AltWeeklies Wire
Class of 2008new
Here are six artists worth keeping an eye on this year: Iuengliss, The Titan Courageous, Spools of Dark Thread, b.Sous, Rehab Hymn, Jessica Sonner.
How Mick Collins and the Dirtbombs Killed Classic Rocknew
It's been nearly three decades since Collins first picked up a guitar with the sole intention of "murdering the Eagles." Since then, the tall, bespectacled, deep-voiced rock 'n' roller from Detroit has been scorned, worshipped, categorized and just plain misunderstood by a music world often more interested in labeling than listening.
Metro Times |
Michael Hurtt |
02-12-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Dirtbombs
Yip-Yip Adds Organic Instruments to Their Simplistic Electronicanew
But in their playful, kitschy take on modernism, the real thrust remains the analog synthesizers, which are still aimed at pumping their artificial funhouse with some of the most absurd, scurrying dance music made today.
Orlando Weekly |
Bao Le-Huu |
02-11-2008 |
Reviews
Good Night, States Collaborate Across State Linesnew
It's not uncommon for a musician to have a day job to make ends meet, but Steve Gretz is a far cry from the office worker who waltzes down to the corner bar with a guitar on the weekend. His day job is SAT tutoring in New Jersey; his night gig involves fronting a band from Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Andy Mulkerin |
02-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Yves Jean Creates Exotic Rhythms on 'For Love and Desperation'new
Yves Jean's pretty hard to miss in Pittsburgh's music scene -- you can't walk into just any rock bar around here and see a 6-foot-5 Haitian-American who combines mainstream pop-rock vocals and hooks with his rippling bass and African and Caribbean rhythms.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Aaron Jentzen |
02-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Power of Soulnew
Marvin Gaye's Here, My Dear -- the biggest fuck-you album ever -- gets reworked.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Craig D. Lindsey |
02-11-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Marvin Gaye, Here, My Dear
Seeing Rednew
Supported through Drexel Univeristy's groundbreaking music industry program, Mad Dragon is an award-winning, fully functional independent record label that teaches students the business side of the music industry.
Philadelphia Weekly |
John Steele |
02-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Mo', the Merriernew
Argentine band transforms the blues into world music.
Birmingham Weekly |
Courtney Haden |
02-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Mo'Blues
Hollywood Holt: Superstar in Trainingnew
He does party rap the way other people get in shape for triathlons.
Chicago Reader |
Miles Raymer |
02-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Hollywood Holt
Cathartic Noise-Popnew
This CD balances a sense of rock 'n' roll depravity with romantic decay that makes a listener want to wash his hands after the final track.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
02-10-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Blood on the Wall, Liferz
The Psychedelic Bandwagonnew
Dead Meadow, deep in their patchouli-laden heart, are a formalist pop band that refuses to sacrifice a good hook in exchange for a greasy, hallucinogenic jam.
Tucson Weekly |
Jarret Keene |
02-10-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Dead Meadow, Old Growth
Protective Measuresnew
Instead of being just another pretty indie face, Thao Nguyen infuses her songs with strange and thoughtful images.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
02-10-2008 |
Reviews
Full-Spectrum Phenomenonnew
The man behind Bassnectar wants people to come with enthusiasm, without expectations.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
02-10-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Magical Mysterynew
Meet Black Mountain, the latest in a series of fine Canadian bands.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
02-10-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Black Mountain, In the Future
Tim Finn On Tour Supporting 'Imaginary Kingdom'new
Finn's seventh solo release is a well-written, well-arranged, well-produced collection of songs by the singer/songwriter that could easily find its way into the 21st century pop music canon.
Boise Weekly |
Amy Atkins |
02-10-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Imaginary Kingdom, Tim Finn
