Archive for the ‘Interview’ Category
Wednesday, June 4th, 2008
I'm not gonna lie, These New Puritans are scratching an itch. One I never realized I had until I heard their debut Beat Pyramid a few weeks ago and it suddenly stopped bothering me...this venn-diagram-intersection-shaped gap between dub, electronic, dancehall, post-punk, balls-out indie rock, hip-hop and a dozen other ...
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Monday, June 2nd, 2008
Last chance for the delicious Presets prize package. Entries will not be accepted after 5PM EST today. Email us here with your name and contact info to be entered into this contest and notified of future ones.
As a reminder, the winner nets this swag by mail:
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Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
Baltimore - meet Concrete Prophet (if you haven't encountered them in a previous incarnation). They will be pummeling your head in now.
Born out of a network of connections and friendships at Towson's music department, since 2005 they have been playing the area, showcasing their take on progressive rock. Their ...
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Tuesday, May 20th, 2008
Julian Hamilton (lead vox, keys) is one-half of the Sydney, AU duo the Presets. His pedigree is rather impressive, including a formal education in classical and even having a 2-year stint with acclaimed Aussie rock band Silverchair.
A few weeks ago Julian was kind enough to get on the horn ...
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Thursday, May 15th, 2008
“That’s the way it is all through the States,” says Duffy Driediger, vocalist/guitarist of Ladyhawk, his irritation only slightly tempered by resignation after playing to an audience of around a dozen at Washington’s DC9 on May 11.
Dutifully, the four-piece had gone in front of the nearly empty room and laid ...
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Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
Welcome our newest contributor Lou Takacs out of good ol' PGH. He took some time to chat with Mark Olson, formerly of the Jayhawks.
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Mark Olson - Clifton Bridge
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Mark Olson - Poor Michael's Boat
Mark Olson’s singularly mournful voice—markedly unchanged from The Jayhawks’ first widely distributed release Blue Earth in 1989 ...
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Wednesday, April 9th, 2008
Firstly, we have winners for our Wye Oak CD Release Giveaway! Julia Oat-Judge (Bmore) won the big score, nabbing tix to Thursday night's show at the G-Spot and a signed copy of If Children. Laura Steiner (Takoma Park) is the runner-up. She will be getting a signed ...
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Thursday, April 3rd, 2008
I recently caught up with Symphony and Roxzi of the Baltimore hip-hop group the Get 'Em Mamis. GEM will have video premier party April 5th at the 5 Seasons for their single "When You See Us" from the Beyond Hamsterdam album.
Their new single "Cold Summer" will be ...
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Monday, March 10th, 2008
Guitarist Kevin Hilliard, one-third of DC's hard-rocking instrumentalists Caverns took some time out to chat about their music and other miscellaneous topics like the role of vocals in metal.
Below are a smattering of streamed tracks for you to enjoy while reading the interview after the jump. Don't forget to ...
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Thursday, March 6th, 2008
I recently talked to Baltimore jazz pianist Lafayette Gilchrist over a cup of coffee at a small lunch place on Cathedral Street.If asked to pick the jazz musician out of a lineup, you'd pick Lafayette. He puts out a vibe of intense creativity on a level that is rare ...
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The Bug: London Zoo
13th Floor Elevators: Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators (Vinyl Mono LP only)
Arbouretum/Pontiak: Kale (Vinyl LP only)
Small Sur: We Live in Houses Made of Wood
Abe Vigoda: Skeleton
Imperial China: Methods: EP