As we race into the 21st Century, music — like much else — seems sadly lacking in originality. Everything has roots and nearly every new avenue somewhat retraces the steps of a bygone era. Just in the last fifteen years of music, we’ve witnessed several sonic rebirths that have faded as quickly as they had become sensations. […]
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The Return of the Singer/Songwriter
March 3rd, 2007 · Written by Paul Bickler · No Comments
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The Icelandic Revolution
How Björk and Sigur Rós spawned the booming post-rock movement
January 3rd, 2007 · Written by Paul Bickler · 3 Comments
Something supernatural on the east coast of England birthed the Beatles in the 60s. Fans in the United States fainted at their mere presence. During the 70s and 80s, the Sex Pistols and the Clash demanded a revolution and American street kids gave them one. During the 90s, the likes of Carl Cox and Paul Oakenfold held the torch as electronica swept across the ocean and over the dance floors of the United States. Simultaneously, bands like Oasis, Radiohead, Coldplay and the Muse grabbed a hold of America’s musical landscape and have yet to let go. This post-rock movement continues to boom as we blaze into the twenty-first century
And America has fallen in love again. But this time, not with England. […]
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Killing the Lion
An Interview with David Bazan
November 3rd, 2006 · Written by Paul Bickler · No Comments
During its humble beginnings, Pedro the Lion entered the indie rock circuit as a relatively unknown entity. Nearly a decade later the band boasted over a half-dozen releases and a devoted, cult-like following. So why, at the height of his glory, did David Bazan, the creative mind behind Pedro, dismantle his life’s work? Fear not my lion loving friends. Now touring solo and armed with his latest material (Fewer Moving Parts E.P.), Bazan takes time-out to answer questions about material – old and new – all while battling bad cell phone signals and “bad highway signage.” The following are excerpts from a lengthy discussion that originated from a van somewhere between Memphis and Springfield, Missouri.
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The Story of Earthwork Music
January 3rd, 2006 · Written by Jason Glover · No Comments
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Fool Rooster
A Discussion with Joshua Davis of Steppin' In It
November 3rd, 2005 · Written by Jason Glover · 1 Comment
After six years and three albums as the primary songwriter and vocalist of the Michigan quartet Steppin’ In It, Joshua Davis decided to release his first solo record “Fool Rooster” in the spring of 2005. Because it was recorded entirely live and in a few short days, the album has a very intimate quality. We decided to ask Josh to explain a bit more about himself, his friends, and his solo debut.
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