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Soulful Folkie Mutlu Chases the Dreamnew
His debut CD, Livin' It, has a similar funky-folky feel, but with a soft, hip-hop groove.
Philadelphia City Paper |
A.D. Amorosi |
08-12-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Rising Detroit Rap Star Invincible Creates Sonic Calling Card from Activism & Dissentnew
Here's the deal: Invincible is one of the best emcees in the country, as many will tell you, gender notwithstanding, though the odds are stacked against her: 1) She's a woman working a male-dominated genre 2) She's gay and 3) She's overtly political -- her sympathy for the Palestinians, and politicking in a pop world often spells fiscal failure.
Metro Times |
Brian Smith |
08-12-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
'Weird Al' Yankovic Dares to be Honest About 'Straight Outta Lynwood'new
"Longevity" is not a word we usually associate with novelty artists, but "Weird Al" Yankovic has trumped his Dr. Demento peers by releasing twelve albums and capturing three Grammys since 1980.
Riverfront Times |
Ryan Wasoba |
08-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Weird Al Yankovic
Dutchess and the Duke: Seattle’s New Rock Royaltynew
They may not roll with the Stones, but their blend of '60s rock and folk recalls the time when the game was more grit than glamor.
Seattle Weekly |
Hannah Levin |
08-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
After Years of Touring the Nation, Ozzfest 2008 Finds a Home in Dallas' Suburbsnew
This year's Ozzfest, the biggest annual metal festival in the country, was going to become a one-day, one-city, one-off show. And it was set to happen in, of all places, Frisco, Texas. Wait -- what?
Dallas Observer |
Pete Freedman |
08-11-2008 |
Music
Tags: The Sword, Serj Tankian, Jonathan Davis, Witchcraft, Devildriver, Ozzy Osbourne, Hellyeah, Drowning Pool, Sevendust, In This Moment, Sharon Osbourne, Apocalyptica, Shadows Fall, Metallica, Ozzfest, Cavalera Conspiracy, Frisco, Goatwhore, Kingdom of Sorrow, Rigor Mortis, Soilent Green, The Destro, Within Chaos
People Under the Stairs Stick to the Fundamentalsnew
The Los Angeles-based underground mainstay's fifth album, cleverly christened Fun DMC, should resonate with new people seeking that good ol' head-nodding feeling and anxious old disciples underwhelmed by the group's last LP, Stepfather.
NOW Magazine |
Addi Stewart |
08-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Fun DMC, People Under the Stairs
Montreal Indie-Popsters Wolf Parade Get Back on Tracknew
Every musician needs a side project now and then, but what if your extracurricular activities become more important than your day job? That's sort of what happened to Wolf Parade.
NOW Magazine |
Bryan Borzykowski |
08-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Wolf Parade, At Mount Zoomer
Dr. Dog is Big Newsnew
In the last few years Dr. Dog have performed the national anthem at a Phillies game, been remixed by Beck, toured Europe and Australia, sold out the TLA and been mooned over by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy and Band of Horses' Ben Bridwell in The New York Times. They've come a long way from singing Beach Boys songs at parties.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Doug Wallen |
08-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Jazz Trumpeter Amir ElSaffar Builds a Bridge to Iraqnew
ElSaffar's suite Two Rivers forges a singular fusion of jazz and Iraqi classical music -- and reconciles his roots in the process.
Chicago Reader |
Peter Margasak |
08-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Olivier Jarda's Smart Talknew
Musician and Rhodes Scholar Jarda returns home to the maritimes from Oxford, home of Radiohead, and a, uh, big university.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Sean Flinn |
08-08-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Diagrams, Olivier Jarda
Mike Gordon Swims Alonenew
The Phish bassist is pretty bored of getting asked if the Phab Phour are reuniting.
Seven Days |
Dan Bolles |
08-08-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tom Waits on the Other Side of the Worldnew
Tom Waits descends on Dublin, Ireland, and the whole city is abuzz.
North Bay Bohemian |
Gabe Meline |
08-08-2008 |
Reviews
Oracle and the Mountain Rises From the Depths of Depressionnew
When his previous band, the indie/alt-country outfit the Great Depression, called it quits in late 2003, Dale Naron thought that he was finally done with music.
The Memphis Flyer |
J.D. Reager |
08-08-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Critical Darlings the Hold Steady Deliver Againnew
Essentially, the Hold Steady is Springsteen for people raised on "all-ages hardcore matinee shows."
The Memphis Flyer |
Chris Herrington |
08-08-2008 |
Reviews
Twenty Years of Supersuckersnew
Some time around Thanksgiving, Rontrose and crew will celebrate their 20th anniversary as punk's answer to hedonistic, cowboy-hat wearing, meat-and-potatoes American rock 'n' roll.
Shepherd Express |
Joe Uchill |
08-08-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
