AltWeeklies Wire
The Higher Grows More Maturenew
A little lineup change and a new CD are keeping The Higher busy.
Las Vegas Weekly |
Julie Seabaugh |
02-07-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: On Fire, The Higher
The New York Times is into Riot Grrlsnew
Rebecca Roulette has a band that sounds like a newspaper — and a thing for Jonathan Lethem
New York Press |
Maggie Serota |
02-07-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The New York Times
The Dude of Lifenew
Tracking down a fabled Phish songwriter, Steve Pollak.
New York Press |
Becca Tucker |
02-07-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Steve Pollak
Will Powernew
Bay Area guitarist Will Bernard gets props from high places.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Andrew Gilbert |
02-07-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Will Bernard
The Power Trio is Backnew
North Mississippi Allstars’ fifth studio album, Hernando refines their guitar-bass-drums combo to immediately remind you of Cream and The Jimi Hendrix Experience.
Port Folio Weekly |
Paul Shugrue |
02-07-2008 |
Reviews
Arlo All Alonenew
With the presidential primary season in overdrive, I had to ask this icon of the flower power era for his take on the current campaign.
Port Folio Weekly |
Jim Newsom |
02-07-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Arlo Guthrie
How Hollywood Holt Got to Hip-Hopnew
Hollywood Holt's abilities as a hype-man and performer coupled with his vibrating excitement bring his live audiences into the show as they respond to calls and dance, hands high, reaching for his attention.
Chicago Newcity |
Hilary Rawk |
02-06-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Hollywood Holt
Or, the Whale Navigates Sea of Twangnew
Or, the Whale still has that fresh, new-band smell going for it, the quality that's provided a small but committed fanbase and allowed it to craft a unique niche in a growing sea of young twanging bands.
East Bay Express |
Matthew Green |
02-06-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Being an Only Child Was Appropriate Trainingnew
Even with the backing of Sub Pop these days, Kelley Stoltz is still waging an uphill battle for recognition.
East Bay Express |
j. poet |
02-06-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Circular Sounds, Kelley Stoltz
Scenic Quietudenew
Cave and Ellis tell the story of a captivating character, without uttering a single word.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Chad Radford |
02-06-2008 |
Reviews
Rise from the Ashesnew
Wanderin' captures the rich musical heritage of the Outfit's influences.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
02-06-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: The Belleville Outfit, Wanderin'
Contradictory Attitudesnew
The Brit Box captures many of America's paradoxes for better and worse.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
David Lee Simmons |
02-06-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Various Artists, The Brit Box
Full of Lifenew
After the blissful melodiousness of The Warning, Hot Chip returns to the bizarrely arrhythmic white funk of its debut, Coming on Strong.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
02-06-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Hot Chip, Made in the Dark
Burning Down the Housenew
Label's demise leaves local acts in the cold.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
02-06-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Various, Livewire Recordings
Can't Buy Me Lovenew

With the support of a local retailer, Atlanta soulster gets major radio play.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Rodney Carmichael |
02-06-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews