Land of Talk
"Can’t keep down a girl who loves music,†sings Elizabeth Powell, frontwoman of Montreal trio Land of Talk, on “Some Are Lakes,†the band’s debut full-length album. [...]
Dragonette: Pop with a twist
t's a strangely voyeuristic experience, listening to "Galore," the debut album from Canadian electro-pop band Dragonette, almost like you've accidentally overheard a conversation between singer Martina Sorbara and one of her best friends about her love life. [...]
Notching his way to the top
Singer mixes Jamaican, hip-hop and Latin beats, resulting in a booming array of fans.
Travis Barker, DJ AM in critical condition, 4 dead in plane crash
A South Carolina Leerjet crash has killed four and left former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and Adam Michael Goldstein (DJ AM) in critical condition at an area hospital burn unit. [...]
MTV pulls TRL off the air
After 10 years, MTV is pulling the plug on its popular music video countdown show, "Total Request Live."
The show will end with a two-hour special on a Saturday afternoon in November, said executive producer...
Back to school with Bound Stems
Bound Stems' sophomore effort, "The Family Afloat," out September 9, makes a convincing case that Gallivan and company could have made their livings practicing psychology and family dynamics.
Niko: A voice from Italy
What could be better than a tall, handsome, brown eyed Italian man in his 30s? A tall, handsome, brown-eyed Italian man in his 30s who sings vibrantly and could be the next European sensation. Meet Nicola "Niko...
New Fall Out Boy album coming on Election Day
After headlining a concert on the first night of the Democratic National Convention, Fall Out Boy announced they would release their enw album, Folie A Deux, on November 4, Election Day.
Fall Out Boy's 'Beat...
DMB sax player dead after accident
LeRoi Moore, the sax player in the Dave Matthews Band, died today. He was 46.
Isaac Hayes, 65, found dead
With an unmistakable voice resonating for the past 30 years, Isaac Hayes was a music legend and pioneer. [...]
Surf’s Up for The Stills
When "Oceans" is released on August 19th, there's a good chance The Stills' summertime good fortune will continue. It’s their strongest record to date, coming on the heels of 2003's "Logic Will Break Your Heart" and 2006's "Without Feathers."
Uh Huh Her: Opposites Attract
NEW YORK -- It's an unusually chilly afternoon when I interview Camila Grey and Leisha Hailey, collectively known as electro-pop duo Uh Huh Her, in the lounge of their midtown Manhattan hotel. Since there's no driving or playing on the schedule, their tour manager explains, it's the first true "day off" the ladies have had in weeks. But you'd never know it. [...]
CSS for the summer
Opener "Jager Yoga" includes delightfully nonsensical phrases like "Desperate Living, Hairspray / Baltimore with Tanqueray / Live your life John Waters' way." "Let's Reggae All Night" makes it hard to resist the urge to do just that.
For one musician, breast cancer at 24 aligned priorities
Standing under a blend of vivid stage lights, decked out in expressive clothing and listening to the buzz of the audience would seem like a surreal moment for most, but for her, it's everyday.
Asha Mevlana,...
Hit Paraders
Indie Rock
Sub Pop
June 17, 2008
Don't be fooled by the fact that At Mount Zoomer, the sophomore full-length album from Montreal quintet Wolf Parade, contains just nine songs. While that may appear to be a...
Pearl Jam live in concert
So, I went to see Pearl Jam Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, which according to some experts, makes me better than you. You can check out the set list. Here are my thoughts and observations in bullet-poi...
Jonas takeover
The Jo-Bro's craze continues to keep teenyboppers and old-er fans happy this summer. On August 12 the singing siblings will release A Little Bit Longer. It will be their follow up to platinum selling Jonas Brot...
Chad Perrone, music after Averi
It's not easy to talk about Chad Perrone without recalling his seven-year membership in one of Boston's favorite unsigned bands, Averi. Nor is it right to overlook his dramatic exit that shocked both Perrone an...
Ingrid Michaelson — A healthy dose of music comes to Boston
Music teamed with health awareness May 15 for a performance at Boston's Berklee College Performance Center, as part of the "Music Inspires Health" tour, proving that entertainment can be educational as well enj...
Death Cab for Cutie shoots for the Stairs
When I heard that Death Cab for Cutie's "Narrow Stairs," which was released last month, was the number one album in the country, my first thought was, "I wonder what Seth Cohen would think." [...]
