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Thursday, March 6 2008

Inside the Fabulous Funk of the Brand New Heavies

By Christian John Wikane

Andrew Levy tells PopMatters how there's no blues in the Brand New Heavies' rhythm since N'Dea Davenport returned.


Tuesday, January 29 2008

Drive-By Truckers: The Burrs in Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Saddle

By Andy Tennille

The Truckers earned universal acclaim for their well-crafted rock albums and raucous live shows, but 2008 marks a new era. PopMatters talks with Mike Cooley and Patterson Hood.


Thursday, December 20 2007

Across the Great Divides One Last Time: An Interview with the Mendoza Line

By Jon Langmead

Timothy Braces gives the story behind the band's literal break-up album.


Tuesday, December 4 2007

The Party of the Humans Has Left Us Hungover: An Interview with the Most Serene Republic

By Evan Sawdey

Ryan Lenssen nearly had his hands cut off, made his bandmates re-record the same album three times over, and says that their latest album wouldn't have been possible without the help of Ayn Rand.


Wednesday, November 28 2007

New Ground: An Interview with PJ Harvey

By Jennifer Kelly

PJ Harvey talks to PopMatters about her haunting new album, learning piano by ear, limitless imagination, and why she decided to do a string of solo shows to bring White Chalk to her fans.


Monday, November 26 2007

A Constant Questioning: An Interview with Spencer Krug of Sunset Rubdown

By Eddie Ciminelli

The key member of Sunset Rubdown and Wolf Parade matches his ambition with his humility. And his coffee.


Friday, November 16 2007

Standing Under Stars: An Interview with Rahsaan Patterson

By Christian John Wikane

The innovative soul stylist tested the concept of God and what did he find? Patterson talks to PopMatters.


Thursday, November 8 2007

Southern Comfort: An Interview with Band of Horses’ Ben Bridwell

By Joe Tacopino

Band of Horses' reluctant frontman talks about moving back South to record his new album, the fading playoff hopes of the New York Yankees, and indie rock's most influential beards.


Tuesday, October 30 2007

Michael Gira in His Own Words

By Jennifer Kelly

Even after decades of creating powerful music, first through Swans and now with Angels of Light, Michael Gira finds the creative process mysterious, chaotic and a little frightening.


Thursday, October 18 2007

Semisonic’s Dan Wilson finally (!) gets out his first solo album

By Chris Riemenschneider


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Megaforce Will.i.am is no longer ‘Ordinary People’ (PopWire) [26.Sep.07]
Joss Stone may be better known than her music (PopWire) [25.Sep.07]
Acclaimed composer Philip Glass is far from finished (PopWire) [24.Sep.07]
Gloria Estefan returns to her roots with new album (PopWire) [24.Sep.07]
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Slash would rather you didn’t Axl him about former bandmate (PopWire) [11.Sep.07]
50 Cent talks about all the names on his new CD (PopWire) [10.Sep.07]
‘Graduation’: Kanye West’s journey to adulthood (PopWire) [10.Sep.07]
Journey to the Core of Chaka Khan: The Interview (Features) [10.Sep.07]
Notes from the Underground: An Interview with Viva Voce (Features) [10.Sep.07]
Joe Henry believes in experience and ‘Civilians’ (PopWire) [9.Sep.07]
Ditty Bops sowing seeds of support for family farming (PopWire) [6.Sep.07]
A moment with Stevie Wonder (PopWire) [4.Sep.07]
Touring gives Counting Crows the right fan connection (PopWire) [4.Sep.07]
Papa Roach relishes ‘killer set’ role as non-headliners (PopWire) [30.Aug.07]
Shock-rocker has rediscovered that ‘I’ve gotta be me’ (PopWire) [28.Aug.07]
Rush’s legendary drummer is revered by fellow musicians (PopWire) [28.Aug.07]
At 67, Herbie Hancock hasn’t lost a bit of his go-for-broke attitude (PopWire) [28.Aug.07]
All By Himself No More: An Interview With Eric Carmen (Features) [28.Aug.07]
In a Posse’s Strength: An Interview with Tori Amos (Features) [27.Aug.07]
King of Queens: Josh Homme keeps things unpredictable (PopWire) [24.Aug.07]
Stevie Wonder promises a fan-pleasing concert tour (PopWire) [23.Aug.07]
For writer Patrick Park, life really is a song (PopWire) [21.Aug.07]
With humor and a hot guitar, Paisley stakes his country claim (PopWire) [21.Aug.07]
The Aggrolites: West Coast reggae’s best-kept secret (PopWire) [20.Aug.07]
Margie Joseph Reclaims Her Soul: The Interview (Features) [20.Aug.07]
Let’s Get Ready to Mumble: An Interview with Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (Features) [20.Aug.07]
High-energy Big & Rich relishes ‘ride ‘em cowboy’ attitude (PopWire) [17.Aug.07]
Rufus Wainwright’s operatic life (PopWire) [14.Aug.07]
Joe Walsh: Mr. Rock `n’ droll (PopWire) [14.Aug.07]
Makes Some Waves: An Interview with Bodies of Water (Features) [8.Aug.07]
Soul legend Al Green lets his voice be heard on a variety of topics (PopWire) [7.Aug.07]
Squeeze’s Glenn Tilbrook learns the best part of breaking up is making up (PopWire) [7.Aug.07]
Not Ready to Die: An Interview with Plan B. (Features) [7.Aug.07]
Down at the Crossroads: An Interview with Eric Clapton (Features) [3.Aug.07]
Patti Smith still uncovering reasons behind ‘Twelve’ covers disc (PopWire) [2.Aug.07]
The Stray Cats undertake their first U.S. tour in 15 years (PopWire) [1.Aug.07]
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Chris Cornell carries on coolly as a solo act (PopWire) [31.Jul.07]
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