AltWeeklies Wire
Praise the Lord, Pass the Whiskeynew
The Silent Comedy put a party hat on for old times' sake.
San Diego CityBeat |
David Small |
05-16-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Silent Comedy
Need a Hobby?new
Borrow one from The Sea and Cake.
San Diego CityBeat |
AnnaMaria Stephens |
05-16-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Sea and Cake
A Truly Modest Mousenew
Adam Pierce leads another Mice Parade.
Chicago Newcity |
Tom Lynch |
05-16-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Mice Parade
Troubled Watersnew
Death, political turmoil and a national tragedy tried to get in Drowning Pool's way -- none succeeded.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Colin Stroud |
05-15-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Drowning Pool
The Honor Systemnew
With major-label backing, The Honorary Title is upping the ante -- and the volume.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Jason Bugg |
05-15-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Honorary Title
In the Moodnew
With a rap beef behind him and a new single getting local radio love, Detroit's Moody is almost content.
Metro Times |
Kahn Davison |
05-15-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Moody
Jennifer Herrema Believes in the Future of Rock 'n' Rollnew
If the RTX frontwoman did not exist, it would be necessary to invent her -- the world just needs a badass arty hesher who's part studio rat, part Calvin Klein model.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Aaron Jentzen |
05-15-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: RTX
Never Mind the Shit, Here's Coachellanew
Is this annual desert festival an ordeal or orgasmic experience? Yes.
The Essence of Eclectic Indulgence?new
Those who found the band's recent shift in direction somewhat daunting can take comfort in its latest outing, a surprisingly mellow encounter that harks back to its earliest efforts.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Lee Zimmerman |
05-15-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Wilco, Sky Blue Sky
RJD2: Embracing the Challengenew
This hip-hop producer turned fledgling rocker hasn't turned his back on the boom-bap.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
05-14-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: RJD2
Like an Unexpected Wet Dreamnew
With its handsome, hand-sewn cover, this EP is DIY art school at its best; its musical aesthetic is in line with such dance-punk acts as the Gossip and the Blow, layered with the experimental qualities of Gang Gang Dance.
Tags: Mannequin Makeout
Trail of Bread Crumbs Leads to Arthur & Yunew
Putting together a band can be like swimming against the current in a cold river -- until it gets warm.
Seattle Weekly |
Aja Pecknold |
05-14-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Arthur & Yu
J Dilla's Dogsnew
European Vacation, a concert-tour DVD that documents Dilla's last days, is causing some controversy.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Craig D. Lindsey |
05-14-2007 |
Music
What Didn't Kill Themnew
A drummer crisis pushed the Narrator toward their strongest album yet.
Chicago Reader |
Miles Raymer |
05-14-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Narrator
Heavy Things: Amy LaVerenew
The throaty-voiced singer and bassist wants to be your Tennessee valentine.
The Memphis Flyer |
Chris Davis |
05-11-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Amy LaVere
