At the same time, lead singer John O’Regan transformed himself…įOLK & COUNTRY REVIEWS: Daniel Romano Sleep Beneath the Willow Former Attack in Black singer and songwriter Daniel Romano continues to expand upon his passion for roots music, upping the classic country ante considerably on his gorgeous new album.
Much to the group’s dismay, people mispronounced their name so much (i.e., “Doobervilles”) they began to have an identity crisis. POP & ROCK REVIEWS: Matters “Get in or Get Out” / “Wild Steps” More than a name change, Matters marks a musical advancement for the band once known as the D’Urbervilles. Like few of their contemporaries, Malajube often soak their records in a particular ambience, with Julien Mineau’s multi-tracked vocals penetrating a murky flood, dreamily…
POP & ROCK REVIEWS: Malajube La Caverne Montreal’s Malajube return with their pop hooks intact, but there’s a softer tone to La Caverne that’s surprising. A lyricist of uncommon grace, with an ear for adventurous musical instrumentation and arrangement, Callahan goes somewhat sparse here, at least compared to the… POP & ROCK REVIEWS: Bill Callahan Apocalypse Bill Callahan questions and ponders things like few others, so his take on end times is compelling and noteworthy on Apocalypse. The Fugazi bassist has crafted distinctively bouncy, yet taut, progressions before, but there are songs… PUNK REVIEWS: Joe Lally Why Should I Get Used to It Moving out of his native Washington, DC to Italy has enlivened Joe Lally, whose latest solo album features some of the richest grooves and startling playing of any record he’s been a part of. Since Fugazi went on indefinite hiatus in 2003, Lally has kept very busy,… INTERVIEWS: Joe Lally An extraordinarily talented musician now based in Rome, Italy, Joe Lally is best known as the bassist and occasional vocalist in Washington DC’s Fugazi, one of the most significant and powerful bands of the late 20th century. A well-respected comedian, writer, radio host, and occasional actor for more than 20 years, Maron’s profile has risen significantly since WTF launched as an… INTERVIEWS: Marc MaronIn a relatively short period, WTF with Marc Maron has become one of the most highly-rated and downloaded podcasts in the world. The four men in Sloan celebrate their 20th anniversary as a band with an infectious new pop record that fulfils their self-proclaimed “prett…