AltWeeklies Wire
The Evangelicals Get Haunted on Their Sophomore Releasenew
The Oklahoma band's similarities to a group like the Flaming Lips may muddle its standing as a true musical purveyor of its state's schizophrenic, ongoing (and rather fascinating) horror show.
Tucson Weekly |
Michael Petitti |
10-24-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Guitarist Kaki King Plays Well with Othersnew
Aside from being an accomplished solo musician who has recorded four critically-acclaimed full-length albums, guitarist Kaki King also has an impressive list of collaborations. Most recently, she befriended John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats and they collaborated on a six-song, vinyl-only EP, called Black Pear Tree.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
10-24-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Randy Newman: Reinvigorated, Satirical, and Not a Fan of McCainnew
On his most recent release, Harps and Angels, Newman's political satire is filtered through the narration of a plaintive observer, a practice that Newman fans are accustomed to, and something he feels he's improved upon over his 30-plus years as a songwriter and composer.
The Portland Mercury |
Ryan J. Prado |
10-24-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Harps and Angels, Randy Newman
AC/DC Churns Out Another 'Back in Black' Retreadnew
It’s a little absurd to think that it took eight years for AC/DC to crank out Black Ice, since it sounds like it was created by a particularly adept AC/DC-simulating computer.
Las Vegas Weekly |
Josh Bell |
10-24-2008 |
Reviews
Reemerging Soul: Taking Stock of the New Staxnew
It's probably a little disappointing that the relaunched, now California-based Stax imprint hasn't made more of a cultural/commercial impact this year, though it certainly hasn't been from lack of trying.
The Memphis Flyer |
Chris Herrington |
10-24-2008 |
Music
Of Montreal's Latest Continues to Blur Reality and Fictionnew
On Skeletal Lamping, it sounds as if Kevin Barnes' reality/fiction line has blurred so much, he actually believes he has become the character he created.
Las Vegas Weekly |
Spencer Patterson |
10-24-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Of Montreal, Skeletal Lamping
Bio Ritmo's Salsa Blasts Offnew
Inspired as much by Egypt's Abdel Halim Hafez as they are by the theme from The Six Million Dollar Man, Bio Ritmo is a bit of an odd salsa band -- but odd in the best, most fun and interesting of ways.
Montreal Mirror |
Erin MacLeod |
10-24-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Bio Ritmo, salsa music
Inside the Mind of Of Montreal's Kevin Barnesnew
Barnes talks about mythology, insanity, sexuality, hard work and terror -- because that's what little boys are made of.
Montreal Mirror |
Lorraine Carpenter |
10-24-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Dwarves Remain Forever Uoungnew
While the Dwarves are on the stage, each song is like a punch in the face, helped along by the yelling, fist-pumping and genital-swinging of the Dwarves' masked guitarist Hewhocannotbenamed.
Orlando Weekly |
Tara Lightfoot |
10-23-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: punk rock, The Dwarves
Why is Boulder Chamber Orchestra Filled with Scientists?new
Over 30 percent of the Boulder Chamber Orchestra have backgrounds in the hard sciences. What's up with that?
Boulder Weekly |
Dylan Otto Krider |
10-23-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Talib Kweli is the One Remaining Black Starnew
Save for featuring Justin Timberlake on his last release, Kweli never compromised his craft to rise above the underground, and yet he became one of hip-hop's elite few bling-free mainstream rappers.
Boston Phoenix |
Chris Faraone |
10-23-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
In the Studio with Jedi Mind Tricksnew
It's rare for rappers to get props from both backpackers and outlaws, but Vinnie Paz uses his home field to his advantage.
Boston Phoenix |
Chris Faraone |
10-23-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Mount Eerie's Phil Elverum Opens Up Offstagenew
Phil Elverum is a unique kind of shy. The artist, who began his musical project as The Microphones and has since switched to the moniker Mount Eerie, lets his emotions fly when he writes and performs songs, yet keeps his distance from the audience by closing his eyes through most of the set and singing as if he were in the room completely alone.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Patricia Sauthoff |
10-23-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Return of Mingering Mikenew
For decades, D.C. songwriter Mingering Mike has refused to reveal his identity to the public. Given the right opportunity, though, he might just be ready.
Washington City Paper |
Jason Cherkis |
10-23-2008 |
Music
Paris Lets His Inner P-Funk Shine on 'Acid Reflex'new
Listening to Paris in 2008 is like walking on the edge of a razor blade. On one side of that slippery slope, the East Bay militant rap icon continues to espouse the anger and violent revolutionary tendencies he's famous for. On the other, as evident on his new album, his music grooves and swirls and lifts.
East Bay Express |
Tom Chandler |
10-22-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
