AltWeeklies Wire
This Is the Best Damn Thing?new

Whatever, Avril Lavigne goes straight to the top.
Boston Phoenix |
Sharon Steel |
05-03-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Avril Lavigne, The Best Damn Thing
Lion's Sharenew
Jah Cutta and his Determination Band have certainly lived up to their name -- for over 20 years, they've been a cornerstone of live reggae music in Montreal, and their new album, Wha Gwan, aims to make a name for them across the country and the globe.
Montreal Mirror |
Erin MacLeod |
05-03-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Jett Passengersnew
Girl in a Coma goes nationwide with a strong new album for Joan Jett's Blackheart Records.
San Antonio Current |
Gilbert Garcia |
05-03-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Girl In a Coma
Relatively Heavynew
With a stunning debut album under their belt, the two brothers and a friend who make up Jefferson Colby are Inadaze.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Caroline Collier |
05-03-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Jefferson Colby
Coastal & Westernnew
This is one of Taylor's strongest efforts and well worth a listen.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Jeff Prince |
05-03-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Times, Larry Joe Taylor
This is How the Truth Should Sound?new
These 14 songs from Tom Morello exist somewhere between Woody Guthrie and Woody Harrelson, but not quite as compelling.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Gabe Gomez |
05-03-2007 |
Reviews
Indie Hip-hop Star El-P Will Sleep 'When You're Dead'new
The man who calls himself El-Producto has delivered yet again.
Chicago Newcity |
Brad Knutson |
05-02-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: El-P, I'll Sleep When You're Dead
Amon Tobin Invites Us Into 'The Foley Room'new
Tobin's latest blends field recordings, guest musicians and a knack for reworking sounds beyond their original state.
Chicago Newcity |
John Alex Colon |
05-02-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Amon Tobin, The Foley Room
LCD Soundsystem's James Murphynew
The frontman talks Sound of Silver and touring.
Chicago Newcity |
Duke Shin |
05-02-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: LCD Soundsystem, Sound of Silver
45 Who Rock Chicago's Music Worldnew
Chicago's most powerful people in music.
Chicago Newcity |
Staff |
05-02-2007 |
Music
Sound and Spirit: Elliott Smith's Archivistnew
Larry Crane talks about standing in on New Moon.
Willamette Week |
Casey Jarman |
05-02-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Elliott Smith, New Moon
The Best Band in Town ... and the Worst?new
The Ones elicit love, hate and something in between.
Willamette Week |
Jason Simms |
05-02-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: The Ones
Allen Toussaint: On Top of the Chartsnew
The legendary pianist, songwriter, producer and Big Easy Entertainer of the Year is as sharp and prolific as ever.
Gambit |
Alison Fensterstock |
05-02-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Allen Toussaint
Soul-sucking MySpace Does Have Upsidesnew
Ultimately, as loath as I was to join the cult, I have to admit that MySpace has revolutionized the way I experience music.
The Lonely Astronauts' DIY Guynew
Joseph Arthur wants to write his own legend.
Westword |
Michael Roberts |
04-30-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Lonely Astronauts