5 September 2010, 7:39 am
It’s that time of year again — time to learn fresh music, master new marches, and stay in time with that woodblock beat or else.... Read More »
5 September 2010, 6:13 am
There's nothing I can point to that makes Fluwid stand out above other metal bands. They are not the ultimate warriors of the gods of metal. However, something about them is intriguing. I've kept them on my mp3 player for a while now, listening to them even when I wasn't consciously thinking about t... Read More »
5 September 2010, 2:14 am
It was loud, it was sweaty, and it was brutal. It was also one of the best thrash shows Seattle has seen in years. The American Carnage tour is a triple-bill knockout featuring Slayer, Megadeth, and Testament. Their stop at the Wamu Theatre last night was an all-out assault, and the fans wouldn’t ... Read More »
5 September 2010, 2:14 am
Slayer is one of those metal bands that have left an indelible mark on the genre of thrash metal. They are one of precious few bands that even non-fans have heard of. There is always talk of the big four, and while there are always other influential bands, these four are widely known for a reason. T... Read More »
5 September 2010, 2:13 am
George Harrison died of cancer November 29, 2001 at the age of 58. He had not released a studio album since 1987’s Cloud Nine. His participation with the Traveling Wilburys, a tour with Eric Clapton and its resultant live album (Live in Japan), plus his work on The Beatles Anthology project had ..... Read More »
4 September 2010, 10:32 pm
For the people who police California's 100,000 doctors, little is black and white.... Read More »
4 September 2010, 9:15 pm
Mess with the bull, get the horns. The phrase alone has scared many would-be cowboys. Do not count Murphy Boncek among the petrified.... Read More »
3 September 2010, 3:04 pm
The fact that Nite Jewel titled their new e.p. “Am I Real?” seems apt. This is a band touching on big ideas, but still implacably held by doubt. Every piece is there for a truly devastating act – Ramona Gonzalez’s...... Read More »
2 September 2010, 9:10 pm
The Washington, D.C.-based band Elikeh crackles with the global musical vision and defiant spirit of Togolese singer, songwriter and bandleader Massama Dogo. As Justin Kavanagh writes, Elikeh's new album, Adje! Adje!... Read More »
2 September 2010, 8:30 am
The heterosexual working couple may be replacing the band of brothers as the primary unit of the 21st century rock group. In Arcade Fire, Sleigh Bells and the Dirty Projectors, a balanced blend of male and female sensibilities creates the...... Read More »
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