AltWeeklies Wire
Mat Brooke Gets Upbeat with Grand Archivesnew
Eschewing the mopiness of Carissa's Wierd and the country-esque Southern sound of Band of Horses, Archives was envisioned as a more uplifting band, heavy on lush vocal harmonies -- four of the five members sing -- and a peaceful, easy vibe that recalled the Laurel Canyon scene of Los Angeles in the early-to-mid-'70s.
Tucson Weekly |
Stephen Seigel |
06-19-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Wolf Parade Brings Order to Its Packnew
Where once Wolf Parade's top dogs walked divergent paths, their new album finds them working together with brilliant results.
Seattle Weekly |
Brian J. Barr |
06-17-2008 |
Reviews
A 'Nice' Guy's Career Takes Offnew
Five years ago, musician Jimmy LaValle ditched his punk and hardcore roots to focus on his instrumental, post-rock solo project, The Album Leaf. With a new record -- recorded at Icelandic band Sigur Rós' studios -- coming out on Seattle's Sub Pop Records, LaValle's days as a starving musician are over.
San Diego CityBeat |
Kelly Davis |
06-17-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
