Ray Lamontagne – “Beg, Steal or Borrow”
Lamontage adds some dusty Americana flavor to his
On “Another Day in America,” Anderson expounds on punctuation, God, Kierkegaard, and the vagaries of life in the twenty-first century. …
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Big Boi's Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty is hip-hop's most important---and best---release so far this year.…
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Portland's Blue Giant is a five-piece indie outfit that features Chris Funk of The Decemberists.…
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Som is the archetypal record store: small and dimly lit, with vinyl taking up every available flat surface. Rare vinyl is in a bin helpfully labeled "Expensive $hit."…
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If you’re a fan of Phish style jam, the unconventional allure of Johnny Cash, the technical prowess of Charles Mingus and the songwriting synergy of Garcia/Weir, then the…
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"For me, this is all Indian land. Indian country. I feel like when you condemn yourself into one little area, that’s not really who we are. That’s just…
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"You could say that Rusted Root isn't overly concerned with labels. Boasting a mix of Latin inspired rhythms coupled with tribal grooves and rocking bluegrass, the band's sound…
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The strength of Simons' lyrics is born from a pure and unbridled honesty. “My ultimate goal from my creations is to have it be as clear a window…
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Michael Franti has been making music for over 25 years, blending his unique style of hip/hop with funk, reggae, soul, folk, world beat, rock and politics. To some, he…
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"Technology has become more and more capable of condensing our cultural experience into a small space. I think people want something more."…
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Interviews
Interview: Newcomer Megan McCormick Offers Honest Words On Her Debut Album »
A blues-informed fusion of modern alternative and classic rock, the album showcases McCormick’s smoky voice, incisive lyrics and some of the best guitar work set to record in 2010. …
Sep 1 2010 / 1 Comment / Read More »Exclusive Interview with Grammy-Winner Marc Cohn »
Marc Cohn, known for his iconic hit "Walking in Memphis," recently released Listening Booth, an album comprised of 12 classic songs that were originally recorded in 1970. Cohn talks about the album and…
Aug 3 2010 / No Comment / Read More »Laurie Anderson: The American Noise Interview »
On “Another Day in America,” Anderson expounds on punctuation, God, Kierkegaard, and the vagaries of life in the twenty-first century. …
Aug 2 2010 / No Comment / Read More »Blue Giant’s Anita Robinson Likes to Play Loud »
Portland's Blue Giant is a five-piece indie outfit that features Chris Funk of The Decemberists.…
Jul 6 2010 / 1 Comment / Read More »Hot Day at the Zoo is “Not Exactly Bluegrass” »
If you’re a fan of Phish style jam, the unconventional allure of Johnny Cash, the technical prowess of Charles Mingus and the songwriting synergy of Garcia/Weir, then the music stylings of Hot Day…
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Lunch Break List: 10 Songs About Washington D.C. »
Our nation's capitol may be rife with partisan bickering and overrun with nefarious politicians, but these 10 songs about…
Sep 1 2010 / 2 Comments / Read More »Interview: Newcomer Megan McCormick Offers Honest Words On Her Debut Album »
A blues-informed fusion of modern alternative and classic rock, the album showcases McCormick’s smoky voice, incisive lyrics and some…
Sep 1 2010 / 1 Comment / Read More »Lunch Break List: 10 Songs About Monkeys »
What's more fun than a barrel full of monkeys? Not much, but these ten songs about Monkeys are anything…
Aug 19 2010 / 1 Comment / Read More »Lunch Break List: 10 Songs About Coffee »
Need a midday boost? Fill your cup with these ten songs about Coffee.…
Aug 18 2010 / No Comment / Read More »Album Review: Wavves – King of the Beach »
Nathan Williams tries to leave his problems behind; his problems stow away in his suitcase.…
Aug 16 2010 / No Comment / Read More »Exclusive Interview with Grammy-Winner Marc Cohn »
Marc Cohn, known for his iconic hit "Walking in Memphis," recently released Listening Booth, an album comprised of 12…
Aug 3 2010 / No Comment / Read More »Laurie Anderson: The American Noise Interview »
On “Another Day in America,” Anderson expounds on punctuation, God, Kierkegaard, and the vagaries of life in the twenty-first…
Aug 2 2010 / No Comment / Read More »Greg Laswell, Cary Brothers & Harper Blynn @ Nashville’s 3rd & Lindsley »
The show was a worthwhile evening of indie pop-rock, but stood out for its lack of truly engrossing songs.…
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