[New Releases] The Black Dog "Silenced"
- Alex Slawson and Herman Snell
The Black Dog — "Silenced" Originally formed back in 1989, The Black Dog has attained legendary status in electronic music circles. The original lineup included Ken Downie, Ed Handley and …
[New Releases] Bloc Party "Two More Years"
- Alex Slawson and Herman Snell
Bloc Party — "Two More Years" Hot on the heels of their blistering debut earlier this year, Bloc Party just released their new CD-single "Two More Years." While the title …
[Music] They Are Family
It's a tradition for the Taylor Grocery Band to eat at Moe's Southwestern Grill on Sunday afternoons when they are in town to play their "electric catfish" music. The group …
Lali Puna- "I Thought I Was Over That"
German lap-pop icons Lali Puna have enthralled many in their 6 year tenure, including Radiohead, Two Lone Swordsmen and Boom Bip. The lovely voice of chanteuse Valerie Trebeljahr floats in …
Jamie Lidell- "Multiply"
Once strictly a laptop artist on the pristine Warp (U.K.) label, Jamie Lidell transcends and evolves on his first full length offering in five years. Although he is still on …
Stereolab- "Interlock," "Kyberneticka Babicka," and "Plastic Mile"
Stereolab- 7" singles. The first releases from the Lab since they lost their contract with Elektra and re-joined on the Too Pure (U.K.) label. As with any Stereolab release, expect …
Vitalic- "OK Cowboy"
Frenchman Pascal Arbez [with his nom de plume Vitalic] gained sudden exposure after the release of 2001's "Poney" EP, with its noir like electronic movements and crescendo beats. Fast forward …
Harp Player Sam Myers Back in Treatment
Long time Mississippi vocalist/harmonica blues artist is starting a second round of treatment for cancer of the throat. He received treatments and was improving but learned recently that the cancer …
[Jacktown] Of Remixes And Masterpieces
Well, Jackson, it's been a really long time. I have been busy trying to keep my wallet filled with Benjamins. But I'm back, and I have my ear to the …
[New Releases] Animal Collective "Feels"
— Alex Slawson and Herman Snell
Animal Collective — "Feels" Animal Collective is a neo-psychedelic-quirk-pop band that has incorporated folk acoustics and campfire-style vocals on their previous works. This aesthetic reached its pinnacle on 2004's masterpiece, …
[New Releases] The American Analog Set "Set Free"
— Alex Slawson and Herman Snell
The American Analog Set — "Set Free" For 10 years, the American Analog Set have made an art out of subtle textures and hypnotic melodies. Over this time, they have …
Here Comes Codex Teenage Premonition
So it's clear there's a "Scotland Thing" going on, with the amount of love surrounding Franz Ferdinand, Sons and Daughters, Belle and Sebastian, Mogwai and more. But before those bands …
R.I.P. TwiRoPa
Dear Friends, Family, and Loyal Customers of TwiRoPa: I am very sorry to say that the damage to the TwiRoPa facility was extensive and severe. Initial inspections have led to …
[Music] Mississippi's Widespread River Rat
When Mississippi native George McConnell broke out of the local scene and became a member of one of the most popular jam bands of all time, he didn't forget his …
Herman's Picks
I once heard in a movie that "Art is the highest source of education." The next two weeks you're in for quite a schooling, if you're willing. The New Orleans' …
