Cruise to the Edge Spotlight: Strawbs
From pastoral folk to riveting symphonic rock, the Strawbs discography ranks among the richest in the prog canon.
Back Off, Jerk: In Defense of ‘The Mexican’
Stephen Mills explores this action-adventure comedy, which subverted audience and critic expectations, avoiding the obvious Brad Pitt-Julia Roberts romance in favor of a more unusual plot.
White Denim – Corsicana Lemonade
[rating=7.00] There’s a lot going on throughout the 38-minutes that comprise Corsicana Lemonade, White Denim’s sixth LP, and third since expanding to a quartet with the addition of guitarist Austin Jenkins. The Austin, Texas-based band has long specialized in chaotic and harried jams that burst forth with snippets of kinetic energy. Where one song stops and […]
Matt Odmark of Jars of Clay (INTERVIEW)
Nobody likes being labeled, especially a band trying to make a name for themselves in the music world. And when your lyrics tend to sway towards the more positive with references to faith, hope and a higher power, being labeled a Christian band can sometimes make that journey a little harder. Although Jars Of Clay […]
Billie Joe Armstrong And Norah Jones Premiere “Silver Haired Daddy Of Mine
Billie Joe Armstrong and Norah Jones have premiered “Silver Haired Daddy of Mine”, from their forthcoming album Foreverly. Songs Our Daddy Taught Us, an album of traditional Americana songs released by The Everly Brothers in 1958, inspired this reinterpreted 12-song collection. Foreverly will be released on November 25th on Reprise Records.
Re-Reviews: Third Eye Blind’s ‘Blue’
Trace William Cowen explores his evolving relationship with the alt-rock band’s underrated 1999 LP. He also chats about the album with former guitarist Kevin Cadogan.
The Flaming Lips Dish on Black Friday Releases (a Stone Roses Covers LP, a Chocolate Brain, and More)
This just in: Wayne Coyne is insane(ly cool).
Geddy Lee Will Probably Cast His Rock Hall Votes for Yes and Deep Purple — Because He’s Awesome
“Well, certainly Deep Purple, certainly Yes,” Lee says.
Giveaway: Tell Us David Bowie’s Greatest Hidden Gem, Win a CD/DVD ‘Next Day’ Prize Pack (and Three Vinyl Singles)
Which of The Thin White Duke’s b-sides is the greatest? Let us know and win a CD/DVD/vinyl single bundle.
The Melismatics – Rising Tide
[rating=6.00] The Melismatics have put together a spunky collection of tunes that run the gamut of upbeat disco flavored bubble gum rock. The four piece from Minneapolis has been honing their sound for most of the millenium and Rising Tide shows the band is still experimenting while bouncing along. The dueling male and female vocals […]