Shane Handler

This Bird Has Flown: A 40th Anniversary Tribute to the Beatles’ Rubber Soul: Various Artists

Shane Handler December 14, 2005 No Comments

As a whole, this collection proudly recognizes each artist

Matt Pond PA/Guster 10/16/2005: Higher Ground, So. Burlington VT

Shane Handler December 1, 2005 No Comments

For Guster, it was a short northeast run that allowed the headliner to showcase new material from their 2006 spring Reprise album

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club: Dark Howl (Peter Hayes Interview)

Shane Handler November 30, 2005 No Comments

With their latest release Howl, BRMC has made their boldest statement yet. Gone are the walls of reverb, buzzing guitars and Jesus and Mary Chain comparisons, as they’re replaced with a collection of true Americana revealing 60’s counter-culture and Johnny Cash outlaw hymns.

Wilco: Kicking Television

Shane Handler November 24, 2005 No Comments

Kicking Television, recorded live at the Vic Theatre in Chicago, May 4-7, 2005, captures Wilco in the new Nels Cline/Pat Sansone/Mikael Jorgensen era, complete with sonic splashes, textured keyboards and disgruntled guitars to accompany Jeff Tweedy

The Mars Volta: Scabdates

Shane Handler November 15, 2005 No Comments

You may get The Mars Volta

Jeff Tweedy 11/13/2005: Calvin Theater, Northampton, MA (SHOW REVIEW)

Shane Handler November 15, 2005 No Comments

With a trove of Wilco originals and Uncle Tupelo classics, alongside Loose Fur, Golden Smog and Minus 5 material, Jeff Tweedy

Charlie Hitchcock: Ex-Particle Guitarist Speaks Out On His Departure

Shane Handler November 9, 2005 No Comments

Initial reports had Charlie Hitchcock walking away from Particle, but apparently that wasn

Animal Collective: Feels

Shane Handler November 9, 2005 No Comments

Taking nods from My Bloody Valentine, Syd Barrett and Eno might be making for a monumental listen, but for Animal Collective, Feels is just another commitment to studio experimentation for an art rock band.