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The White Stripes: Icky Thump

Shawn Donohue June 26, 2007 No Comments

You’re staring at a record that has enough spit and polish to be mainstream; enough off-kilter punk blues for diehards; enough sonic experimentation to cover up the groups’ normal shortcomings (Meg’s elementary drumming); lyrics that come from the wise and fun loving ventricle of Jacks heart (“And lots of other situations where I don’t know what to do/at which time God screams to me/“There’s nothing left for me to tell you”)…and you’re staring at the album of the year.

Another Fiasco: If Never Was Enough

Jamie Lee June 29, 2006 No Comments

On the recently released If Never Was Enough, the quintet exudes Zepplin-esque bravado in exorcising its rock and roll demons.

Dinosaur Jr. 11/01/2005: Irving Plaza, New York, NY

Shawn Donohue December 13, 2005 No Comments

Dinosaur Jr,’s performance was one big pile driver leaving the audience with ears ringing and hearts singing. More then one person was looking for any extras to Saturday

Reigning Sound / Detroit Cobras 9/12/2005: Mercury Lounge, New York, NY

Shawn Donohue October 18, 2005 No Comments

As the flooding continues across the eastern seaboard, so does the music. On Wednesday night at the Mercury Lounge in Manhattan a twin bill of bare bones rock and rollers took the stage. The Detroit Cobras with openers Reigning Sound hit the Big Apple only a few shows into their national tour. While the rains fell outside, the brew and tunes swam inside.

Garbage: Bleed Like Me

Tony Engelhart June 23, 2005 No Comments

If Garbage’s goal was to remain an unpredictable and enigmatic force with a cult following, then they have succeeded. While hard core Garbage lovers are salivating over the new record, Bleed Like Me probably isn

The Raveonettes: Pretty In Black (Sune Rose Wagner Interview)

Joe Long June 20, 2005 No Comments

Loading nostalgic guitar noise to mingle with their

bloom: OSinner

Chad Berndtson May 13, 2005 No Comments

It wouldn

Dogs Die In Hot Cars/Phoenix 3/05/2005: Irving Plaza, New York, NY

Jennifer Harmon April 27, 2005 No Comments

When the lights went down at Irving Plaza, fans of the French rock band Phoenix were in for a treat when opening act Dogs Die In Hot Cars, took to the stage first. The playful five-piece from Scotland won over the crowd with its colorful mix of new wave pop tunes reminiscent of the Talking Heads.

Sahara Hotnights: Kiss & Tell

Brian Foy August 17, 2004 No Comments

If David Spade were reviewing Kiss & Tell, he

Antigone Rising: Let The Music Do The Talking

Shane Handler July 14, 2004 No Comments

Loading straight ahead classic rock with hints of glam, improv and vibrant energy, Antigone Rising is here to stay. With a big gig at SXSW behind them, praises from Rolling Stone and an opening spot for Aerosmith, these five woman continue to second guess their stubborn doubters.