Features
Friday, October 6 2006
Atomic Swindlers: Intergalactic Lesbian Love Songs
Glam rock laced with obscure super hero references and sapphic celebration, anyone? Yes, please. But don't get too hung up on the sci-fi sex trappings. At the radioactive core of Atomic Swindlers is a solid rock band that doesn't require gimmicks.
Tuesday, September 6 2005
Ponies in the Surf
These powerfully quiet traditionalists perform folk songs with a pan-American touch. It's only a shame that music this delicate and warm doesn't garner more notice.
Sunday, January 1 1995
A Little All Over the Place
Matt Joynt of Anathallo talks about the band's unusual journey to its finest work to date, Floating World.
Sunday, January 1 1995
Open Optimism: Interview with British Sea Power
British Sea Power guitarist Noble takes us through the in(sides) and out(sides) of recording an album.
Sunday, January 1 1995
Welcome Will
Adam Pierce talks about writing and recording the new Mice Parade album, Bem-Vinda Vontade.
Reviews
Saturday, June 3 2006
Mary Timony + Tralala
While the Black Cat's backstage is more unfinished basement than concert venue, the right artist can bring the room's aesthetic to life. Of course, not every artist is the one.
Friday, February 17 2006
Bellini: Small Stones
Small Stones manages to offer more than most records twice its length. It is a beautiful marriage of melody and dissonance.
Wednesday, February 15 2006
Bedsit Poets: Summer that Changed
Sleepy melodies and Dreamy lyrics. If there is an album of lullabies for adults, this may be it
Wednesday, December 7 2005
Statistics: Often Lie
A solid, yet somewhat innocuous outing from Desaparecidos cofounder Denver Dalley.
