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The Disco Biscuits Party with Classnew
The Biscuits are putting the finishing touches on their first studio album since 2002. Despite their reputation as an electronic jam band, Brownstein says the release is more of a straightforward rock record.
Charleston City Paper |
Stratton Lawrence |
04-16-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
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Dusty York Creates Another Praiseworthy Albumnew
In addition to his own music, York's an advocate for pushing Portland jazz in new, inventive directions -- primarily through his label, Diatic Records
Willamette Week |
Lance Kramer |
04-16-2008 |
Reviews
Amelia Contemplates Its Accidental Adult Contempo Existencenew
However Amelia's Napster designation may read, the band's music has never been what you'd call "easy listening."
Willamette Week |
Jay Horton |
04-16-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tiempo Libre Goes Orchestralnew
It's not easy for them, but the members of Tiempo Libre are learning to control their energy.
San Antonio Current |
Gilbert Garcia |
04-16-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Filipino Fist is Back and He's Bringing His Friendsnew
Before launching that coast-to-coast tour with Kid Koala, DJ Jester will treat San Antonio to a round of shows, and for one night at the Limelight he's bringing a few special friends along.
San Antonio Current |
M. Solis |
04-16-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
How Green is My Music?new
We won't even get into the acres of paper, publications, and CDs surrounding this red-faced, would-be greenster. I'm downloading as fast as I can, but I wonder whether my hard drive can keep up: hells, even MP3s add to my huge, honking footprint. Must I resign myself to daytime acoustic throw-downs within a walkable radius from my berth? Can I get a hand-crank laptop?
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Kimberly Chun |
04-16-2008 |
Music
Cat Power vs. Elf Power: Let the Battle Begin!new
In this corner: A feisty creature who overcame onstage freakouts and alcoholism to let herself be seduced and emboldened by soul music! And in the other corner: A six-strong troupe of lo-fi lovers whose musical stylings seem to have sprung from a lysergic sugar cube in a fairy forest!
San Diego CityBeat |
AnnaMaria Stephens |
04-16-2008 |
Music
Scout Niblett Sends Us Off To Our Deathsnew
Niblett, whose work has often been compared to the more minimalist output from PJ Harvey or Cat Power, is no rip-off artist -- her sincerity and, lately, sweetness comes purely from a songwriter on some sort of path to discovery, even if it's a path that leads directly to her own heart.
Chicago Newcity |
Tom Lynch |
04-16-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Architects Get Catchynew
With Vice, the group amps up its sound to arena-rocking levels, throwing in plenty of gang vocals and melodic hooks to make sure it reaches the proles in the cheap seats.
Has Anyone Seen Anwar Robinson?new
The year was 2005. Popular television show American Idol was still respectable. While he didn't make the final cut, New Jersey-based singer Anwar Robinson gained a lot of support from urban viewers around the country that year.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Jonathan Cunningham |
04-15-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Cat Shell Channels a Classic Sound with Soul and Savvynew
As a self-described 20-something, Cat Shell is far too young to be have been stung by the bitter circumstances that afflicted her torch-singing forebears like Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, and Bessie Smith.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Lee Zimmerman |
04-15-2008 |
Reviews
Sitting Down with La Porte's Buxtonnew
One of the things I like about Buxton is that they both shoot for grandeur and better yet, attain it.
Houston Press |
John Nova Lomax |
04-15-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Megadeth: The Rock that Never Diesnew
By the time Megadeth bassist James Lomenzo joined the band's lineup in 2006, he'd built a 30-year career of rock with artists like David Lee Roth and bands like White Lion and Black Label Society.
Weekly Alibi |
Simon McCormack |
04-15-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Dillinger Escape Plan Really Needs Thisnew
It's become common with Dillinger Escape Plan to discuss how much adversity the band has encountered and how it's been able to soldier through many hard times.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Alan Sculley |
04-15-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
We the Kings Enjoys Adulation, Free Breadsticksnew
When We the Kings first hit the road as high schoolers, they played free shows, for anywhere from five minutes to an hour at a time, at the mercy of bar managers or headlining acts.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Scott Lieber |
04-15-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
