Leonard Cohen To Possibly Tour
Legendary singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen may be hitting the road this summer if a posting on a fan forum at his web site is legit. The message, posted January 13, reads, "The following advance notice is posted with Leonard’s permission. "Leonard Cohen will be touring with his band in Canada and US in May and in […]
Twenty Thousand Roads: The Ballad of Gram Parsons and His Cosmic American Music: by David N. Meyer
David N. Meyer has such colorful characters to work with in his eloquent exhaustive biography of Gram Parsons, Twenty Thousand Roads becomes an uncanny reflection of his subject.
No Country, There Will Be Blood Lead Oscar Nominations
A coldblooded killer and a coldblooded tycoon led the Oscar nominations Tuesday, with a lawyer suffering from an ethical crisis also earning a strong showing. Daniel Day-Lewis’ performance in "There Will Be Blood" has earned raves. "No Country for Old Men," the Coen brothers’ film about a brutal killer and laconic sheriff pursuing a man […]
Actor Heath Ledger Found Dead
Actor Heath Ledger is dead, the New York Police Department said Tuesday. Heath Ledger was found dead in his Manhattan apartment. The Academy Award nominated actor was 28. Ledger’s housekeeper found him dead in his Manhattan apartment, New York police said. He died at 3:26 p.m., they said. The New York Fire Department received a […]
Tapes ‘n Tapes Set to Release Walk It Off
XL Recordings is proud to announce the release of Tapes ‘n Tapes incredible sophomore record. Entitled “Walk It Off,” it will be released on April 8th, 2008 and was produced by renowned producer Dave Fridmann (Flaming Lips, Sleater Kinney, Weezer). “Walk It Off” is the Minneapolis-based band’s first record since 2006’s widely lauded “The Loon,” which established the band – Josh Grier […]
Pullin’ ‘Tubes: RIP Andy Palacio (1960-2008)
Day One of this year’s Austin City Limits festival brought me to the WaMu tent for about a half-hour of the first Belizean band to every play the event. I’d never heard of Andy Palacio & the Garifuna Collective before that day, but I left the tent with a profound respect for this musician, his […]
MLK Hors d’Oeuvres: Portishead at Coachella
With all the talk about Goldenvoice’s foray into the NYC area festival market, it’s easy to forget that their Coachella Festival is just three short months away. The lineup for this year’s festival in the desert should be announced later today, with the usually reliable URB confirming that Portishead will headline Saturday’s festivities. URB also […]
Chris Burns: CB Radio
The debut EP CB Radio by Chris Burns is an energetic acoustic album with enough hooks to carry any full-length release. The metaphor-rich lyrics and soft, boy-next-door vocals punctuate the songs, but it’s Burns’ compositions that stand out.
Keller Williams: 12
For his latest album, 12, Keller Williams employs a fairly straightforward concept: 12 songs, one from each of his 11 albums and one previously unreleased track. It’s a neat twist on the “greatest hits” concept, a unique approach that should be no surprise to fans of the eccentric musician.
The Decemberists’ Colin Meloy Sings Live!
On April 8th, Kill Rock Stars will release Colin Meloy Sings Live! – a 14-song set documenting The Decemberists’ lead singer/songwriter’s 2006 solo tour. Meloy’s two-week trek across the U.S. coincided with the release of Colin Meloy Sings Shirley Collins, his six-song EP paying homage to the revered British folksinger. While the latter collection (and […]