Retconning
X :: Prog II (R.I.O. and Avant-Prog)
The term “rock in opposition” (R.I.O.) was coined in the late seventies. It was the name of a festival held...
Sep 03, 2007
Records
The Budos Band: The Budos Band II
Sometimes New York City music fans are faced with some tough choices. For example, two Thursdays ago, I was forced...
Aug 31, 2007
Records
Aesop Rock: None Shall Pass
Aesop Rock raps nonsense. He always has, and None Shall Pass is no different. His gibberish is not of the...
Aug 31, 2007
Records
Melt Banana: Bambi's Dilemma
Agata’s post-Corgan blister-sonics drive Nebraska-sized divets in any traditional concept of the guitar solo.
Aug 31, 2007
Records
M.I.A.: Kala
Unlike Paul Simon on Graceland (1986), M.I.A. is not a white star bringing new sounds to the Western Front, but...
Aug 31, 2007
Records
Arthur and Yu: In Camera
Seattle's own Grant Olsen and Sonya Westcott, together comprising the duo of Arthur & Yu, were made for each other;... Aug 27, 2007
Festivals
Pitchfork Music Festival 2007
Day One: Friday, July 13Before and After Zwan
by Chet Betz
On... Aug 25, 2007