Interviews

PJ Harvey: Tales From A Darker Side (INTERVIEW)

Whether this tortured soul is truly wrapped in bitterness, sickened by the sordid failings of men, or just snidely reacting to the greater absurdity of man like any cynic, one thing is for certain – no one snarls

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Antigone Rising: Let The Music Do The Talking

Loading straight ahead classic rock with hints of glam, improv and vibrant energy, Antigone Rising is here to stay. With a big gig at SXSW behind them, praises from Rolling Stone and an opening spot for Aerosmith, these five woman continue to second guess their stubborn doubters.

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The Killers: Making A Fuss (David Keuning Interview)

Las Vegas has never been considered much of a rock and roll city. Between the casinos, Elvis impersonators, and extravagant entertainment, little noteworthy rock has ever emerged from the Mojave Desert. But all that might soon change with Hot Fuss, the excellent debut by The Killers.

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Spymob: Soul Focus (John Otsby Interview)

After grabbing headlines as the backing band for N.E.R.D., Spymob has set out to establish themselves as career artists. With their debut album Sitting Around Keeping Score, the Minnesota four piece attests they are as boundary busting as their hip-hop mentors.

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Ben Kweller: Lo Fi Hero

With a new album On My Way, Ben Kweller is playing homage to mid 60’s early 70’s form, with his quirky brand of rock. It all sounds distinctly familiar as echoes of Carole King, Graham Parsons and Neil Young ring forward, proving Kweller is truly in with the old.

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Cowboy Junkies: Soul Survivors (Margo Timmins Interview)

Believe it or not, the Cowboy Junkies have been together and making music for almost twenty years. The band from Toronto, which features siblings, vocalist Margo Timmins, guitarist and songwriter Michael Timmins, and drummer Peter Timmins, along with bassist Alan Anton, just won

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