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By Terri Schwartz

Michaelson’s most recent concert in Boston came after the Oct. 14 release of her newest CD “Be OK.” “Be OK” is a medley of new material, covers, and live performances of her older songs. At 11 tracks long, “Be OK” merely whets the appetite for Michaelson’s next full-length CD, which she confirmed would be released sometime next fall.

In Entertainment, Music, The Magazine on November 10, 2008
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Razia’s Shadow

By Megan Vick

“Razia’s Shadow” is a production and only works when kept together, otherwise the architecture and power of the guest appearances will be lost without context.

In Entertainment, Music, The Issue on November 7, 2008
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The Presets tear up the dancefloor

By Elizabeth Raftery

Australian electronic duo The Presets deliver one clear message on their aptly-titled latest album, “Apocalypso” — It may be doomsday, but at least people are dancing.
The sophomore effort from Julian Hamilton and Kim Moyes, released earlier this year, was partially recorded in Berlin and has a distinctly Euro feel, with a dark, Depeche Mode-inspired sound. [...]

In Band Profiles, Music on November 3, 2008
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Hipster’s paradise

By Elizabeth Raftery

If the news about a new album from indie rockers Los Campesinos! gave you a sense of déjà vu, you’re probably not alone. [...]

In Music on November 3, 2008
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Against Me! Rocks the Vote

By Elizabeth Raftery

Amidst all the political bickering that’s surrounded the 2008 presidential election, there’s one thing that campaign officials, pundits, and political leaders alike can agree on — that the “youth vote” will undoubtedly play a crucial, perhaps unprecedented, role in determining which candidate emerges victorious.
For the past five national elections, Rock the Vote, a non-profit organization [...]

In Culture, Music, Politics on November 1, 2008
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That’s All, Folks

By Elizabeth Raftery

NEW YORK — Well, the 28th annual CMJ Music Marathon has come to a close … at least for me. The past three days have been a whirlwind, to say the least, and it will be interesting over the next few weeks and months to see which artists come away from the festival riding high [...]

In CMJ 2008, Features, Music, The Magazine, The Page One Story on October 24, 2008
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CMJ Day Two

By Elizabeth Raftery

New York — I had a bit more success Wednesday night at the CMJ Music Marathon than Tuesday, and was able to catch entire or partial sets from seven artists.
Scheduling mishaps actually worked in my favor on the second night of the festival, and allowed me the chance to catch a bit of slam poetry [...]

In CMJ 2008, Features, Music, The Magazine, The Page One Story on October 23, 2008
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The Politics of Art

By Elizabeth Raftery

NEW YORK — Greetings from day two of the 2008 CMJ Music Marathon and Film Festival. I just attended a truly fascinating panel discussion, “The Political Spin on the Music Industry,” which focused on government regulation issues such as intellectual property rights, artist royalties, Net neutrality, and the use of music in the ongoing presidential campaigns.
CMJ Week, [...]

In CMJ 2008, Entertainment, Features, Music, The Magazine, The Page One Story on October 22, 2008
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One for three at CMJ’s Opening Night

By Elizabeth Raftery

NEW YORK — It’s been an exhausting first night of the CMJ Music Marathon and Film Festival. The name doesn’t lie. I felt like I was sprinting around lower Manhattan this evening, trying to catch as many shows as I could. I wasn’t entirely successful.
My night got started with a Media Meet and Greet at [...]

In CMJ 2008, Music, The Magazine, The Page One Story on October 22, 2008
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Day One at CMJ

By Elizabeth Raftery

NEW YORK — Greetings from the registration area of the 2008 CMJ Music Marathon. Things are just getting started here, with information booths and registration tables set up in various buildings on an around NYU’s Greenwich Village campus.
The information booths alone, the majority of which are centered around digital music sales, DIY recording, and streaming radio, are [...]

In CMJ 2008, Entertainment, Music, The Magazine, The Page One Story on October 21, 2008
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