Philip RobertsonFeaturesCMJ Music Marathon 2004: Day One: Moving Units, Saul Williams, Gang Gang Dance followed by Sonic YouPopMatters takes to the streets of New York once again for the annual CMJ Music Marathon. [15 October 2004] ReviewsGomez: 3 April 2009 - Brooklyn, NYDespite touring for the better part of 12 years, Gomez still appear to thoroughly enjoy being on stage together. [28 May 2009] Siren Festival 2007 feat. the Twilight Sad, Black Lips, We Are Scientists, M.I.A., New York DollsYes, there’s the commute from the city, the oppressive heat, and the feeling of being squashed amongst all the tattoos, (over)exposed flesh, and beer bottles. But it's worth it, right? [8 August 2007] EditorsEveryone needs an Editor. Even me... [3 February 2006]
Test Icicles: For Screening Purposes OnlyTry as he might, Robertson can't warm to these hyped UK youngsters. [8 December 2005]
The Subways: Young For EternityThe Subways carry lots of attitude, big dreams, and a cheeky, clumsy style of personal interaction that makes you want to take them out after work to booze it up. [2 December 2005] Black Rebel Motorcycle ClubA straw poll of reactions to the new material ranged from raised eyebrows to suggestions that the group change their name to the Bluegrass Rebel Motorcycle Club... [10 October 2005]
Garbage: Bleed Like MeBleed Like Me is an album of contrived power-pop songs that chart the lows and lows of yet another failing relationship. Personally, the album uses too many catches, deliberate hooks and gimmicks to make this anything that will be played in my house too often. [11 April 2005] Coheed and Cambria + UnderoathEmotive space explorers answer calls to 'Man your own jackhammer, man your battle station.' Whatever that means.... [7 December 2004] |
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