Regrets—Art Alexakis has had more than a few. And he’s had his share of losing, too. But the Everclear frontman has always done it his way. While far too many of his ’90s Pacific Northwest brethren (Kurt Cobain, Layne Staley, Andrew Wood, et al) ended up six feet under, Alexakis has been a survivor, enduring [...]
What We All Come To Need (Southern Lord), Pelican‘s excellent latest album, closes with “Final Breath,” the band’s first song to feature vocals. Is this a sign of things to come? Who knows? But right now, enjoy the Matt Santoro-directed video for “Final Breath.”
Regrets—Art Alexakis has had more than a few. And he’s had his share of losing, too. But the Everclear frontman has always done it his way. While far too many of his ’90s Pacific Northwest brethren (Kurt Cobain, Layne Staley, Andrew Wood, et al) ended up six feet under, Alexakis has been a survivor, enduring [...]
AFCGT is the twisted love child of Seattle bands A Frames and Climax Golden Twins, and it’s still a mysterious entity despite forming more than two years ago. The band’s new, self-titled release is out January 26 on Sub Pop as both a vinyl LP (with a bonus seven-inch single) and as a digital album. [...]
When is a cover song better than the original? Only you can decide. This week the Langley Schools Music Project takes on David Bowie’s “Space Oddity.” MAGNET’s Edward Fairchild pulls the pin. Take cover! In 1976, Hans Fenger, a Canadian music teacher, got the idea to record a bunch of school kids singing popular rock [...]
Regrets—Art Alexakis has had more than a few. And he’s had his share of losing, too. But the Everclear frontman has always done it his way. While far too many of his ’90s Pacific Northwest brethren (Kurt Cobain, Layne Staley, Andrew Wood, et al) ended up six feet under, Alexakis has been a survivor, enduring [...]
Dead Meadow is releasing a live CD/DVD/multimedia type thing called The Three Kings later this year. (Check out the trailer.) Here is the Artificial Army-directed video for “That Old Temple.” Fun fact: Dead Meadow guitarist Jason Simon’s uncle is David Simon, who created HBO’s The Wire (a.k.a. the greatest show in the history of television).
Ever wonder what will happen during the last five minutes of late-night TV talk shows? Here are tonight’s notable performers: The Late Show With David Letterman (CBS): The Swell Season Music duo Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová of the Swell Season are supporting new album Strict Joy and their extensive world tour. The pair’s performance should [...]
Regrets—Art Alexakis has had more than a few. And he’s had his share of losing, too. But the Everclear frontman has always done it his way. While far too many of his ’90s Pacific Northwest brethren (Kurt Cobain, Layne Staley, Andrew Wood, et al) ended up six feet under, Alexakis has been a survivor, enduring [...]
The breakup of Radar Bros. in January 2008 was only a brief setback for singer/guitarist Jim Putnam. He’s since changed the name back to Radar Brothers, recruited bassist Be Hussey and drummer Stevie Treichel and recorded new album The Illustrated Garden. The reincarnated band—augmented live and on future recordings by Brian Cleary (Movies) and Dan Iead [...]
