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Maritime's New Outlooknew
Davey von Bohlen talks about the Promise Ring, emo, and his "new" band's soon-to-be-released third record.
Shepherd Express |
Evan Rytlewski |
10-12-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Architecture in Helsinki Strengthens its Long-distance Relationshipsnew
Though a sense of place has lately provided the single greatest source of inspiration for singer Cameron Bird, the thousands of miles and oceans separating his band mates and him have only fortified their musical ties.
New York Press |
Amre Klimchak |
10-12-2007 |
Reviews
Who Exactly is Listening to Of Montreal?new
There remains nothing likable about a fancy boy who's so sensitive that his life gets muddled by marriage and fatherhood. Pained self-obsession, however, looks good on frontman Kevin Barnes.
New York Press |
J. R. Taylor |
10-12-2007 |
Reviews
Trentemoller Pushes E-music Forwardnew
He calls it "electronic music that can touch you in a deeper way," and indeed, it does.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Dennis Romero |
10-12-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Trentemoller
'Cease' is High-Water Mark of Contemporary Yacht Rocknew
At some point, Band of Horses must've realized that being the poor man's My Morning Jacket wasn't going to keep them in flannel, so they've softened their approach, strengthened the melodic component of their compositions, tightened up the harmonies and cranked up the repetition of catchphrases.
NOW Magazine |
Tim Perlich |
10-12-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Band of Horses, Cease to Begin
Sandro Perri Scopes Folknew
Polmo Polpo sound scientist unplugs.
NOW Magazine |
Tim Perlich |
10-12-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Sandro Perri, Tiny Mirrors
Talking the Talk, Walking the Walknew
Michael Franti does more than just sing about social justice.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Jeff Hahne |
10-11-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Michael Franti, Yell Fire! Live
Punk Onnew
Misfits celebrating 30 years of music.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Grant Britt |
10-11-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Evolution of Patrick Wolfnew
As a personality Wolf has transformed into a cross between David Bowie, Marc Almond, and Adam Ant — a flamboyant, androgynous, sexualized crooner with an outlandish fashion sense. But above all else, he's now officially a performer.
The Portland Mercury |
Rob Simonsen |
10-11-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Patrick Wolf, The Magic Position
Justice for All (except Kanye)new
It wasn't Kanye West's most (in)famous bit of public speaking. But when West interrupted last November's MTV Europe Music Awards to un-ironically proclaim that his clip for "Touch the Sky" should've won the fête's Best Video Prize, plenty within the pop community took note.
The Portland Mercury |
Tristan Staddon |
10-11-2007 |
Reviews
Film School's Sense of Placenew
While the Film School sound itself — a brainy My Bloody Valentine-inspired foray into atmospheric post-punk — has not changed all that much, the tendency toward creative expression and experimentation has changed.
The Portland Mercury |
Jenny Tatone |
10-11-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: film school, Hideout
The Everybodyfields on Delicate Sadnessnew
The duo is part of an exciting new movement in contemporary bluegrass-influenced music (alongside labelmates the Avett Brothers), and its brand-new release, Nothing is Okay, is a gorgeous waltz of swelling country ballads soaked in a river of spilled tears.
The Portland Mercury |
Ezra Ace Caraeff |
10-11-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Bat for Lashes Debuts with Childhood Nightmaresnew
During the softest whispers of Fur and Gold, Natasha Khan's delicate voice cries out like a child stranded in the woods.
The Portland Mercury |
Ezra Ace Caraeff |
10-11-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Bat for Lashes, Fur and Gold
Three of a Kindnew
Deborah Harry, Annie Lennox, and Siouxie Sioux all released strong solo albums this month, which succeed on various degrees of clout and cunning.
Boston Phoenix |
Mikael Wood |
10-11-2007 |
Reviews
Rebuilding the Soul of the Carolinasnew
Jason Perlmutter has curated collections of obscuring Carolina soul and funk music. In short, he's making it possible for people to take music that was all but lost back home.
INDY Week |
Rick Cornell |
10-11-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Various Artists, Carolina Funk
