AltWeeklies Wire
God, Texas and Tom Waitsnew
Tom Waits may not come from Texas, but a good chunk of his favorite music does.
Houston Press |
John Nova Lomax |
06-24-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Claire Holley Welcomes New CD to an Unusual Venuenew
There's something different about hosting a CD release party in a cathedral. Free of the usual distractions and the din of a smoky bar, Holley’s sweet lullabies are met with a quiet reverence only found in a gothic-like building a century old.
Jackson Free Press |
Bryan Doyle |
06-16-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Singer-songwriter Jaymay Offers Prime Mixtape Materialnew
With her clear, sophisticated voice -- not to mention her undying allegiance to New York City -- Jaymay is Feist-ish, if Feist were a bit less Jane Birkin and a little more Diane Keaton circa Annie Hall.
Pittsburgh City Paper |
Margaret Welsh |
06-16-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: singer-songwriter, Jaymay
James McMurtry Returns to the Wastelandnew
The singer-songwriter sketches the lives of people trying -- and often failing -- to make it in Memphis.
The Memphis Flyer |
Chris Herrington |
06-13-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Haley Bonar Lets the Sun Shine innew
After a long, cold winter, Midwesterners are reveling in the chance to finally frolic in the lilac-scented breeze of a warm summer day, and Bonar is joining in the celebration by unleashing the fourth and most vivid album of her career.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Andrea Myers |
06-11-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Singer-songwriter Jason Eady Followed a Few Rabbit Trails To The Crossroadsnew
Backed by his band the Wayward Apostles, Jason Eady's new album, Wild-Eyed Serenade, wanders from honky-tonk to swamp soul and alt-country ramble with a crackle and an assurance you’d expect from far more experienced hands.
San Antonio Current |
Chris Parker |
06-04-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Weird Luck and Southern Gothic Styles of Jim Whitenew
When White was picked up by David Byrne's Luaka Bop label, White estimates, only about 30 people had ever heard his music.
Philadelphia Weekly |
Margaret Welsh |
05-19-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Bubbly Girlnew
Colbie Caillat seems more like your sister than a singing sensation. The sunny, down-to-earth demeanor reflected in her music shines through the phone line across the Atlantic.
For Caillat, she says hasn’t really experienced the “celebrity” aspect of musicianship, and fame is still relatively new to her.
“I’m not used to it, for the most part.” And, like any true artist, she is dedicated to her craft and doesn’t concern herself with the spotlight. “I’m always touring.”
Metro Spirit |
Alice Wynn |
04-27-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: digital, acoustic, MySpace, singer-songwriter, bubbly girl, chanteuse, CoCo, Colbie Caillat, Fleetwood Mac, hit, kan caillat, rumors
Feminist Folk Singer Tackles Tough Subjects
Has more than a decade in the spotlight faded Ani DiFranco’s brilliance? In a word, no.
Monday Magazine |
John Threlfall |
08-07-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Carolyn Mark Enjoys Infamy
Despite much radio play and some prime spots at the upcoming South by Southwest fest, alt-country singer-songwriter Carolyn Mark keeps it goofy and low-key.
Monday Magazine |
Greg Pratt |
08-07-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
