AltWeeklies Wire
Ladysmith Black Mambazo Gets Historicalnew
Instead of glorifying violence -- Zulu imbued South Africans with an indomitable fighting spirit in the early 1800s -- Ilembe ("The Greatest Warrior") celebrates perseverance and commitment.
Shepherd Express |
Michael Popke |
04-04-2008 |
Reviews
How Vampire Weekend Channeled Africa Through New Yorknew
What is a young artist to make of a post-Giuliani, post-9/11 New York City?
Shepherd Express |
Michael Carriere |
04-04-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Vampire Weekend
R.E.M. Hurtles Toward the Future on 'Accelerate'new
At what point in a band's career is it impossible to evaluate its new album without referencing its back catalog?
Riverfront Times |
Annie Zaleski |
04-04-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Accelerate, r.e.m.
'Paranoid Park': The Soundtrack of Their Livesnew
Skate movie dispenses with the angst, surrounds itself with Nino Rota and Elliott Smith.
L.A. Weekly |
Randall Roberts |
04-04-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Various Artists, Paranoid Park
Musicial Treasure Chris Gaffney Needs Your Help to Livenew
Two months ago, friends and fans were alarmed to learn that Gaff had become desperately ill. After he was originally diagnosed with hepatitis C, further tests uncovered cirrhosis of the liver; about a month ago, a large tumor was discovered on his liver. He will eventually need an organ transplant.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Chris Morris |
04-04-2008 |
Music
Tags: Chris Gaffney
Crowes on the Movenew
Maxim erred when it didn't review this album by giving it a mere 2 1/2 stars.
Tucson Weekly |
Jarret Keene |
04-03-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: The Black Crowes, Warpaint
Don't Be a H8rnew
Sixes and Sevens is flashy, erratic, cheeky and joyful -- kind of like a distillation of what's best about pop music
Tucson Weekly |
Sean Bottai |
04-03-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Adam Green, Sixes and Sevens
DIY Livesnew
The May Fire's unique approach makes their music energetic and relentlessly catchy.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
04-03-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: La Victoria, The May Fire
Genre Bendernew
The prolific Jim Lauderdale creates a diverse blend of music.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
04-03-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Honey Songs, Jim Lauderdale
Who are the Nappy Roots?new
Back in 2002, Kentucky's Nappy Roots set themselves apart from the rest of the hip-hop world by proudly embracing their rural southern heritage with the ubiquitous hit single "Aw Naw." Five years after their last national release, who are the Nappy Roots today?
Jackson Free Press |
Tom Speed |
04-03-2008 |
Music
Tags: The Humdinger, The Nappy Roots
Roaring and Tumbling with the 'Punk Blues'new
Silver Lions 20/20 is a duo that has been together less than a year, but the group includes two veterans of Deep South blues and punk. Guitarist and vocalist Chet Weise and drummer Craig "Sweet Dog" Pickering offer their own take on the "punk blues."
Jackson Free Press |
Larry Morrisey |
04-03-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Silver Lions 20/20
Defining Amanda Raynew
Combining sensual, airy vocals with trip-hop rhythm, Atlanta musician Amanda Ray blends musical genres with ease and creates provocative, mysteriously dark music.
Jackson Free Press |
Jeri Lynn Ostrander |
04-03-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Amanda Ray, Mirrored Images
We Call it Irresistiblenew
If you're the type who lives for Saturday night dancing at Schimmel's, you don't want to miss Wiley and the Checkmates during the Crossroads Film Festival. The Oxford soul band is sure to put a shake in your step with their funk-infused take on classic soul.
Jackson Free Press |
Lindsey Maddox |
04-03-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
In Defense of My Chemical Romancenew
One million My Chemical Romance fans can't be wrong. The same could be said for the 1 million MCR haters.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Paul Davis |
04-03-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: My Chemical Romance
Jimmy Eat World Dodge Emo Falloutnew
The history of Jimmy Eat World reads like a rock & roll fairy tale, complete with teenage record deals and instantaneous pop-stardom.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Garret Wheeler |
04-03-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Chase This Light, Jimmy Eat World
