AltWeeklies Wire
Follow That Dreamnew
Elvis Presley Estate is proposing a $250 million Graceland expansion on Elvis Presley Boulevard. What will it mean for Memphis?
The Memphis Flyer |
Preston Lauterbach |
01-11-2008 |
Music
Kate Nash: Whipping Girlnew
She's just arrived. But the backlash is already in full force.
L.A. Weekly |
Ben Westhoff |
01-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Kate Nash, Made of Bricks
More Than Meets the Eyenew
Rapper/producer Vandalyzm makes a major splash with his debut album.
Riverfront Times |
Keegan Hamilton |
01-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Megatron Majorz, Vandalyzm
Close to Homenew
A transgendered Clevelander enlists indie-rock icons for autobiographical CD.
Cleveland Scene |
Michael Gallucci |
01-11-2008 |
Music
Tags: Baby Dee, Safe Inside the Day
Dictator-rattling Musicnew
Bachata was the guitar-powered music of the Dominican underclass, akin to blues and tango, but with a gorgeously melodic sound tempered by the simplicity of the performances and straightforward, expressive vocals.
Shepherd Express |
David Luhrssen |
01-11-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Various Artists, Bachata Roja
Those Old Wisconsin Bluesnew
Most residents of southeast Wisconsin, even music fans, are still surprised to learn that Port Washington and Grafton were home to a significant blues label in the 1920s, Paramount Records.
Shepherd Express |
David Luhrssen |
01-11-2008 |
Music
Present Music at Milwaukee Art Museumnew
In "Art, Architecture and Music" audiences are invited on a musical tour of the Milwaukee Art Museum (MAM) -- "a Gallery Night for the eyes and the ears," according to Eric Lind, Present Music's managing director.
Shepherd Express |
Aisha Motlani |
01-11-2008 |
Concerts
Tags: Present Music, concerts
Kid Sister’s Kanye Bouncenew
Chi-town rising star Melisa Young makes the most of unlikely Kanye West boost.
NOW Magazine |
Benjamin Boles |
01-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Kid Sister
The Second Coming of the King of Queennew
Handsome Ned has an upcoming movie, a U.S. CD release and new young fans -- but he won't be touring.
NOW Magazine |
Michael Hollett |
01-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Handsome Ned
The Dark Side of Croonnew
Success hasn't spoiled Michael Bublé, but it has made the singer more guarded with his answers.
The Georgia Straight |
Sarah Rowland |
01-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Blue Rodeo Braves Collaborationnew
For Small Miracles, the veteran singer-songwriters opened up the decision-making process to bassist Bazil Donovan, multi-instrumentalist Bob Egan, drummer Glenn Milchem, and keyboardist Bob Packwood.
The Georgia Straight |
Alexander Varty |
01-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Blue Rodeo, Small Miracles
Darlings of the Partynew
Why music geeks love doing the Tengo.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
01-10-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Suspended Disbelief Dissednew
Masked MC's latest victim? Atlanta.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Ben Westhoff |
01-10-2008 |
Music
Tags: MF Doom
Midian vs. Middiannew
How much is a band name worth?
The Portland Mercury |
Ezra Ace Caraeff |
01-10-2008 |
Music
He Real Coolnew
Lupe Fiasco, a hiphop ascetic who reportedly eschews groupies and alcohol in his personal life -- which matches their absence in his videos -- is also a begrudged backpacker.
The Portland Mercury |
Jalylah Burrell |
01-10-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Lupe Fiasco, The Cool
