AltWeeklies Wire
Cold War Kids Go To The Deep Endnew
Californian indie-rockers Cold War Kids have come full circle with their upcoming third release, Mine is Yours.
Charleston City Paper |
Andrea Warner |
12-02-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Cold War Kids
Black Tusk Risingnew
The Georgia-based metallurgists rock a banner year.
Charleston City Paper |
Bryan Reed |
11-29-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Black Tusk
Is Wale a Victim of ADD?new
While Attention Deficit never reaches the stratospheric highs of The Mixtape about Nothing, it still delivers a winning collection, driven by funky, polyrhythmic percussion and Wale's effortless flow.
Charleston City Paper |
Bryan Reed |
11-29-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Wale
Greg Reece's Redneck Band is a Georgia Gemnew
Mild-mannered family man Greg Reece splits his time between family and work while regularly booking shows as alter-ego "Redneck Greece" and donning his customized sequined jacket, cowboy hat, and six-string.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
11-17-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Greg Reece, Redneck GReece Deluxe
Matt MacKelcan Puts Triumphs to Musicnew
Produced by Aaron Tap (best known as pop-rock songwriter Matt Nathanson's guitarist), Matt MacKelcan's six-song EP Slow Down is a fine effort.
Charleston City Paper |
Jared Booth |
11-15-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Matt MacKelcan
Megan Jean and Byrne Klay Conjure Joyful Soundsnew
Eclectic duo Megan Jean and Byrne Klay moved to North Charleston on Election Day 2008. Driven by a determined desire to express themselves artistically, they focused their efforts on writing, performing, and recording.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
11-12-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Joel T. Hamilton Goes on Recordnew
Joel T. Hamilton is part of a dying breed of musicians. Though many are still granted the epithet, there aren't a lot of real "indie rockers" left in today's music industry.
Charleston City Paper |
Buster Brown |
11-10-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Joel T. Hamilton, Shrimp Records
Joal Rush Delivers His Waresnew
With his new solo album in hand, Charleston songsmith Joal Rush's original material offers more than some casual fans might expect.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
11-08-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Joal Rush
Wolf Parade: Barrage from Montrealnew
The Montreal-based Wolf Parade's new collection is a keyboard-driven blend of indie rock, weirdo pop, and art-punk, replete with more than a few dark, mysterious, and nervous moments.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
11-03-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Wolf Parade
Jeff Daniels Has a Backpocket Full of Songsnew
Who knew the blond guy from Dumb & Dumber was actually a raspy-voiced singer/songwriter with decent chops?
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
10-26-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Jeff Daniels
Big Boi and MSTRKRFT Throw a Dance Partynew
Georgia native Big Boi and fellow Outkast collaborator Andre 3000 put the South on hip-hop's map. .
Charleston City Paper |
Stratton Lawrence |
10-25-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Mac Leaphart fronts a new Waylon-inspired bandnew
Charleston-based songwriter Mac Leaphart enjoys good company these days with bandmates Wilson Pippin, Reid Stone, John Picard, and Charlie Thompson.
Charleston City Paper |
Jared Booth |
10-18-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Mac Leaphart
Peter Rowan is the Real Thingnew
Much of veteran singer/guitarist Peter Rowan's new album Legacy is gospel in style — including songs like "The Night Prayer" and "God's Own Child" — but his spiritual worldview has widened considerably.
Charleston City Paper |
Stratton Lawrence |
10-15-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Doug Walters Lets His Artsy Side Shinenew
Even though he was busy this year with his rock bands Torture Town and the Fairy God Muthas, songwriter Doug Walters found time this year to assemble a solo album of instrumentals and experimental music.
Charleston City Paper |
Jared Booth |
10-13-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Doug Walters
George Duke's Musical Gumbonew
The Grammy Award-winning keyboardist and composer is a giant in the world of contemporary jazz and fusion, but his technique, style, and spirit cover more musical ground than most jazz cats.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
10-12-2010 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: George Duke
