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Frog Eyes

Before a packed show at Schuba’s Tavern in Chicago, I came across Frog Eyes lead singer and songwriter Carey Mercer,...

Jun 15, 2007

John Darnielle is the songwriting force behind the Mountain Goats. Although he is consistently lauded for his focus on lyricism... May 10, 2007

“I play what I play because it is a necessity for me.”

May 01, 2007

Quickfast: name your top ten favorite musical artists of all time, regardless of genre. The ones that once shot electromagnetic...

Apr 28, 2007

Brooklyn's Fulton Lights (a.k.a. Andrew Spencer Goldman) is set to slip quietly into the room and sneak up behind you... Apr 10, 2007

Aaron Newell (CMG): I’ve noticed that in your music criticism, you spend a lot of time focussing on...

Feb 23, 2007

CMG's Aaron Newell (CMG): I'm interested in your Contract for the Composition of Music. Do I have this... Jan 25, 2007

Part One

CMG's Aaron Newell (CMG): How's Dax?

Doseone (DOSE): Dax? He's good, he's kind of heavy right now.... Jan 08, 2007

Since the release of 2000's Rabbit Songs, Hem has staked out a position in the modern Great American Songbook that... Dec 01, 2006