AltWeeklies Wire
A Modern Way of Livingnew
The Exies hit the road ahead of their third album.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Jeff Hahne |
04-20-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Exies
Gospel's Dixie Hummingbirds Celebrate 79th Anniversarynew
There've been some personnel changes over the years since James B. Davis founded the group in 1928.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
Grant Britt |
04-20-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Dixie Hummingbirds
UMaine Refuses to Out Downloading Studentsnew
School officials are opposing recording-industry efforts against alleged illegal downloading of music.
Portland Phoenix |
Emily Parkhurst |
04-20-2007 |
Music
The Brain of Birdnew
So enchanting, you won't notice how smart he is.
Illinois Times |
Rene Spencer Saller |
04-20-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Andrew Bird, Armchair Apocrypha
Coachella & the Cure for the Common Festivalitisnew
Strictly for kicks, I've outlined four potential Coachella Menus for imaginary friends, and one for myself, with kicky names.
L.A. Weekly |
Kate Sullivan |
04-20-2007 |
Music
A Disappointing Third Albumnew
Lavigne's attempts to embrace her girly side (a move for which the ex-Sk8er Girl has received much flak) mistake empowerment for helplessness.
Riverfront Times |
Annie Zaleski |
04-20-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Avril Lavigne, The Best Damn Thing
Kaiser Chiefs Hail the Power of Playing Livenew
They've already figured out what separates good acts from great ones, namely that having the best songs on the planet won't help you conquer the world if you're boring as bat shit live.
The Georgia Straight |
Mike Usinger |
04-19-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Kaiser Chiefs
Melodic Pleasuresnew
Grant-Lee Phillips has never sounded more confident.
Tucson Weekly |
Jarret Keene |
04-19-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Grant-Lee Phillips, Strangelet
A New Lifenew
Grand Champeen finally gets their live-performance success on the record.
Tucson Weekly |
Linda Ray |
04-19-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Dial T for This, Grand Champeen
Kids' Stuffnew
Dan Zanes now sings music for children --
including drinking songs?
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
04-19-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Catch That Train!, Dan Zanes
Beyond Cliche and Back Againnew
Even though the tribute-album concept has gone beyond cliche, every once in a while a decent collection emerges.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
04-19-2007 |
Reviews
Arctic Monkeys Slow it Down, Try to Impress Lessnew
Arctic Monkeys talk about what they know, which is why their songs ring true.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Lily Moayeri |
04-19-2007 |
Reviews
A Smooth and Pleasing Approach to Bossa Novanew
For her sixth album and first since 2004's self-titled album, the Brazilian-born, New York-based Gilberto sticks to the lovely ballads and midtempo numbers that made her an international star.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Mosi Reeves |
04-19-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Bebel Gilberto, momento
Simple, Powerful Rhythmic Chatternew
Since the release of his acclaimed 1968 album, Machine Gun, Peter Brotzmann has pushed free jazz into deeper, darker realms of raw, visceral expression.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Chad Radford |
04-19-2007 |
Reviews
Loretta Lynn: Yesterday's Winenew
Are country legends too old to cut the mustard?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
James Kelly |
04-19-2007 |
Music
Tags: Loretta Lynn
