Ian Cohen

Features

Balance and Options: An Interview with Bubba Sparxxx

In the new New South of hip-hop, Bubba Sparxxx is banking on a mixture of contemplation and club-hopping to make his third album, The Charm, true to its name. [1 January 1995]

Reviews

Serena-Maneesh: Serena-Maneesh

People won't love Serena Maneesh for its melodies or lyrics, but rather the fact that it's the most confident debut to come out in a long time. [8 June 2006]

Sierra Swan: Ladyland

Welcome to Ladyland, where Linda Perry is the poet laureate and "What's Up?" is the national anthem. [22 May 2006]

Mellowdrone: Box

Bring on the major leagues: Mellowdrone answers Columbia's call with the 21st century's answer to corporate rock. [4 April 2006]

Delays: You See Colours

Harder, better, faster, stronger: Delays adopt an edgier sound (for them) on their sophomore album. [24 March 2006]