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Silver Jews Pair Simple Melodies with Complex Lyricsnew
Even after trading chemical dependency for religion, David Berman remains a deadpan wit of charm and skill, as he demonstrates on Lookout, the first Silver Jews record made without assistance from Berman's longtime cohort, Pavement leader Stephen Malkmus.
Denver's Music Scene Deserves to be Heardnew
In the sober light of day, Denver is indeed more than just the Fray — or any of the other acts that have been called up to the majors. We're elated for and proud of those bands that have graduated, of course, but to pin all of our aspirations on them is more than a bit shortsighted.
Westword |
Dave Herrera |
06-17-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Von Bondies' Leader on Detroit, Jack White and True Lovenew
Singer-songwriter-guitarist Jason Stollsteimer was extremely forthcoming as he discussed his feelings about Detroit and some of the trials and tribulations experienced by the Von Bondies.
Metro Times |
Bill Holdship |
06-17-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Los Lonely Boys Make Waves with Their Latest Albumnew
While the Garza brothers might not be a household name, thanks to the 2004 hit "Heaven" their musical alias, Los Lonely Boys, most certainly is.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Brett Leigh Dicks |
06-17-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Los Lonely Boys, Forgiven
Claire Holley Welcomes New CD to an Unusual Venuenew
There's something different about hosting a CD release party in a cathedral. Free of the usual distractions and the din of a smoky bar, Holley’s sweet lullabies are met with a quiet reverence only found in a gothic-like building a century old.
Jackson Free Press |
Bryan Doyle |
06-16-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Mates of State have Second Baby and Still Tournew
Of course, the baby-toting thing is old hat to the wife-and-husband duo of Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel: They took their first-born daughter, Magnolia, on the road when she was 10 months old.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Mike Shanley |
06-16-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Singer-songwriter Jaymay Offers Prime Mixtape Materialnew
With her clear, sophisticated voice -- not to mention her undying allegiance to New York City -- Jaymay is Feist-ish, if Feist were a bit less Jane Birkin and a little more Diane Keaton circa Annie Hall.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Margaret Welsh |
06-16-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: singer-songwriter, Jaymay
Add Lemons are Louder Than Rocks to the Silly Band Names Foldernew
'Gallop' & Other Distorted Loves Songs makes for a jaunty trip, recalling the quirky likes of Starlight Mints and early Dr. Dog along the way.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Doug Wallen |
06-16-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Witness: Young Jeezy Received Kilos of BMF Cokenew
Testimony offered yesterday in the federal government's cocaine-conspiracy case against alleged Black Mafia Family member Fleming "Ill" Daniels revealed a stunning allegation: According to a witness, Atlanta hip-hop superstar Jay "Young Jeezy" Jenkins received kilos of cocaine from BMF.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mara Shalhoup |
06-16-2008 |
Music
Ashanti Proves She's Out of Step on 'The Declaration'new
Hip-hop and R & B merged years ago, but Ashanti's still playing catch-up.
Chicago Reader |
Noah Berlatsky |
06-16-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Ashanti, The Declaration
Could Alla be a Mexican Os Mutantes?new
After seven years and $40,000, the Ledezma brothers unveil a masterpiece of Mexican-American psych pop.
Chicago Reader |
Miles Raymer |
06-16-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tomcat Combat Feels 'Okay'new
The band's new album I'm Okay You're Okay plays against post-rock depression type.
The Coast, Halifax's Weekly |
Andrew Robinson |
06-16-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Telluride Bluegrass Festival Celebrates 35 Years of Pickin' and Swingin'new
The granddaddy of summertime festivals has continued to be one of the most remarkable celebrations of uniquely American music. There are few places where pop stars such as Barenaked Ladies share the same bill as Bela Fleck and Jerry Douglas.
Boulder Weekly |
Andy Stonehouse |
06-16-2008 |
Concerts
Why Jim DeRogatis Pleaded the Fifth in the R. Kelly Trialnew
What possible crime could the Chicago Sun-Times music critic have been concealing when he repeatedly -- 15 times in all -- answered questions put to him in court by invoking his constitutional protection against self-incrimination?
Chicago Reader |
Michael Miner |
06-16-2008 |
Music
Tags: journalism, media, Chicago, law, courts, R. Kelly, Fifth Amendment, Jim DeRogatis, reporter's privilege
James McMurtry Returns to the Wastelandnew
The singer-songwriter sketches the lives of people trying -- and often failing -- to make it in Memphis.
The Memphis Flyer |
Chris Herrington |
06-13-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
