Archive: september 11, 2008

Sparkadia’s Received Postcards

For a four-piece whose infectious qualities ride heavily on an unconventional mixture of heartfelt optimism and captivating hooks, the choice to name Sparkadia’s debut album Postcards comes off as an apt choice. Because as lead vocalist Alex Burnett explains, the art of music is one of the best way... Read more

Steve jobs Not Dead; Chairlift Featured in New IPod Nano Commercial

Contrary to previous reports, yesterday's Apple event "Let's Rock" proved once and for all that Steve jobs is, in fact, still alive.
As expected, he introduced new iPod Touches as well as new iPod Nanos, which look almost as thin as he does, except more colorful. In any case, the ad for the new Nano... Read more

Forgotten Artists: Webb Pierce (1921-1991)

Most of the artists I’ve written about in this series, with the obvious exception of Charley Pride, have been artists of merit who never became huge stars. This is not the case with Webb Pierce. For a five year period (1952-1957), Webb Pierce was the dominant artist in the genre, charting 39 song... Read more

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Sep 11 Recommended: The Good Natured

A reader shot us an email this afternoon to share the amazing electro-songwriting talents of Sarah McIntosh. Sarah performs and records under the name of The Good Natured. So good was the nature of the...

Sep 10 Alice In Chains return with new frontman, new album

You can’t stop the rock reunions. Alice In Chains are the latest act to reform, despite the sticky issue of having a deceased lead singer. It’s been 13 years since the band’s last album...

Sep 9 Pop Chart Round-up - 7 September 2008

Yikes! Can you believe our last chart run-down was way back in June? We’re sure you understand, folks. When the pop chart doesn’t change substantially from week to week, is there any point...

Sep 9 Album Review: Lucas Hudgins - The World Left Is Mine

You won’t find soaring vocals, full-bodied production, loud arrangements, or a hint of pop on The World Left Is Mine. In fact, you’re unlikely to even hear Lucas Hudgins’ name mentioned...

Sep 8 Warped Tour 2008 / Home Depot Center / 08.17.08

This year, like last, I was able to catch the Warped Tour on their final day out in Carson, CA. However, unlike last year, I enjoyed the lineup a lot more. The bands were better, the energy was higher...

Sep 8 Aaron Watson - “Love Makin’ Song”

Anything described as amped-up country is typically nothing more than rock with a dash of twang (usually contrived), but in the case of Aaron Watson’s latest single, “Love Makin’ Song...

Sep 8 Album Review: Ralph Stanley II - This One Is Two

A traditional country album laced with bluegrass sensibilities, This One Is Two is neither glamorous nor expected—among names like Randy Travis and Patty Loveless, both of whom released outstanding new...

Sep 7 Alan Jackson - “Country Boy”

That little white flag flapping in the wind when “Country Boy” comes on the radio is Alan Jackson surrendering to the mediocrity of contemporary country music. It’s four minutes of triviality...

Sep 4 Sunny Sweeney - “East Texas Pines”

The third single from Sunny Sweeney’s debut album, Heartbreaker’s Hall Of Fame, is a cover of “East Texas Pines,” a song originally performed in a more straight-laced country manner...