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UPDATED: JUNE 20, 2009
AN IMPORTANT NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
Celebrating Record Store Day:
The most wonderful time of the year
In MUSIC: Record Store Day has passed, but not before a couple of writers and music fanatics were able to take part and snag some excellent discs. STORY
New tunes and new format for Radio Static
You'll notice there's a new episode of Radio Static (our tenth!) available for download. This episode features editor Nick Tavares and staff writer Matt Berry interacting through the magic of the interwebs, talking about music and bringing you some excellent tunes along the way. Check it out, and let us know what you think!
REVIEWS
Harper rocks out with Relentless7 on 'White Lies for Dark Times'
Ben Harper has spent a lot of time exploring his influences the past few years, but on White Lies, he and his new friends Relentless7 simply turn up the volume and rock. STORY
Auerbach takes on a new edge, alone
Dan Auerbach is exploring new avenues for his loud and dirty take on the blues, and at the Bowery Ballroom, he stretched out on the sound he's crafted with the help of Hacienda. STORY
Springsteen hits and misses on 'Workin' on a Dream'
Bruce Springsteen has managed to record some intensely relevant music in the 21st century. His latest, Working on a Dream, offers up some true classics, while other songs suffer from over-production. STORY
VOICES
NICK TAVARES | POSITIVELY BLAKE ST.
There are few movies that are able to meld heartfelt honesty, beautiful camera work and excellent music the way Almost Famous can. And for that reason, it holds a special place in Nick Tavares' heart.
STORY
MATT BERRY | ALMOST RELEVENT
In another edition of Random Notes, Matt Berry explores the live side of rock and the disappearing state of our treasured, original bluesmen, all through the magic of iTunes.
STORY
RACHEL TAVARES | THE CHEST IN THE ATTIC
As Rachel Tavares discovers the deeper meaning behind Beck's Sea Change after his show at the Hollywood Bowl, she also finds his kindred spirit in Pulitzer winner Junot Diaz.
STORY
THE BEST OF 2008
The Black Keys grew up quickly in '08
The Black Keys walked into an actual recording studio for the first time, and the results were stunning. Keeping their foot in the blues, the Akron duo grew up and recorded Nick Tavares' favorte album of the year. STORY
Michael Franti references the world on "All Rebel Rockers"
Michael Franti's rhythms and words were drawn from all walks of life, and his ability to reference them all made for Joshua Lieberson's favorite album of the year. STORY
R.E.M. returned to form and ruled '08
Matt Berry kicks off our collective perspective on 2008 with his favorite album of the year, R.E.M.'s Accelerate, along with some other favorites. STORY