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One Man Semi-Acoustical JamA Flugel, an Echoplex, and a Winnebago: Keller Williams explains which of these is not like the other ones. [1 January 1995] Herself, Her Characters: An Interview with Regina SpektorThe storyteller explores some new sides of her music while continuing to reserve the explicit 'Truth'. Rainbow and Flower Talk: An Interview with MorcheebaMorcheeba's Ross Godfrey travels the world, gets the band back together, and speeds through singers. B-Boys Will Be Boys: An Interview With Byron HurtThe documentary filmmaker takes on some of hip-hop's untouchable subjects, but he knows it might be a small part of a large struggle. Reviews
Jurassic 5: FeedbackWith their third full-length release, Feedback, Jurassic 5 won't disappoint fans, but they all but guarantee that they'll never produce the 'Future Sound' they've been promising for the last decade. [24 July 2006] 
Hot Karl: The Great EscapeHot Karl is a white-rapper from the suburbs with a kitschy name, and doesn't fit the image mainstream rap is presenting right now, or likely will any time in the future. [9 January 2006] 
Shihan: The PoetArtists with a poetic background like Shihan have a completely different approach to music than the likes of Kanye, Jay-Z, or even 'conscious hip-hoppers' like The Perceptionists. [23 December 2005] 
Danger Doom: The Mouse and the MaskIt will undoubtedly keep the heads of Halo 2 tournament participants bobbing with satisfaction for months to come. [14 October 2005] 
Blackalicious: The CraftThe album takes the veteran hip-hop duo's penchant for verbose musings and adds a healthy serving of funk, soul, and late '60s rock to produce an album that aligns with this year's best. [4 October 2005] 
Prefuse 73: Reads the Books EPIt reads like a tale of two warriors who couldn't quite win the big battle, and are furiously polishing their tarnished armor to do battle again. [22 September 2005] 
Röyksopp: The UnderstandingThe Understanding definitely shows the growth of a young group and the innovation that Röyksopp have been experimenting with since their 2004 debut, but they haven't yet reached the height of their potential. [31 August 2005] 
Various Artists: Melodic TodayMelodic Records collects its best and brightest, mixes an eclectic variation of styles, and slaps on a dedication to a recently passed musical icon. [22 August 2005] 
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah: Clap Your Hands Say YeahClap Your Hands Say Yeah likely has a very bright career ahead of them, but they're only just getting started. [2 August 2005] BlogsNotes from the Road: CMJ 2009: Day 4 - Slang Chickens + Surfer Blood + Crystal Antlers [26 October 2009]Notes from the Road: CMJ 2009: Day 5 - Imaad Wasif + Violens + Sharon von Etten [25 October 2009]Notes from the Road: CMJ 2009: Day 2 - Javelin + The xx + Saul Williams/Afro-Punk Tour [22 October 2009] |
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