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Meet JerkRag, the Valley's Rock Band Bandnew
If virtual bands like Gorillaz create original music, but their members are embodied by digital avatars, then JerkRag is somewhat the opposite, a real-life representation of virtual rockers.
Phoenix New Times |
Benjamin Leatherman |
06-24-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
God Bless Adult Swim for 'Fat Guy Stuck in Internet'new
Not only does Cartoon Network's late-night roundup of adult-appealing shows give us endless hours of moronic entertainment, it also provides employment for dozens of men and women whose mothers drank way too much during pregnancy. How else to explain Adult Swim's newest Sunday night offering, Fat Guy Stuck in Internet?
Weekly Alibi |
Devin D. O'Leary |
06-24-2008 |
TV
A Lens Through a Lens: A Conversation with Marianne Wigginsnew
Blending historical biography with personal narrative, Wiggins examines how time, distance, memory and desire can alter the truth in her novel The Shadow Catcher.
Weekly Alibi |
Lisa Lenard-Cook |
06-24-2008 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
The Real Solutions to Our Energy Crisis are Off the Tablenew
After a marathon special session that lasted into the early hours last week, the State Legislature proudly proclaimed that it had acted to address soaring gas prices. Too bad it focused on supply-side issues, and didn't look at the demand side of the equation.
New Haven Advocate |
Jim Motavalli |
06-24-2008 |
Economy
No Travel Visa Required on This Global Music Voyagenew
Every week, new music shows up in my mailbox from around the globe, and most of it is stuff I think audiophiles around these parts need to hear. This week: England Prince Fatty, Calypso Gold and John McKinstry.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Jonathan Cunningham |
06-24-2008 |
Music
Impeachment? What Impeachment?new
You probably didn't hear about it, but on June 11, Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) introduced 35 articles of impeachment against President Bush in the House of Representative.
Weekly Alibi |
Benjamin Radford |
06-24-2008 |
Commentary
Halftime Report: Examining the Most Buzzed About Albums of the Yearnew
Taking stock of some of the top releases thus far (Al Green learns to Lay It Down), flops (Trina is not Still Da Baddest), and annoyances (Mariah Carey — nobody but Nick Cannon even cares anymore), here's a look at some of 2008's most talked-about albums.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Jonathan Cunningham |
06-24-2008 |
Music
The Allen Oldies Band Unleash Summernew
With this characteristically delirious tribute to the fast-disappearing, vintage (mostly) American rock and roll of the early '60s, Hill and his tightly anarchic band do nothing to disgrace any of those positions.
Houston Press |
John Nova Lomax |
06-24-2008 |
Reviews
Bill Bentley Creates Website for Boomer Music Fansnew
April marked the launch of Sonic Boomers (www.sonicboomers.com), a website Bentley hopes will serve as something like Pitchfork for the older set, or maybe something like No Depression on the web.
Houston Press |
John Nova Lomax |
06-24-2008 |
Music
God, Texas and Tom Waitsnew
Tom Waits may not come from Texas, but a good chunk of his favorite music does.
Houston Press |
John Nova Lomax |
06-24-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
How 'She Was' Gave Janis Hallowell a New Perspective on Politicsnew
"This book politicalized me — sort of like Vietnam politicalized a whole generation of people," says Hallowell.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Kirsten Akens |
06-24-2008 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
The DREAM Act Might Be Dead, But These Kids' Hopes Are Notnew
They are American in everything but name. They can go to college in Texas and improve themselves. Doesn't matter. At the end of the day, they're just illegal immigrants without social security numbers or futures.
Houston Press |
Chris Vogel |
06-24-2008 |
Education
Baltimore's Sustainability Commission Holds First Meetingnew
The goal of the commission, which was created last year by a City Council bill, is not just to work for a cleaner, greener footprint for the city but also to create a blueprint for meeting the economic and social needs of city residents.
Baltimore City Paper |
Joe Tropea |
06-24-2008 |
Environment
Koko Taylor Returns to the Stage Undiminishednew
A lioness that tears into her material with brash, brassy intensity, Taylor has been hailed by many as the Queen of Chicago Blues. Even at the seasoned age of 79, she still puts any up-and-coming vocalists to shame.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Paul Davis |
06-24-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Lasting Impact of the Fluid on Sub Pop's Rosternew
In fact, it was the Fluid who turned Nirvana on to Nevermind producer Butch Vig.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
06-24-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
