[rating=7.00] Alex Bleeker already has an exceedingly cool day job as bassist for Real Estate, one of the more esteemed indie bands of the present era. But when he opted
[rating=8.00] Matt Nathanson has always been a superb storyteller. Over the course of his career – and the past several years in particular – his songs have been tagged for
In retrospect, it seems somewhat astonishing that the Zombies, one of the most innovative outfits at the forefront of the ‘60s British invasion, only made one album during their actual
[rating=8.00] It’s never easy being part of a spin-off band, especially when the band that you’ve spun off from (A) had enough gold records to fill a good portion of
[rating=8.00] Granted, being the home town heroes isn’t necessarily a major distinction when the town you’re presiding over doesn’t offer all that much in terms of competition, and you’ve won
[rating=8.00] As they have since the beginning, Mercury Rev seem to reside in their own celestial sphere. Their’s is a freewheeling take on psychedelia that’s as disrespectful of mode or
“Umm, excuse me,” a hesitant Matisyahu apologises prior to initiating our conversation. “This woman is kind of giving me this look and I’m not sure if she was someone I’d
[rating=7.00] Silversun Pickups have never been a band that lends itself to typecasting or instant identification. While the band still lingers slightly below the surface, it has achieved sufficient buzz
[rating=7.00] Having invented one of the most famous signature guitar riffs in rock ‘n’ roll history Dave Davies’ place in the rock ‘n’ roll firmament has always been well assured.
[rating=7.00] Patty Griffin has never been what one might term ostentatious. Her albums take on a stripped down approach that leaves plenty of room for honest emotion to take hold.
