AltWeeklies Wire
In Defense of Copyrightnew
Because there's no real punishment for those who steal my work
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Joeff Davis |
01-26-2012 |
Commentary
Francis Andreu: Francisnew
It's hard to argue that Uruguayan Francis Andreu is the best modern tango vocalist since the advent of Argentina's Adriana Varela and Cristóbal Repetto.
San Antonio Current |
Enrique Lopeteguin |
01-26-2012 |
Reviews
What's Shakin'?new
Many fracking companies send leftovers deep into the earth. But it might be causing a side-effect that's gotten fewer headlines: earthquakes.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Pam Zubeck |
01-26-2012 |
Environment
Tags: Earthquakes, Fracking
All (Male) Things Considerednew
Gender bias at NPR — and what it reveals about the world of literary fiction.
Boston Phoenix |
Eugenia Williamson |
01-26-2012 |
Media
Newt and Santorum in the Pulpitnew
During a recent Sunday-morning appearance at a North Charleston church, Newt Gingrich went nearly 40 minutes without addressing what is arguably his biggest liability with evangelical voters: his multiple, well-publicized affairs and divorces. Finally, as he wrapped up a talk on the place of Christianity in early American history, he made a passing reference to the topic that was surely on many people's minds.
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers |
01-26-2012 |
Elections
Sadness and Stultification in Albert Nobbsnew
Glenn Close plays Albert Nobbs, a nonentity with a traumatic, largely suppressed past who has survived for three decades dressing and working as a man.
Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylannew
Chimes, Amnesty International's bake-sale, gives 75 insanely varied artists the chance to play Dylan for a day.
San Antonio Current |
Jeremy Martin |
01-26-2012 |
Reviews
Tags: Bob Dylan
Pop Goes Kapowskinew
An indie band explains its slightly dubious "pop" label.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
01-26-2012 |
Music
Legacy of a Legendnew
New book explores Townes Van Zandt's songwriting genius.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Lynne Margolis |
01-26-2012 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Towne Van Zandt
Getting Real About Herpesnew
One in four has it. And it shouldn't be a relationship death sentence.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Melysa Martinez |
01-26-2012 |
Culture
Prurient: Annihilationistnew
No one can ever accuse Prurient's Dominick Fernow of being a slacker. Last year, he released two "proper" albums, toured with Cold Cave, and cryptically released/rereleased a smattering of tape/digital offerings.
San Antonio Current |
Marcus Rubio |
01-26-2012 |
Reviews
How Abstract Expressionism makes for great basketballnew
The modern athlete is the physical artist who’s expected to produce a nightly masterpiece. His or her greatness hinges upon their ability to creatively navigate within the game’s fluid constraints.
San Antonio Current |
Ryan Sachetta |
01-26-2012 |
Sports
Tags: san antonio spurs
Alex Chilton: Free Again: The "1970" Sessionsnew
In 1970, Alex Chilton was about to maneuver a truly remarkable rock 'n' roll reinvention: from voice of blue-eyed soul act the Box Tops to mastermind of pop-rock pioneers Big Star.
San Antonio Current |
J.D. Swerzenski |
01-26-2012 |
Reviews
Private Cops on the Public Dimenew
Oakland taxpayers' money is being funneled to an anti-union company that employs private cops to patrol the downtown and uptown areas and influences OPD policies.
East Bay Express |
Darwin BondGraham |
01-26-2012 |
Policy Issues
Critic's Pick: Daniel Hartnew
If people are judged by the company they keep, then Dallas-based multi-instrumentalist Daniel Hart has "next big thing" written all over him.
San Antonio Current |
Chuck Kerr |
01-26-2012 |
Profiles & Interviews
