AltWeeklies Wire
Foe's Goldnew
Menomena's Brent Knopf talks Portland, prettiness and dealing with ridiculous questions.
Nashville Scene |
Lee Stabert |
10-26-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Friend and Foe, Menomena
Farley's Steady Stream of Midtempo Strumming Wears Thinnew
But Moments and Memories is like a pot of custom-blended java: 11 doses may make you bristle, but a couple cups will get your head right.
Cleveland Scene |
D.X. Ferris |
10-26-2007 |
Reviews
Artists Giving Away Their Music for Free: A Prehistorynew
Radiohead wasn't the first, folks.
L.A. Weekly |
Randall Roberts |
10-26-2007 |
Music
Lady Sings the Blues (and Country)new
Blues singer Tracy Nelson returns with a collection of country classics.
Nashville Scene |
Jim Ridley |
10-26-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Buy It, Use It, Break It, Fix Itnew
On the eve of its final American performance of 2007, Daft Punk's Thomas Bangalter discusses the duo's banner year, the future of the music industry and the current state of electronic music.
L.A. Weekly |
Randall Roberts |
10-26-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Daft Punk
Dragonette's Martina Sorbara Talks Dirtynew
Although three of the group's members hail from Toronto, sultry synth-pop quartet Dragonette's flamboyant and provocative debut record Galore was cultivated in London.
Montreal Mirror |
Erik Leijon |
10-26-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Dragonette, Galore
The Parson Red Heads: Once More With Feelingnew
Lead Red Head Evan Way takes a few moments to discuss the band leaving Oregon and why they are not a cult.
The Portland Mercury |
Ezra Ace Caraeff |
10-26-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: King Giraffe, The Parson Red Heads
Caribou Whisks Listeners Off to Andorranew
While the record that would eventually be named Andorra was recorded by Dan Snaith alone in the modest confines of his London apartment, the music suggested a sense of grandeur more in line with the "forgotten, romantic mountain land, untouched by time" he expected to find in the tiny country.
The Portland Mercury |
John Motley |
10-26-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Ebony and Ecstasynew
After nearly two decades in separate corners, hip-hop and electronic music are back together on the dance floor.
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Dennis Romero |
10-26-2007 |
Music
Punk Purity and Political Protestnew
The Stiff Little Fingers earned the unfortunate billing "The Irish Clash" after Inflammable
Material, but in the two minutes and 45 seconds of "Alternative Ulster," they made The Clash sound like the English version of them.
Jackson Free Press |
Rob Hamilton |
10-25-2007 |
Reviews
A Rainbow of Inspirationnew
In Rainbows is an immensely beautiful offering, full of passion and feeling that is not to be missed.
Jackson Free Press |
Lindsey Maddox |
10-25-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: In Rainbows, Radiohead
Rugged Rural Rockabillynew
After a rough start, Shortstack's latest reveals warmth and intimacy.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
10-25-2007 |
Reviews
Raw and Irresistiblenew
On this live CD, Hillstomp reveal a stripped-down sound that's absolutely endearing.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
10-25-2007 |
Reviews
Combined Creativitynew
These twins write apart, but come together to make stunning music.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
10-25-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Tegan and Sara, The Con
More About the Partynew
Josh Ritter has fun with varied voices on his newest release.
Tucson Weekly |
Linda Ray |
10-25-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
