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Tortoise's Nebulous, Cerebral Worldnew
The boys in Tortoise don't like talking about their music, just making it.
New York Press |
Maggie Serota |
07-09-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Tortoise
The Singles of Summernew
Mixtape Yoda, the power of lip gloss, tomorrow's Beyonce today, and more.
Chicago Reader |
Jessica Hopper |
07-09-2007 |
Music
One Big Glorious Grinnew
How Battles utterly beguiled the indiescenti.
Illinois Times |
Rene Spencer Saller |
07-09-2007 |
Reviews
Where the Cool Kids Arenew
To hear the new sound of Chicago hip-hop, it helps to be on MySpace.
Chicago Reader |
Miles Raymer |
07-09-2007 |
Music
Psychedelic Punk? That's Fucked Upnew
Things have been going deceptively well for the Toronto hardcore quintet, travelling the globe nonstop since the release of their raging debut, Hidden World.
The Georgia Straight |
Gregory Adams |
07-06-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Fucked Up
Unearthing Cult Classicsnew
Thanks to archivist Kevin Howes, a little-known chapter of Jamaican Canadian music history is coming to light.
The Georgia Straight |
Alexander Varty |
07-06-2007 |
Music
Second Time Around for Final Solutionsnew
The ongoing evolution of Memphis' best punk band.
The Memphis Flyer |
Andrew Earles |
07-06-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Final Solutions
Unique Brit Band Art Brut Aces Sophomore Examnew
Britain's Art Brut have to be one of the most interesting rock bands to emerge this decade.
The Memphis Flyer |
Chris Herrington |
07-06-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Art Brut, It's A Bit Complicated
Central Valley Power Playnew
Don't say you weren't warned about Rademacher's impending hugeosity.
Sacramento News & Review |
Jonathan Kiefer |
07-05-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Rademacher
Profile: the Fiery Furnacesnew
Shifty winds.
INDY Week |
Alex Henderson |
07-05-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Fiery Furnaces
The Original Funky Divanew
Betty Davis hung with Jimi, married Miles, made some of the rawest funk ever. Oliver Wang says two reissued albums make her ripe for rediscovery.
East Bay Express |
Eric K. Arnold |
07-05-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Betty Davis
Spoon's Ga5, Art Brut's 'It's a Little Bit Complicated' and Tony Parker's Hip-Hopnew
Ga5 is both the most ambitious and accessible Spoon record to date.
San Antonio Current |
Staff |
07-05-2007 |
Music
Fan's Delightnew
This collection of early versions of future Zevon classics is great for his fans -- but beginners should avoid it.
Tucson Weekly |
Stephen Seigel |
07-05-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Preludes, Warren Zevon
Jack White Lets Loosenew
Despite some wandering moments, The White Stripes' latest release proves they're rock's top duo.
Tucson Weekly |
Michael Petitti |
07-05-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Icky Thump, White Stripes
Rolling With the Doenew
Talking children's music, the Fourth of July and manly footwear with a country-punk legend.
Tucson Weekly |
Jarret Keene |
07-05-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: A Year in the Wilderness, John Doe
