Stripes
Coming Homenew
Essence Music Festival has joined the list of successful events, like Jazz Fest, Mardi Gras and the Saints home season, to return to New Orleans and help in the city's recovery.
Merle the Pearlnew
Is Haggard the greatest three-tool talent in country music history?
Houston Press |
John Nova Lomax |
07-03-2007 |
Music
Tweedy Softeningnew
Wilco main man really doesn't want to be as crabby as he comes across.
NOW Magazine |
Jason Keller |
06-29-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Wilco
Sticky, 'Icky' Goodnessnew
White Stripes get back to their little room.
L.A. Weekly |
Kate Sullivan |
06-29-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Icky Thump, White Stripes
