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Octopus Jones' Phantasmagoriais terrifyingly twisted, toked-up, and top-notchnew
Like a gymnast sprinting down the mat toward the pommel horse, Octopus Jones built up a lot of momentum before they hit the springboard for their full-length debut, Phantasmagoria.
Charleston City Paper |
Chris Parker |
01-29-2014 |
Music
Southern Blendnew
Dent May's Mississippi-based, mixed-up pop songs.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
01-16-2014 |
Music
What a Band Wantsnew
A look inside the odd backstage requests of touring musicians.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
John Schacht |
01-15-2014 |
Music
Can Tech Talent Help New Bands Thrive?new
Zoo Labs in West Oakland is applying the business incubator model to music groups by integrating entrepreneurship and recording into intensive residency programs.
East Bay Express |
Sam Levin |
01-14-2014 |
Music
Closing Out 2013—The Year's Best Albumsnew
A Great Big Pile of Leaves and several other exceptional acts provided some much appreciated quality to 2013’s musical offerings.
Jackson Free Press |
Micah Smith |
01-09-2014 |
Music
After a sex change for its singer, Against Me! returns reinvigoratednew
Laura Jane Grace is the first rock musician to come out as transgender in the midst of fame.
The Buddy Systemnew
Musicians have always formed connections with their contemporaries, whether it be bitter rivalry, close-knit brotherhood or something between the two.
Jackson Free Press |
Micah Smith |
12-16-2013 |
Music
Roll On, Johnnew
John Lennon still influences writers and musicians 33 years after his death.
Jackson Free Press |
Tommy Burton |
12-06-2013 |
Music
The Vibe of Flow Tribenew
Flow Tribe is a kaleidoscope of sounds inspired by the historic music culture of The Big Easy.
Jackson Free Press |
Alexis Moody |
12-05-2013 |
Music
Stairway Back to Heavennew
Some tribute bands are content with adequate recreations of legendary bands' original music. Not Zoso.
Jackson Free Press |
Tommy Burton |
12-05-2013 |
Music
After centuries of silence, Afro-Colombians add their distinct voices to pop culturenew
"More than for us as artists, it's for the people of Chocó. To be able to tell the people in the world that Colombia is much more than cocaine, than marijuana and coffee and violence, right?"
Tags: Afro-Colombians
The Beatles x 100new
How much of the White Album is too much?
North Bay Bohemian |
Gabe Meline |
11-15-2013 |
Music
The High Cost of Freenew
A new documentary takes a hard look at how the digital age has eroded the value of music and the ability of musicians to make a living.
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Richards |
11-13-2013 |
Music
Tags: Digital Music
The Music Issuenew
Here in Detroit, we’re blessed with countless great artists spanning all genres. When you include visiting bands, touring festivals and our renowned performing venues, the verdict is indisputable: Motown is one of music’s critical hubs.
So when the Music Issue rolls around, the question isn’t what to include but what not to. We think you’ll like what we did:
• None More Black: Isenblast
• Jimmy Ohio & the Ultimate Lovers
• Keeping the Demons at Bay: Sleigh Bells
• MT Staff’s “First and Best” Concerts
Metro Times |
Brett Callwood, Jeff Milo, Kelly Johnston and MT Staff |
11-07-2013 |
Music
Can't This Wait 'Til I'm Old?new
Thirty years later, Phish are still in the groove. A Seven Days multimedia feature.
Seven Days |
Paul Heintz |
11-06-2013 |
Music
Tags: Phish
