[rating=6.00] Todd Snider’s never been the easiest artist to understand. Part insurgent, often askew, he’s always been unpredictable even when he’s supposedly on track. Lately though, he appears to have
It seemed an odd booking choice when it was announced that Alejandro Escovedo would play the tiny White Eagle in Portland. After all, he could have easily played a larger
[rating=7.00] When most people think of Russia, rock music is not something that comes to mind. For many, the amount of Russian bands they know could be counted on less
[rating=8.00] As the only constant member of the famed rock band The Pretenders, Chrissie Hynde has worked relentlessly as a pioneer for female-fronted rock and roll bands since 1979. She
[rating=8.00] Credit Conor Oberst with truth in advertising. Ruminations is all its title implies, a series of sad story songs that bring reflection and remorse to the fore. Oberst’s once
[rating=7.00] It’s time to start feeling dated when you realize that Kings of Leon released their first album over 13 years ago. On their seventh album WALLS, Kings of Leon
[rating=8.00] While our poisoned politics might dissuade anyone from opting for an album by a group that calls itself The Congress, the music it provides is a far cry from
In the newest installment of Wannabe, artist Chris Prunckle reviews Brand New Flag, the new LP from Ohio rock and rollers Two Cow Garage, in his signature six-panel comic strip form. Click on the image for full resolution (best viewed
[rating=8.00] Within the often turbulent history of the Black Crowes, their guitarist of longest standing, Marc Ford wasted no time initiating solo projects. In fact, his latest, The Vulture, is
[rating=7.00] How do you pay tribute to an artist as brilliant and singular as Elliott Smith? By assembling an impressive list of artists to interpret his work and make it
