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Montreal Mirror's Must-See List for Osheaganew
Having proven itself a well-oiled machine, and arguably the most courteous and considerate of music fests, Montreal's Osheaga event returns with an equally impressive line-up this weekend. Acts include M.I.A., Feist, Interpol, Macy Gray, Arctic Monkeys and of course Smashing Pumpkins.
Montreal Mirror |
Rupert Bottenberg, Lorraine Carpenter and Johnson Cummins |
09-07-2007 |
Concerts
Tags: concerts
M.I.A. Turns a Difficult Year into a Strong Second Albumnew
After breaking up with Diplo, being barred from the States and facing the pressures of the "difficult second album" (for a major U.S. label, no less) made for a very turbulent 2006. But it also produced Kala, and a work ethic that's become M.I.A.'s manifesto.
Montreal Mirror |
Lorraine Carpenter |
09-07-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
The 'In' Sound From Far Outnew
Started by the longtime guitar tech of Widespread Panic, Sam Holt, Outformation is anything but Widespread Junior.
Jackson Free Press |
Jason Bugg |
09-07-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Outformation
St. Louis' Underground Hip-hop Scene Struggles with 'Ghettofication'new
Fans of underground hip-hop pride themselves on advancing the art and culture of the music, a stark contrast to many of the city's large urban nightclubs where the crowd is just out to party. The divide between the two approaches has sparked a culture war.
Riverfront Times |
Keegan Hamilton |
09-07-2007 |
Music
Panther City Bandits Party Like Irishnew
The lively Texas five-piece boasts a unique blend of punk, country, and Irish drinking songs; kind of The Dropkick Murphys-meets-Operation Ivy, with a little "All For Me Grog" mixed in.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Eric Griffey |
09-07-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
A Decades-Old Recording Preserves Fresh Charles Mingusnew
A previously undiscovered gem from the too-short career of jazz genius composer, arranger, and bass player captures a live performance shortly before his death.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Tom Geddie |
09-07-2007 |
Reviews
Kanye West Has Finally Graduatednew
With producer Jon Brion back in the sidecar, West delivers another failsafe collection of sharp, soulful songs, exposing his new affinity for synths and electronic drums while adding new lyrical ground to that campus-sized ego.
NOW Magazine |
Jason Richards |
09-07-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Kanye West, Graduation
Is There More to Interpol than Fancy Matching Suits?new
The band's latest disc abandons the oppressive claustrophobia that had become their aesthetic cliche -- the songs have breathing room, stretching out along more expansive arrangements of keyboards and shimmering guitars.
NOW Magazine |
Sarah Liss |
09-07-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Interpol, Our Love To Admire
Alison Sudol of A Fine Frenzy Finds Herself at the Pianonew
"I still don't consider myself a pianist, but I can definitely get through it. It's like learning to swim by getting kicked into the deep end. You either sink or you swim."
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Steve Appleford |
09-07-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Alison Sudol
'Lonely' So Much Morenew
Soul pioneer Arthur Alexander's stellar final release receives a lively reissue.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Chris Morris |
09-07-2007 |
Reviews
'International Players Anthem': Atlanta's Hot, Hot Heatnew
Summer wouldn't be the same without plenty of hip-pop novelty.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
09-06-2007 |
Music
Crowded House: A Room With a Viewnew
Looking at Australia's national band from the inside out.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Besha Rodell |
09-06-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Crowded House, Time on Earth
Hotter than Julynew
10 cool fall concerts to heat up Atlanta.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
09-06-2007 |
Music
The Meat Puppets Rely on New Drummer for New Albumnew
The group returns to its '80s sound with Rise to Your Knees, the first new Pups release with both Kirkwoods since 1995's No Joke!
INDY Week |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
09-06-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Donny Hue and the Colors Almost Never Practicenew
But the nebulous music collective went into the studio and came out two days later with Folkmote, a debut that blends the huge swells of Spiritualized with the bittersweet bounce of Elephant 6's finest.
INDY Week |
Rich Ivey |
09-06-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Donny Hue and the Colors, Folkmote
