Month: October 2006

Beneath the Sky

Interviews

After two years of recording and playing various live shows, Beneath the Sky recently announced that they had signed with Victory Records. Brittany Sturges chatted with them about the signing and about the pressures of becoming a “signed” band.

Tom Petty, The Strokes

Event Reviews

For his first show at home, in Gainesville, in 13 years Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers brought along The Strokes and- unannounced- special guest Stevie Nicks. Jen Cray couldn’t believe her luck at being able to attend and photograph the event.

Emperors & Idiots

Print Reviews

Okay, so you have no idea why fans of the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees hate each other with the same fervor that Quebec hates Canada? Well then, Tim Wardyn thinks Emperors and Idiots will help explain why this is the best (and most intense) rivalry in sports - or provide seasoned fans with even more ammunition.

Stewart Copeland

Interviews

In America, he’s a well-known film composer. In Italy, he’s a highly-regarded concert drummer. In England he’s a … schlock reality talent show judge? Ian Koss talks to the man behind the drums and Everyone Stares, the recently released documentary about The Police.

Edie Carey

Music Reviews

Another Kind of Fire (Accidental Poet). Review by Andrew Ellis.

Touch and Go 25th Anniversary Celebration

Event Reviews

Scott Adams travelled all the way to Chicago to scope out the veteran indie label’s birthday. And with Big Black , Scratch Acid and the Didjits , amongst other label mainstays, reforming just for the event, there was no way he would leave disappointed.

Winterpills

Music Reviews

Winterpills (Signature Sounds/Soft Alarm). Review by Sean Slone.

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Chapterhouse

Chapterhouse

Interviews

With the thirty-fifth anniversary of debut album Whirlpool, UK shoegaze outfit Chapterhouse is back together again and touring the US as part of Slide Away Music Festival.