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Jonathan Richman: Not So Much To Be Loved As To Love

Shane Handler July 2, 2004 No Comments

On Not So Much To Be Loved As To Love, Jonathan Richman

Mile 8: Whatever Works

Kate Giglio June 30, 2004 No Comments

Mile 8

Five Eight: Five Eight

David Eduardo June 29, 2004 No Comments

Almost 20 years after forming, and with half a dozen records under their belts, Five Eight turns out a self-titled effort that is neither ground breaking nor a complete disappointment.

Firewater: Songs We Should Have Written

David Eduardo June 4, 2004 No Comments

Ignoring history, former Cop Shoot Cop bassist Tod A impresses once again as the spark and hydrogen of New York

The Hiss: Panic Movement

David Eduardo May 20, 2004 No Comments

The Hiss is more Stonehenge than Stone Mountain, and if you like your post-punk delivered with the piss and vinegar lo-fi, fish and chips holler- these guys will never disappoint.

stellastarr* – Kinetic Swagger (Michael Jurin Interview)

Aaron Mendelsohn May 12, 2004 No Comments

Resonating the sounds of eighties post-punk and new wave alike, stellastar* may very well have the staying power to outlast some of their contemporaries. With a galvanizing live show to complement their fine studio work, stellastarr* are earnestly strutting their sound

Bockman’s Euphio: gorjus: fighting Bockman

Shane Handler May 7, 2004 No Comments

Layered with dreamy, waif-like harmonies and casual cinematic passages, gorjus: fighting Bockman

Damien Rice 3/29/2004: The Pageant, St. Louis, MO

Jason Gonulsen May 6, 2004 No Comments

Bursting onto the singer/songwriter scene with his album O, Rice, a native of Ireland, has quickly built a strong following in the United States with his emotional lyrics and steady radio play. And throughout his two-hour performance, you could argue that Rice will be able to stick around and build on his already strong foundation.